
658 6-1. Specifications
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*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
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
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active traction control system
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control system
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MAX Maximum
MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................314, 320
ABS ...........................................266
Accessory meter ......................199
Active head restraints ............... 69
Active traction control ............. 243
Air conditioning filter............... 550
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............550
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................320
Manual air conditioning system ................................314
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...124
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 128
Airbag warning light............... 588
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............124
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................128
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
General airbag precautions ...128
Locations of airbags ..............121
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 133
Proper driving posture ...119, 128
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 124
Side airbag precautions ........ 128
SRS airbags .......................... 121 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 342, 385
Anti-lock brake system ........... 266
Armrest ..................................... 472
Audio input ............................... 381
Audio remote controls ............ 382
Audio system
Antenna................................. 342
Audio input ............................ 381
AUX port ............................... 381
CD player/changer ................ 345
iPod ....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 354
Optimal use ........................... 376
Portable music player ........... 381
Radio..................................... 338
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 382
Type ...................................... 331
USB memory......................... 369
AUTO LSD system ................... 245
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 320
Automatic light control
system .................................... 203
Automatic running boards ........ 59
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 618
S mode.................................. 181
AUX port ................................... 381
Auxiliary box ............................ 447A

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Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 552, 621
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 578
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 621
If the engine will not start...... 616
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 618
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............ 623
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 587
If the warning light turns on .............................. 587
If you cannot operate back
door opener........................ 620
If you have a flat tire ............ 603
If you lose your keys............. 619
If you think something is wrong ................................. 585
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 631
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 579
If your vehicle overheats ...... 627
Engine
Compartment........................ 520
Engine switch ............... 170, 173
Hood ..................................... 519
How to start the engine .................. 170, 173
Identification number ............ 635
If the engine will not start...... 616
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Overheating .......................... 627 Engine compartment cover.....521
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................639
Checking ...............................526
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil
Capacity ................................637
Checking ...............................522
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Engine switch ...................170, 173
Event data recorder ...................26
Floor mat...................................473
Fluid
Brake .....................................528
Power steering ......................530
Washer ..................................535
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................209
Wattage .................................644
Four-wheel drive
system ............................236, 239
Front passenger occupant classification system ............136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................591
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................644
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................644E
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Safety Connect ........................ 493
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 86
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 88
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 506
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 88
How to wear your seat belt ..... 86
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 89
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 88
Reminder light ...................... 591
Seat belt extenders ................ 89
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 87
Seat heaters ............................. 470
Seating capacity ...................... 286
Seats Adjustment ....................... 68, 72
Adjustment precautions .... 71, 82
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 505
Head restraints ....................... 83
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 470
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 193 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........179
Front-wheel drive ..................236
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................618
Shift lock system .....................618
Side airbags..............................121
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................644
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............96
Slide deck .................................483
Smart key system Entry function ..........................35
Starting the engine ................173
“SOS” button............................493
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................643
Storage location ....................603
Spark plug ................................639
Specifications...........................634
Speech command switch ........410
Speedometer ............................186
Steering
Column lock release......171, 176
Fluid ......................................530
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................93
Audio switches ......................382
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Wattage .................................644S

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Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 565
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 644
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 454
Wattage ................................ 644
Vanity mirrors .......................... 454
Vehicle identification number................................... 635
Vehicle stability control .......... 266
VSC ........................................... 266
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 587
Key reminder ........................ 597
Open door ........................... 591
Open moon roof reminder .... 597
Seat belt reminder ................ 591
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 589
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................ 592
Brake system........................ 587
Charging system .... .............. 588
Engine oil pressure............... 588
KDSS.................................... 590
Low fuel level........................ 591
Low washer fluid................... 592
Maintenance required reminder light ..................... 591
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 588
Open door ............................ 591
Power steering ..................... 590
Pretensioners ....................... 588
Seat belt reminder ................ 591
Smart key system ... .............. 595
SRS airbags ......................... 588
Tire pressure ........................ 592
Unengaged “Park” ................ 590 Washer
Checking ...............................535
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Switch............................211, 214
Washing and waxing ...............502
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................280
Load limits .............................286
Weight ...................................634
Wheels ......................................547
Window glasses ................98, 101
Window lock switch ...................98
Windows Power back window ..............101
Power windows .......................98
Rear window defogger ..........328
Washer ..........................211, 214
Windshield wiper de-icer.........330
Windshield wipers ...................211
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............552
Wireless remote control key ....49
WMA disc ..................................354
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What to do if...
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P. 5 8 8P. 588
P. 5 8 8P. 588
P. 5 8 8P. 588
P. 5 8 8
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Rear differential lock indi-
cator light
*2Center differential lock
indicator light
*2
Slip indicatorMulti-terrain Select indi-
cator light
*3
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light
*2Automatic running boards
indicator light
*1
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light
*2