2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owners Manual

Maintenance
Tire terminology and defini-
tions
Bead
DOT Markings
The  tire  bead  contains  steel  wires     A code molded into the  sidewall of a
wrapped by steel cords that  hold the     tire signifying that  the tire is  in com-
tire onto the rim.
Air Pressure
The  amount   of  air  inside  the   tire
pressing   outward  on   the  tire.   Air
pliance with  the U.S. Department  of
Transportation  motor  vehicle  safety
standards. The  DOT  code  includes
the Tire Identification  Number (TIN),
pressure is expressed in pounds per     Bias Ply Tire
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
A  pneumatic tire  in  which the  plies     an  alphanumeric   designator  which
are laid at alternate angles less  than     can also identify the tire manufactur-
90  degrees to  the centerline  of  the     er, production  plant, brand and  date
tread.
of production.
Accessory Weight
This means  the combined weight  of
optional  accessories.  Some   exam-
ples   of  optional   accessories    are     Cold Tire Pressure
GVWR
automatic   transaxle,  power   seats,
and air conditioning.
The amount of  air pressure in a tire,      Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
GAWR FRT
Gross  Axle  Weight   Rating  for  the
Front Axle.
has built up heat from driving.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship  of a  tire’s height  to
its width.
Curb Weight
This  means  the  weight of  a  motor
vehicle  with  standard  and  optional
GAWR RR
Belt
equipment  including   the  maximum     Gross  Axle  Weight   Rating  for  the
capacity of  fuel, oil and  coolant, but     Rear axle.
without passengers and cargo.
A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located  between  the  plies  and  the
tread. Cords may be made from steel
or other reinforcing materials.
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