
360 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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CareExterior .................................. 220
Interior ................................... 222
Seat belts .............................. 222
Cargo capacity ......................... 146
CD player .................................. 185
Chains ....................................... 150
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........88
Booster seats, installation .......92
Convertible seats, definition ....88
Convertible seats, installation .............................92
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............83
Infant seats, definition .............88
Infant seats, installation...........92
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................................93
Installing CRS with seat
belts ......................................94
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..........................98
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................78
Battery precautions ....... 247, 327
Child restraint syst em..............88
Child-protectors .......................31
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................48
Installing child restraints ..........92
Power window lock switch.......58
Power window precautions .....58
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 266
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................50
Seat belt precautions ..............48
Trunk precautions ...................35
Child-protectors .........................31
Cigarette lighter ....................... 214 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 220
Interior ................................... 222
Seat belts .............................. 222
Clock .................................. 123,212
Clutch
Fluid ...................................... 345
Pedal .............................. 102,118
Condenser ................................ 244
Console box ............................. 205
CRS ............................................. 88
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 138
Indicator ................................ 138
Cup holders .............................. 206
Curtain shield airbags ............... 71
Customizable features ............ 365
Daytime running light system .................................... 133
Defogger Rear window ......................... 174
Side mirrors........................... 174
Dimension ................................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 231
Doors Door glasses ........................... 57
Door lock ................................. 28
Side doors ............................... 28
Side mirrors............................. 54
Warning light ......................... 304
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 304
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 104
Correct posture ....................... 69
Procedures............................ 102
Winter driving tips ................. 150C
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Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 141
Warning light ........................ 302
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 290
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 324
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 326
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 301
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 301
If you have a flat tire ............ 311
If you lose your keys............. 325
If you think something is wrong ................................. 297
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 332
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 334
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 291
If your vehicle overheats ...... 329
Engine Compartment........................ 238
Engine switch ....................... 112
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the engine ........ 112
Identification number ............ 340
If the engine will not start...... 322
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Immobilizer system................. 63
Overheating .......................... 329
Specifications ....................... 341
Warning light ........................ 302 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................343
Checking ...............................243
Indicator ................................128
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................150
Type ......................................343
Warning light .........................302
Engine immobilizer system.......63
Engine oil Capacity ................................342
Checking ...............................239
Grade ....................................342
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................241
Preparing and checking before winter .......................150
Warning light .........................302
Engine switch ...........................112
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................241
EPS EPS .......................................141
Warning light .........................302
Event data recorder .................299
Floor mat...................................217
Fluid Automatic transmission .........345
Brake .....................................244
Clutch ....................................345
Warning light .................301, 304
Washer ..................................248
Fog lights
Indicator ................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................348
Front fog lights Indicator ................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................348E
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Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 304
Front seats Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 348
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Fuel Capacity ................................ 341
Fuel pump shut off system .... 298
Gas station information ......... 396
Gauge ................................... 123
Information ............................ 349
Refueling .................................59
Type ...................................... 341
Warning light ......................... 304
Fuel door.....................................59
Fuel filler door ............................59
Fuel gauge ................................ 123
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 298
Fuses......................................... 267
Gas station information........... 396
Gauges ...................................... 123
Glove box.................................. 205
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 290
Head restraints
Adjusting .................................41
Headlights Indicator ................................ 132
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 348 High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Wattage................................. 348
Hood.......................................... 235
Horn .......................................... 122
I/M test ...................................... 230
Identification Engine ................................... 340
Tire ........................................ 352
Vehicle .................................. 339
Ignition switch.......................... 112
Illuminated entry system......... 202
Immobilizer system ................... 63
Indicator lights ......................... 128
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 367
Inside rear view mirror .............. 52
Interior light Switch ................................... 203
Wattage................................. 348
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 236
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 311
Jack handle .............................. 311
Keys Electronic key.......................... 24
Engine switch ........................ 112
If you lose your keys ............. 325
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Key battery ............................ 265
Key number plate .................... 24
Keys ........................................ 24
Mechanical key ....................... 24
Wireless remote control .......... 26
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Trunk lightWattage ................................. 348
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Vanity mirrors........................... 211
Vehicle identification number ................................... 339
Vehicle stability control........... 141
VSC............................................ 141
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 301
Seat belt reminder ................. 304
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 302
Airbag system ....................... 302
Anti-lock brake system .......... 302
Brake system ........................ 301
Charging system .... ............... 302
Driver’s seat belt ................... 304
Electric power steering system ................................ 302
Electronic engine control system ................................ 302
Engine oil replacement.......... 304
EPS system........................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 302
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 304
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 302
Low brake fluid ...................... 301
Low engine oil pressure ........ 302
Low fuel level ........................ 304
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 304
Low washer fluid ................... 304
Malfunction ............................ 302 Open door ............................. 304
Seat belt ................................ 304
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 302
SRS....................................... 302
SRS airbag system ............... 302
Tire pressure ......................... 304
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 304
VSC/TRAC ............................ 141
Washer
Checking ............................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 150
Switch ................................... 135
Warning light ......................... 304
Washing and waxing ............... 220
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 146
Load limits ............................. 149
Weight ................................... 338
Wheels ...................................... 260
Window glasses ............. 57, 174, 220, 222
Window lock switch................... 58
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 220, 222
Power windows ....................... 57
Rear window defogger .......... 174
Washer.................................. 135
Windshield wipers ................... 135
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 265
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 191
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