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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material 
in the carcass
Intended outboard 
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that cont
ains a whitewall, bears 
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, 
brand, and/or model name molding that is 
higher or deeper than the same molding on 
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical  tire that has a particular side that must 
always face outward when mounted on a 
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as 
primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks 
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry 
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum 
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible 
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which 
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical 
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or 
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of 
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including 
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or 
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, 
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, 
that have a gross vehicle weight rating 
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less 

682 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between 
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, 
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, 
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, 
provides 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 
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of 
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding 
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or 
protective 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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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 104
Engine oil maintenance 
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 532
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear 
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation  pressure by changing traveling 
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 542
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. 

710 Alphabetical index
Compass ................................... 506
Condenser ................................ 535
Console box ............................. 450
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 634
CRS ........................................... 143
Cruise control........................... 221
Cup holders .............................. 464
Curtain shield airbags ............. 120
Customizable features..... 206, 684
Daytime running light  system .................................... 215
Deck hooks ............................... 498
Defogger Back window ......................... 307
Side mirrors ................... 305, 307
Dimension................................. 640
Dinghy towing .......................... 285
Display Trip information ..................... 204
Warning message ................. 604
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 523
Doors Door glasses ...........................96
Door lock ...........................44, 48
Open door warning........597, 605
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................91
Driver’s seat belt reminder  buzzer ............................. 597, 599
Driver’s seat belt  reminder light................. 597, 599
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 175
Correct posture ..................... 118
Driving assist systems........... 243
Procedures ............................ 174
Winter driving tips.................. 260
Driving position memory...........70
DVD player ................................ 386 Emergency flashers................. 584
Emergency flashers switch .... 584
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 560
If the engine will not start ...... 625
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 627
If the vehicle has 
discharged battery .............. 631
If the warning buzzer  sounds ................................ 595
If the warning light turns  on........................................ 595
If the warning message 
is displayed ......................... 604
If you have a flat tire ............. 608
If you lose your keys ............. 630
If you think something  is wrong .............................. 591
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 637
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an emergency ... 638
If your vehicle needs to  be towed ............................. 585
If your vehicle overheats ....... 634
Engine Compartment ........................ 528
Engine switch ........................ 183
Exhaust gas .......................... 180
Hood ..................................... 527
How to start the engine ................................. 183
Identification number............. 654
If the engine will not start ...... 625
Ignition switch  ...................... 183
Immobilizer system ............... 114
Overheating .......................... 634
Warning light ......................... 596
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 661
Checking ............................... 534
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Alphabetical index
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Mirror position memory........... 70
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 666
Replacing ............................. 616
Storage location ................... 608
Spark plug................................ 662
Specifications .......................... 640
Speedometer ........................... 194
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags........... 120
Front airbags ........................ 120
Knee airbags ........................ 120
Passenger airbag off switch ................................. 132
Precautions .......................... 127
Roll sensing of curtain shield 
airbag off switch ................. 134
Side airbags ......................... 120
Steering Column lock release ............... 85
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 85
Audio switches ..................... 358
Steering wheel memory.......... 70
Telephone switches.............. 418
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 577
Wattage ................................ 668
Storage feature ........................ 447
Storage precautions ............... 257
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 637
Sun visors ................................ 474
Switch Cruise control switch ............ 221
Emergency flasher switch .... 584
Engine switch ....................... 183
Fog light switch..................... 217
Front-wheel drive control 
switch ................................. 236 Ignition switch........................183
Light switches........................213
Hazard light switch ................584
Headlights switch ..................213
Passenger airbag off 
switch ..................................132
Power back window switch ...101
Power door lock switch ...........48
Power window switch ..............96
Roll sensing of curtain shield  airbag off switch .................. 134
Tire pressure warning  reset switch .........................543
TOW/HAUL switch ................189
Turn signal lights ...................191
VSC OFF  switch ..........240, 245, 246, 247
Window lock switch .................98
Wiper and washer switch ......218
Tachometer...............................194
Tailgate Removing the tailgate .............53
Tailgate ...................................52
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............577
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................668
Talk switch................................418
Telephone switch .....................418
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................116
Engine immobilizer system ... 114
Tire inflation pressure .............549
Tire information
Glossary ................................678
Size .......................................675
Tire identification number ......674
Uniform tire quality grading ................................676
Tires Chains ...................................261
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716 Alphabetical index
Checking ............................... 542
Identification number ............. 674
If you have a flat tire .............. 608
Inflation pressure........... 549, 666
Information ............................ 673
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 543
Replacing .............................. 608
Rotating tires ......................... 542
Size ....................................... 666
Snow tires ............................. 260
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 543
Tire pressure warning  system ........................ 542, 598
Warning light ......................... 598
Tissue pocket ........................... 461
Tools ......................................... 608
Total load capacity................... 258
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 189
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 275
Dinghy towing........................ 285
Emergency towing................. 585
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 273
Trailer towing......................... 264
Traction control........................ 243
TRAC ......................................... 243
Trip information ....................... 204
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 574, 577
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 668
Valet key .....................................42
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 475
Wattage ................................. 668
Vanity mirrors........................... 475
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 653
Vehicle stability control........... 243
VSC............................................ 243 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 595
Key reminder................... 50, 599
Open door ..................... 597, 599
Seat belt reminder......... 597, 599
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 596
Airbag system ....................... 596
Anti-lock brake system .......... 596
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 597
Brake assist system .............. 596
Brake system ........................ 595
Charging system .... ............... 595
Electronic engine control  system ................................ 596
Engine oil pressure ............... 596
Four-wheel drive system 
warning buzzer ................... 599
Driver’s seat belt ................... 597
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ........... 596
Front passenger’s 
seat belt .............................. 597
Low brake fluid ...................... 595
Low engine oil pressure ........ 596
Low fuel level ................ 598, 606
Low tire inflation  pressure.............................. 598
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 596
Master warning light .............. 598
Open door ............................. 597
Power steering warning  light ..................................... 597
Pretensioners ........................ 596
Seat belt reminder light ......... 597
SRS airbags .......................... 596
Tire pressure warning light.... 598
VSC/TRAC ............................ 597
Warning messages .................. 604
Washer Checking ............................... 540
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 608If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 625If the engine will not start
P.  1 1 4Engine immobilizer system
P. 631If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 627If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from P
The engine coolant temperature 
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 634If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 630If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 631If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP.  4 7Side doors
The horn begins to sound.P.  1 1 6Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in 
mud or sandP. 637If the vehicle becomes stuck 

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 527Fuel filler doorP.  1 0 9
Tire inflation pressure
P. 666
Hood lock release lever P. 527
Fuel tank capacity 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeP. 656
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P.  6 6 6
Engine oil 
capacity
(Drain and 
refill)
4.0 L V6 
(1GR-FE) 
engineqt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
4.6 L V8 
(1UR-FE) 
and 5.7 L V8 
(3UR-FE, 
3UR-FBE) 
engines qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 7.9 (7.5, 6.6)
Without filter 7.4 (7.1, 6.2)
Engine oil typeP. 656