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Intended Outboard Sidewall:The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Light truck(LT) tire: A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load ratings: The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg
(150 pounds).
Occupant Distribution:
Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles. Ply:
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.
Production options weight: The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
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After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
OKH073050N
Wetting Engine
Water washing in the enginecompartment including high
pressure water washing is not
recommended. It may cause
the failure of electrical circuits
or engine and related part
located in the engine com-
partment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents and the air duct inside
the vehicle as this may dam-
age them.
CAUTION
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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
WARNING
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .......................................5-87
Non-operating condition ...........................................5-92
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) .................................5-90
Brake fluid .....................................................................7-3\
8 Checking the brake fluid level ..................................7-38
Brake system..................................................................5-27 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-41
AUTO HOLD ............................................................5-37
Electric parking brake (EPB) ....................................5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) .............................5-43
Good braking practices .............................................5-47
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-47
Power brakes ...........................................................5-28
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Child restraint system ....................................................3-32 Lower anchor system ................................................3-37
Tether anchor system ...............................................3-36
Using a child restraint system ...................................3-33
Climate Control Additional Features ...........................4-156 Cluster ionizer .........................................................4-156
Smart ventilation .....................................................4-156
Climate control air filter ................................................7-44 Filter inspection.........................................................7-44
Filter replacement......................................................7-44 Cruise control system ....................................................5-62
Cruise control switch ................................................5-63
To cancel cruise control ............................................5-65
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................5-64
To increase cruise control set speed ..........................5-64
To resume cruising speed at more than
approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) .............................5-65
To set cruise control speed ........................................5-63
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise
control on ..................................................................5-64
To turn cruise control off ..........................................5-66
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
136 Rear window defroster ............................................4-136
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
17 Auto door lock/unlock feature ..................................4-20
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-20
Impact sensing door unlock system ..........................4-20
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ...........4-18
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .........4-17
Power door latch .......................................................4-18
Drive mode integrated control system ...........................5-54 Conditions that limit Active ECO MODE ................5-55
DRIVE mode / SNOW mode ....................................5-54
DRIVE MODE Indicator Screen ..............................5-58
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