
348 6-1. 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 cause heat 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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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Illumination
(
→P. 192)
Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the LOCK position ON OFF
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
→P. 296) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

365
Alphabetical index
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 293
If the warning light turns on .. 293
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 317
If you think something is wrong ................................. 289
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 324
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 283
If your vehicle overheats ...... 321
Engine Compartment........................ 228
Engine switch ....................... 106
Hood ..................................... 225
How to start the engine ........ 106
Identification number ............ 330
If the engine will not start...... 314
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Immobilizer system................. 58
Overheating .......................... 321
Specifications ....................... 331
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 333
Checking .............................. 234
Indicator................................ 122
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 141
Type ..................................... 333
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine immobilizer system ...... 58
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 332
Checking .............................. 229
Grade ................................... 332
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 232
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine switch .......................... 106 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................232
EPS EPS .......................................135
Warning light .........................294
Event data recorder .................291
Floor mat...................................207
Fluid Automatic transmission .........334
Brake .....................................235
Clutch ....................................335
Warning light .................293, 296
Washer ..................................240
Fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................296
Front seats Adjustment ..............................34
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Fuel Capacity ................................331
Fuel pump shut off system ....290
Gas station information .........376
Gauge ...................................117
F

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
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