Glossary Of Tire Terminology - Toyota Prius 2010 User Manual

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Maximum inflation
pressure
Recommended
inflation pressure
Accessory weight
Curb weight
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
6-1. Specifications
Meaning
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