496 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
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
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 338
Tire pressure warning
system (U.S.A. only) • When changing tire pressure (such
as when changing traveling speed,
load weight, etc.)
• When changing the tire size P. 369
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt batt ery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle:
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
BSM Blind Spot Monitor CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
529
Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 324
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 85
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 87
Child restraint system installation .......................... 137
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 336
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 87
How to wear your seat belt ..... 85
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 88
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............. 87
Reminder light ...................... 416
Seat belt extenders ................ 88
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 86
Seat heaters ............................. 305
Seating capacity ...................... 224 Seats
Adjustment ........................78, 81
Adjustment precautions...........80
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............137
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraint..........................83
Properly sitting in the seat .....113
Rear seat folding down ...........81
Seat heaters ..........................305
Service reminder
indicators ..............................180
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 456
Transmission .........................169
Shift lock system .....................456
Side airbags..............................115
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............395
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................482
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............95
Defogger ...............................239
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................53
Starting the hybr id system.....159
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................373
Storage location ....................442
Spark plug ................................477
Specifications...........................472
Speedometer ............................174
Steering
Column lock release..............163S
530 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ..............................92
Audio switches ...................... 283
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage ................................. 482
Storage feature......................... 289
Storage precautions ................220
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
Sun visors................................. 298
Sunshade Roof....................................... 101
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 408
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................408
Ignition switch........................ 159
Light switches........................ 192
Power door lock switch ...........69
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Power window switch ..............97
Window lock switch .................97
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 482
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 110
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 373
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 492
Size ....................................... 489
Tire identification number...... 488
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 490
Tires Chains ................................... 225
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire.............. 442
Inflation pressure .................. 373
Inflation pressure sensor....... 366
Replacing .............................. 442
Rotating tires ......................... 365
Size ....................................... 480
Snow tires ............................. 225
Spare tire .............................. 442
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 365, 416T
532 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 413
Electric power steering
system ................................ 414
Open door ............................. 416
Seat belt reminder ................. 416
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 414
Brake assist system .............. 414
Brake system ........................ 413
Charging system .... ............... 414
Electric power steering system ................................ 414
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 414
Engine oil pressure ............... 414
Low fuel level ........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 414
Master warning light .............. 416
Open door ............................. 416
Pretensioners ........................ 414
Seat belt reminder light ......... 416
Slip indicator.......................... 414
SRS airbags .......................... 414
Warning messages Blind Spot monitor ......... 425, 426
Cruise control ........................ 425
EV drive mode....................... 426
Headlight ............................... 426
Hood...................................... 426
Hybrid system ....................... 424
Hybrid system overheat ........ 426
Maintenance.......................... 426
Moon roof .............................. 426
N position .............................. 426
Open door ............................. 426
Parking brake ........................ 426
P position .............................. 426
Smart key system.......... 425, 433
Steering lock ......................... 425
Traction battery ..................... 426 Trunk ..................................... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426
Washer Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Switch ................................... 200
Washing and waxing ............... 332
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 220
Load limits ............................. 224
Weight ................................... 472
Wheels ...................................... 377
Window glasses ........................ 97
Window lock switch................... 97
Windows Power windows ....................... 97
Rear window defogger .......... 239
Washer.................................. 200
Windshield wipers ................... 200
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 382
Wireless remote control .......... 66
WMA disc.................................. 255W
535
What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 414
or
P. 4 1 3P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 414
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 416
or
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4
or
P. 4 1 4P. 414
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Slip indicator light
Tire pressure warning
system light
Brake system warning light
(yellow indicator)Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Master warning light
SRS warning lightHigh engine cool-
ant temperature
warning light (the
rightmost seg-
ment of the engine
coolant tempera-
ture display
flashes)
ABS warning light
A warning message is displayedP. 423If a warning message is displayed
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 348Trunk openerP. 7 4Fuel filler doorP. 104
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 4 8
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 0 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 480
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 474
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 480
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type P. 475