
Driving your vehicle80
5
WARNING
Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your
vehicle's tires and possible
tire failure that could lead to a
crash.
Overloading your vehicle can cause increased stopping dis-
tances that could lead to a
crash.
A crash resulting from poor handling vehicle damage, tire
failure, or increased stopping
distances could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING
- Loose cargo
Items you carry inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
occupants in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put items in the cargo area ofyour vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Never stack items, like suit- cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it.
Do not drive with a seat folded down unless necessary.
CAUTION
Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs wouldnot be covered by your war-ranty. Do not overload yourvehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get addeddurability might not changeyour weight ratings. Ask yourdealer to help you load yourvehicle the right way.
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Maintenance60
7Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight : This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.
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.
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).
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Maintenance80
7
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
it.Cleaning the interior windowglass If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommend-ed cleaners and proceduresmay affect the fabric’s appear-ance and fire-resistant proper-ties.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.
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Index8IPower window lock button ............................................4-36
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-31
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-102
Rear seat adjustment ......................................................3-15
Rear view camera ........................................................4-106
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-50
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-6
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-10
Road warning ..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-58
Room lamp ..................................................................4-117
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-58
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9
Seat belt Precautions......................................................3-34
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-25
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-26
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-25 Seat belt restraint system ..........................................3-25
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-26
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-27
Hight adjustment ......................................................3-28 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-31
Seat belt Precautions ................................................3-34
Seat warmer (front)........................................................3-12
Seat warmer (rear) ........................................................3-21
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ........................3-14
Seatback pocket ............................................................3-14
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Front seat adjustment - Manual ..................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-6
Headrest(front) ..........................................................3-10
Seat warmer (front) ..................................................3-12
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ..................3-14
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-14
Rear seat adjustment ................................................3-15
Armrest (rear) ............................................................3-24
Headrest(rear) ............................................................3-22
Seat warmer (rear) ....................................................3-21
Service Mode ................................................................4-76
Shift-lock override ........................................................5-20
Side air bag ....................................................................3-66\
Side curtain ..................................................................4-156
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
11 Battery replacement ..................................................4-18
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-59
Snow tires ......................................................................5-\
63
Spare tire ........................................................................\
..6-9 Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11RS
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