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6-1. Specifications
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Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
08_IS F_U_(L/O_0711)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 4 3 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 6 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
→P. 2 2 3 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightingOnOff
Shift lever lightingOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 3 5 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff

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Vehicle specifications
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o wAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 6 2
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 8 4
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speedP. 2 9 6
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter....................................240
CleaningExterior ................................................... 264
Interior ..................................................... 267
Seat belts................................................268
Clock .........................................................235
Coat hooks .............................................. 249
Compass ..................................................259
Condenser ..............................................290
Console box ...........................................228
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 392
Cornering assist sensors .................... 160
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 147
Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 150
Cup holders ............................................230
Curtain shield airbags............................ 77
Customizable features ....................... 424 Daytime running light system ........... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 194
Side mirrors............................................ 194
Dimension ...............................................398
Dinghy towing......................................... 183
Display Dynamic radar crui se control.......150
Satellite switch mode........................236
Trip information.................................... 136
Warning message ............................ 360
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 276
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .........................223
Wattage ................................................. 408
Door pockets ......................................... 232
Doors Door glasses............................................ 62
Door lock .................................22, 34, 37
Side mirrors............................................. 60
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 353
Driving Correct posture.....................................75
Procedures.............................................106
Driving position memory...................... 45D

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Electric power steering ....................... 166
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 383
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 384
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 389
If the warning buzzer sounds......350
If the warning light turns on ..........350
If the warning message is displayed ............................................360
If you have a flat tire .........................374
If you lose your keys ........................385
If you think something is wrong................................................... 346
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 395
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 340
If your vehicle overheats................ 392 Engine
ACCESSORY mode......................... 114
Compartment......................................282
Engine switch .......................................... 114
Hood ........................................................ 279
How to start the engine ..................... 114
Identification number ...................... 399
If the engine will not start............... 383
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Overheating .........................................392
Engine compartment cover .............283
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 403
Checking .............................................. 288
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 128
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity .................................................402
Checking ...............................................284
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Engine oil maintenance data............286
EPS .............................................................. 166
Event data recorder ............................348E

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I/M test ......................................................275
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 399
Vehicle.................................................... 399
Ignition switch ............................................114
Illuminated entry system ....................223
Indicator lights ......................................... 132
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 429
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 59
Interior lights Interior lights .........................................223
Switch ...................................................... 225
Wattage .................................................408
Jack Positioning a floor jack ...................280
Replacing the wheel .........................374
Jack handle ..............................................374
Keyless entry..............................................34
Keys Electronic key......................................... 20
Engine switch .......................................... 114
If you lose your keys ........................385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
Key number............................................. 20
Keyless entry............................................34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key ..................................... 20
Wireless remote control key...........34 Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................334
Wattage ................................................. 408
Lights
Door courtesy lights ......................... 223
Fog light switch .....................................142
Headlights switch................................ 139
Interior light switch ............................ 225
Outer foot lights ................................. 223
Overhead courtesy light ................ 223
Personal light switch......................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................334
Shift lever light...................................... 223
Turn signal lever ...................................126
Vanity lights .......................................... 234
Wattage ................................................. 408
Load capacity ...........................................179
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance.......... 276
General maintenance ..................... 272
Maintenance data ............................. 398
Maintenance requirements ..........270
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 130
Meters....................................................... 128
Micro dust and pollen filter................ 190
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................59
Side mirror heater .............................. 194
Side mirrors .............................................60
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 234
Moon roof................................................... 64
MP3 disc ..................................................... 211
Multi-information display ................... 135I
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Odometer................................................. 128
OilEngine oil ............................................... 284
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 67
Hood........................................................ 279
Trunk ............................................................. 41
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................. 223
Wattage................................................. 408
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 60
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Outside temperature display............ 136
Overhead console ............................... 229
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 223
Wattage................................................. 408
Overheating, Engine ........................... 392
Parking assist sensors .......................... 160
Parking brake ...........................................127
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 334
Switch ........................................................139
Wattage................................................. 408
PCS ............................................................. 173
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 225
Power outlet............................................. 241
Power windows ........................................ 62
Pre-collision system.............................. 173 Radar cruise control............................. 150
Radiator .................................................... 290
Radio........................................................... 198
RDS ..............................................................199
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 334
Wattage ................................................. 408
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 259
Rear window defogger ........................194
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 316
Fuses.......................................................... 318
Light bulbs ............................................ 334
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................................... 432
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 52
Automatic locking retractor ............53
Child restraint system installation ..............................................96
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 268
Emergency locking retractor..........53
How to wear your seat belt .............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt...........................................54
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................53
Reminder light..................................... 353
Seat belt extenders...............................54
Seat belt pretensioners ......................52O
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Seat heaters................................. 242, 244
Seat position memory ........................... 48
Seat ventilators.......................................244
Seating capacity ..................................... 179
SeatsAdjustment ...............................................44
Adjustment precautions.....................44
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 96
Cleaning .................................................267
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 45
Front passenger seat position
memory ................................................. 48
Head restraint ........................................ 50
Properly sitting in the seat.................75
Seat heaters...............................242, 244
Ventilated seats ...................................244
Service reminder indicators ............. 132
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 118
Shift lever light ........................................223
Shift lock system ................................... 384
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 251
Side airbags ................................................ 77
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 139
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 60
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function .......................................... 22
Starting the engine................................ 114 Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................307
Spare tire ................................................ 374
Spark plug................................................403
Specifications ........................................ 398
Speech command switch*
Speedometer .......................................... 128
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................... 57
Audio switches ......................................221
Steering wheel positionmemory .................................................. 45
Storage feature...................................... 227
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 395
Sun visors ................................................. 233
Sunshade..................................................... 65
Switch
Engine switch .......................................... 114
Fog light switch .....................................142
F-sport mode total control switch...........................................120, 169
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Light switches ....................................... 139
Power door lock switch .................... 37
Power window switch ........................ 62
Satellite switches.................................236
Transmission shift switches ...................................... 120, 122
Window lock switch............................ 62
Wiper and washer switch............... 143