Subaru BRZ (2022 year). Manual in english — page 19
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Function Settings
Factory default set-
Item
Function
Available settings
ting
Daytime running light system*2
Daytime running light system
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
High beam assist function*1
High beam assist function
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Operation when the doors are unlocked
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Operation after the engine switch is
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Illumination
turned off
Interior light illumination upon approach
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Interior light illumination
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Active sound control
Active sound control
Operation/Non-operation
Operation
*1: If equipped
*2: For U.S. spec. models
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
13-1. For U.S.A
394
13-3. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
406
13-2. Tire Information
394
TREADWEAR
407
Tire Labeling
394
TRACTION AA, A, B, C
407
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
396
TEMPERATURE A, B, C
407
Glossary of Tire Terminology
397
13-4. Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
408
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
401
13-5. How to Contact Transport Canada in
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
402
Order to Report a Safety Concern Relating
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle
to the Vehicle (Canada)
408
Load Capacities
405
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on
Handling and Stopping and on Tires
405
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
406
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394
For U.S.A.
13-1. For U.S.A.
13-2. Tire Information
Example:
The following information has been
■ Tire Labeling
P
205 / 60 R
16
compiled according to Code of Federal
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Regulations “Title 49, Part 575”.
Identification Number or TIN) are
(1) P = Certain tire type used on
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
light
duty vehicles such as
tire manufacturers. These marking
passenger cars
can provide you with useful informa-
(2) Section Width in millimeters
tion on the tire.
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height ÷
section width).
▼ Tire size
(4) R = Radial Construction
Your vehicle comes equipped with
(5) Rim diameter in inches
P-Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in
▽ Load and Speed Rating Descrip-
selecting the proper tire for your
tions
vehicles. Here is a brief review of
The load and speed rating descrip-
the tire sizing system with a break-
tions will appear following the size
down of its individual elements.
designation.
▽ P Metric
They provide two important facts
about the tire. First, the number
With the P-Metric system, Section
designation is its load index.
Width is measured in millimeters.
Second, the letter designation indi-
To convert millimeters into inches,
cates the tire’s speed rating.
divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio
Example:
(Section Height divided by Section
Width) helps provide more dimen-
P
205 / 60 R
16
91 V
sional information about the tire
Size designation
(6)
(7)
size.
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395
(6) Load Index: A numerical code
WARNING
DOT XX XX XXX XXXX
which specifies the maximum load a
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
tire can carry at the speed indicated
Speed ratings apply only to
by its speed symbol, at maximum
the tire, not to the vehicle.
(1) DOT symbol*
inflation pressure.
Putting a speed rated tire on
(2) Manufacturer’s Identification
any vehicle does not mean
For example, “91” means 1,356 lbs
Mark
the vehicle can be operated
(615 kg), “90” means 1,323 lbs (600 kg),
(3) Tire Size Code
at the tire’s rated speed.
“89” means 1,279 lbs (580 kg)
(4) Tire Type Code
The speed rating is void if
(5) Date of Manufacture
WARNING
the tires are worn out,
The first two figures identify the
damaged,
repaired,
Load indices apply only to the
week, starting with “01” to represent
retreaded, or otherwise
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting
the first full week of the calendar
altered from their original
a load rated tire on any vehicle
year; the second two figures repre-
condition. If tires are
does not mean the vehicle can
sent the year. For example, 0101
repaired, retreaded, or other-
be loaded up to the tire’s rated
means the 1st week of 2001.
wise altered, they may not be
load.
suitable for original equip-
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the
ment tire designed loads and
tire
conforms to applicable
(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
speeds.
system describing a tire’s capability
Standards.
to travel at established and prede-
▼ Tire Identification Number
termined speeds.
▼ Other markings
(TIN)
For example, “V” means 149 mph
The following makings are also
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
(240 km/h)
placed on the sidewall.
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of
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four groups. Here is a brief review of
the TIN with a breakdown of its indi-
vidual elements.
