
562 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution 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
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e'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 by two

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................... 254, 260, 269, 272
ABS........................................... 220
Air conditioning filter .............. 461
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 461
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 260
Front manual air conditioning system................................ 254
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ........... 272
Rear manual air conditioning system................................ 269
Airbags Airbag operating conditions ........................... 136
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 140
Airbag warning light .............. 501
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 140
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 145
General airbag precautions ........................ 140
Locations of airbags ............. 133
Modification and disposal of
airbags ............................... 144
Proper driving
posture ....................... 131, 140
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 136
Side airbag precautions........ 140
SRS airbags ......................... 133 Alarm .........................................127
Antenna.....................................285
Anti-lock brake system............220
Armrest .....................................394
Audio input ...............................305
Audio system
Antenna .................................285
Audio input ............................305
Audio visual input ..................329
AUX adapter..........................305
A/V input adapter ..................329
CD player/changer ................288
DVD player ............................316
MP3/WMA disc......................295
Optimal use ...........................302
Portable music player............305
Radio .....................................282
Rear seat entertainment system ................................309
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................307
Type ......................................279
Audio visual input ....................329
Automatic light control system ....................................205
AUX adapter .............................305
Auxiliary box ........................... 381
A/V input adapter .....................329A

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage ................................. 551
Back door Back door ................................78
Wireless remote control ..........65
Smart key system... .................44
Battery
Checking ............................... 443
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................33
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery ................................. 528
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 236
Bluetooth
\b................................ 342
Bottle holder ............................. 380
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 442
Parking brake ........................ 187
Brake assist .............................. 220
Break-in tips ............................. 169 Care
Exterior.................................. 412
Interior ................................... 415
Seat belts .............................. 416
Cargo capacity ......................... 235
Cargo hooks ............................. 396
CD changer............................... 288
CD player .................................. 288
Chains ....................................... 236
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition........ 152
Booster seats, installation ..... 155
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 152
Convertible seats, installation........................... 155
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 145
Infant seats, definition ........... 152
Infant seats, installation ........ 155
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 157
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 159
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 162
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Floor mat .................................. 395
Fluid
Brake .................................... 442
Washer ................................. 446
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 260
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 254
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 145
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 503
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 86
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel Capacity ............................... 540
Fuel gauge ........................... 189
Gas station information ........ 592
Information ........................... 552
Refueling .............................. 118
Type ..................................... 540
Fuel door .................................. 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 118
Fuses ........................................ 467 Garage door opener.................402
Gas station information...........592
Gauges ......................................189
Glove box..................................373
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................338
Hazard lights Switch....................................490
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................98
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................205
Wattage .................................551
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................392
Side mirror.............................275
Hill start assist system ............224
Hood ..........................................428
Hooks Cargo hook............................396
Shopping bag ........................396
Horn...........................................188
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
Power switch .........................178FG
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 424
General maintenance ........... 420
Maintenance data ................. 538
Maintenance requirements ... 418
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 190
Meters .................................. 189
Mirrors
Conversation mirror .............. 388
Inside rear view mirror .......... 109
Side mirror heaters ............... 275
Side mirrors .......................... 111
Vanity mirrors ....................... 387
Moon roof................................. 115
MP3 disc................................... 295
Multi-information display ................................... 195
Off-road precautions............... 226
Odometer ................................. 189
Oil Engine oil.............................. 435
Opener Back door ............................... 78
Fuel filler door....................... 118
Glass hatch ............................ 84
Hood ..................................... 428
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Outside temperature display ................................... 195
Overhead console ................... 375
Overheating, Hybr id system .. 532 Parking brake ...........................187
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................205
Wattage .................................551
Personal/interior lights Switch....................................370
Wattage .................................551
Power outlet .............................389
Power switch ............................178
Power windows ........................113M
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
VDIM ......................................... 220
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 220
Vehicle identification
number................................... 539
Vehicle stability control .......... 220
VSC ........................................... 220 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................500
Moon roof ..............................504
Open door .............................503
Seat belt reminder .................503
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........501
Brake assist system ..............501
Brake system ........................500
Charging system .... ...............501
Electric power steering
system ................................501
Electronic engine control system ................................501
Engine oil pressure ...............501
Malfunction indicator lamp ....501
Master warning light ..............503
Open door .............................503
Pretensioners ........................501
Seat belt reminder light .........503
SRS airbags ..........................501
Tire pressure warning light ....503
Warning messages ..................509
Washer
Checking ...............................446
Preparing and checking before winter .......................236
Switch............................210, 212
Washing and waxing ...............412VW

590 What to do if...
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 500If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
P. 503
or
P. 5 0 0P. 503
P. 5 0 1
or
P. 5 0 1P. 503
P. 503
or
P. 5 0 1P. 503
P. 5 0 1
Brake system warning
light in redLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Brake system warning
light in yellowFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaster warning light
Open door warning light
SRS warning light