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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 manufac-
turer, 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 asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
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
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.

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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM-E
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 360
Tire pressure warning
system (U.S.A. only) When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 389
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 164
Defogger Rear window......................... 214
Side mirror ............................ 214
Dimension ................................ 488
Dinghy towing .................. 195,196
Display Trip information .................... 158
Warning message ................ 448
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................... 365
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ............... 318
Wattage ................................ 500
Doors Door glasses .......................... 72
Door lock .................... 29, 40, 44
Side mirrors ............................ 70
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 439
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 124
Correct posture....................... 88
Procedures ........................... 122
Winter driving tips ................. 183 Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch....................................428
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......436
If a warning message is displayed.............................448
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the engine will not start ......469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................471
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..............475
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................436
If you have a flat tire .............458
If you lose your keys .............472
If you think something is wrong ..................................432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...484
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................429
If your vehicle overheats .......479DE

546 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............59
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................62
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 111
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 357
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................62
How to wear your seat belt......59
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................63
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............62
Reminder light ....................... 439
Seat belt extenders .................63
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seat heaters.............................. 335
Seating capacity....................... 182
Seats Adjustment ........................53, 55
Adjustment precautions........... 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 111
Cleaning ................................ 356
Head restraint..........................57
Properly sitting in the seat .......88
Rear seat folding down ...........56
Seat heaters .......................... 335
Service reminder indicators .............................. 154
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 471
Manual transmission ............. 144 Shift lock system ..................... 471
Side airbags ............................... 90
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage................................. 500
Side mirror Adjusting ................................. 70
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 29
Starting the engine ................ 133
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 397
Storage location .................... 458
Spark plug ................................ 494
Specifications .......................... 488
Speedometer ............................ 150
Steering Column lock release ..... 135, 138
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 67
Air conditioning system switches .............................. 204
Audio switches ...................... 265
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Wattage................................. 500
Storage box .............................. 341
Storage feature ........................ 321
Storage precautions ................ 179
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 482
Sun visors ................................ 329
Sunshade Rear ...................................... 338
Roof ........................................ 76S

547
Alphabetical index
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 428
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Fog light switch..................... 167
Hazard light switch ............... 428
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Light switches ....................... 162
Power door lock switch........... 44
Power window switch ............. 72
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer switch ..... 168
Tachometer .............................. 150
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system..... 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 397
Tire information Glossary ............................... 510
Size ...................................... 507
Tire identification number ..... 506
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 508
Tires Chains .................................. 183
Checking .............................. 387
If you have a flat tire ............. 458
Inflation pressure .................. 397
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 389
Replacing ............................. 458
Rotating tires ........................ 387
Size ...................................... 497
Snow tires............................. 183
Spare tire .............................. 458 Tools .........................................458
Total load capacity...................182
Towing
Dinghy towing................195, 196
Trailer towing.........................187
TRAC .........................................174
Traction control........................174
Trip information .......................158
Trip meter .........................150, 158
Trunk Extending a space................. 339
Opener ....................................49
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................50
Wattage .................................500
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............423
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................500
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................330
Wattage .................................500
Vanity mirrors...........................330
Vehicle identification number ...................................488
Vehicle stability control...........174
VSC............................................174
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 458If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 469If the engine will not start
P. 8 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 475If the battery is discharged
P. 473If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 471If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 479If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 472If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 475If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 4Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 5Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 482If the vehicle becomes stuck

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 6 8
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 497
Auxiliary catch leverP. 368Trunk openerP. 4 9Fuel filler door P. 7 9
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 80, 490
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 497
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)
2.5 L 4-cyl-
inder
(2AR-FE)
engine qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.7 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
3.5 L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type
P. 491