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Tire Information
▽ Maximum permissible infla-
▽ Construction
▼ Vehicle placard
tion pressure
The generic name of each cord
The maximum cold inflation pres-
material used in the plies
(both
sure to which this tire may be
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
inflated. For example, “350 kPa (51
For example,
“PLIES: TREAD
2
PSI) MAX. PRESS”
STEEL
+
2 POLYESTER
+
1
NYLON SIDEWALL
2 POLY-
▽ Maximum load rating
ESTER”
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
▽ Uniform Tire Quality
For example, “MAX. LOAD 615 kg
Grading (UTQG)
B02109
(1,356 LBS) @ 350 kPa (51 PSI)
For details, refer to "Uniform Tire
MAX. PRESS.”
Quality Grading Standards" ) P406.
The vehicle placard is affixed to the
driver’s side B-pillar.
WARNING
■ Recommended Tire Inflation
Example:
Pressure
Maximum load rating applies
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
only to the tire, not to the vehi-
▼ Recommended cold tire infla-
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT
cle. Putting a load rated tire on
tion pressure
SEATING CAPACITY
TOTAL X
FRONT
X
REAR
X
NOMBRE DE PLACES
AVANT
ARRI¨RE
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXXlbs.
any vehicle does not mean the
For the recommended cold tire infla-
Le poids total des occupants et du chargement ne doit jamais dØpasser XXXkg ou XXXlb.
vehicle can be loaded up to
COLD TIRE PRESSURE
tion pressure for your vehicle’s tires,
TIRE
SIZE
SEE OWNER S
PRESSION DES
PNEU
DIMENSIONS
MANUAL FOR
the tire’s rated load.
PNEUS FROID
refer to "Tires" ) P385.
ADDITIONAL
FRONT
PXXX/XXRXX
XXXKPA, XXPSI
INFORMATION
AVANT
REAR
PXXX/XXRXX
XXXKPA, XXPSI
VOIR LE MANUEL
▽ Construction type
ARRI¨RE
DE L USAGER
SPARE
POUR PLUS DE
TXXX/XXDXX
XXXKPA, XXPSI
RENSEIGNEMENTS
Applicable construction of this tire.
DE SECOURS
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL
D00155
BELTED RADIAL”
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397
The vehicle placard shows original
adjust the tire pressures to the
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
tire size, recommended cold tire
specific values. Driving even a short
the rim.
inflation pressure on each tire at
distance warms up the tires and
Bead separation
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
increases the tire pressures. Also,
A breakdown of the bond between
seating capacity and loading infor-
the tire pressures are affected by
components in the bead.
mation.
the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before
Bias ply tire
▼ Adverse safety consequences
driving the vehicle. When a tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
of under-inflation
becomes warm, the air inside it
cords that extend to the beads are
expands, causing the tire pressure
laid at alternate angles substantially
Driving at high speeds with exces-
to increase. Be careful not to
less than
90 degrees to the
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
mistakenly release air from a warm
centerline of the tread.
tire to reduce its pressure.
rapidly become hot. A sharp
Carcass
increase in temperature could
The tire structure, except tread and
■ Glossary of Tire Terminology
cause tread separation, and failure
sidewall rubber which, when
Accessory weight
of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss
inflated, bears the load.
of vehicle control could lead to an
The combined weight (in excess of
Chunking
accident.
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
The breaking away of pieces of the
▼ Measuring and adjusting air
sion, power steering, power brakes,
tread or sidewall.
pressure to achieve proper
power windows, power seats, radio,
Cold tire pressure
inflation
and heater, to the extent that these
The pressure in a tire that has been
items are available as factory-
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
driven less than 1 mile or has been
installed
equipment
(whether
pressure of each tire (including the
standing for three hours or more.
installed or not).
spare) at least once a month and
Cord
13
before any long journey. Check the
Bead
The strands forming the plies in the
tire pressures when the tires are
The part of the tire that is made of
tire.
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
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Tire Information
Cord separation
contains the inflating medium within
Maximum inflation pressure
The parting of cords from adjacent
the tire.
The maximum cold inflation pres-
rubber compounds.
Innerliner separation
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
Cracking
The parting of the innerliner from
Maximum load rating
Any parting within the tread,
cord material in the carcass.
