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Vehicle specifications
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume 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
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
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Tire related termMeaning
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 172, 178
ABS........................................... 150
Air conditioning filter .............. 253
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 253
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 172
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 72
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 76
Airbag warning light .............. 291
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 73
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Locations of airbags ............... 69
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 67, 76
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 73
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 69
Anti-lock brake system ........... 150
Assist grips.............................. 198
Audio input .............................. 179
Audio system Audio input ........................... 179
AUX port ............................... 179
Portable music player ........... 179
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 180 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........121
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................317
S mode ..................................123
AUX port ...................................179
Auxiliary boxes ........................190
Back door Back door ................................36
Wireless remote control ..........26
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Battery Checking ...............................234
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............319
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Bottle holder .............................191
Brake Fluid ......................................231
Parking brake ........................127
Brake assist ..............................150
Break-in tips .............................107
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................131A
B
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Electric power steering........... 150
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 38
If the engine will not start...... 316
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 317
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 319
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 289
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 289
If you have a flat tire ............ 302
If you lose your keys............. 318
If you think something is wrong ................................. 287
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 328
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 281
If your vehicle overheats ...... 323
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 280
Engine Compartment........................ 224
Engine switch ....................... 117
Hood ..................................... 220
How to start the
engine ................................ 117
Identification number ............ 333
If the engine will not start...... 316
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Overheating .......................... 323
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 337
Checking .............................. 229
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ...... 64 Engine oil
Capacity ................................335
Checking ...............................225
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine switch ...........................117
EPS ............................................150
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................199
Fluid
Brake .....................................231
Washer ..................................236
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............81
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................293
Front seats Adjustment ..............................42
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................341
Fuel
Capacity ................................334
Fuel gauge ............................129
Fuel pump shut off system ....288
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................342
Refueling .................................60
Fuel door.....................................60
Fuel filler door ............................60
Fuel pump shut off system .....288
Fuses.........................................258E
F
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Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 131
Meters .................................. 129
Microphone .............................. 181
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 55
Side mirror heater................. 178
Side mirrors ............................ 56
Vanity mirrors ....................... 193
Multi-information display ................................... 135
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 129
Oil Engine oil.............................. 225
Opener Back door ............................... 36
Fuel filler door......................... 60
Hood ..................................... 220
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 56
Outside temperature display ................................... 195
Overheating, Engine ............... 323
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 268
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 341
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 182
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 341
Power outlet............................. 196
Power windows ......................... 58 Radiator ....................................231
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................43
Folding down ...........................43
Seat adjustment ......................43
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............268
Wattage .................................341
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Rear window defogger ............178
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Fuses ....................................258
Key battery ............................256
Light bulbs .............................268
Tires ......................................302
Wireless remote control
battery .................................256
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................364
Reset the maintenance data .........................................211
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............47
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................49
Child restraint system
installation .............................92
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................208
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................49
How to wear your seat belt......47
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................49
Reminder light .......................293
Seat belt extenders .................50
Seat belt pretensioners ...........48
N
O
P
R
S
385
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Tires
Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 238
Compact spare tire ............... 303
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
Inflation pressure .................. 246
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 239
Information ........................... 345
Replacing ............................. 302
Rotating tires ........................ 238
Size ...................................... 340
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 302
Tire pressure warning system................................ 238
Tools......................................... 302
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Emergency towing ................ 283
Trailer towing ........................ 166
TRAC ........................................ 150
Traction control ....................... 150
Trailer towing........................... 166
Transmission shift
switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 268
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 341
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 193
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification number................................... 332
Vehicle stability control .......... 150
VSC ........................................... 150
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 289
Seat belt reminder ................ 293 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........291
Brake assist system ..............291
Brake system ........................289
Charging system .... ...............290
Electric power steering system
warning light........................292
Electronic engine control system ................................291
High coolant temperature ......290
Low engine oil pressure ........290
Low fuel level ........................293
Low tire pressure...................295
Low washer fluid ...................293
Malfunction indicator lamp ....291
Open door .............................293
Pretensioners ........................291
Seat belt reminder light .........293
SRS airbags ..........................291
Tire pressure warning light ....295
Washer Checking ...............................236
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................141
Washing and waxing ...............204
Weight Cargo capacity ......................155
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................332
Wheels ......................................250
Window glasses ........................58
Window lock switch ...................58
Windows
Power windows .......................58
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................141
Windshield wipers ...................141
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............256
Wireless remote control key ....26
V
W
388 What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 295
or
P. 2 8 9P. 293
P. 2 9 0P. 292
P. 2 9 0P. 293
P. 293
or
P. 2 9 1P. 293
P. 2 9 1P. 293
P. 290
or
P. 2 9 1P. 292
P. 2 9 4P. 292
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
Slip indicator light
Maintenance required
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning light