6719-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective 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-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides 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 substa ntially 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 corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning
6849-3. Items to initialize
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 489
Engine oil maintenance data*After changing the engine oilP. 507
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 519
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 397
HD Radio
® system .............................. 363
Head restraints ........................................ 173
Headlight cleaner................................. 233
Headlights ............................................... 224 Automatic High Beam system .................................................. 227
Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
Heaters Air conditioning system ..................434
Heated steering wheel ....................445
Outside rear view mirrors .............439
Seat heaters ..........................................446
Hill-start assist control ........................ 298
Hood .......................................................... 497 Open ........................................................ 497
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................454
Coat hooks .......................................... 459
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............30
Horn ............................................................. 177 I/M test ......................................................494
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 642
Vehicle ......................................................641
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........207
Illuminated entry system ................... 450
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators ...................................................... 91
Initialization Maintenance ........................... 489, 507
Meter ................................................ 114, 126
Moon roof .............................................. 188
Multi-information display........ 114, 126
Power windows....................................184
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 518
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 529
Inside rear view mirror......................... 178
Instrument panel light control ...........................................100, 107
Intercooler ................................................. 511
Intercooler coolant.............................. 509 Capacity.................................................648
Checking .............................................. 509
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 331
Interior lights ...........................................449
Intuitive parking assist .........................269
HI
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SMS (Short message service)......... 405
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 334
Spare tire.................................................. 592Inflation pressure ................................652
Storage location ................................ 593
Spark plug ............................................... 648
Specifications ......................................... 640
Speed indicator ..............................98, 105
Speedometer .................................. 96, 102
Sport mode ............................................. 294
Steering lock ........................................... 210 Column lock release ......................... 210
Steering wheel ......................................... 176 Adjustment ..............................................176
Audio switches ....................................344
Auto tilt away.......................................... 177
Heated steering wheel ....................445
Steering wheel position memory.............................. 169
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
Storage feature .......................................451
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 636
Sun shade ................................................. 188
Sun visors ................................................. 455 Switches
Active rear wing switch .................. 326
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch ....................................................222
Audio remote control switches .............................................. 344
Automatic High Beam system ....227
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ..................................................... 313
Cruise control switch .......... 245, 249
Door lock switches ............................. 143
Driving mode select switch .......... 294
Driving position memory switches ................................................169
Dynamic radar cruise control switch................................... 249
Emergency flashers switch ...........554
Engine switch ...................................... 207
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Garage door opener switches ..............................................460
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................... 445
Ignition switch...................................... 207
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................................... 264
Light switches ...................................... 224
Meter control switches ............... 111, 118
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Moon roof switches........................... 187
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................180
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
PCS OFF switch ................................307
Power door lock switch .................. 143
Power window switches ................. 183
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................439
Seat heater switches.........................446
Seat ventilator switches .................. 447
Snow mode switch..............................214
“SOS” button........................................ 472
Talk switch .............................................407
Telephone switches ..........................407
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................176
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 519
Trunk opener main switch.............. 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................147
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .........................329
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................253
VSC OFF switch .............................. 300
Window lock switch.......................... 183
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer switch................................................... 440 Tachometer ..................................... 96, 102
Variable red zone ...............................107
Tail lights ...................................................224 Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Talk switch
*.............................................407
Telephone switches
*...........................407
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ..............79
Luggage security system.................148
Theft prevention labels ...................... 85
Tire inflation pressure........................... 531 Maintenance data.............................. 652
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 518
Warning light ....................................... 567
Tire information ...................................... 661 Glossary................................................ 668
Size ........................................................... 664
Tire identification number ............. 663
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................666
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Tire pressure warning system .......... 518Initializing................................................. 518
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 518
Registering ID codes ........................ 519
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 519
Warning light .......................................567
Tires.............................................................. 517 Chains......................................................333
Checking................................................. 517
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............................................. 606
If you have a flat tire .............592, 606
Inflation pressure ................................652
Information ............................................. 661
Replacing ...............................................592
Rotating tires ......................................... 517
Size ............................................................652
Snow tires ..............................................334
Spare tire ................................................592
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 518
Tire pressure warning system ...... 518
Warning light .......................................567 Tools .............................................. 593, 608
Top tether strap ........................................ 76
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ..................................................... 329
Total load capacity............................... 204
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 206
Emergency towing ...........................556
Towing eyelet ......................................559
Trailer towing.......................................205
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 298
Traction Control (TRAC)................. 298
Trailer towing ......................................... 205
Transmission ............................................ 213 Automatic transmission .................... 213
Driving mode select switch .......... 294
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................218
M mode .................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
Trip meters....................................... 96, 102
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Vanity lights............................................. 455Wattage ..................................................657
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 455
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 298 Warning message .............................. 571
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manag ement) .............. 299
Vehicle data recordings .......................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) ..................... 299
Vehicle identification number ...........641
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 298
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 447
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 298 Warning message .............................. 571
Voice command system .................... 428
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 298 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 254
Brake system .......................................565
Downshifting .......................................... 217
Intuitive parking assist...................... 269
Key reminder ...................................... 589
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 263
Open door ...........................................566
Open hood........................................... 573
Open moon roof .............................. 580
Open trunk ........................................... 573
Open window .................................... 580
Pre-collision braking........................306
Seat belt reminder.............................566
Warning lights .......................................... 90 ABS ..........................................................565
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................566
Brake system .......................................565
Charging system ...............................565
Electric power steering ..................566
Low fuel level .......................................566
Malfunction indicator lamp...........565
Master warning light ........................566
Open door ...........................................566
Pre-collision system .........................566
Seat belt reminder light ..................566
Slip indicator ........................................566
SRS............................................................565
Tire pressure ........................................ 567
Warning messages................................ 571
VW
724
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 497 P. 147 P. 243
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 497
P. 652
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 644, 658
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 652
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 644
Engine oil type
P. 644