
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
!Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example, “MAX. LOAD 580 kg
(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS. ”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the
vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not
mean the vehicle can be
loaded up to the tire ’s rated
load.
! Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL”
! Construction
The generic name of each cord
material used in the plies (both
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-
WALL 2 POLYESTER
”
!Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire
quality grading standards ”F 13-15
.
& Recommended tire inflation
pressure
! Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure
For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle ’s tires,
refer to “Tires ”F 12-8
.
! Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is attached to
the driver ’s side door pillar.
Example:
The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-
mation.
! Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
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Bottle holder................................................................ 6-7
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-31
Booster ........................................................ 7-31, 11-18
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-16, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-20
Parking ........................................................ 7-40, 11-21
Pedal .................................................................. 11-18
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-20
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-50
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-54
OFF indicator ................................................ 3-32, 7-56
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-56
Warning indicator ........................................... 3-32, 7-55
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-42
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-14
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3 Center console
............................................................ 6-6
Changing Coolant ............................................................... 11-12
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-6
Oil and oil filter ....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-18
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-18
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-19
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-19
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-16
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-32
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-36
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-35
Chime Ke
y........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-89
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
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14-4Index
CleaningAluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-11
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ................................................................ 3-37, 3-52
Clutch
Fluid .................................................................... 11-17
Pedal .................................................................. 11-19
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-11
Compass ....................................................... 3- 100, 3-102
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-23
Fluid ............................................................ 11-15, 12-7
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-19
Coolant ............................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-10
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-31
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-92
Defogger ................................................................. 3-108
Defrosting ................................................................. 4-11
Deicer .................................................................... 3-108 Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Rear ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-32
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-14
Driving AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-23, 7-29, 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ....................................................... 3-12, 3-49
Electrical system........................................................
12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-33
Warning ................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12

EngineCompartment overview ........................................... 11-7
Coolant ........................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil................................................................ 11-8, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-16
Clutch .................................................................. 11-17
Continuously variable transmission .......................... 11-15
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-38, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Switch .................................................................. 3-94
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-38
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Reclining ................................................................. 1-4 Seat height adjustment
............................................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-33
Consumption screen ............................................... 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-35
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-71
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-94
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-36
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Flasher .................................................................. 3-91
Indicator light .........................................................
3
-32
Welcome lighting function ........................................ 3-90
HID headlights ...................................................... 1, 11-36
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L
Lap belt pretensioner.................................................. 1-22
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-41
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-38
Cargo area .................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-92
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Front fog ...................................................... 3-94, 11-38
Front side marker ......................................... 3-89, 12-14
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
License plate ........................................................ 11-41
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-42
Parking ................................................................ 11-38
Rear combination .................................................. 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Stop .................................................................... 11-38
Tail...................................................................... 11-38
Trunk ................................................................... 11-43
Turn signal ................................................... 3-92, 11-38
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-33
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3 Seatbelt.
................................................................ 1-20
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-26
Transmission ......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-14
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-42
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-19
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-9
Mirror defogger ........................................................ 3-108
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-100
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-42
Multi function display ................................................... 3-42
Multi information display .............................................. 3-38
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Warning light .......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
Outside Mirror defogger .................................................... 3-108
Mirrors ................................................................
3
-108
Temperature indicator ...................................... 3-33, 3-47
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Front fog light....................................................... 11-38
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Headlight ................................................... 11-36, 11-37
License plate light ................................................. 11-41
Map light .............................................................. 11-42
Parking light ......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Stop light ............................................................. 11-38
Tail light ............................................................... 11-38
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-43
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-15
Roof rails .................................................................. 8-14
S
Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Rear ....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11 Warning light and chime
.......................................... 3-14
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-27
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-34
Select lever Position indicator .................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-34
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-12
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-20
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-25
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-14, 12-7
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................. 3-10
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-58
Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-48
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-58
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-39
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-67
Servicing ...............................................................
1
-69
Warning light .......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ........................... 3-95
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
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Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-36
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-24
System ................................................................. 7-34
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-82
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
Access key ........................................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-31
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18 Power steering
....................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-24
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-25
Welcome lighting function ............................................ 3-90
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28
Windows ................................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-97
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer ........................................................ 3-108
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ......................................................
3
-96
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-108
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