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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

642 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 6 0
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only) After the maintenance is performed P. 489
Tire pressure warning
system When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or towing trailer, etc.
P. 521
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control TWR Trailer Weight Rating
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 274, 281, 289, 292
A/V input port ........................... 428
ABS ........................................... 227
Active head restraints ...............75
Air conditioning filter............... 536
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 536
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 281
Front manual air
conditioning system ............ 274
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 292
Rear manual air conditioning system ............ 289
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 127
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 131
Airbag warning light............... 574
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 127
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 131
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 136
General airbag
precautions ......................... 131
Locations of airbags .............. 124
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 135
Proper driving posture ........................ 122, 131
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 127
Side airbag precautions ........ 131
SRS airbags .......................... 124 Alarm......................................... 117
Antenna ............................ 311, 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 227
Armrest ..................................... 462
Assist grips .............................. 463
Audio input ............................... 349
Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 428
Antenna......................... 311, 354
Audio input ............................ 349
AUX port ............................... 349
CD player/changer ................ 314
iPod ....................................... 330
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 322
Optimal use ........................... 345
Portable music player ........... 349
Radio..................................... 307
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 406
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 351
Type ...................................... 299
USB memory......................... 337
Automatic light control system .................................... 203
Automatic transmission .......... 178
AUX port ................................... 349
Auxiliary box ........................... 448A

672 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors .........................56
CleaningExterior .................................. 482
Interior ................................... 485
Seat belts .............................. 486
Clock ................................. 193, 454
Compass ................................... 476
Condenser ................................ 514
Console box ............................. 441
Conversation mirror ................455
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 610
Cruise control........................... 219
Cup holders .............................. 443
Curtain shield airbags ............. 124
Customizable features............. 648 Daytime running light
system .................................... 208
Defogger Rear window ......................... 295
Side mirrors........................... 295
Dimension ................................ 618
Dinghy towing .......................... 270
Display Trip information ..................... 193
Warning message ................. 584
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 495
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 436
Wattage................................. 632
Doors Door lock ..................... 35, 48, 54
Door windows ....................... 101
Side mirrors............................. 98
Downhill assist control system .................................... 234
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 576
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 248D

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Electric power steering........... 227
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 604
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 562
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 584
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 604
If the engine will not start...... 600
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 602
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 606
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 573
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............ 586
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 603
If you think something is wrong ................................. 571
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 564
If your vehicle overheats ...... 610 Engine
Compartment ........................505
Engine switch ................171, 175
Hood......................................499
How to start the
engine .........................171, 175
Identification number .............619
If the engine will not start ......600
Ignition switch................171, 175
Overheating...........................610
Engine compartment cover.....507
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................626
Checking ...............................512
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................622
Checking ...............................508
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................227
Enhanced VSC .........................227
EPS ............................................227
Event data recorder ...................26E

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 186
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage ................................ 632
Talk switch ............................... 378
Telephone switch .................... 378
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system... 113
Theft prevention labels ........... 121
Tire inflation pressure ............ 530
Tire information Glossary ............................... 642
Size ...................................... 639
Tire identification number ..... 638
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 640
Tires Chains .................................. 248
Checking .............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 586
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Information ........................... 636
Replacing ............................. 586
Rotating tires ........................ 521
Size ...................................... 630
Snow tires............................. 248
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 521, 576 Tools .........................................586
Total load capacity...................247
Towing
Dinghy towing........................270
Emergency towing.................565
Trailer towing.........................252
Traction control........................227
TRAC .........................................227
Trip information .......................193
Trip meter .................................186
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............553
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................632
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................453
Wattage .................................632
Vanity mirrors...........................453
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ...................................619
Vehicle stability control...........227
VSC............................................227T
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