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■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown 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 trans-
mission, 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 vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 0
Vehicles without multi-
information display
Maintenance required
reminder light
Vehicles with multi-
information display
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 478
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 505
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
PWR Power
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

650
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 302, 311
AAC disc ................................... 336
ABS ........................................... 255
Active traction control ............. 255
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 247
Air conditioning filter............... 518
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 518
Front air conditioning system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 311
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 118
Airbag warning light............... 558
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 114
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 118
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 123
General airbag precautions ......................... 118
Locations of airbags .............. 111
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 122
Proper driving
posture ........................ 109, 118
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Side airbag precautions ........ 118
SRS airbags .......................... 111
Alarm ......................................... 106
Antenna..................................... 335
Anti-lock brake system............ 255
Armrest ..................................... 450
Ashtrays.................................... 436 Assist grips .............................. 453
A-TRAC ..................................... 255
Audio input ............................... 324
Audio system
A/V input port
*
Antenna................................. 335
Audio input ............................ 324
Audio visual input
*
AUX port ............................... 354
Blu-ray Disc™
*
CD player .............................. 336
DVD disc
*
DVD player*
iPod ....................................... 343
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 336
Portable music player ........... 354
Radio..................................... 334
Rear seat entertainment system
*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Type ...................................... 318
USB memory......................... 349
Audio visual input
*
AUTO LSD system ................... 253
Automatic light control system .................................... 190
Automatic transmission .......................... 159
AUX port ................................... 324
Auxiliary box ............................ 429
A/V input port
*
AVS ........................................... 247
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Wattage................................. 610
Back door
Back door ................................ 40
Back window ........................... 93
Wireless remote control .......... 31
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652 Alphabetical index
Cruise controlCruise control ........................ 200
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 204
Cup holders .............................. 424
Curtain shield airbags ............. 111
Customizable features............. 627
Daytime running light system .................................... 189
Defogger Rear window ......................... 315
Side mirrors ........................... 315
Dimension................................. 600
Dinghy towing .......................... 299
Display Trip information ..................... 176
Warning message ................. 568
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 484
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 404
Wattage ................................. 610
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................90
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................84
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 559
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 147
Correct posture ..................... 109
Procedures ............................ 146
Winter driving tips.................. 275
Driving position memory...........62
DVD player
*
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 242
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 548
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 587
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 589
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 557
If the warning light turns on........................................ 557
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 568
If you have a flat tire ............. 574
If you lose your keys ............. 588
If you think something is wrong .................................. 555
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 595
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 596
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 549
If your vehicle overheats ....... 592
Engine
Compartment ........................ 489
Engine switch ........................ 156
Hood ..................................... 488
How to start the engine ................................. 156
Identification number............. 602
If the engine will not start ...... 585
Ignition switch ...................... 156
Overheating .......................... 592
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658 Alphabetical index
Tire informationGlossary ................................ 621
Size ....................................... 618
Tire identification number ...... 617
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 619
Tires Chains ................................... 276
Checking ............................... 504
If you have a flat tire .............. 574
Inflation pressure........... 511, 609
Information ............................ 616
Replacing .............................. 574
Rotating tires ......................... 504
Size ....................................... 609
Snow tires ............................. 275
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 504, 560
Tissue pocket ........................... 418
Tools ......................................... 574
Total load capacity................... 273
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 299
Emergency towing................. 549
Trailer towing......................... 279
Trailer weight rating....... 281, 601
Traction control........................ 255
TRAC ......................................... 255
Trip information ....................... 176
Trip meter ................................. 166
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch.................................... 163
Wattage ................................. 610 Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 432
Wattage................................. 610
Vanity mirrors .......................... 432
Vehicle data recordings ............ 24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 602
Vehicle stability control .......... 255
VSC ........................................... 255
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 557
Open door ............................. 559
Seat belt reminder................. 559
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 558
Airbag system ....................... 558
Anti-lock brake system .......... 558
Brake assist system .............. 558
Brake system ........................ 557
Charging system .... ............... 557
Electronic engine control system ................................ 558
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 558
Master warning light .............. 562
Open door ............................. 559
Pretensioners ........................ 558
Seat belt reminder light ......... 559
SRS airbags .......................... 558
Tire pressure warning light.... 560V
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Alphabetical index
Warning messages ................. 568
Washer
Checking .............................. 502
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Switch ........................... 193, 197
Washing and waxing............... 472
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 268
Load limits ............................ 273
Towing capacity.................... 601
Trailer Weight Rating.... 284, 601
TWR ............................. 284, 601
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 601
Weight .................................. 601
Wheels...................................... 515
Window glasses ................. 90, 93
Window lock switch .................. 90
Windows Power back window................ 93
Power windows ...................... 90
Rear window defogger ......... 315
Washer ......................... 193, 197
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 317
Windshield wipers................... 193
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ........... 521
Wireless remote control.......... 31
WMA disc ................................. 336
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.