Definition of terms for tires and loading

Tire ply composition and material used Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and ot ...

Flat tire

The "Breakdown assistance" section () contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides instructions on changing a wheel or mounting the spare wheel/emerge ...

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Checking the tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hiss ...

Rear seats
Folding Before folding the rear seats: - Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.) - Release the connector tongue of t ...

Glossary of tire terminology
*:Table 1 - Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities ...