
656 6-1. Specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Door lock
(
P. 53,
621) Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
Off On
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than P
locks all doors On Off
Shifting the shift lever to
P unlocks all doors On Off
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors Off On
Power win-
dows
( P. 98) Mechanical key linked
operation (close)
Off On
Mechanical key linked
operation (open) Off On
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open) Off On
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 203) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 secondsOff
60 seconds
90 seconds
Ambient light level at
which instrument illumi-
nation begins to dim
(meter lights etc.) Standard
-2 (darker) to
2 (brighter)
Ambient light level at
which instrument illumi-
nation begins to
brighten (meter lights
etc.) Standard
-2 (darker) to
2 (brighter)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Illumination
(P. 438) Time period before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Vehicles without a
smart key system:
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
turned OFF On
Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On
Off
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
when you approach the
vehicle with the elec-
tronic key on your per-
son (When the interior
light switch [ON/DOOR/
OFF] is DOOR) On
Off
Footwell lights OnOff
Overhead courtesy light On Off
Interior light control OnOff
Interior light dimmer
control while driving On
Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Vehicle specifications
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Outer foot
lights
(if equipped)
(
P. 438) Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
when you approach the
vehicle with the elec-
tronic key on your per-
son
On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the wireless
remote control, key or
entry function On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the door lock
switch On Off
Time period before
lights turn off 15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Lighting control OnOff
Moon roof
( P. 105) Mechanical key linked
operation
Off
On
Mechanical key linked
operation Open and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of
components when door
key is used Slide only Tilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open
only) Off
On
Linked operation of
components when wire-
less remote control is
used (open only) Slide only Tilt only
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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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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Back door
Back door ............................... 63
Back window ........................ 101
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 644
Back window ........................... 101
Battery
Checking .............................. 532
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 623
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 288
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 388
Bluetooth® phone ................... 404
Bottle holder ............................ 451
Brake
Fluid...................................... 528
Parking brake ....................... 184
Brake assist ............................. 266
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 191 Care
Exterior ..................................502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Cargo capacity .........................280
Cargo hooks .............................480
Cargo net hooks.......................481
CD player/changer ...................345
Center differential lock ............239
Chains .......................................290
Child-protectors .........................55
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....146
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................146
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........146
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............148
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................151
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................154
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................128
Battery precautions ....... 534, 626
Child-protectors ....................... 55
Child restraint system............142
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................89
Installing child restraints ........ 146
Moon roof precautions .......... 108
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery precautions .........................554
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................91
Seat belt precautions ..............90
Seat heater precautions ........ 470
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Clock ......................................... 455
Coin holder ............................... 444
Compass ...................................474
Condenser ................................527
Console box ............................. 443
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 627
Crawl Control ...........................254
Cruise control...........................217
Cup holder ................................448
Curtain shield airbags ............. 121
Customizable features............. 660 Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 328
Side mirrors........................... 328
Dimension ................................ 634
Dinghy towing .......................... 311
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 438
Wattage................................. 644
Door lock Back door .......................... 35, 63
Side door........................... 35, 53
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Doors
Back door .......................... 35, 63
Door windows ......................... 98
Side door........................... 35, 53
Side mirrors............................. 96
Downhill assist control system .................................... 251
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 591
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 119
Driving assist systems .......... 266
Off-road precautions ............. 275
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 288D