
378 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 259
The following items must be initialized 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
A/C ............................................ 186
ABSABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Air conditioning filter .............. 281
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 281
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 89
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 93
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 89
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 98
General airbag precautions .... 93
Indicators ................................ 98
Locations of airbags ............... 86
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 97
Proper driving posture ...... 84, 93
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 89
Side airbag precautions.......... 93
SRS airbags ........................... 86
Warning light ........................ 320
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 238
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Audio input .............................. 217 Audio system
Antenna .................................199
Audio input ............................217
AUX port................................217
CD player ..............................203
MP3/WMA disc......................208
Optimal use ...........................215
Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........133
Fluid ......................................363
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................343
Indicators...............................133
Shift lock system .... ...............343
AUX port ...................................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 234
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............297
Wattage .................................366
Back door ...................................35
Battery
Checking ...............................264
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................345
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................363
Warning light .........................320
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes Fluid ......................................263
Parking brake ........................137
Specifications ........................364
Warning light .........................319
Break-in tips .............................122A
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CareExterior .................................. 238
Interior ................................... 241
Seat belts .............................. 242
Cargo capacity ......................... 165
CD player .................................. 203
Chains ....................................... 169
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........ 103
Booster seats, installation ..... 107
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 103
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system .............98
Infant seat, definition ............. 103
Infant seats, installation......... 107
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................ 109
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 110
Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........................ 114
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................93
Battery precautions ....... 265, 348
Child restraint system............ 103
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................61
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Power window lock switch.......72
Power window precautions .....73
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 285
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................64
Seat belt precautions ..............62
Child-protectors .........................34 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 238
Interior ................................... 241
Seat belts .............................. 242
Clock ......................... 140, 142, 229
Clutch
Fluid ...................................... 364
Pedal .............................. 120,135
Comfort guide ............................ 58
Condenser ................................ 262
CRS ........................................... 103
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 156
Indicator ................................ 156
Cup holders .............................. 222
Curtain shield airbags ............... 86
Customizable features ............ 383
Daytime running light system .................................... 151
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirrors........................... 193
Dimension ................................ 358
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 250
Doors Back door ................................ 35
Door glasses ........................... 71
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 68
Warning light ......................... 322
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 322
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 122
Correct posture ....................... 84
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 169C
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Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 308
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 343
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 345
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 319
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 319
If you have a flat tire ............ 329
If you lose your keys............. 344
If you think something is wrong ................................. 315
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 309
If your vehicle overheats ...... 349
Engine Compartment........................ 256
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood ..................................... 253
How to start the engine ........ 130
Identification number ............ 359
If the engine will not start...... 341
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 349
Specifications ....................... 360
Warning light ........................ 320 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................362
Checking ...............................261
Indicator ................................146
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Type ......................................362
Warning light .........................320
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................361
Checking ...............................257
Grade ....................................361
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................259
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Warning light .................320, 322
Engine switch ...........................130
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................259
EPS EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................320
Event data recorder .................317E

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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 254
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 329
Jack handle.............................. 329
Keys Electronic key ......................... 26
Engine switch ....................... 130
If you lose your keys............. 344
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Key battery ........................... 284
Key number plate ................... 26
Keys ....................................... 26
Mechanical key....................... 26
Wireless remote control.......... 28
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 366
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 297
Wattage ................................ 366
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 308
Fog lights switch ................... 152
Hazard lights switch ............. 308
Headlights switch ................. 150
Instrument panel lights
switch ................................. 150
Interior light switch................ 219
License plate lights switch .... 150
Parking lights switch ............. 150
Personal lights switch ........... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Side marker lights switch...... 150
Tail lights switch ................... 150
Turn signal lights switch ....... 136
Load capacity .......................... 168
Lock steering column ............. 131 Luggage compartment features
Auxiliary boxes ......................234
Luggage cover ......................235
Luggage compartment light Wattage .................................366
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................250
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.............................249
General maintenance ............246
Maintenance data..................358
Maintenance requirements....244
Vehicle exterior .....................238
Vehicle interior ......................241
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Oil ..........................................364
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................144
Meters ...................................140
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............66
Side mirror heaters................193
Side mirrors .............................68
Vanity mirrors ........................228
MP3 disc ...................................208
Noise from under vehicle ..........20J
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Odometer .................................. 143
OilEngine oil .............................. 257
Manual transmission ............. 364
Warning light ................. 320, 322
Opener Fuel door .................................74
Fuel filler door .........................74
Hood...................................... 253
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................68
Folding ....................................69
Overheating, Engine ................349
Parking brake ........................... 137
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Personal lights Switch.................................... 219
Wattage ................................. 366
Power outlet ............................. 231
Power windows ..........................71
Radiator .................................... 262
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seat Folding down ...........................44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 366 Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 155
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 284
Fuses .................................... 286
Light bulbs............................. 297
Tires .............................. 269, 329
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 388
Seat belts Adjustment .............................. 56
ALR ......................................... 60
Automatic Locking Retractor ... 60
Child restraint system installation................... 103, 107
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 242
Comfort guide ......................... 58
ELR ......................................... 60
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 60
How to wear your seat belt ..... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 61
Reminder light ....................... 322
Seat belt extenders ................. 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 60
Seats Adjustment .............................. 39
Adjustment precautions .......... 41
Child seats/child restraint system installation ...... 103, 107
Cleaning ................................ 241
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 48
Front seat adjustment ............. 39O
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Seat belt pretensioner
system................................ 320
SRS ...................................... 320
SRS airbag system............... 320
Tire pressure ........................ 322
Tire pressure warning system................................ 322
VSC OFF .............................. 320
Washer Checking .............................. 267
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 169
Switch ................................... 153
Warning light ........................ 322
Washing and waxing............... 238
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 165
Load limits ............................ 168
Weight .................................. 358
Wheels...................................... 279
Window
glasses ............ 71, 193, 238, 241
Window lock switch .................. 72
Windows
Cleaning and protecting ................... 238, 241
Power windows ...................... 71
Rear window defogger ......... 193
Washer ................................. 153
Windshield wipers ................... 153
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 284
Wireless remote control.......... 28
WMA disc ................................. 208