Maintenance
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Tire terminology and defini-
tions
Air Pressure:The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transaxle,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight:This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall:The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index:An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
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Maintenance
Occupant Distribution:Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim:A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.Sidewall:The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating:A code assigned to a
tire indicating the maximum speed at
which a tire can operate.
Traction:The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread:The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators:Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 1/16 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS:Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's wet traction, tem-
perature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.Vehicle Capacity Weight:The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire:Load on an individual tire due
to curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Engine ........................................................................8-2
Dimensions ................................................................8-2
Bulb wattage ..............................................................8-3
Tires and wheels ........................................................8-4
Capacity/Weight ........................................................8-4
Recommended lubricants and capacities ................8-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......................8-8
Vehicle certification label..........................................8-8
Tire specification and pressure label ......................8-9
Engine number ..........................................................8-9
Refrigerant label........................................................8-9
Consumer information............................................8-10
Reporting safety defects..........................................8-12
Binding arbitration (U.S.A only) ..........................8-12
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TIRES AND WHEELS
*1Normal load : Up to 3 persons
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
CAPACITY/WEIGHT
Item Specification
Gross vehicle weight
lbs. (kg)4,056 (1,840)
Luggage volume
cu ft (l)Min. 13.3 (378)
Max. 46.5 (1,316)
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Inflation pressure psi (kPa)Wheel lug nut torque
lb•ft (kg NNormal load *1Maximum load
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tireP205/55 R166.5J×1632 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)P215/45 R177.0J×1732 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
Compact
spare tire
(if equipped)T125/80D154.0T×15
60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)
T125/80D164.0T×16
Index
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Active eco system ........................................................5-46
Air bag warning label....................................................3-66
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-41
Air bags ........................................................................3-38
Air bag warning label ................................................3-66
Air bag warning light ................................................3-41
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-57
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-52
Occupant classification system ..................................3-45
Side impact air bag ....................................................3-56
SRS components and functions..................................3-41
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-34
Antenna (Roof)............................................................4-130
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-33
Appearance care ............................................................7-83
Exterior care ..............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-89
Audio system ..............................................................4-130
Roof antenna ............................................................4-130
Steering wheel audio control....................................4-131
Auto defogging sysemt ..............................................4-115
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-106
Air conditioning ......................................................4-112
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-107
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-108Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-17
Sports mode ................................................................5-20
Automatic transaxle shift position indicator ................4-60
Aux, USB and iPod port ............................................4-125
Base curb weight ..........................................................5-63
Battery ..........................................................................7-41
Battery saver function ..................................................4-83
Before driving ................................................................5-4
Binding arbitration (U.S.A ONLY) ..............................8-12
Blue link center ............................................................4-48
Bottle holders, see cup holders ..................................4-121
Brake system ................................................................5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-33
Electric parking brake(EPB) ......................................5-28
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-35
Parking brake - Hand type..........................................5-26
Power brakes ..............................................................5-24
Vehicle stability management ....................................5-38
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-32
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-71
Bulb wattage....................................................................8-3
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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-93
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-89
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Cargo area cover..........................................................4-126
Cargo capacity ..............................................................5-59
Cargo weight ................................................................5-63
Center console storage ................................................4-117
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-22
Certification label ..........................................................5-61
Certification label ............................................................8-8
Chains
Tire chains ..................................................................5-55
Changing tires ..............................................................6-15
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-45
Child restraint system....................................................3-29
Lower anchor..............................................................3-36
Seat belt ......................................................................3-32
Tether anchor system..................................................3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter..............................................4-105
Climate control air filter................................................7-36
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-124
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-56Compact spare tire ........................................................6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-49
Consumer information ..................................................8-10
Cool box ......................................................................4-118
Coolant ..........................................................................7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Cruise control system ....................................................5-41
Cup holder ..................................................................4-121
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-57
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-56
Daytime running light ..................................................4-84
Defogging (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-96
Defrosting (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-56
Door locks ....................................................................4-21
Central door lock switch ............................................4-22
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-24
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Index
Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-59
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-60
Fuses ..............................................................................7-58
Fuse switch ................................................................7-60
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-62
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-59
Gauge
Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-58
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-59
GAW (Gross axle weight) ............................................5-63
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ................................5-63
Glove box ....................................................................4-118
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)........................................5-63
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..........................5-63
Hazardous driving conditions ......................................5-49
Headlamp delay ............................................................4-83
Headlamp welcome function ........................................4-84
Headrest(front) ................................................................3-8
Headrest(rear) ................................................................3-11
Hight adjustment ..........................................................3-20
Highway driving............................................................5-52Hood ..............................................................................4-32
Horn ..............................................................................4-45
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ..................1-7
Indicators and warnings ................................................4-67
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-48
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-56
Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-58
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-59
Instrument panel illumination ....................................4-57
LCD display warning ................................................4-78
Odometer ....................................................................4-60
Speedometer ..............................................................4-57
Tachometer ................................................................4-57
Trip computer ............................................................4-61
Warning and indicators ..............................................4-67
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-59
Instrument panel illumination ......................................4-57
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care ..................................................................7-89
Interior features ..........................................................4-121
Aux, USB and iPod port ..........................................4-125
Cargo area cover ......................................................4-126
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-124
Cup holder ................................................................4-121
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Tachometer ....................................................................4-57
Tailgate ..........................................................................4-25
Tether anchor system ....................................................3-34
Theft-alarm system........................................................4-17
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-44
Tire and loading information label ..............................5-58
Tire chains ....................................................................5-55
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-9
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-9
Tires and wheels............................................................7-44
Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-45
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-49
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-44
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-49
Tire replacement ........................................................7-48
Tire rotation ................................................................7-46
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-47
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-49
Tires and wheels..............................................................8-4
Towing ..........................................................................6-22
Towing capacity ............................................................5-59
Trailer towing ................................................................5-64Transaxle
Automatic transaxle....................................................5-17
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-14
Trip computer ................................................................4-61
Automatic transaxle shift position indicator ..............4-60
Manual transaxle shift indicator ................................4-60
Outside temperature ..................................................4-60
Vehicle break-in process ................................................1-5
Vehicle capacity weight ................................................5-58
Vehicle certification label................................................8-8
Vehicle curb weight ......................................................5-63
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-58
Cargo capacity ............................................................5-59
Certification label ......................................................5-61
Seating capacity..........................................................5-58
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ..............5-59
Tire and loading information label ............................5-58
Towing capacity..........................................................5-59
Vehicle capacity weight..............................................5-58
Vehicle stability management ......................................5-38
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-63
Base curb weight ........................................................5-63
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-63
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