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Tire related termMeaning
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

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Vehicle specifications
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Door lock
(
P. 51,
597) Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
Off On
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than P
locks all doors On Off
Shifting the shift lever to
P unlocks all doors On Off
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors Off On
Power win-
dows
( P. 91) Mechanical key linked
operation (close)
Off On
Mechanical key linked
operation (open) Off On
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open) Off On
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 198) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 secondsOff
60 seconds
90 seconds
Ambient light level at
which instrument illumi-
nation begins to dim
(meter lights etc.) Standard
-2 (darker) to
2 (brighter)
Ambient light level at
which instrument illumi-
nation begins to
brighten (meter lights
etc.) Standard
-2 (darker) to
2 (brighter)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Illumination
(P. 413) Time period before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Vehicles without a
smart key system:
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
turned OFF On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
when you approach the
vehicle with the elec-
tronic key on your per-
son (When the interior
light switch [ON/DOOR/
OFF] is DOOR) On Off
Footwell lights On Off
Overhead courtesy light On Off
Interior light control On Off
Interior light dimmer
control while driving On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Vehicle specifications
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Outer foot
lights
(if equipped)
(
P. 413) Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
when you approach the
vehicle with the elec-
tronic key on your per-
son
On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the wireless
remote control, key or
entry function On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the door lock
switch On Off
Time period before
lights turn off 15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Lighting control On Off
Moon roof
( P. 98) Mechanical key linked
operation
Off On
Mechanical key linked
operation Open and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of
components when door
key is used Slide only Tilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open
only) Off On
Linked operation of
components when wire-
less remote control is
used (open only) Slide only Tilt only
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active traction control system
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control system
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MAX Maximum
MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................296, 302
ABS ...........................................253
Accessory meter ......................194
Active head restraints ............... 62
Active traction control ............. 230
Air conditioning filter............... 526
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............526
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................302
Manual air conditioning system ................................296
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...118
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 122
Airbag warning light............... 566
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............118
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................122
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........130
General airbag precautions ...122
Locations of airbags ..............115
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 127
Proper driving posture ...113, 122
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................128
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 118
Side airbag precautions ........ 122
SRS airbags .......................... 115 Alarm......................................... 109
Antenna .................................... 321
Anti-lock brake system ........... 253
Armrest ..................................... 448
Audio input ............................... 360
Audio remote controls ............ 361
Audio system
Antenna................................. 321
Audio input ............................ 360
AUX port ............................... 360
CD player/changer ................ 324
iPod ....................................... 341
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 333
Optimal use ........................... 355
Portable music player ........... 360
Radio..................................... 317
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 361
Type ...................................... 313
USB memory......................... 348
AUTO LSD system ................... 232
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 198
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 173
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 593
S mode.................................. 176
AUX port ................................... 360
Auxiliary box ............................ 422A

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Back door
Back door ............................... 56
Back window .......................... 94
Smart key system ... ................ 33
Wireless remote control.......... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 542
Wattage ................................ 624
Back window ............................. 94
Battery
Checking .............................. 509
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 599
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 364
Bluetooth® phone ................... 380
Bottle holder ............................ 427
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 180
Brake assist ............................. 253
Break-in tips ............................ 155
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 187 Care
Exterior ..................................478
Interior ...................................481
Seat belts ..............................482
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................456
Cargo net hooks.......................457
CD player/changer ...................324
Center differential lock ............226
Chains .......................................277
Child-protectors .........................53
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........136
Booster seats, installation .....140
Convertible seats, definition .............................136
Convertible seats, installation ...........................140
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........130
Infant seats, definition ...........136
Infant seats, installation.........140
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............142
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................145
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................148
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................122
Battery precautions ....... 511, 603
Child-protectors ....................... 53
Child restraint system............136
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........ 140
Moon roof precautions .......... 101
Power window lock switch....... 91
Power window precautions .....93
Removed key battery precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions ........ 446
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 478
Interior ...................................481
Seat belts ..............................482
Clock ......................................... 431
Coin holder ............................... 419
Compass ...................................450
Condenser ................................504
Console box ............................. 418
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 604
Crawl Control ...........................241
Cruise control...........................209
Cup holder ................................423
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features............. 640 Daytime running light
system .................................... 202
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 310
Side mirrors........................... 310
Dimension ................................ 612
Dinghy towing .......................... 293
Display Trip information ..................... 195
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 491
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 413
Wattage................................. 624
Door lock Back door .......................... 33, 56
Side door........................... 33, 51
Wireless remote control .......... 47
Doors
Back door .......................... 33, 56
Door windows ......................... 91
Side door........................... 33, 51
Side mirrors............................. 89
Downhill assist control system .................................... 238
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 568D