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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 cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure 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, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation 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
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal 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

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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
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
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 Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 236, 243
ABS........................................... 217
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 396
Air conditioning filter.............. 325
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 325
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 243
Manual air conditioning system................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions................... 103, 111
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 117
Airbag warning light .............. 367
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 111
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 117
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 123
General airbag precautions ........................ 117
Locations of airbags ............... 88
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 120
Proper driving
posture ......................... 86, 117
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 111
Side airbag precautions ........................ 117
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 111
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 117
SRS airbags ........................... 88
Alarm .......................................... 82
Antenna .................................... 277 Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................254
Audio system
Antenna .................................277
Audio input ............................254
AUX port................................254
iPod .......................................254
Portable music player............254
USB memory .........................254
USB port................................254
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................243
Automatic light control system .......................202
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................394
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................254A

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 340
Wattage.................................423
Battery
Checking ............................... 304
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............400
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders ........................... 259
Brake Fluid ...................................... 302
Parking brake ........................ 185
Brake assist ..............................217
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................191
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 282
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seatbelts ............................... 279
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 133
Booster seats,
installation........................... 137
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 133
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 137
Front passenger occupant detection system................. 123
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 133
Infant seats,
installation........................... 137
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 138
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps.................. 143B
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Floor mat.................................. 270
FluidBrake .................................... 302
Washer ................................. 308
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 423
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 423
Front passenger occupant detection system .................. 123
Front passenger's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 369
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Wattage ................................ 423
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 423 Fuel
Capacity ................................415
Fuel gauge ............................187
Fuel pump shut off system .... 365
Gas station information .........488
Information ............................424
Refueling .................................74
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler lid ................................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....365
Fuses.........................................332
Gauges ......................................187
Glove box..................................258F
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Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................297
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 294
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 265
Overheating, Engine ................ 405
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 266
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 302
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 340
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 423
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 423
Rear window defogger ............ 252
Replacing Fuses .................................... 332
Key battery............................ 328
Light bulbs............................. 340
Tires ...................................... 380
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 447
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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Tools......................................... 380
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 234
Emergency towing ................ 357
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 328
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 423
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 423
USB port................................... 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 263
Wattage ................................ 423
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification number................................... 413
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........367
Seatbelt reminder ..................369
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................369
Anti-lock brake system ................................367
Brake assist system ..............367
Brake system ........................366
Charging system ...................366
Cruise control indicator light.......................367
Electric power steering system warning light ...........367
Electronic engine control system ................................367
Engine oil pressure ...............366
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................367, 376
Low fuel level ........................369
Low tire pressure...................369
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................367
Open door .............................369
Pretensioners ........................367
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................369
Slip indicator light ..................367
SRS airbags ..........................367
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................369
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