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Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face ou tward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.

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Vehicle specifications
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
Single 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
with that tire

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 197
Side mirror ............................ 197
Dimension ................................ 416
Dinghy towing .................. 178,179
Display Trip information .................... 146
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 301
Doors Door glasses .......................... 66
Door lock .................... 22, 34, 38
Side mirrors ............................ 64
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 379
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 114
Correct posture....................... 78
Procedures ........................... 112
Winter driving tips ................. 166
Electric power steering........... 158
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 403
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 377
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 403
If the engine will not start...... 399
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 401
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 405
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 377 If you have a flat tire .............388
If you lose your keys .............402
If you think something is
wrong ..................................373
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................368
If your vehicle overheats .......411
Engine Compartment ........................310
Engine switch ................122, 126
Hood......................................305
How to start the
engine .........................122, 126
Identification number .............416
If the engine will not start ......399
Ignition switch................122, 126
Overheating...........................411
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................422
Checking ...............................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................138
Engine immobilizer system.......75
Engine oil Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................315
Engine switch light ..................260
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................375D
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Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 64
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 22
Starting the engine ............... 122
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 335
Spare tire .............................. 388
Spark plug................................ 422
Specifications .......................... 416
Speech command switch ....... 232
Speedometer ........................... 138
Steering Column lock release ..... 124, 128
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 61
Audio switches ..................... 225
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Storage box ............................. 283
Storage feature ........................ 264
Storage precautions ............... 162
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 414
Sun visors ................................ 272
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 69
Switch Engine switch ............... 122, 126
Fog light switch..................... 152
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Light switches ....................... 150
Power door lock switch........... 38
Power window switch ............. 66
Window lock switch ................ 66
Wiper and washer switch ..... 153 Tachometer...............................138
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............357
Switch....................................150
Wattage .................................427
Talk switch................................232
Telephone switch .....................232
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....75
Theft prevention labels..............77
Tire inflation pressure .............335
Tire information Glossary ................................437
Size .......................................434
Tire identification number ......433
Uniform tire quality grading ................................435
Tires Chains ...................................166
Checking ...............................326
If you have a flat tire ..............388
Inflation pressure...................335
Inflation pressure sensor .......327
Information ............................431
Replacing ..............................388
Rotating tires .........................326
Size .......................................425
Snow tires .............................166
Spare tire...............................388
Tools .........................................388
Total load capacity...................165
Towing Dinghy towing................178, 179
Emergency towing.................369
Trailer towing.........................170
TRAC .........................................158
Traction control........................158
Trip information .......................146
Trip meter .................................138T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 388If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 399If the engine will not start
P. 7 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 405If the battery is discharged
P. 403If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 401If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 1 1If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 402If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 405If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 8Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 414If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 377If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 305Trunk openerP. 4 3Fuel filler door P. 7 1
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 0 5
Fuel filler door opener P. 7 1Tire inflation pressure
P. 425
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 72, 420
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 425
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill)
1.8 L 4-cyl-
inder (2ZR-
FE) engineqt. (L, lmp.qt)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-
FE) engine With filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type
P. 421