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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. Performance may diff er 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 ab ility 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.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 188
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 221
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance
being performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking RetractorEPA Environmental Protection Agency
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 DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
WWFC World-Wide Fuel Charter

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 156
ABSABS ...................................... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Air conditioning filter .............. 234
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 234
Air conditioning
system................................ 156
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 73
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 69
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 79
General airbag precautions .... 73
Indicators ................................ 79
Knee airbag precautions ........ 73
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 78
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 73
Rear window curtain shield airbag precautions ..... 73
Seat cushion airbag precautions .......................... 73
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 73
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Warning light ........................ 275
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Assist grips.............................. 176
Audio input .............................. 165 Audio system
Audio input ............................165
AUX port/USB port ................165
Portable music player............165
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................166
Automatic light control
system ....................................130
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........114
Fluid ......................................322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................303
Indicators...............................114
Shift lock system .... ...............303
AUX port ...................................165
Auxiliary box ............................172
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Wattage .................................324
Back door ...................................31
Battery Checking ...............................216
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................305
Voltage ..................................321
Warning light .........................274
Bottle holders ...........................171
Brake assist ..............................139
Brakes Fluid ......................................215
Parking brake ........................116
Specifications ........................322
Warning light .........................273
Break-in tips .............................103A
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CareExterior .................................. 182
Interior ................................... 185
Seat belts .............................. 186
Cargo capacity ......................... 144
Chains ....................................... 150
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........85
Booster seats, installation .......90
Convertible seats, definition ....85
Convertible seats,
installation .............................90
Front passenger occupant classification system .............79
Infant seat, definition ...............85
Infant seats, installation...........90
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................................92
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................93
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..........................97
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................73
Battery precautions ....... 217, 307
Child restraint syst em..............85
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................44
Installing child restraints ..........90
Power window lock switch.......53
Power window precautions .....55
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 239
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................46
Seat belt precautions ..............45 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 182
Interior ................................... 185
Seat belts .............................. 186
Clock ......................... 119, 124, 128
Condenser ................................ 214
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 308
CRS ............................................. 85
Cup holders .............................. 170
Curtain shield airbags ............... 65
Customizable features ............ 339
Daytime running light system .................................... 132
Defogger
Rear window ................. 162, 163
Side mirrors........................... 163
Dimension ................................ 316
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 194
Doors Back door ................................ 31
Door glasses ........................... 53
Door lock ................................ 28
Side doors ............................... 28
Side mirrors............................. 50
Warning light ......................... 276
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 276
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 103
Correct posture ....................... 63
Procedures............................ 102
Winter driving tips ................. 149C
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Eco driving indicator
light ........................ 103, 122, 127
Electric power steering Electric power steering ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 264
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start...... 301
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 303
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 305
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 273
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 273
If you have a flat tire ............ 284
If you lose your keys............. 304
If you think something is wrong ................................. 271
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 311
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 313
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 265
If your vehicle overheats ...... 308
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit................................. 284
Engine Compartment........................ 208
Engine switch ....................... 111
Hood ..................................... 197
How to start the engine ........ 111
Identification number ............ 317
If the engine will not start...... 301
Ignition switch ....................... 111
Immobilizer system................. 60
Overheating .......................... 308 Specifications ........................318
Warning light .........................275
Engine coolant Capacity ................................320
Checking ...............................213
Indicator ................................122
Preparing and checking before winter .......................149
Type ......................................320
Warning light .........................274
Engine immobilizer system.......60
Engine oil
Capacity ................................319
Checking ...............................209
Grade ....................................319
Preparing and checking before winter .......................149
Reset the maintenance data .....................................188
Warning light .................274, 276
Engine switch ...........................111
EPS EPS .......................................139
Warning light .........................275
Event data recorder ...................19
Floor mat...................................177
Fluid Automatic transmission .........322
Brake .....................................215
Warning light .................273, 276
Washer ..................................218
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................276
Front seats Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................324E
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 251
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 324
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 251
Wattage ................................ 324
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 264
Hazard lights switch ............. 264
Headlights switch ................. 130
Instrument panel lights switch ................................. 120
Interior light switch................ 168
License plate lights switch .... 130
Parking lights switch ............. 130
Replacing light bulbs ............ 251
Side marker lights switch...... 130
Tail lights switch ................... 130
Turn signal lights switch ....... 115
Wattage ................................ 324
Load capacity .......................... 148
Lock steering column ............. 112
Luggage box ............................ 179
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 179
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 194
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 193
General maintenance ........... 190
Maintenance data ................. 316
Maintenance requirements ... 188
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 188
Vehicle exterior..................... 182
Vehicle interior...................... 185 Meter
Instrument panel light
control .................................120
Meters ...................................119
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............48
Side mirror heaters................163
Side mirrors .............................50
Vanity mirrors ........................174
Multi-information display ........124
Noise from under vehicle ..........17
Odometer ..................................125
Oil Engine oil ..............................209
Warning light .................274, 276
Opener
Back door ................................31
Fuel door .................................56
Fuel filler door .........................56
Hood......................................197
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................50
Defogger ...............................163
Folding ....................................51
Overheating, Engine ................308
Parking brake ...........................116
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................324
Power outlet .............................175
Power windows ..........................53L
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