The load rating for a tire at the
sidewall, or inner liner of the tire
Intended outboard sidewall
maximum permissible inflation pres-
extending to cord material.
sure for that tire.
(1) The sidewall that contains a
Curb weight
whitewall, bears white lettering or
Maximum loaded vehicle
The weight of a motor vehicle with
bears manufacturer, brand, and/
weight
or model name molding that is
standard equipment including the
The sum of:
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
higher or deeper than the same
(a) Curb weight
coolant, and if so equipped, air
molding on the other sidewall of
(b) Accessory weight
conditioning and additional weight
the tire, or
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
optional engine.
(2) The outward facing sidewall
(d) Production options weight
of an asymmetrical tire that has a
Extra load tire
Maximum permissible inflation
particular side that must always
A tire designed to operate at higher
pressure
face outward when mounting on a
loads and higher inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
vehicle.
than the corresponding standard
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
Light truck (LT) tire
tire.
A tire designated by its manufac-
Measuring rim
Groove
turer as primarily intended for use
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
The space between two adjacent
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
physical dimension requirements.
tread ribs.
pose passenger vehicles.
Normal occupant weight
Innerliner
Load rating
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
The layer(s) forming the inside
The maximum load that a tire is
occupants specified in the second
surface of a tubeless tire that
rated to carry for a given inflation
column of Table 1 that is appended
pressure.
to the end of this section.
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399
Occupant distribution
Ply
Radial ply tire
Distribution of occupants in a
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
vehicle as specified in the third
cords.
cords that extend to the beads are
column of Table 1 that is appended
laid at substantially 90 degrees to
Ply separation
to the end of this section.
the centerline of the tread.
A parting of rubber compound
Open splice
between adjacent plies.
Recommended inflation pres-
Any parting at any junction of tread,
sure
Pneumatic tire
sidewall, or innerliner that extends
The cold inflation pressure recom-
A mechanical device made of
to cord material.
mended by a vehicle manufacturer.
rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel
Outer diameter
Reinforced tire
or other materials, that, when
The overall diameter of an inflated
mounted on an automotive wheel,
A tire designed to operate at higher
new tire.
provides the traction and contains
loads and at higher inflation pres-
the gas or fluid that sustains the
sures than the corresponding stan-
Overall width
load.
dard tire.
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
Production options weight
Rim
inflated tire, including elevations
The combined weight of those
A metal support for a tire or a tire
due to labeling, decorations, or
installed regular production options
and tube assembly upon which the
protective bands or ribs.
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in
tire beads are seated.
excess of those standard items
Passenger car tire
Rim diameter
which they replace, not previously
A tire intended for use on passenger
Nominal diameter of the bead seat.
considered in curb weight or acces-
cars, multipurpose passenger vehi-
sory weight, including heavy duty
Rim size designation
cles, and trucks, that have a gross
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
Rim diameter and width.
vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
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10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less.
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Tire Information
Rim type designation
described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Vehicle capacity weight
The industry of manufacturer’s
Standard Test Method for Single
The rated cargo and luggage load
designation for a rim by style or
Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
plus
150 lbs
(68 kg) times the
code.
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered
vehicle’s
designated
seating
Surfaces, and that is marked with
capacity.
Rim width
an Alpine Symbol “
” on at least
Nominal distance between rim
Vehicle maximum load on the
one sidewall.
flanges.
tire
Test rim
Load on an individual tire that is
Section width
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
determined by distributing to each
The linear distance between the
testing, and it may be any rim listed
axle its share of the maximum
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
as appropriate for use with that tire.
loaded vehicle weight and dividing
inflated tire, excluding elevations
Tread
by two.
due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands.
That portion of a tire that comes into
Vehicle normal load on the tire
contact with the road.
Load on an individual tire that is
Sidewall
Tread rib
determined by distributing to each
That portion of a tire between the
axle its share of the curb weight,
tread and bead.
A tread
section
running
accessory weight, and normal occu-
circumferentially around a tire.
Sidewall separation
pant weight
(distributed in accor-
Tread separation
The parting of the rubber compound
dance with Table 1 that is appended
from the cord material in the
Pulling away of the tread from the
to the end of this section) and
sidewall.
tire carcass.
dividing by 2.
