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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM-E
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Signal Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1
Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 186, 194
ABS........................................... 162
Air conditioning filter .............. 350
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 350
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 186
Manual air conditioning system................................ 194
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 87
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 382
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 91
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 96
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 84
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 95
Proper driving posture ...... 82, 91
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
SRS airbags ........................... 84
Alarm .......................................... 79
Antenna .................................... 207
Anti-lock brake system ........... 162
Armrest .................................... 283
Ashtray ..................................... 278
Audio input .............................. 228
Audio system Antenna ................................ 207
Audio input ........................... 228
AUX adapter ......................... 228
CD player/changer ............... 210
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 217 Optimal use ...........................225
Portable music player............228
Radio .....................................204
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................229
Type ......................................201
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................186
Automatic light control system ....................................152
Automatic transmission ..........133 Automatic transmission .........133
If the shift lever cannot be shiftedfrom P .................................413
S mode ..................................135
AUX adapter .............................228
Auxiliary boxes ........................272
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................438
Battery
Checking ...............................330
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................417
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................169
Bluetooth
®................................232
Brake Fluid ......................................327
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................162
Break-in tips .............................118
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Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ............... 232
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 53
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 438
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 281
Side mirror ............................ 199
Hood ......................................... 313
Hooks Grocery bag hooks ............... 287
I/M test ...................................... 308
Identification number Engine .................................. 428
Vehicle.................................. 428
Ignition switch ................. 127, 130
Illuminated entry system ........ 265
Indicator lights ........................ 145
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 458
Inside rear view mirror.............. 64
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 264
Switch ................................... 265
Wattage ................................ 438 Jack
Positioning the jack ...............314
Replacing the wheel ..............400
Jack handle ..............................400
Keyless entry..............................37
Keys Electronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................127, 130
If you lose your keys .............414
If your electronic key battery is discharged ..........................415
Ignition switch................127, 130
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control key ....37
License plate lights Wattage .................................438
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................368
Wattage .................................438
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............264
Fog light switch .....................156
Headlights switch ..................152
Interior light switch ................265
Personal light switch .............266
Replacing light bulbs .............368
Turn signal lever....................138
Vanity lights ...........................276
Wattage .................................438
Load capacity ...........................168
Lock steering column ......128, 131H
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Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............55
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................58
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 105
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 301
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................58
How to wear your seat belt......55
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................59
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................58
Reminder light ....................... 384
Seat belt extenders .................59
Seat belt pretensioners ...........57
Seat heaters.............................. 281
Seating capacity....................... 168
Seats Adjustment ........................49, 51
Adjustment precautions........... 50
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 105
Cleaning ................................ 300
Head restraint..........................53
Properly sitting in the seat .......82
Rear seat folding down ...........52
Seat heaters .......................... 281
Service reminder indicators .............................. 145
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 133
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 413
Manual transmission ............. 137
Shift lock system ..................... 413
Side airbags................................84
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 368
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 438 Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 66
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 127
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 344
Spare tire .............................. 400
Spark plug ................................ 433
Specifications .......................... 428
Speedometer ............................ 141
Steering Column lock release ..... 128, 131
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 63
Air conditioning system switches .............................. 191
Audio switches ...................... 229
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 368
Wattage................................. 438
Storage box .............................. 287
Storage feature ........................ 267
Storage precautions ................ 165
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 424
Sun visors ................................ 275
Sunshade Rear ...................................... 284
Roof ........................................ 71
Switch
Engine switch ................ 127, 130
Fog light switch ..................... 156
Ignition switch ............... 127, 130
Light switches ....................... 152
Power door lock switch ........... 41
Power window switch .............. 68
Window lock switch ................. 68
Wiper and washer switch ...... 157S

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Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 276
Wattage ................................. 438
Vanity mirrors........................... 276
Vehicle identification number ................................... 428
Vehicle stability control........... 162
VSC............................................ 162
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 381
Downshifting.......................... 136
Open door ............................. 384
Seat belt reminder ................. 384
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 382
Brake assist system .............. 382
Brake system ........................ 381
Charging system .... ............... 382
Engine oil maintenance ......... 384
Engine oil pressure ............... 382
Low fuel level ........................ 384
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 384
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 382
Master warning light .............. 384
Open door ............................. 384
Pretensioners ........................ 382
Seat belt reminder light ......... 384
SRS airbags .......................... 382
Traction control ..................... 382
Vehicle stability control.......... 382
Washer fluid .......................... 384 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 392
Engine oil maintenance......... 394
Engine oil pressure ............... 392
Hood ..................................... 394
Moon roof .............................. 394
Open door ............................. 394
Parking brake ........................ 394
Smart key system .. ............... 397
Steering lock ......................... 393
Traction control ..................... 393
Trunk ..................................... 394
Vehicle stability control ......... 393
Washer fluid .......................... 394
Washer Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Switch ................................... 157
Washing and waxing ............... 298
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 428
Wheels ...................................... 348
Window glasses ........................ 68
Window lock switch................... 68
Windows
Power windows ....................... 68
Rear window defogger .......... 199
Washer.................................. 157
Windshield wipers ................... 157
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 353
Wireless remote control .......... 37
WMA disc.................................. 217V
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