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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant 
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants 
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that 
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as 
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options 
weight
The combined weight  of installed regular 
production 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
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a 
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal 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 
by two
Vehicle normal load 
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined 
by distributing to each axle its share of curb 
weight, accessory weight, and normal 
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance 
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two 

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Alphabetical index
Back window defogger ........... 307
Battery
Charging system warning light .................................... 595
Checking .............................. 538
If the vehicle has 
discharged battery ............. 631
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 260
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 361
Bluetooth® phone ................... 413
Bottle holders .......................... 467
Brakes Brake system warning 
buzzer ........................ 241, 247
Brake system warning  light .................................... 595
Fluid...................................... 535
Parking brake ....................... 192
Brake assist ............................. 243
Break-in tips ............................ 175
Camper information ................ 693
Card holder .............................. 453
Care
Exterior ................................. 512
Interior .................................. 514
Seat belts ............................. 515
Cargo capacity ........................ 258
Cargo hooks ............................ 499
Cargo lamp Replacing light bulbs ............ 578
Switch ................................... 446
Wattage ................................ 668
CD changer CD ........................................ 322
MP3 ...................................... 331
WMA disc ............................. 331
CD player ................................. 322
Certification label ............ 272, 653
Chains ...................................... 261
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 143 Booster seats, installation .....160
Convertible seats, 
definition .............................143
Convertible seats,  installation ...........................159
Front passenger occupant  classification system ........... 136
Infant seats, definition ...........143
Infant seats, installation.........158
Installing CRS with lower  anchorages .........152, 155, 156
Installing CRS with seat  belts ....................................158
Installing CRS with top 
tether straps ........161, 163, 167
Passenger airbag off  switch .......................... 132, 151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................127
Battery precautions .......539, 633
Child restraint system............143
Child-protectors .......................49
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........149
Moon roof precautions ..........108
Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions .....99
Removed wireless  remote control battery 
precautions .........................559
Seat belt extender 
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater  precautions .................492, 494
Child-protectors .........................49
Cigarette lighter .......................481
Cleaning Exterior ..................................512
Interior ...................................514
Seat belts ..............................515
Clock ........................................ 476
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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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Rear view mirrorAnti-glare ...........................88, 94
Compass ............................... 506
Rear view monitor  system .................................... 230
Rear window ..................... 100, 101
Replacing  Fuses .................................... 560
Light bulbs ............................. 571
Tires ...................................... 608
Wireless remote control 
battery ................................. 558
Wheels .................................. 553
Rear step bumper ......................58
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S.A. owners................... 690
Roll sensing of curtain 
shield airbags off switch....... 134
Seatback table .......................... 496
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............77
ALR .........................................81
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................81
Child restraint system  installation ........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................... 515
ELR .........................................81
Emergency Locking  Retractor ...............................81
How to wear your seat belt......77
How your child should wear  the seat belt ..........................82
Pregnant women,  proper seat belt use ..............81
Reminder buzzer ........... 597, 599
Reminder light ....................... 597
Seat belt extenders .................82
Seat belt pretensioners ...........80
Seat heaters.............................. 491 Seat heaters and 
ventilators .............................. 493
Seating capacity ...................... 258
Seats Adjustment ........................ 60, 65
Adjustment precautions .... 64, 68
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 149
Cleaning ................................ 514
Folding down the rear  seat ....................................... 67
Folding down the rear seat  precaution ............................. 68
Folding passenger’s seat 
(vehicles with seatback 
table)..................................... 63
Front seat adjustment ............. 60
Front seat adjustment 
precautions ........................... 64
Driver’s seat position 
memory................................. 70
Head restraint ......................... 73
Properly sitting in the seat..... 118
Raising the bottom  cushion ................................. 66
Seat heaters.......................... 491
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ........................... 493
Service reminder 
indicators .............................. 202
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 186
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted ............................ 627
Shift lock system ..................... 627
Shopping bag hooks ............... 499
Side airbags ............................. 120
Side doors .................................. 47
Side marker lights
Replacing ...................... 575, 577
Switch ................................... 213
Wattage................................. 668
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Alphabetical index
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 260
Switch ................................... 218
Washing and waxing............... 512
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 258
Cargo weight rating .............. 696
Gross axle weight rating ....... 700
Gross vehicle weight rating .. 700
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 644
Towing capacity.................... 648
Load limits ............................ 258
Weight .......... 644, 648, 696, 700
Wheels...................................... 553
Window glasses  ....... 96, 100, 101
Window lock switch .................. 98
Windows
Back window defogger ......... 307
Power back window.............. 101
Power windows ...................... 96
Washer ................................. 218
Windshield wiper  de-icer ............................ 305, 307
Windshield wipers................... 218
Wireless remote control Replacing the battery ........... 558
Wireless remote control.......... 44
Winter driving tips................... 260
WMA disc ................................. 331