Snow tire
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
Wheel-holding fixture
A tire that attains a traction index
The projections within the principal
The fixture used to hold the wheel
equal to or greater than
110,
grooves designed to give a visual
and tire assembly securely during
compared to the ASTM E1136-93
indication of the degrees of wear of
testing.
Standard Reference Test Tire,
the tread.
when using the snow traction test as
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401
Table 1 ʊ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
■ Tire Care - Maintenance and
various designated seating capacities
Safety Practices
Check on a daily basis that the
Designated seat-
Occupant distribution
Vehicle normal load,
tires are free from serious damage,
ing capacity, num-
in a normally loaded
number of occupants
nails, and stones. At the same time,
ber of occupants
vehicle
check the tires for abnormal wear.
2 through 4
2
2 in front.
Inspect the tire tread regularly
2 in front, 1 in second
and replace the tires before their
5 through 10
3
seat.
tread wear indicators become
visible. When a tire’s tread wear
2 in front, 1 in second
indicator becomes visible, the tire is
11 through 15
5
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
worn beyond the acceptable limit
fourth seat.
and must be replaced immediately.
2 in front, 2 in second
With a tire in this condition, driving
16 through 22
7
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
at even low speeds in wet weather
fourth seat.
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an acci-
dent.
To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the tires
every 6,000 miles (10,000 km). For
information about tire rotation, refer
13
to "Rotational Direction of Tires" ) P364.
Replace any damaged or unevenly
worn tire at the time of rotation. After
tire rotation, adjust the tire pres-
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Tire Information
sures and make sure the wheel nuts
Cargo capacity = Load limit í (total
are correctly tightened. For informa-
weight of occupants + total weight of
tion about the tightening torque and
optional equipment)
tightening sequence for the wheel
For information about vehicle
nuts, refer to "Flat Tires" ) P303.
loading, refer to "Loading Your Vehicle"
) P297.
■ Vehicle Load Limit - How to
Determine
CAUTION
The load capacity of your vehicle is
Your vehicle is neither
determined by weight, not by avail-
designed nor intended to be
able cargo space. The load limit of
D00245
used for trailer towing. There-
your vehicle is shown on the vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight of the
fore, never tow a trailer with
placard attached to the driver’s side
vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is
your vehicle.
B-pillar. Locate the statement “The
indicated on the vehicle placard with
combined weight of occupants and cargo
the statement
“The combined
▼ Calculating total and load
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
weight of occupants and cargo
capacities varying seating
on your vehicle’s placard.
should never exceed 363 kg or 800
configurations
The vehicle placard also shows
lbs”.
Calculate the available load
seating capacity of your vehicle.
For example, if the vehicle has one
capacity as shown in the following
The total load capacity includes the
occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg)
examples:
total weight of driver and all passen-
gers and their belongings, any
Example 1A
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike
carrier, etc., and the tongue load of
a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity
can be calculated by the following
method.
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403
plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250
Available Load Capacity
kg).
= 800 lbs (363 kg)
881 lbs (400 kg)
1. Calculate the total weight.
(Vehicle
(Total weight)
capacity weight)
Total weight
= 154 lbs (70 kg) + 551 lbs (250 kg)
=
81 lbs ( 37 kg)
(Occupant)
(Cargo)
3. The total weight now exceeds
= 705 lbs (320 kg)
the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37
kg), so the cargo weight must be
2. Calculate the available load
reduced by 81 lbs (37 kg) or more.
capacity by subtracting the total
D00250
weight from the vehicle capacity
For example, if a person weighing
weight of 800 lbs (363 kg).
176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same
Available Load Capacity
vehicle
(bringing the number of
occupants to two), the calculations
= 800 lbs (363 kg)
705 lbs (320 kg)
are as follows:
(Vehicle
(Total weight)
capacity weight)
1. Calculate the total weight.
= 95 lbs (43 kg)
Total weight
3. The result of step 2 shows that a
= 154 lbs (70 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
further 95 lbs (43 kg) of cargo can
(Occupant)
be carried.
