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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tireA 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 tireA 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 widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive 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 tireA 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 mThe 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 distribution 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 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 fixtureThe 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 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 52 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 162
ABS........................................... 135
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 135
Air conditioning filter .............. 318
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 318
Air conditioning
system................................ 162
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 72
Airbag warning light .............. 353
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 72
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 77
General airbag precautions .... 72
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 76
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 72
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 72
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Antenna .................................... 175
Anti-lock brake system ........... 135
Ashtray ..................................... 247
Audio input .............................. 196Audio system
Antenna .................................175
Audio input ............................196
AUX adapter..........................196
CD player/changer ................178
MP3/WMA disc......................185
Optimal use ...........................193
Portable music player............196
Radio .....................................172
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................197
Type ......................................169
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................377
S mode ..................................112
AUX adapter .............................196
Auxiliary boxes ................242, 256
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................404
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................298
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............379
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................144
Bluetooth
®................................200
Bottle holder .............................241
Brake
Fluid ......................................297
Parking brake ........................118
Brake assist ..............................135
Break-in tips ...............................98
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I/M test ...................................... 278
Identification number
Engine .................................. 391
Vehicle.................................. 391
Ignition switch ......................... 106
Illuminated entry system ........ 233
Indicator lights ........................ 122
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 422
Inside rear view mirror.............. 47
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 232
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 404
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 285
Replacing the wheel ............. 362
Jack handle.............................. 362
Keyless entry ............................. 26
Keys
Engine switch ....................... 106
If you lose your keys............. 378
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Key number ............................ 24
Keyless entry .......................... 26
Keys ....................................... 24
Wireless remote control key ... 26License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................332
Wattage .................................404
Lights
Fog light switch .....................128
Headlights switch ..................125
Interior light switch ................233
Personal light switch .....234, 235
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Turn signal lever....................117
Wattage .................................404
Load capacity ...........................143
Lock steering column ..............108
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................279
General maintenance ............275
Maintenance data..................390
Maintenance requirements....273
Manual transmission
Manual transmission .............115
Meter
Instrument panel light
control .................................121
Meters ...................................119
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............47
Side mirror heater .................168
Side mirrors .............................49
Vanity mirrors ........................245
Moon roof ...................................53
MP3 disc ...................................185I
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Seatback table ......................... 253
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 86
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 271
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 43
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 43
Reminder light ...................... 355
Seat belt extenders ................ 44
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 42
Seating capacity ...................... 143
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 35
Adjustment precautions .......... 37
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 86
Cleaning ............................... 270
Head restraint ......................... 40
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 63
Rear seat folding down........... 38
Seatback table...................... 253
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 110
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 377
Manual transmission ............ 115
Shift lock system..................... 377
Side airbags ............................... 65Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................49
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................312
Spare tire...............................362
Spark plug ................................396
Specifications...........................390
Speedometer ............................119
Steering
Column lock release..............108
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................46
Audio switches ......................197
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Wattage .................................404
Storage feature.........................236
Storage precautions ................140
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................388
Sun visors.................................244
Sunshade
Roof.........................................54
Switch
Engine switch ........................106
Fog light switch .....................128
Ignition switch........................106
Light switches........................125
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............51
Window lock switch .................51
Wiper and washer switch ......129S

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Vanity mirrors .......................... 245
Vehicle identification
number................................... 391
Vehicle stability control .......... 136
VSC ........................................... 136
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 352
Downshifting ......................... 114
Seat belt reminder ................ 355
Warning lights
Active torque control 4WD
system warning light .......... 353
Anti-lock brake system ......... 353
Brake assist system ............. 353
Brake system........................ 352
Charging system .................. 353
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 353
Engine oil maintenance ........ 355
Engine oil pressure............... 353
Low fuel level........................ 355
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 355
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 353
Open door ............................ 355
Pretensioners ....................... 353
Seat belt reminder light ........ 355
SRS airbags ......................... 353
Washer fluid ......................... 355Washer
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................144
Switch....................................129
Washing and waxing ...............268
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................140
Load limits .............................143
Weight ...................................390
Wheels ......................................316
Window glasses ........................51
Window lock switch ...................51
Windows
Power windows .......................51
Rear window defogger ..........168
Washer ..................................129
Windshield wipers ...................129
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............320
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................185V
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