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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test 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.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 200, 208
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning filter .............. 403
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 403
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 200
Manual air conditioning system................................ 208
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 204
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for
your child.............................. 97
Airbag warning light .............. 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 94
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 102
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ........................... 101
Proper driving posture ...... 88, 97
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 94
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
SRS airbags ........................... 90 Alarm ...........................................85
Antenna.....................................225
Anti-lock brake system............174
Armrest .....................................337
Ashtray......................................332
Audio input ...............................263
Audio system
Antenna .................................225
Audio input ............................263
AUX port................................263
CD player/changer ................228
iPod .......................................244
MP3/WMA disc......................236
Optimal use ...........................258
Portable music player............263
Radio .....................................220
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................265
Type ......................................216
USB memory .........................251
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................200
Automatic light control system ....................................162
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................471
S mode ..................................141
AUX port ...................................263
Auxiliary boxes ........................326A
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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
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 436
Downshifting.......................... 142
Open door ............................. 439
Seat belt reminder ................. 439
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 437
Brake assist system .............. 437
Brake system ........................ 436
Charging system .... ............... 437
Engine oil maintenance ......... 439
Engine oil pressure ............... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 439
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 439
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 437
Master warning light .............. 439
Open door ............................. 439
Pretensioners ........................ 437
Seat belt reminder light ......... 439
Smart key system... ............... 442
SRS airbags .......................... 437
Washer fluid .......................... 439
Warning messages Engine coolant temperature ........................ 449
Engine oil maintenance ......... 451
Engine oil pressure ............... 449
Hood...................................... 451
Moon roof .............................. 451
Open door ............................. 451
Parking brake ........................ 451
Smart key system... ............... 454
Steering lock ......................... 450
Trunk ..................................... 451
Washer fluid .......................... 451 Washer
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 183
Switch ................................... 168
Washing and waxing ............... 354
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 179
Load limits ............................. 182
Weight ................................... 488
Wheels ...................................... 401
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 214
Washer.................................. 168
Windshield wipers ................... 168
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 406
Wireless remote control .......... 40
WMA disc.................................. 236W
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 436If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
Vehicles with multi-information display
Vehicles without multi-information display