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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

709
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