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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
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 vehicle’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
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active traction control system
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control system
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MAX Maximum
MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................296, 302
ABS ...........................................253
Accessory meter ......................194
Active head restraints ............... 62
Active traction control ............. 230
Air conditioning filter............... 526
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............526
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................302
Manual air conditioning system ................................296
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...117
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 121
Airbag warning light............... 566
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............117
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................121
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........129
General airbag precautions ...121
Locations of airbags ..............114
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 126
Proper driving posture ...112, 121
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................127
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Side airbag precautions ........ 121
SRS airbags .......................... 114 Alarm......................................... 109
Antenna .................................... 321
Anti-lock brake system ........... 253
Armrest ..................................... 448
Audio input ............................... 360
Audio remote controls ............ 361
Audio system
Antenna................................. 321
Audio input ............................ 360
AUX adapter ......................... 360
CD player/changer ................ 324
iPod
®..................................... 341
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 333
Optimal use ........................... 355
Portable music player ........... 360
Radio..................................... 317
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 361
Type ...................................... 313
USB memory......................... 348
AUTO LSD system ................... 232
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 198
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 173
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 592
S mode.................................. 176
AUX adapter ............................. 360
Auxiliary box ............................ 422
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Back door
Back door ............................... 56
Back window .......................... 94
Smart key system ... ................ 33
Wireless remote control.......... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 542
Wattage ................................ 622
Back window ............................. 94
Battery
Checking .............................. 509
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 598
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 364
Bluetooth® phone ................... 380
Bottle holder ............................ 427
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 180
Brake assist ............................. 253
Break-in tips ............................ 155
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 187
Care Exterior ................................. 478
Interior .................................. 481
Seat belts ............................. 482
Cargo capacity ........................ 267
Cargo hooks ............................ 456
Cargo net hooks ...................... 457
CD player/changer .................. 324
Center differential lock ........... 226
Chains ...................................... 277
Child-protectors ........................ 53 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........135
Booster seats, installation .....139
Convertible seats, definition .............................135
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................139
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........129
Infant seats, definition ...........135
Infant seats, installation.........139
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............141
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................144
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................147
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................121
Battery precautions .......511, 602
Child-protectors .......................53
Child restraint system............135
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........139
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......91
Power window precautions .....93
Removed key battery
precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions ........446
Cleaning Exterior ..................................478
Interior ...................................481
Seat belts ..............................482
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Engine
Compartment........................ 495
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Hood ..................................... 494
How to start the engine .................. 164, 167
Identification number ............ 611
If the engine will not start...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine compartment cover .... 497
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 616
Checking .............................. 503
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 182
Engine immobilizer system .... 106
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 614
Checking .............................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine oil maintenance
data ........................................ 501
Engine switch .................. 164, 167
Event data recorder ................ 563 Floor mat...................................449
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Power steering ......................507
Washer ..................................512
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................204
Wattage .................................622
Four-wheel drive system ............................223, 226
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............129
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................568
Front seats Adjustment ..............................61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................179
Wattage .................................622
Fuel Capacity ................................613
Fuel gauge ............................182
Fuel pump shut off system ....562
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................623
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................613
Fuel door...................................102
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system ....................................562
Fuses.........................................531F

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Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 413
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch light................ 413
Fog light switch..................... 204
Footwell lights....................... 413
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Headlight switch ................... 198
Inside door handle lights ...... 413
Interior light switch................ 414
Luggage compartment lights..................................... 57
Outer foot lights .................... 413
Personal light switch............. 414
Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Shift lever light ...................... 413
Turn signal lever ................... 179
Vanity lights .......................... 430
Wattage ................................ 622
Limited slip differential ........... 253
Load capacity .......................... 273
Lock steering column ..... 165, 170
Luggage compartment features .................................. 456
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 491
General maintenance ........... 486
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance requirements ... 484
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 296
Meter Accessory meter................... 194
Instrument panel light control ................................ 187
Meters .................................. 182 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............87
Side mirror heaters................310
Side mirrors .............................89
Vanity mirrors ........................430
Moon roof ...................................98
MP3 disc ...................................333
Multi Terrain ABS .....................253
Multi-terrain Select...................245
Noise from under vehicle ..........24
Odometer ..................................182
Off-road precautions ...............262
Oil Engine oil ..............................498
Opener Fuel filler door .......................102
Hood......................................494
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............89
Outside temperature display ....................................433
Overhead console ....................422
Overheating, Engine ................603
Parking brake ...........................180
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Party mode switch ...................359
Pen holder ................................421
Personal lights Switch....................................414
Wattage .................................622
Power back window ...................94
Power outlets ...................436, 439
Power steering Fluid ......................................507
Power windows ..........................91
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Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................622
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................430
Wattage .................................622
Vanity mirrors...........................430
Vehicle identification number ...................................611
Vehicle stability control...........253
VSC............................................ 253
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................565
Key reminder .........................572
Open door ............................ 567
Open moon roof reminder ..... 572
Seat belt reminder .................568
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 567
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................. 568
Brake system ........................565
Charging system .... ...............566
Engine oil pressure ............... 566
Engine oil replacement.......... 569
KDSS .................................... 567
Low fuel level ........................568
Low washer fluid ...................568
Malfunction indicator lamp ....566
Open door ............................. 567
Power steering ......................567
Pretensioners ........................566
Seat belt reminder .................568
Smart key system... ............... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 566
Tire pressure .........................568
Unengaged “Park” .................567 Washer
Checking ............................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 205, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 478
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 267
Load limits ............................. 273
Weight ................................... 610
Wheels ...................................... 524
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 310
Washer.......................... 205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 312
Windshield wipers ................... 205
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 528
Wireless remote control key.... 47
WMA disc.................................. 333
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 567
or
P. 567
or
P. 5 6 5P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 569
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 7P. 568
P. 568
or
P. 5 6 7P. 570
P. 5 6 7P. 567
Brake system warning
lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Power steering warning
light
Low fuel level warning
light
Charging system warn-
ing lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaintenance required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Smart key system warn-
ing light
Slip indicatorKDSS warning light