
698 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 2
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 554
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 581
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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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Wattage ................................ 686
Back door Back door ............................... 42
Wireless remote control.......... 33
Back window .......................... 96
Battery
Checking .............................. 575
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 665
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 371
Bluetooth® phone ................... 448
Bottle holder ............................ 501
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 572
Parking brake ....................... 167
Brake assist ............................. 255
Break-in tips ............................ 151
BSM .......................................... 236
Card holder .............................. 487
Care Exterior ................................. 548
Interior .................................. 550
Seat belts ............................. 551
Cargo capacity ........................ 268
Cargo hooks ............................ 531
CD changer CD ........................................ 331
MP3 ...................................... 340
WMA disc ............................. 340
CD player ................................. 331
Chains ...................................... 275 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........132
Booster seats, installation .....143
Convertible seats, definition .............................132
Convertible seats, installation ...........................142
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 127
Infant seats, definition ...........132
Infant seats, installation.........141
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................138
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................141
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................144
Child safety Airbag precautions ................121
Battery precautions .......576, 667
Child restraint system............132
Child-protectors .......................39
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................78
Installing child restraints ........136
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......93
Power window precautions .....95
Removed key battery precautions .........................598
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................81
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........520
Child-protectors .........................39
Cigarette lighter .......................510
Cleaning Exterior ..................................548
Interior ...................................550
Seat belts ..............................551
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Climate control seat................. 521
Clock ........................................ 506
Coin holder ............................... 484
Compass ................................... 541
Condenser ................................ 572
Console box ..................... 485, 492
Conversation mirror ................511
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 668
CRS ........................................... 132
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ................................. 207
Cup holders .............................. 497
Curtain shield airbags ............. 114
Customizable features............. 703
Daytime running light system .................................... 192
Defogger Rear window ......................... 314
Side mirrors ........................... 314
Dimension................................. 676
Dinghy towing .......................... 299
Display Trip information ..................... 179
Warning message ................. 644
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 560
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage ................................. 686
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................93
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 635 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 112
Procedures............................ 150
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Driving position memory .......... 65
DVD player................................ 405
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 242
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 624
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 661
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 663
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 665
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 633
If the warning light turns on........................................ 633
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 644
If you have a flat tire ............. 650
If you lose your keys ............. 664
If you think something is wrong .................................. 631
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 671
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 672
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 625
If your vehicle overheats ....... 668
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Alphabetical index
Mirrors
Conversation mirror .............. 511
Inside rear view mirror ............ 84
Side mirror heaters ............... 314
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 505
Moon roof................................... 99
MP3 disc................................... 340
Multi-information display ................................... 179
Noise from under vehicle ......... 25
Odometer ................................. 169
Off-road precautions............... 263
Oil Engine oil.............................. 566
Opener
Back door ............................... 42
Fuel filler door....................... 102
Hood ..................................... 564
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Indicator................................ 236
Outside rear view mirror indicator................................. 236
Outside temperature
display ................................... 507
Overhead console ................... 495
Overheating, Engine ............... 668 Parking assist...........................221
Parking brake ...........................167
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Pen holder ................................490
Personal lights Switch....................................480
Wattage .................................686
Power back door ........................43
Power back window ...................96
Power outlet .............................512
Power windows ..........................93
Radiator ....................................572
Radio .........................................323
Rear air conditioning system ....................................310
Rear console box .....................492
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................54
Folding down second
seatback ...............................58
Folding down third
seatback ...............................60
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................387
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery......398
Rear side sunshade .................524
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Wattage .................................686
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Rear view mirrorAnti-glare ...........................84, 89
Compass ............................... 541
Indicator ................................ 236
Rear view monitor system ...... 228
Rear window defogger ............ 314
Rear window wiper .................. 200
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 599
Key battery ............................ 597
Light bulbs ............................. 611
Tires ...................................... 650
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 710
Reset the maintenance data ... 554
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 126
Roof luggage carrier ..................91
Seatback table ....................52, 526
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............72
ALR .........................................77
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................77
Child restraint system installation ........................... 136
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 551
Comfort guide..........................75
ELR .........................................77
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................77
How to wear your seat belt......72
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................78
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................77
Reminder light ....................... 635
Seat belt extenders .................78
Seat belt pretensioners ...........76 Seat heaters ............................. 518
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 50, 54
Adjustment precaution ...... 53, 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 136
Cleaning ................................ 550
Climate control seat .............. 521
Driver’s seat position memory................................. 65
Head restraint ......................... 68
Properly sitting in the seat..... 112
Seat heaters.................. 518, 521
Seat heaters and ventilators ........................... 521
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 174
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ....................... 162
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 663
Shift lock system ..................... 663
Shopping bag hooks ............... 532
Side airbags ............................. 114
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 611
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage................................. 686
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 87
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 685
Storage location .................... 650
Spark plug ................................ 682
Specifications .......................... 676
Speedometer ............................ 169
Steering Column lock release ............. 160
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Traction control........................ 255
TRAC ......................................... 255
Trip information ....................... 179
Trip meter ................................. 169
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 611
Switch.................................... 166
Wattage ................................. 686
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 505
Wattage ................................. 686
Vanity mirrors........................... 505
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ................................... 678
Vehicle stability control........... 255
VSC............................................ 255
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 633
Open door ............................. 635
Seat belt reminder ................. 635
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 634
Airbag system ....................... 634
Anti-lock brake system .......... 634
Brake assist system .............. 634
Brake system ........................ 633
Charging system .... ............... 633
Electronic engine control system ................................ 634
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 634
Master warning light .............. 638
Open door ............................. 635
Pretensioners ........................ 634
Seat belt reminder light ......... 635
SRS airbags .......................... 634
Tire pressure warning light .... 636 Warning messages .................. 644
Washer
Checking ............................... 578
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 196, 200
Washing and waxing ............... 548
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 268
Load limits ............................. 273
Towing capacity .................... 677
Trailer Weight Rating .... 284, 677
TWR .............................. 284, 677
Vehicle capacity weight......... 677
Weight ................................... 677
Wheels ...................................... 591
Window glasses .................. 93, 96
Window lock switch................... 93
Windows Power back window ................ 96
Power windows ....................... 93
Rear window defogger .......... 314
Washer.......................... 196, 200
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 316
Windshield wipers ................... 196
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 597
Wireless remote control .......... 33
WMA disc.................................. 340
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 650If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 661If the engine will not start
P. 107Engine immobilizer system
P. 665If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 663If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 668If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 664If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 665If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Side doors
P. 4 2Back door
The horn begins to sound.P. 109Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 671If the vehicle becomes stuck