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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed.3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1610 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2010.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
W*270 km/h (168 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning could cause sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.
* W speed rating is sub-category of the Z speed rating.
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Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING - Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and sudden tire failure.
This can cause loss of vehicle
control and serious injury ordeath.
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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on the underbody parts such as
the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system, even though they have
been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with a clear protectivefinish.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions for the prop-
er way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web- bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/ electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire- resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may resultin damage to the rear window defroster grid.CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcoholcontent solutions. If you use high alcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
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Engine / 8-2 Dimensions / 8-2Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Weight/Volume / 8-3Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-7
Vehicle certification label / 8-7
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-8
Engine number / 8-8
Specifications & Consumer information
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ENGINE DIMENSIONS
Item mm (in.)
Overall length 4100 (161.42)
Overall width 1765 (69.49)
Overall height 1600 (62.99)
Front tread 195/65R15 1553 (61.14)
205/55R16 1547 (60.91)
205/50R17 1541 (60.67)
Rear tread 195/65R15 1557 (61.30)
205/55R16 1551 (61.06)
205/50R17 1545 (60.83)
Wheelbase 2615 (102.95)
Item Gasoline 1.4 Gasoline 1.6
Diesel 1.4
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1396
(85.19) 1591
(97.09) 1396
(85.12)
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)77x74.99
(3.03x2.95) 77x85.44
(3.03x3.36) 75x79
(2.95x3.11)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
No. of cylinders 4, In-line 4, In-line 4, In-lineLight BulbWattageBulb type
HeadlightsHigh55H7
Low55H7
Smart cornering lights*55H7
Front turn signal lights21P21W
Position lights5W5W
Side repeater lights*5W5W
Front fog lights*27H27W
Stop and tail lights21/5P21/5W
Tail lights21/5P21/5W
Rear turn signal lights 21P21W
Back-up lights16W16W
Rear fog lights21P21W
High mounted stop lightLEDLED
License plate lights5W5W
Front map lamp10FEST00N
Side room lamp*5W5W
Center room lamp*8FEST00N
Vanity mirror lamp*5W5W
Luggage room lamp5W5W
Glove box lamp5W5W
BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
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TIRES AND WHEELS
* Normal load : Up to 2 persons
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
Item Tire size Wheel size Cold tire inflation pressure bar (psi,kPa)
Wheel lug nut
torque kg•m (lbft, Nm)
Normal load *
1
Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire 195/65R15 6.0J×15
2.2
(32, 220) 2.2
(32, 220) 2.5
(35, 250) 2.5
(35, 250) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
205/55R16 6.0J×16 205/50R17 6.5J×17
Compact spare tire (if equipped) T125/80D15 4.0T×15 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420)
WEIGHT/VOLUME
Item Gasoline 1.4 Gasoline 1.6 Diesel 1.4
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)M/T 1710 (3769.9) 1710 (3769.9) 1800 (3968.3)
A/T-1730 (3813.9)-
Luggage volume l(cu ft) 440 (15.5) 440 (15.5) 440 (15.5)
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
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Index
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ································································3-8
Seat belts ········································································3-14 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-21
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-16
3 point rear center belt ·············································3-19
Seat belt warning ···························································3-15
Seat warmer ·····································································3-8
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9
Shift lock system ···························································5-24
Shopping bag holder ····················································4-107
Side impact air bag ························································3-49
Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-74
Smart cornering light ······················································4-69
Smart key ·········································································4-8
Smooth cornering ···························································5-47
Snow tires ······································································5-50Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-10Use of compact spare tire ·········································6-15
Special driving conditions ·············································5-45 Driving at night ························································5-47
Driving in flooded areas ··········································5-48
Driving in the rain ····················································5-48
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-45
Highway driving ······················································5-49
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-46
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-47 Speed limit control system ·············································5-41Speedometer ···································································4-41
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-4
Starting the engine ··················································5-5, 5-11
Steering wheel ·······························································4-33
Electric power steering ············································4-33Horn ··········································································4-34
Tilt steering ······························································4-33
Storage compartment ···················································4-100 Center console storage ···········································4-100
Cool box ··································································4-101
Glove box ·······························································4-100
Luggage box ····························································4-102
Sunglass holder ······················································4-101
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ·····································4-29Sunvisor ·······································································4-105 Tachometer ····································································4-41 Tailgate ··········································································4-17 Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-18
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-32
Theft-alarm system ························································4-11
Tie-down hook ································································6-31
Tilt steering ····································································4-33
Tire chains·······································································5-51
TireMobilityKit ·······························································6-17
T
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