
352 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA 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
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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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 indica-
tors(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

368 Alphabetical index
Child restraint system installation .......................82, 86
Cleaning and maintaining...... 213
ELR .........................................43
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 43
How to wear your seat belt......40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................44
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................43
Reminder light ....................... 296
Seat belt extenders .................44
Seat belt pretensioners ...........42
Seats Adjustment ..............................34
Adjustment precautions...........34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........82, 86
Cleaning ................................ 212
Folding down the rear seat......35
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................37
Front seat adjustment .............34
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................34
Head restraint..........................38
Properly sitting in the seat .......63
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 316
Manual transmission ............. 112
Shift lock system ..................... 316
Side airbags................................65
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Switch.................................... 126
Wattage ................................. 337
Side mirror Adjusting .................................49 Defogger ............................... 164
Folding .................................... 50
Spare tire Identification number............. 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Information ............................ 341
Replacing .............................. 303
Size ....................................... 336
Spare tire .............................. 303
Spark plug ................................ 333
Specifications .......................... 328
Speedometer ............................ 117
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 47
Column lock release ............. 108
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 335
Warning light ......................... 294
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Wattage................................. 337
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 194, 198
Bottle holders ................ 194, 198
Console box .................. 194, 195
Cup holders................... 194, 196
Glove box .............................. 194
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 324
Sun visors ................................ 200
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Emergency flashers
switch................................. 282
Engine switch ........................ 106
Fog lights switch ................... 128
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Hazard lights switch .............. 282
Headlights switch .................. 126
Light switch ........................... 126

370 Alphabetical index
Low fuel level ........................ 296
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 296
Low washer fluid ................... 296
Malfunction ............................ 294
Open door ............................. 296
Seat belt ................................ 296
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 294
SRS ....................................... 294
SRS airbag system ............... 294
Tire pressure ......................... 296
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 296
Washer
Checking ............................... 240
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 129
Warning light ......................... 296
Washing and waxing ............... 210
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 328
Wheels ...................................... 252
Window glasses ............52, 164, 210, 212
Window lock switch ...................53
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 210, 212
Power windows .......................52
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 129
Windshield wipers ................... 129
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 257
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 181

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Doors.................................... 26
Trunk .................................... 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 34
Front seats ........................... 34
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 35
Head restraints ..................... 38
Seat belts ............................. 40
Steering wheel ..................... 47
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 48
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the windows...................... 52
Power windows .................... 52
1-5. Refueling ............................. 54 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 54
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 58 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 58
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 60 Theft prevention labels
(except Canada) ................. 62
1-7. Safety information .............. 63 Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic
Transmission...... 110
Manual Transmission ......... 112
Turn signal lever ................. 113
Parking brake ..................... 114
Horn .................................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 117 Gauges and meters ............ 117
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 126
Headlight switch ................. 126
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 220
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 221
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 221
Hood................................... 225
Positioning a floor jack ....... 226
Engine compartment .......... 228
Tires ................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure......... 248
Wheels ............................... 252
Air conditioning filter ........... 254
Key battery ......................... 257
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 259
Light bulbs .......................... 270
5-1. Essential information....... 282 Emergency flashers ........... 282
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 283
If you think something is wrong ............................ 289
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 290
Event data recorder............ 291 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 293
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 316
If you lose your keys ........... 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 318
If your vehicle overheats..... 321
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 324
6-1. Specifications ................... 328 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 328
Fuel information .................. 338
Tire information................... 341
6-2. Customization ................... 354 Customizable features ........ 354
Items to initialize ................. 356
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 358
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 359
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners