346 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 230
The following items 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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Air conditioning filter .............. 252
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 252
Air conditioning system ........ 158
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 69
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 73
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 78
General airbag precautions .... 73
Indicators ................................ 78
Locations of airbags ............... 66
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 77
Proper driving posture ...... 64, 73
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 73
SRS airbags ........................... 66
Warning light ........................ 293
Alarm .......................................... 61
Antenna .................................... 170
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Armrest .................................... 205
Ashtrays ................................... 202
Audio input .............................. 189
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 170
Audio input ........................... 189
AUX adapter ......................... 189
CD player ............................. 171
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 178 Optimal use ...........................186
Portable music player............189
Radio .....................................168
Type ......................................165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........112
Fluid ......................................331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................315
Indicators...............................112
Shift lock system .... ...............315
AUX adapter .............................189
Auxiliary box ............................197
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Wattage .................................334
Battery
Checking ...............................235
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................141
Voltage ..................................331
Warning light .........................293
Bottle holders ...........................197
Brakes Fluid ......................................233
Parking brake ........................116
Specifications ........................332
Warning light .........................292
Break-in tips .............................100
Care Exterior ..................................208
Interior ...................................210
Seat belts ..............................211
Cargo capacity .........................137
CD player ..................................171
Chains .......................................141A
B
C
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........83
Booster seats, installation .......87
Convertible seats, definition ....83
Convertible seats,
installation .............................87
Front passenger occupant classification system .............78
Infant seat, definition ...............83
Infant seats, installation...........87
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................91
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................88
Installing CRS with top straps ....................................93
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................73
Battery precautions ....... 237, 318
Child restraint syst em..............83
Child-protectors .......................30
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................45
Installing child restraints ..........87
Power window lock switch.......54
Power window precautions .....54
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 256
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................47
Seat belt precautions ..............45
Trunk precautions ...................34
Child-protectors .........................30
Cigarette lighter ....................... 203
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 208
Interior ................................... 210
Seat belts .............................. 211
Clock ..................................118,201
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 332
Pedal ................................ 98,114
Condenser ................................ 233 Console box ............................. 194
CRS ............................................. 83
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 132
Indicator ................................ 132
Cup holders .............................. 195
Curtain shield airbags ............... 66
Customizable features ............ 351
Daytime running light system .................................... 128
Defogger Rear window ......................... 164
Dimension ................................ 326
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 219
Doors Door glasses ........................... 53
Door lock ................................. 27
Side doors ............................... 27
Side mirrors............................. 50
Warning light ......................... 295
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 295
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 100
Correct posture ....................... 64
Procedures.............................. 98
Winter driving tips ................. 141
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 135
Warning light ......................... 293
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 315
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 317
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 292
If the warning light turns on ... 292
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
D
E
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Type ...................................... 328
Warning light ......................... 295
Fuel door.....................................55
Fuel filler door ............................55
Fuel gauge ................................ 118
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 289
Fuses......................................... 257
Gas station information........... 372
Gauges ...................................... 118
Glove box.................................. 193
Head restraints Adjusting ................................39
Headlights
Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage ................................. 334
Hood .......................................... 223
I/M test....................................... 218
Identification Engine ................................... 327
Tire ........................................ 338
Vehicle .................................. 327
Ignition switch .......................... 108
Illuminated entry system ......... 191
Immobilizer system....................59
Indicator lights ......................... 123
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 353
Inside rear view mirror ..............49
Interior light Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 334
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 224 Replacing the flat tire ............ 302
Jack handle .............................. 302
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 22
Engine switch ........................ 108
If you lose your keys ............. 316
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Key battery ............................ 255
Key number plate .................... 22
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control .......... 24
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Lights Fog lights switch ................... 129
Headlights switch .................. 127
Instrument panel lightsswitch.................................. 127
Interior light switch ................ 192
License plate lights switch .... 127
Parking lights switch ............. 127
Personal lights switch ........... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Side marker lights switch ...... 127
Tail lights switch .................... 127
Turn signal lights switch ........ 115
Load capacity ........................... 140
Lock steering column.............. 110
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 219
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 218
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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Alphabetical index
General maintenance ........... 215
Maintenance data ................. 326
Maintenance requirements ... 213
Vehicle exterior..................... 208
Vehicle interior...................... 210
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 114
Oil ......................................... 331
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 121
Meters .................................. 118
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 49
Side mirrors ............................ 50
Vanity mirrors ....................... 200
MP3 disc................................... 178
Odometer ................................. 121
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 227
Manual transmission ............ 331
Warning light ................. 293,295
Opener Fuel door ................................ 55
Fuel filler door......................... 55
Hood ..................................... 223
Trunk ...................................... 32
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting................................. 50
Folding.................................... 51
Overheating, Engine ............... 320
Parking brake .......................... 116
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage ................................ 334
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 334
Portable ashtray ...................... 202 Power outlet .............................204
Power windows ..........................53
Radiator ....................................233
Radio .........................................168
Rear seat
Folding down ...........................36
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................127
Wattage .................................334
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................115
Lever .....................................115
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................115
Wattage .................................334
Rear window defogger ............164
Replacing Key battery ............................255
Fuses ....................................257
Light bulbs .............................269
Tires ...............................240,302
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................356
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................42
ALR .........................................44
Automatic Locking Retractor ...44
Child restraint system installation .......................83, 87
Cleaning and maintaining......211
ELR .........................................44
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 44
How to wear your seat belt......41
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................45
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................44
Reminder light .......................295
O
P
R
S
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WasherChecking ............................... 238
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 130
Warning light ......................... 295
Washing and waxing ............... 208
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 326
Wheels ...................................... 250
Window glasses ............53, 164, 208, 210
Window lock switch ...................54
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 208, 210
Power windows .......................53
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 130
Windshield wipers ................... 130
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery...... 255
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 178
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 302If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 313If the engine will not start
P. 5 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 315If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 320If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 316If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 1Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 323If the vehicle becomes stuck