371 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
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 occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
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
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear Indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
389
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABS
ABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 278
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 278
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 92
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 92
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 92
Indicators ................................ 97
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 96
Proper driving posture ...... 83, 92
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 92
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Warning light ........................ 316
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 236
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Audio input .............................. 217
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 199
Audio input ........................... 217
AUX adapter ......................... 217
CD player ............................. 203
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use .......................... 215Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........132
Fluid ......................................357
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................339
Indicators...............................132
Shift lock system ...................339
AUX adapter .............................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 233
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Wattage .................................360
Back door ...................................36
Battery
Checking ...............................261
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................341
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................357
Warning light .........................316
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes
Fluid ......................................260
Parking brake ........................136
Specifications ........................358
Warning light .........................315
Break-in tips .............................122
Care
Exterior ..................................236
Interior ...................................238
Seat belts ..............................239
Cargo capacity .........................165
CD player ..................................203
Chains .......................................169A
B
C
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If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 315
If you have a flat tire ............ 325
If you lose your keys............. 340
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 311
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 350
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 305
If your vehicle overheats ...... 345
Engine
Compartment........................ 253
Engine switch ....................... 129
Hood ..................................... 250
How to start the engine ........ 129
Identification number ............ 353
If the engine will not start...... 337
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 345
Specifications ....................... 354
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 356
Checking .............................. 258
Indicator................................ 145
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Type ..................................... 356
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 254
Grade ................................... 355
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 256
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Warning light ................ 316, 318Engine switch ...........................129
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................256
EPS
EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................316
Event data recorder .................313
Floor mat...................................232
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........357
Brake .....................................260
Clutch ....................................358
Warning light .................315, 318
Washer ..................................264
Fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................318
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Fuel
Capacity ................................354
Fuel pump shut off system ....312
Gas station information .........400
F
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Luggage compartment features
Auxiliary boxes ..................... 233
Luggage cover...................... 234
Luggage compartment light
Wattage ................................ 360
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 247
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 246
General maintenance ........... 243
Maintenance data ................. 352
Maintenance requirements ... 241
Vehicle exterior..................... 236
Vehicle interior...................... 238
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............ 134
Oil ......................................... 358
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 143
Meters .................................. 139
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 67
Side mirror heaters ............... 193
Side mirrors ............................ 68
Vanity mirrors ....................... 228
MP3 disc................................... 208
Noise from under vehicle ......... 20
Odometer ................................. 142
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 254
Manual transmission ............ 358
Warning light ................ 316, 318
Opener
Fuel door ................................ 74
Fuel filler door......................... 74
Hood ..................................... 250Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting .................................68
Folding ....................................69
Overheating, Engine ................345
Parking brake ...........................136
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Personal lights
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................360
Power outlet .............................231
Power windows ..........................71
Radiator ....................................259
Radio .........................................197
Rear seat
Folding down ...........................45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Rear window defogger ............193
Rear window wiper ..................155
Replacing
Key battery ............................281
Fuses ....................................283
Light bulbs .............................294
Tires ..............................266, 325
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................382
M
N
O
P
R
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Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights
Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325Tire pressure warning
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing
Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification
number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system ...................316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering
system ................................316
Electronic engine control
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
T
V
W
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High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 316
Low brake fluid ...................... 315
Low engine oil pressure ........ 316
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 318
Low washer fluid ................... 318
Malfunction ............................ 316
Open door ............................. 318
Seat belt ................................ 318
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 316
SRS ....................................... 316
SRS airbag system ............... 316
Tire pressure ......................... 318
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 318
VSC OFF............................... 316
Washer
Checking ............................... 264
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Switch.................................... 152
Warning light ......................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 352
Wheels ...................................... 276
Window
glasses ............71, 193, 236, 238
Window lock switch ...................72
Windows
Cleaning and
protecting .................... 236, 238
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 193
Washer .................................. 152
Windshield wipers................... 152
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery...... 281
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 208