406 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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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6-1. Specifications
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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
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling 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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock SRS Supplemental Restraint System
418
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 198
ABS ........................................... 168
Access doors .............................36
Accessory meter ...................... 137
Active traction control system .................................... 160
Air conditioning filter............... 315
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 315
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 198
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....80
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................85
Airbag warning light............... 351
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................80
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................87
Front passenger occupant classification system .............90
General airbag precautions .....84
Locations of airbags ................77
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................88
Proper driving posture .......75, 84
Side airbag operating conditions..............................80
Side airbag precautions ..........86
SRS airbags ............................77
Antenna..................................... 213
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 351
Anti-lock brake system .......... 168
Armrest ..................................... 261
Audio input ............................... 236
Audio remote controls............. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................. 213
Audio input ............................ 236
AUX adapter.......................... 236
CD player .............................. 214 MP3/WMA disc ..................... 222
Optimal use ........................... 231
Portable music player ........... 236
Radio..................................... 208
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 238
Sub woofer ............................ 234
Type ...................................... 205
AUTO LSD system ................... 162
Automatic light off system...... 140
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 162
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 373
AUX adapter ............................. 236
Auxiliary box .................... 243, 249
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 335
Wattage................................. 393
Back window .............................. 41
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 351
Checking ............................... 299
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Bottle holders................... 243, 248
Brake assist.............................. 168
Brakes Brake system warning
buzzer ................. 161, 163, 171
Brake system warning light ... 350
Fluid ...................................... 296
Parking brake ........................ 128
Break-in tips ............................. 112A
B
420 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofBlown fuse............................. 320
If the engine will not start ...... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 373
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 350
If a warning light turns on ...... 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 360
If you lose your keys ............. 374
If you think something is wrong .................................. 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 381
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 341
If your vehicle overheats ....... 378
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 340
Engine Compartment ........................ 290
Engine switch ........................ 120
Exhaust gas .......................... 116
Hood...................................... 289
How to start the engine ......... 120
Identification number ............. 386
If the engine will not start ...... 372
Ignition switch........................ 120
Immobilizer system .................72
Overheating........................... 378
Warning light ......................... 350
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 388
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Temperature gauge............... 131
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 131
Engine immobilizer system.......72 Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 387
Checking ............................... 291
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 182
Warning light ................. 351, 353
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 294
Engine switch........................... 120
Event data recorder ................. 348
Floor mat .................................. 262
Fluid Brake..................................... 296
Washer.................................. 302
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 156
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 90
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 353
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 353
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 393
Front turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 393
Fuel Capacity ................................ 386
Fuel gauge ............................ 131
Fuel pump shut off system .... 347
Gas station information ......... 432
Information ............................ 394E
F
423
Alphabetical index
Rear window defogger............ 204
Replacing
Key battery ........................... 318
Fuses.................................... 320
Light bulbs ............................ 331
Tires .............................. 304,360
Wheels ................................. 313
Rear differential lock
system ................................... 164
Rear step bumper...................... 40
Rear window wiper.................. 143
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 412
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................... 88
Seat belts Adjustment ............................. 52
ALR ........................................ 54
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 54
Child restraint system installation ............................ 99
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 277
ELR ........................................ 54
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 54
How to wear your seat belt ..... 52
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 54
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 54
Reminder buzzer .................. 353
Reminder light ...................... 353
Seat belt extenders ................ 55
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 53
Seating capacity ...................... 181
Seats Adjustment ............................. 43
Adjustment precautions .......... 44
Child seats/child restraint system installation................ 99
Cleaning ....................... 274, 276
Folding down the rear seat ..... 45 Folding down the rear seat
precautions ...........................49
Front seat adjustment .............43
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................44
Head restraint..........................50
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder
indicators ..............................135
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........123
Four-wheel drive ...................156
Front-wheel drive ..................158
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................373
Manual transmission .............125
Shift lock system .....................373
Side airbags................................77
Side doors ..................................33
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .....334, 335
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................393
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............63
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................392
Replacing ..............................360
Storage location ....................360
Spark plug ................................388
Specifications...........................384
Speedometer ............................131
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags .............77
Front airbags ...........................77
Precautions .............................84
Roll sensing of curtain shieldairbags off switch ..................88
Side airbags ............................77
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............335
S
425
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 355
Seat belt reminder ................ 353
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 351
Airbag system....................... 351
Anti-lock brake system ......... 351
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature........................ 351
Brake system........................ 350
Charging system .... .............. 351
Driver’s seat belt................... 353
Electronic engine control system................................ 351
Engine oil replacement ......... 353
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 351
Front passenger’s seat belt .. 353
Low brake fluid ..................... 350
Low engine oil pressure ....... 351
Low fuel level........................ 353
Low tire inflation pressure .... 353
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 351
Open door ............................ 353
Seat belt ............................... 353
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 351
SRS ...................................... 351
SRS airbag system............... 351
Tire pressure ........................ 353
Tire pressure warning system................................ 353
Unengaged “Park” ................ 351
Washer Checking .............................. 302
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 182
Switch ........................... 141, 143
Washing and waxing............... 274
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 178
Load limits ............................ 181
Weight .................................. 384 Wheels ......................................313
Window glasses ..................41, 66
Window lock switch ...................66
Windows
Power windows .......................66
Rear window defogger ..........204
Washer ..........................141, 143
Windshield wipers ...........141, 143
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............318
Wireless remote control ..........30
Winter driving tips ...................182
WMA disc ..................................222W