+ 551 lbs (250 kg)
Example 1B
(Cargo)
= 881 lbs (400 kg)
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2. Calculate the available load
capacity.
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Example 2A
For example, the vehicle has one
3. The result of step 2 shows that a
occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg)
further 172 lbs (78 kg) of cargo can
CAUTION
plus cargo weighing 265 lbs (120
be carried.
kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted
Example 2B
Your vehicle is neither
with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs
designed nor intended to be
(10 kg), to which is attached a trailer
CAUTION
used for trailer towing. There-
weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). 10% of
fore, never tow
a trailer with
Your vehicle is neither
the trailer weight is applied to the
your vehicle.
designed nor intended to be
trailer tongue
(i.e. Tongue load =
used for trailer towing. There-
176 lbs (80 kg)).
fore, never tow a trailer with
1. Calculate the total weight.
your vehicle.
Total weight
= 165 lbs (75 kg) + 265 lbs (120 kg)
(Occupant)
(Cargo)
+ 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
(Trailer hitch)
(Tongue load)
= 628 lbs (285 kg)
D00356
2. Calculate the available load
Vehicle capacity
weight of the
capacity.
vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is
Available Load Capacity
D00357
indicated on the vehicle placard with
the statement
“The combined
= 800 lbs (363 kg)
628 lbs (285 kg)
For example, if a person weighing
weight of occupants and cargo
(Vehicle
(Total weight)
143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing
should never exceed 363 kg or 800
capacity weight)
40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same
lbs”.
vehicle
(bringing the number of
= 172 lbs (78 kg)
occupants to three), and a child
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405
restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5
3. The total weight now exceeds
The GVWR and front and rear
kg) is installed in the vehicle for the
the capacity weight by 22 lbs (10
GAWRs are determined by not only
child to use, the calculations are as
kg), so the cargo weight must be
the maximum load rating of tires but
follows:
reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more.
also loaded capacities of the
vehicle’s suspension, axles and
1. Calculate the total weight.
■ Determining Compatibility of
other parts of the body.
Total weight
Tire and Vehicle Load Capac-
Therefore, this means that the
ities
vehicle cannot necessarily be
= 165 lbs (75 kg) + 143 lbs (65 kg)
The sum of four tires’ maximum
loaded up to the tire’s maximum
(Occupant)
load ratings must exceed the
load rating on the tire sidewall.
+ 40 lbs (18 kg)
maximum loaded vehicle weight
(Occupant)
(“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the
■ Adverse Safety Conse-
maximum load ratings of two front
quences of Overloading on
+
11 lbs (5 kg)
+ 265 lbs (120 kg)
tires and of two rear tires must
Handling and Stopping and
(Child restraint)
(Cargo)
exceed each axle’s maximum
on Tires
+
22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
loaded capacity (“GVWR”). Original
Overloading could affect vehicle
(Trailer hitch)
(Tongue load)
equipment tires are designed to
handling, stopping distance, vehicle
fulfill those conditions.
and tire as shown in the following.
= 822 lbs (373 kg)
The maximum loaded vehicle
This could lead to an accident and
2. Calculate the available load
weight is referred to Gross Vehicle
possibly result in severe personal
capacity.
Weight Rating (GVWR). And each
injury.
Available Load Capacity
axle’s maximum loaded capacity is
Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
referred to Gross Axle Weight
= 800 lbs (363 kg)
822 lbs (373 kg)
Heavy and/or high-mounted
Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and
loads could increase the risk of
(Vehicle
(Total weight)
each axle’s GAWR are shown on
capacity weight)
rollover.
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the vehicle certification label affixed
Stopping distance will increase.
=
22 lbs ( 10 kg)
to the driver’s door.
Brakes could overheat and fail.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Suspension, bearings, axles and
your vehicle, the amount of avail-
13-3. Uniform Tire Quality
other parts of the body could break
able cargo and luggage load
Grading Standards
or experience accelerated wear that
capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 í 750 (5 ×
will shorten vehicle life.
150) = 650 lbs).
This information indicates the rela-
tive performance of passenger car
Tires could fail.
