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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 .................................... 238, 245
ABS........................................... 217
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 400
Air conditioning filter.............. 327
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 327
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 245
Manual air conditioning system................................ 238
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions................... 103, 111
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 117
Airbag warning light .............. 371
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 Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................256
Audio system
Audio input ............................256
AUX port................................256
iPod .......................................256
Portable music player............256
USB memory .........................256
USB port................................256
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................245
Automatic light
control system .......................202
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................398
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................256A
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 343
Wattage.................................427
Battery
Checking ............................... 306
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders ........................... 262
Brake Fluid ...................................... 304
Parking brake ........................ 185
Brake assist ..............................217
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................191
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
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
C
481
Alphabetical index
Floor mat.................................. 273
FluidBrake .................................... 304
Washer ................................. 310
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger occupant detection system .................. 123
Front passenger's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 373
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427 Fuel
Capacity ................................419
Fuel gauge ............................187
Fuel pump shut off system .... 369
Gas station information .........492
Information ............................428
Refueling .................................74
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler lid ................................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....369
Fuses.........................................335
Gauges ......................................187
Glove box..................................261F
G
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Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
P
R
487
Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 384
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 235
Emergency towing ................ 361
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 330
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427
USB port................................... 256
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 266
Vehicle identification number................................... 417
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........371
Seatbelt reminder ..................373
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................373
Anti-lock brake system ................................371
Brake assist system ..............371
Brake system ........................370
Charging system ...................370
Cruise control indicator light.......................371
Electric power steering system warning light ...........371
Electronic engine control system ................................371
Engine oil pressure ...............370
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................371, 380
Low fuel level ........................373
Low tire pressure...................373
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................371
Open door .............................373
Pretensioners ........................371
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................373
Slip indicator light ..................371
SRS airbags ..........................371
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................373
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