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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e'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

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data (U.S.A.) After changing engine oil P. 344
Tire pressure warn-
ing systemWhen the tire inflation pressure is
charged (such as when changing
traveling speed).P. 355
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the 12-volt battery is reconnected, or mainte-
nance is performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 182
ABS........................................... 165
Air conditioning filter .............. 369
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 369
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 182
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 95
Airbag precautions for your child.............................. 99
Airbag warning light .............. 400
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 96
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 104
General airbag precautions .... 99
Locations of airbags ............... 92
Modification and disposal of airbags ........................... 103
Proper driving posture ...... 90, 99
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 99
SRS airbags ........................... 92
Antenna .................................... 199
Anti-lock brake system ........... 165
Armrest .................................... 309
Ashtray ..................................... 304
Audio input .............................. 237 Audio system
Antenna .................................199
Audio input ............................237
AUX port................................237
CD player/changer ................202
MP3/WMA disc......................210
Optimal use ...........................232
Portable music player............237
Radio .....................................195
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................239
Type ......................................192
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................182
Automatic light control system ....................................154
AUX port ...................................237
Auxiliary boxes ........................298
Back-up lights Wattage .................................458
Battery Checking ...............................350
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt
battery .................................436
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Bluetooth
® audio .....................242
Bluetooth® phone ....................258
Brake Fluid ......................................348
Parking brake ........................142
Brake assist ..............................165
Break-in tips .............................125
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CareExterior .................................. 324
Interior ................................... 326
Seat belts .............................. 327
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo net .................................. 311
CD changer ............................... 202
CD player .................................. 202
Chains ....................................... 173
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 109
Booster seats, installation ..... 113
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 109
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 113
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 104
Infant seats, definition ........... 109
Infant seats, installation......... 113
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 114
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 116
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 119 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 99
Child restraint system ........... 109
Child-protectors....................... 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 68
Installing child restraints........ 113
Moon roof precautions ............ 82
Power window lock switch ...... 77
Power window precautions ..... 78
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 373
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 65
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 71
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions ........ 307
Trunk precautions ................... 57
12-volt battery precautions ................. 352, 438
Child-protectors ......................... 52
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 324
Interior ................................... 326
Seat belts .............................. 327
Clock ......................................... 303
Compass................................... 319
Condenser ................................ 348
Console box ............................. 295
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 440
Cruise control .......................... 161
Cup holder ................................ 297
Curtain shield airbags ............... 92
Customizable features ............ 474C

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Daytime running light
system ................................... 156
Defogger Rear window......................... 191
Side mirror ............................ 191
Dimension ................................ 450
Dinghy towing ......................... 178
Display Trip information .................... 151
Warning message ................ 408
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 335
Door courtesy light
Door courtesy light ............... 291
Wattage ................................ 458
Doors Door glasses .......................... 77
Door lock .................... 37, 48, 51
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 402
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 125
Correct posture....................... 90
Procedures ........................... 124
Winter driving tips ................. 173 “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .....182
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged...........433
Electric power steering ...........165
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................392
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......399
If a warning message is displayed.............................408
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 433
If the hybrid system
will not start .........................429
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................431
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .....................436
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................399
If you have a flat tire .............419
If you lose your keys .............432
If you think something is wrong ..................................396
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...446
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................393
If your vehicle overheats .......440DE

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Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ............. 258
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 392
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 62
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 385
Switch ................................... 154
Wattage ................................ 458
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 307
Side mirror ............................ 191
Hood ......................................... 338
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 311
Grocery bag hooks ............... 311
Horn .......................................... 143
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 26
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 26
High voltage components ....... 25
Power switch ........................ 135
I/M test ...................................... 334
Identification Engine .................................. 450
Vehicle.................................. 450
Ignition switch ......................... 135
Illuminated entry system ........ 291
Immobilizer system ................... 88
Indicator lights ........................ 147
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 477
Inside rear view mirror.............. 73
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 291
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 458 Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........339
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........419
Jack handle ..............................419
Keyless entry..............................48
Keys Electronic key ..........................35
If you lose your keys .............432
If your electronic key battery is discharged...........433
Key number .............................35
Keyless entry...........................48
Keys ........................................35
Mechanical key .......................35
Wireless remote control key ....48
License plate lights Wattage .................................458
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................385
Wattage .................................458
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............291
Emergency flasher switch .....392
Hazard light switch ................392
Headlights switch ..................154
Interior light switch ................292
Personal light switch .............293
Replacing light bulbs .............385
Turn signal lever....................141
Vanity lights ...........................302
Wattage .................................458
Load capacity ...........................172
Lock steering column ..............137H
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 335
General maintenance ............ 331
Maintenance data.................. 450
Maintenance requirements.... 329
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 145
Meters ................................... 144
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............73
Side mirror heater ................. 191
Side mirrors .............................75
Vanity mirrors ........................ 302
Moon roof ...................................79
MP3 disc ................................... 210
Multi-information display .................................... 150
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer .................................. 144
Oil Engine oil .............................. 342
Opener Fuel filler door .........................83
Hood...................................... 338
Trunk .......................................55
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............75
Outside temperature display .................................... 150
Overheating, Hybrid system ........................ 440 Parking brake ........................... 142
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 154
Wattage................................. 458
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 293
Wattage................................. 458
Power outlet ............................. 305
Power switch ............................ 135
Power windows .......................... 77
Radiator .................................... 348
Radio ......................................... 195
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 61
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Wattage................................. 458
Rear window defogger ............ 191
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 375
Key battery ............................ 372
Light bulbs............................. 385
Tires ...................................... 419
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 480M
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 302
Wattage ................................ 458
Vanity mirrors .......................... 302
VDIM ......................................... 165
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 165
Vehicle identification
number................................... 450
Vehicle stability control .......... 165
VSC ........................................... 165
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 399
Open door ............................ 402
Seat belt reminder ................ 402
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 400
Brake assist system ............. 400
Brake system........................ 399
Charging system .... .............. 399
Electric power steering ......... 400
Low fuel level........................ 402
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 402
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 400
Master warning light ............. 402
Open door ............................ 402
Pretensioners ....................... 400
Seat belt reminder light ........ 402
SRS airbags ......................... 400 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................409
Engine oil maintenance ......... 411
Engine oil pressure ...............409
Hybrid system .......................409
Moon roof ..............................411
Open door .............................411
Parking brake ........................411
Smart key system... ...............415
Steering lock .........................410
Trunk .....................................411
Washer fluid ..........................411
Washer
Checking ...............................349
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................159
Washing and waxing ...............324
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................450
Wheels ......................................367
Window glasses ........................77
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power windows .......................77
Rear window defogger ..........191
Washer ..................................159
Windshield wipers ...................159
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............372
Wireless remote control ..........48
WMA disc ..................................210V
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