678 6-1. Specifications
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’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
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning
686
6-2. Customization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 102
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 537
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 547
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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Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 582
Wattage ................................ 667
Back window Back window .......................... 98
Power back window................ 99
Back window defogger ........... 311
Battery Charging system warning light .................................... 599
Checking .............................. 543
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 634
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 261
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 365
Bluetooth® phone ................... 417
Bottle holders .......................... 471
Brakes Brake system warning
buzzer ................................ 599
Brake system warning light .................................... 599
Fluid...................................... 540
Parking brake ....................... 190
Brake assist ............................. 243
Break-in tips ............................ 173
Camper information ................ 705
Card holder .............................. 457
Care
Exterior ................................. 516
Interior .................................. 519
Seat belts ............................. 520
Cargo capacity ........................ 259
Cargo hooks ............................ 501
Cargo lamp Replacing light bulbs ............ 583
Switch ................................... 450
Wattage ................................ 667 CD changer
CD .........................................326
MP3 .......................................335
WMA disc ..............................335
CD player ..................................326
Certification label .............269, 654
Chains .......................................262
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....159
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................158
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 135
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........157
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........151, 154, 155
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................157
Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........160, 162, 166
Passenger airbag off switch .......................... 131, 150
Child safety Airbag precautions ................126
Battery precautions .......544, 636
Child restraint system............142
Child-protectors .......................49
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................80
Installing child restraints ........148
Moon roof precautions ..........106
Power window lock switch.......96
Power window precautions .....97
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions .........................564
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................82
Seat belt precautions ..............80
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Seat heater precautions ................. 493, 495
Child-protectors .........................49
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 516
Interior ................................... 519
Seat belts .............................. 520
Clock ........................................ 480
Compass ................................... 510
Condenser ................................ 540
Console box ............................. 455
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 637
CRS ........................................... 142
Cruise control........................... 220
Cup holders .............................. 468
Curtain shield airbags ............. 119
Customizable features..... 205, 683
Daytime running light
system .................................... 214
Deck hooks ............................... 500
Defogger
Back window ......................... 311
Side mirrors ................... 309, 311
Dimension................................. 644
Dinghy towing .......................... 288
Display Trip information ..................... 203
Warning message ................. 608
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 528
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 47
Open door warning........601, 609
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................89
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 601
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light......................... 601 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 173
Correct posture ..................... 117
Driving assist systems .......... 243
Procedures............................ 172
Winter driving tips ................. 261
Driving position memory .......... 68
DVD player................................ 390
Emergency flashers................. 588
Emergency flashers switch .... 588
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse ............................ 565
If the engine will not start ...... 628
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 630
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 634
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 599
If the warning light turns on........................................ 599
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 608
If you have a flat tire ............. 612
If you lose your keys ............. 633
If you think something is wrong .............................. 595
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 640
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 641
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 589
If your vehicle overheats ....... 637
Engine Compartment ........................ 533
Engine switch ........................ 181
Exhaust gas .......................... 178
Hood ..................................... 532
How to start the
engine ................................. 181
Identification number............. 655
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Radiator .................................... 540
Radio ......................................... 318
Rear seatAdjustment ..............................63
Folding down ...........................65
Raising the bottom cushion .....64
Rear seat entertainment system .................................... 381
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery...... 387
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 582
Switch.................................... 212
Rear seat adjustment.................63
Rear seat adjustment
precautions ..............................66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 582
Switch.................................... 189
Wattage ................................. 667
Rear view mirror Anti-glare ...........................86, 92
Compass ............................... 510
Rear view monitor system .................................... 229
Rear window .........................98, 99
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 565
Light bulbs ............................. 576
Tires ...................................... 612
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 563
Wheels .................................. 558
Rear step bumper ......................56
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners................... 688
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 133 Seatback table.......................... 497
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 75
ALR ......................................... 79
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 79
Child restraint system installation........................... 148
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 520
ELR ......................................... 79
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 79
How to wear your seat belt ..... 75
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 80
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .............. 79
Reminder buzzer................... 601
Reminder light ....................... 601
Seat belt extenders ................. 80
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 78
Seat heaters ............................. 492
Seat heaters and
ventilators .............................. 494
Seating capacity ...................... 259
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 58, 63
Adjustment precautions .... 62, 66
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 148
Cleaning ................................ 519
Folding down the rear
seat ....................................... 65
Folding down the rear seat
precaution ............................. 66
Folding passenger’s seat (vehicles with seatback
table)..................................... 61
Front seat adjustment ............. 58
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 62RS
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Alphabetical index
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer................... 603
Driver’s seat belt................... 601
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 600
Front passenger’s seat belt ............................. 601
Low brake fluid ..................... 599
Low engine oil pressure ....... 599
Low fuel level................ 601, 609
Low tire inflation
pressure ............................. 601
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 600
Master warning light ............. 601
Open door ............................ 601
Power steering warning light .................................... 600
Pretensioners ....................... 600
Seat belt reminder light ........ 601
SRS airbags ......................... 600
Tire pressure warning light ... 601
VSC/TRAC ........................... 600
Warning messages ................. 608
Washer
Checking .............................. 545
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 261
Switch ................................... 217
Washing and waxing............... 516
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 259
Cargo weight rating .............. 708
Gross axle weight rating ....... 712
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 712
Load limits ............................ 259
Towing capacity.................... 651
Trialer Weight Rating.... 267, 651
TWR ............................. 267, 651
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 648
Weight .......... 648, 651, 708, 712
Wheels...................................... 558
Window glasses ........... 94, 98, 99 Window lock switch ...................96
Windows
Back window defogger ..........311
Power back window ................99
Power windows .......................94
Washer ..................................217
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................309, 311
Windshield wipers ...................217
Wireless remote control Replacing the battery ............563
Wireless remote control ..........44
Winter driving tips ...................261
WMA disc ..................................335
728
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 612If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 628If the engine will not start
P. 1 1 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 634If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 630If 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. 637If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 633If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 634If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 7Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 640If the vehicle becomes stuck