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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e hea
t buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................178
ABS ABS ...................................... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 270
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 270
Air conditioning
system................................ 178
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 84
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 88
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Indicators ................................ 93
Locations of airbags ............... 81
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 92
Proper driving posture ...... 79, 88
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
SRS airbags ........................... 81
Warning light ........................ 308
Alarm .......................................... 76
Antenna ............................ 191, 228
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Audio input .............................. 209
Audio system Antenna ................................ 191
Audio input ........................... 209
AUX adapter ......................... 209
CD player ............................. 195
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 200
Optimal use .......................... 207Portable music player............
209
Radio ..................................... 189
Type ...................................... 187
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 128
Fluid ...................................... 349
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................331
Indicators............................... 128
Shift lock system .. .................331
AUX adapter ............................. 209
Auxiliary boxes ................ 217, 225
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Wattage ................................. 352
Back door ................................... 36
Battery
Checking ............................... 253
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................333
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Voltage .................................. 349
Warning light ......................... 308
Bottle holders ........................... 215
Brakes
Fluid ...................................... 252
Parking brake ........................ 132
Specifications ........................ 350
Warning light .........................307
Break-in tips ............................. 118
Care Exterior .................................. 228
Interior ................................... 230
Seat belts .............................. 231
Cargo capacity ......................... 157
CD player .................................. 195
Chains ....................................... 161
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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 152
Driving assist systems ........ 155
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing (except
Canada) ............................ 164
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 165
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 178
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 185
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............... 187
Using the radio .................... 189
Using the CD player ............ 195
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 200
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 207
Using the AUX adapter ....... 209 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 210
•Interior light ...................... 211
• Personal lights................... 211
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features
....... 212
• Glove boxes ..................... 212
• Cup holders ...................... 214
• Bottle holders ................... 215
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 217
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 219
Vanity mirrors ..................... 220
Clock .................................. 221
Power outlet ....................... 223
Floor mat ............................ 224
Luggage compartment features ............................ 225
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 228
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 230
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements .................... 233
General maintenance ......... 235
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 238
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 239
Hood................................... 242
Positioning a floor jack ....... 243
Engine compartment .......... 245
Tires ................................... 258
Tire inflation pressure......... 264
Wheels ............................... 268
Air conditioning filter ........... 270
Key battery ......................... 273
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 275
Light bulbs .......................... 286
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 297
If you think something is wrong ............................... 303
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 304
Event data recorder............ 305
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 307
If you have a flat tire ........... 317
If the engine will not start ... 329
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 331
If you lose your keys .......... 332 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 333
If your vehicle overheats..... 337
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 340
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 344
Fuel information .................. 353
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 369
Items to initialize ................. 371
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 374
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 375
Abbreviation list ........................ 380
Alphabetical index .................... 381
What to do if... ........................... 389
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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