5. Determine the combined weight
tires in the area of treadwear, trac-
Tread separation could occur.
of luggage and cargo being loaded
tion, and temperature resistance.
on the vehicle. That weight may not
Tire could separate from its rim.
This is to aid the consumer in
safely exceed the available cargo
making an informed choice in the
■ Steps for Determining
and luggage load capacity calcu-
purchase of tires.
Correct Load Limit
lated in Step 4.
Quality grades can be found where
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
1. Locate the statement
“The
applicable on the tire sidewall
trailer, load from your trailer will be
combined weight of occupants and
between tread shoulder and
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
cargo should never exceed XXX kg
maximum section width. For
this manual to determine how this
or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
example:
reduces the available cargo and
placard.
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA
luggage load capacity of your
2. Determine the combined weight
TEMPERATURE A
vehicle.
of the driver and passengers that
The quality grades apply to new
will be riding in your vehicle.
pneumatic tires for use on
3. Subtract the combined weight of
passenger cars. However, they do
the driver and passengers from
not apply to deep tread, winter type
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
snow tires, space-saver or tempo-
rary use spare tires, tires with
4. The resulting figure equals the
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
available amount of cargo and
or less, or to some limited produc-
luggage load capacity. For
tion tires.
example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be
five 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
407
All passenger car tires must
specified government test surfaces
car tires must meet under the
conform to Federal Safety Require-
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
ments in addition to these grades.
marked C may have poor traction
dard No.
109. Grades B and A
performance.
represent higher levels of perfor-
■ TREADWEAR
mance on the laboratory test wheel
The treadwear grade is a compara-
WARNING
than the minimum required by law.
tive rating based on the wear rate of
The traction grade assigned to
the tire when tested under
WARNING
this tire is based on straight-
controlled conditions on a specified
ahead braking traction tests,
The temperature grade for this
government test course.
and does not include accelera-
tire is established for a tire that
For example, a tire graded
150
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
is properly inflated and not
would wear one and one-half (1-1/2)
or peak traction characteris-
overloaded. Excessive speed,
times as well on the government
tics.
underinflation, or excessive
course as a tire graded 100. The
loading, either separately or in
relative performance of tires
combination, can cause heat
■ TEMPERATURE A, B, C
depends upon the actual conditions
buildup and possible tire fail-
The temperature grades are A (the
of their use, however, and may
ure.
highest), B, and C, representing the
depart significantly from the norm
tire’s resistance to the generation of
due to variations in driving habits,
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
service practices and differences in
when tested under controlled condi-
road characteristics and climate.
tions on a specified indoor labora-
■ TRACTION AA, A, B, C
tory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
The traction grades, from highest to
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
tire life, and excessive temperature
13
grades represent the tire’s ability to
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
stop on wet pavement as measured
grade C corresponds to a level of
under controlled conditions on
performance which all passenger
408
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
13-4. Reporting Safety
motor vehicle safety
from
13-5. How to Contact Trans-
Defects (USA)
port Canada in Order to
Report a Safety Concern
If you believe that your vehicle has
Relating to the Vehicle
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
(Canada)
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying Subaru of America, Inc.
If
NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investi-
gation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your
dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
888-327-4236
(TTY:
1-800-424-
9153);
go
to
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
GAS STATION REFERENCE
GAS STATION REFERENCE
or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certi-
■ Fuel
fication mark (Starburst mark)
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to "Engine Oil"
(98 RON) or higher.
) P381.
■ Fuel octane rating
■ Engine oil capacity
▼ RON
Changing the oil:
This octane rating is the Research Octane Number.
5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt)
Changing the oil and oil filter:
▼ AKI
5.3 US qt (5.0 liters, 4.4 Imp qt)
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
Knock Index (AKI).
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about main-
■ Limit of ethanol content
tenance and service, refer to "Engine Oil" ) P346.
No more than 15%
■ Cold tire pressure
■ Fuel tank capacity
Refer to "Tires" ) P385.
13.2 US gal (50 liters, 11 Imp gal)
■ Engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further
details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative
engine oil described as follows.
API classification SN with the words
“RESOURCE
CONSERVING” or SN PLUS with the words “RESOURCE
CONSERVING”
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