
624 6-1. Specifications
■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 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.
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.

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Vehicle 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 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

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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 0
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 482
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. 509
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
PWR Power
RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 304, 313
AAC disc ................................... 338
ABS ........................................... 257
Active traction control ............. 257
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 249
Air conditioning filter............... 522
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 522
Front air conditioning system ................................ 304
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 313
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 115
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 119
Airbag warning light............... 562
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 115
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 119
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 125
General airbag precautions ......................... 119
Locations of airbags .............. 112
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 123
Proper driving
posture ........................ 110, 119
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 115
Side airbag precautions ........ 119
SRS airbags .......................... 112
Alarm ......................................... 107
Antenna..................................... 337
Anti-lock brake system............ 257
Armrest ..................................... 452
Ashtrays.................................... 438 Assist grips .............................. 456
A-TRAC ..................................... 257
Audio input ............................... 326
Audio system
A/V input port
*
Antenna................................. 337
Audio input ............................ 326
Audio visual input
*
AUX port ............................... 356
Blu-ray Disc™
*
CD player .............................. 338
DVD disc
*
DVD player*
iPod ....................................... 345
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 338
Portable music player ........... 356
Radio..................................... 336
Rear seat entertainment system
*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Type ...................................... 320
USB memory......................... 351
Audio visual input
*
AUTO LSD system ................... 255
Automatic light control system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission .......................... 161
AUX port ................................... 326
Auxiliary box ............................ 431
A/V input port
*
AVS ........................................... 249
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 539
Wattage................................. 614
Back door
Back door ................................ 40
Wireless remote control .......... 31
Back window ........................... 94
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Cruise controlCruise control ........................ 202
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 206
Cup holders .............................. 426
Curtain shield airbags ............. 112
Customizable features............. 631
Daytime running light system .................................... 191
Defogger Rear window ......................... 317
Side mirrors ........................... 317
Dimension................................. 604
Dinghy towing .......................... 301
Display Trip information ..................... 178
Warning message ................. 572
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 488
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 406
Wattage ................................. 614
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................91
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................85
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 563
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 110
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 277
Driving position memory...........63
DVD player
*
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 244
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 552
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 589
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 591
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 593
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 561
If the warning light turns on........................................ 561
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 572
If you have a flat tire ............. 578
If you lose your keys ............. 592
If you think something is wrong .................................. 559
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 599
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 600
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ....... 596
Engine
Compartment ........................ 493
Engine switch ........................ 158
Hood ..................................... 492
How to start the engine ................................. 158
Identification number............. 606
If the engine will not start ...... 589
Ignition switch ...................... 158
Overheating .......................... 596
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Alphabetical index
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 599
Sun visors ................................ 433
Sunshade ................................. 453
Switch BSM main switch .................. 238
Emergency flasher switch .... 552
Engine switch ....................... 158
Fog light switch..................... 193
Hazard light switch ............... 552
Ignition switch ....................... 158
Light switches ....................... 187
Power back door switch ... 31, 41
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 35
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 199
Seatback folding/returning
switch ............................. 55, 61
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 195, 199
Tachometer .............................. 168
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 614
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 107
Engine immobilizer system... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 515 Tire information
Glossary ................................625
Size .......................................622
Tire identification number ......621
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................623
Tires Chains ...................................278
Checking ...............................508
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...........515, 613
Information ............................620
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................508
Size .......................................613
Snow tires .............................277
Tire pressure warning
system ........................508, 564
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................275
Towing Dinghy towing........................301
Emergency towing.................553
Trailer towing.........................281
Trailer weight rating.......283, 605
Traction control........................257
TRAC .........................................257
Trip information .......................178
Trip meter .................................168
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............539
Switch....................................165
Wattage .................................614
T
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

664 Alphabetical index
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 434
Wattage ................................. 614
Vanity mirrors........................... 434
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 606
Vehicle stability control........... 257
VSC............................................ 257
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 561
Open door ............................. 563
Seat belt reminder ................. 563
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 562
Airbag system ....................... 562
Anti-lock brake system .......... 562
Brake assist system .............. 562
Brake system ........................ 561
Charging system .... ............... 561
Electronic engine control system ................................ 562
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 562
Master warning light .............. 566
Open door ............................. 563
Pretensioners ........................ 562
Seat belt reminder light ......... 563
SRS airbags .......................... 562
Tire pressure warning light .... 564 Warning messages .................. 572
Washer
Checking ............................... 506
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 277
Switch ........................... 195, 199
Washing and waxing ............... 476
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 270
Load limits ............................. 275
Towing capacity .................... 605
Trailer Weight Rating .... 286, 605
TWR .............................. 286, 605
Vehicle capacity weight......... 605
Weight ................................... 605
Wheels ...................................... 519
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 317
Washer.......................... 195, 199
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 319
Windshield wipers ................... 195
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 525
Wireless remote control .......... 31
WMA disc.................................. 338V
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