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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
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 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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8-2. Customization
Automatic
light control
system
(→ P. 2 1 3 )
“Headlamps-On Sensitiv-
ity”
(Adjust the sensitivity of the
ambient light sensor)
Standard-2 to 2O—O
“Headlamps Auto-Off
Ti m e r ”
(Adjust the time elapsed
before the headlights auto-
matically turn off)
30
seconds
Off
O—O
60
seconds
90
seconds
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
Lights
( → P. 2 1 3 )“Daytime Running Lights”
(Daytime running lights
can be disabled)
*3OnOffO—O
Intuitive
parking
assist
*2
(→ P. 2 6 1 )
“Detection (Front)”
(Detection distance of the
front center sensor)
FarNearO—O
“Detection (Rear)”
(Detection distance of the
rear center sensor)
FarNearO—O
“A l e r t Vo l u m e ”
(Alert volume can be
adjusted)
31 to 5O—O
“Display”
(when intuitive parking
assist is operating)All sensors
displayedDisplay offO—O
Automatic
air condition-
ing system
(→ P. 3 6 4 )
“A u t o A / C M o d e ”
(A/C Auto switch opera-
tion)
OnOffO—O
“Smog Sensor Sensitivity”
(Exhaust gas sensor sensi-
tivity)
Standard-3 to 3O—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting123
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 364Air conditioning filter ....................... 666
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Rear air conditioning system........379
S-FLOW mode .................................. 374
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 289
Function ................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 725
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ........................................................215
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS) ...................................... 290
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................215
Air conditioning filter .......................... 666
Air conditioning system ..................... 364 Air conditioning filter ....................... 666
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Rear air conditioning system........379
S-FLOW mode .................................. 374 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light .......................... 712
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
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HeatersAir conditioning system ..................364
Heated steering wheel ................... 588
Seat heaters ......................................... 590
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 384
High-voltage components ...................74
Hood .......................................................... 634 Open ........................................................634
Warning message .............................728
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 581
Coat hooks ...........................................597
Luggage hook ...................................... 581
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Utility hook ........................................... 599
Horn .............................................................212
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .......74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .................................................... 75
Hybrid system ........................................... 70
Emergency shut off system .............. 75
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................... 109
EV drive mode..................................... 196
High voltage components ............... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 92
Hybrid system precautions .............. 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...............317
If the hybrid system will not start........................................ 762
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power (ignition) switch .................... 189
Starting the hybrid system .............. 189
Vehicle proximity notification system ....................................................... 71 Hybrid System Indicator .......................92
Hybrid transmission .............................. 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 764
Paddle shift switches..........................201
S mode.................................................... 202
I/M test ..................................................... 630
Identification Engine ..................................................... 783
Vehicle .................................................... 783
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........189
Illuminated entry system ....................573
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators .....................................................87
Initialization Maintenance ........................................ 624
Moon roof ...............................................169
Power windows....................................165
Tire pressure warning system ...............................653
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 659
Inside door handle lights ..................... 571
Inside rear view mirror.........................159
Instrument panel light control .............. 91
Interior lights ............................................ 571
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 261 Function .................................................... 261
Warning message..................723, 734
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PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 296Function ..................................................296
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Warning light .........................................713
Warning message ........................ 723, 735, 741
Personal lights........................................ 572
Power control unit ...................................74
Power control unit coolant ............... 642 Capacity .................................................787
Checking................................................ 642
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................................... 319
Power easy access system ................ 153
Power outlets ......................................... 586
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 289Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 726
Power switch ........................................... 189
Power trunk opener and closer ........ 141
Power windows .......................................164
Door lock linked window operation ........................... 166
Jam protection function ................... 165
Operation ............................................... 164
Window lock switch .......................... 164 Pre-Collision System (PCS).............296
Function .................................................. 296
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Warning light ......................................... 713
Warning message........................ 723, 735, 741
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).........................236
Radiator.....................................................644
Radio ......................................................... 409
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems) ...................................... 412
Rear air conditioning system............379
Rear door sunshades.......................... 595
Rear personal lights .............................572
Rear side marker lights ........................ 213 Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination control............................121
Rear seat heaters ................................. 590
Rear sunshade ....................................... 594 Operation.............................................. 594
Reverse operation feature ............595
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