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Vehicle specifications
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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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 166
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 424
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 452
If the engine will not start...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 450
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............ 436
If you lose your keys............. 451
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 465
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 460
Engine
Compartment........................ 356
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Hood ..................................... 351
How to start the engine ........................ 129, 133
Identification number ............ 468
If the engine will not start...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Overheating .......................... 460
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 475
Checking .............................. 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 174 Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ......................................147
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................473
Checking ...............................358
Preparing and checking before winter .......................174
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................360
Engine switch light ..................309
EPS ............................................166
Event data recorder .................422
Floor mat...................................329
Fluid
Brake .....................................363
Washer ..................................368
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................159
Wattage .................................479
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................479E
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Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 67
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 23
Starting the engine ............... 129
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 378
Storage location ................... 436
Spark plug................................ 475
Specifications .......................... 468
Speech command switch ....... 280
Speedometer ........................... 147
Steering Column lock release ..... 131, 135
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 64
Audio switches ..................... 255
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 479
Storage feature ........................ 313
Storage precautions ............... 170
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
Sun visors ................................ 321
Sunshade
Roof ........................................ 72
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 414
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Fog light switch..................... 159
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Light switches ....................... 157
Power door lock switch........... 39
Power window switch ............. 69
Window lock switch ................ 69
Wiper and washer switch ..... 160 Tachometer...............................147
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Talk switch................................280
Telephone switch .....................280
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure .............378
Tire information Glossary ................................489
Size .......................................486
Tire identification number ......485
Uniform tire quality grading ................................487
Tires Chains ...................................174
Checking ...............................370
If you have a flat tire ..............436
Inflation pressure...................378
Inflation pressure sensor .......371
Information ............................483
Replacing ..............................436
Rotating tires .........................370
Size .......................................478
Snow tires .............................174
Spare tire...............................436
Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................173
Towing Dinghy towing................187, 188
Emergency towing.................416
Trailer towing.................178, 186
TRAC .........................................166
Traction control........................166
Trip information .......................154
Trip meter .................................147
Trunk Opener ....................................45T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 436If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 448If the engine will not start
P. 452If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
P. 454If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 450If 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. 460If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 451If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 454If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 463If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 424If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 5 1
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 478
Auxiliary catch leverP. 351Trunk openerP. 4 5Fuel filler door P. 7 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 76, 472
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 478
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and
refill
reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engine qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engine With filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type
P. 473