508 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
(U.S.A. only) After changing engine oil P. 371
Tire pressure warning
system (U.S.A. only) When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 384
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
530 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............57
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................60
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 108
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 351
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................60
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................61
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................60
Reminder light ....................... 435
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seat heaters.............................. 330
Seating capacity....................... 178
Seats Adjustment ........................51, 53
Adjustment precautions........... 52
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 108
Cleaning ................................ 350
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......85
Rear seat folding down ...........54
Seat heaters .......................... 330 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 151
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 138
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 467
Manual transmission ............. 142
Shift lock system ..................... 467
Side airbags ............................... 87
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 494
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 68
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 27
Starting the engine ................ 131
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 392
Storage location .................... 454
Spark plug ................................ 488
Specifications .......................... 482
Speedometer ............................ 147
Steering Column lock release ..... 133, 136
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 65
Air conditioning system switches .............................. 201
Audio switches ...................... 260S
531
Alphabetical index
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Wattage ................................ 494
Storage box ............................. 336
Storage feature ........................ 316
Storage precautions ............... 175
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 478
Sun visors ................................ 324
Sunshade Rear...................................... 333
Roof ........................................ 73
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
Fog light switch..................... 163
Hazard light switch ............... 424
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Light switches ....................... 159
Power door lock switch........... 42
Power window switch ............. 70
Window lock switch ................ 70
Wiper and washer switch ..... 164 Tachometer...............................147
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................82
Engine immobilizer system .....80
Theft prevention labels..............84
Tire inflation pressure .............392
Tire information Glossary ................................504
Size .......................................501
Tire identification number ......500
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................502
Tires Chains ...................................179
Checking ...............................382
If you have a flat tire ..............454
Inflation pressure...................392
Inflation pressure sensor .......384
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................382
Size .......................................491
Snow tires .............................179
Spare tire...............................454
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................178
Towing Dinghy towing................191, 192
Trailer towing.........................183
TRAC .........................................170
Traction control........................170
Trip information .......................155
Trip meter .........................147, 155
Trunk
Extending a space................. 334
Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................48
Wattage .................................494
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................494T
532 Alphabetical index
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Vanity mirrors........................... 325
Vehicle identification number ................................... 482
Vehicle stability control........... 170
VSC............................................ 170
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 432
Downshifting.......................... 140
Open door ............................. 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 433
Brake assist system .............. 433
Brake system ........................ 432
Charging system .... ............... 433
Engine oil maintenance ......... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 433
Master warning light .............. 435
Open door ............................. 435
Pretensioners ........................ 433
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Smart key system... ............... 438
SRS airbags .......................... 433
Washer fluid .......................... 435 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 445
Engine oil maintenance......... 447
Engine oil pressure ............... 445
Hood ..................................... 447
Moon roof .............................. 447
Open door ............................. 447
Parking brake ........................ 447
Smart key system .. ............... 450
Steering lock ......................... 446
Trunk ..................................... 447
Washer fluid .......................... 447
Washer
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 179
Switch ................................... 164
Washing and waxing ............... 348
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 175
Load limits ............................. 178
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 209
Washer.................................. 164
Windshield wipers ................... 164
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 401
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 232V
W
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 435
or
P. 4 3 2P. 435
P. 4 3 3P. 435
P. 4 3 3P. 435
P. 435
or
P. 4 3 3P. 435
P. 4 3 3P. 435
P. 438
or
P. 4 3 3
P. 4 3 5
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Low windshield washer fluid
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
ABS warning lightSmart key system warn-
ing light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
The warning message is
displayedP. 444If a warning message is displayed
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 362Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 7 6
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 6 2
Fuel filler door opener P. 7 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 491
Fuel tank capacity 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 77, 484
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 491
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill)
2.5 L 4-cyl-
inder
(2AR-FE)
engineqt. (L, lmp.qt)
With filter 4.7 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
3.5 L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type
P. 485