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8-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: With a seating capacity of 7 occupants
*3: With a seating capacity of 8 occupants
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length191.1 in. (4855 mm)
Overall width 75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height*1
Without roof antenna
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof antenna
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Rear tread 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage) 1305 lb. (595 kg) *2
1385 lb. (625 kg) *3
Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo
weight)3500 lb. (1590 kg)
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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, shown 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 hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below
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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 12-volt 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal 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 deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
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Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
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8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 134
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 387
Tire pressure warning sys-
temWhen changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 414
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602Alphabetical index
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USB port*
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 320
Vanity lights ............................. 351Wattage ................................ 539
Vanity mirrors .......................... 351
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)....... 292
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) .............. 292
Vehicle identification number ................................... 529
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 291
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 337
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 291
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 457
Downshifting ......................... 240
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 458
Key reminder ........................ 482
Open back door .................... 459
Open door ............................. 459
Open glass hatch .................. 459
Open moon roof .................... 459
Seat belt reminder ................ 459 Warning lights ........................... 99
ABS ...................................... 458
Brake system ....... ................. 457
Charging system................... 457
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 458
Low engine oil pressure........ 457
Low fuel level ........................ 459
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 457
Master warning light ............. 459
Open back door .................... 459
Open door............................. 459
Open glass hatch.................. 459
Open moon roof.................... 459
Pre-collision system.............. 458
Seat belt reminder light......... 459
Slip indicator ......................... 458
SRS ...................................... 458
Tire pressure ........................ 459
Warning messages.................. 466
Washer ............................. 255, 257
Checking............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Switch ........................... 255, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 380
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 210
Load limits ............................ 210
Weights................................. 528
Wheels ...................................... 424 Replacing.............................. 424
Size....................................... 536
Window glasses ...................... 179
Window lock switch ................ 180
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