
3.The total weight now exceeds
the capacity weight by 105 lbs (48
kg), so the cargo weight must be
reduced by 105 lbs (48 kg) or more. & Determining compatibility of
tire and vehicle load capaci-ties
The sum of four tires ’maximum
load ratings must exceed the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight( “GVWR ”). In addition, sum of the
maximum load ratings of two front
tires and of two rear tires must
exceed each axle ’s maximum
loaded capacity ( “GAWR ”). Original
equipment tires are designed to
fulfill those conditions.
The maximum loaded vehicle
weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And eachaxle
’s maximum loaded capacity is
referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR). The GVWR and eachaxle ’s GAWR are shown on the
vehicle certification label affixed to
the driver ’s door.
The GVWR and front and rear
GAWRs are determined by not only
the maximum load rating of tires but
also loaded capacities of the vehi-cle ’s suspension, axles and other
parts of the body.
Therefore, this means that the
vehicle cannot necessarily be
loaded up to the tire ’s maximum
load rating on the tire sidewall.
& Adverse safety conse-
quences of overloading on
handling and stopping and
on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle
handling, stopping distance, vehicle
and tire as shown in the following.
This could lead to an accident and
possibly result in severe personal injury. .
Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
. Heavy and/or high-mounted
loads could increase the risk of
rollover. . Stopping distance will increase.
. Brakes could overheat and fail.
. Suspension, bearings, axles and
other parts of the body could break
or experience accelerated wear
that will shorten vehicle life. . Tires could fail.
. Tread separation could occur.
. Tire could separate from its rim.
& Steps for Determining Cor-
rect Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXXpounds ”on your vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
13-13
– CONTINUED –

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-2, 11-37
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-13
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Airflow ........................................................................ 4-2
Airflow mode selection .................................................. 4-3
Airflow selection
Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-28
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-13
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-13
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-28
Control button ........................................................ 5-26
Set......................................................................... 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-37, 3-40
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-12 Fluid
........................................................... 11-15, 12-7
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-16
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-13
Select lever ........................................................... 7-13
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-14
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-18
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-18
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-28
B Battery .................................................................... 11-34
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-6
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-37
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-19
Fluid ........................................................... 11-18, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-21
Parking ....................................................... 7-29, 11-21
Pedal .................................................................. 11-20
System .................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-20
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-20
Brake system ............................................................. 7-19
Warning light .......................................................... 3-16
Braking ..................................................................... 7-19

Tips...................................................................... 7-19
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-21
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-13
Replacing ............................................................. 11-37
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-4
Changing Coolant ................................................................ 11-11
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-8
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-20
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-20
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-10
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-18
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .............................. 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-29
Oil level (engine oil) ............................................... 11-7 Oil level (front differential gear oil)
.......................... 11-16
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-31
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-37
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-34
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-38
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-41
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-21
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-26
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-10
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Clock ........................................................................ 3-21
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-12
Compass ........................................................... 3-37, 3-40
Coolant ........................................................... 11-10, 12-7
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-10
Corrosion protection .................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-30
Indicator light ................................................. 3-20, 7-33
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-21, 7-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Second-row seat ..................................................... 6-9
Third-row seat ......................................................... 6-9 Index
14-3

14-4Index
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-27
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-16, 12-6
Rear ............................................................ 11-17, 12-6
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-20
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-43
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-17
Step light ............................................................. 11-44
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-14
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-18
AWD vehicles .......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking ..................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips.................................................................. 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-7
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-17, 7-22 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
............................. 1-18
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ....................................................... 11-10, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil ................................................................ 11-7, 12-4Overheating ........................................................... 9-14
Starting .................................................................. 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-15
Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Power steering ..................................................... 11-17
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-40
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Switch ................................................................... 3-31
Folding mirror switch ................................................... 3-42
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-16, 12-6
Fog light ...................................................... 3-31, 11-40
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-21
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-28
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-40
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2

O Odometer.................................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-16
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-road and off-road driving .......................................... 8-5
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-42
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-41
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-22
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-21
Light .................................................................... 11-39
Light switch ........................................................... 3-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-30
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-41
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-17, 12-7 Windows
............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-31, 1-72
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-9
Combination lights ................................................ 11-40
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-42
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-40
Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-14
Rear Seat Entertainment ............................................. 5-29
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-21
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-36
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ........................... 11-16, 12-7
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Engine oil ...................................................... 11-9, 12-4
Front differential gear oil ................................ 11-17, 12-6
Power steering fluid ...................................... 11-18, 12-7
Rear differential gear oil ................................ 11-17, 12-6
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-14, 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8Index
14-7

14-8Index
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-20
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-13
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-12
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-37
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-41
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-45
Dome light ........................................................... 11-43
Door step light ...................................................... 11-44
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-40
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-40
Headlight ............................................................. 11-37
License plate light ................................................. 11-42
Map light .............................................................. 11-44
Parking light ......................................................... 11-39
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-40
Rear gate light ...................................................... 11-42
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-44
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................ 8-13
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 5
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2 Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-3
Second-row ............................................................ 1-8
Third-row ............................................................... 1-13
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 5, 1-17
Fastening .............................................................. 1-20
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-28
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-28
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-17
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-18, 3-10
Second-row seats ........................................................ 1-8
Armrest ................................................................. 1-13
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Forward and backward adjustment ... ......................... 1-8
Head restraint adjustment ........................................ 1-12
Reclining ................................................................ 1-9
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-16
ID plate .................................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light .................................................. 2-4, 3-19
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-20
Select lever ............................................................... 7-13
Position indicator .................................................... 3-20
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-14
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-20

14-10Index
Weight.................................................................. 8-20
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-18, 7-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-27
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-18
Hitch ............................................................ 8-18, 8-23
Towing .................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-26
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-7
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-28
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ...................................................... 6-5, 11-44
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-16
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation indicator light .................................. 3-18, 7-25
System ................................................................. 7-23
Warning light ................................................. 3-18, 7-25
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights
.......................................... 3-9
Warning chimes
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Warning light ABS.............................................................. 3-15, 7-21
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-13
Brake system ......................................................... 3-16
Charge .................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-12
Door open ............................................................. 3-17
Low fuel ......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-14
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 3-18, 7-25
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-18
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-20
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-26
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-9
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-26
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28