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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribut
ion for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference 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
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section runnin
g circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 208
ABS........................................... 184
Air conditioning filter .............. 284
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 284
Manual air conditioning system................................ 208
Airbags Airbag operating conditions ....................... 80, 88
Airbag precautions for your child.............................. 97
Airbag warning light .............. 318
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 104
General airbag precautions .......................... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 66
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 101
Proper driving
posture ........................... 64, 97 Side airbag operating
conditions..............................88
Side airbag precautions ...........................97
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions..............................88
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..............97
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ................390
SRS airbags ............................66
Anti-lock brake system............184
Audio input ...............................217
Audio system Audio input ............................217
AUX port................................217
iPod .......................................217
Portable music player............217
Steering wheel audio
switches ..............................218
USB memory .........................217
USB port................................217
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................174
Automatic light control system ....................................172A

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Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission ......... 145
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 339
Manual mode ........................ 148
Mode select switch ................147
Paddle shift switches............. 148
AUX port ................................... 217
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 298
Wattage ................................. 365
Battery
Checking ............................... 265
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 341
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 200
Bottle holders ........................... 224
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 263
Parking brake ........................ 156
Brake assist .............................. 184
Break-in tips ............................. 131
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................. 159 Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 237
Exterior.................................. 236
Interior ................................... 240
Seat belts .............................. 241
Cargo capacity ......................... 195
Chains ....................................... 202
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ............................. 112
Booster seats,
installation........................... 116
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 112
Convertible seats, installation........................... 116
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 104
Infant seats, definition ............................. 112
Infant seats, installation........................... 116
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 117
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 119
Installing CRS with top tether straps.................. 122
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 97
Battery precautions ...... 267, 343
Child restraint system ........... 112
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 44
Installing child restraints ....... 116
Power window lock switch ...... 54
Power window precautions .......................... 56
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 288
Seat belt guide ....................... 43
Seat belt precautions.............. 46
Trunk precautions................... 32
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................. 237
Exterior ................................. 236
Interior .................................. 240
Seat belts ............................. 241
Clock ........................................ 229
Condenser ............................... 263
Console tray ............................ 225
Coolant Capacity ............................... 360
Checking .............................. 261
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 345
Cruise control .......................... 179 Cup holders ..............................225
Curtain shield airbags ...............66
Customizable features.............383
Daytime running light
system ....................................173
Defogger
Rear window .........................215
Side mirror.............................215
Dimension.................................354
Dinghy towing ..........................205
Display Multi-information display .......165
Trip information .....................166
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....250
Doors
Door lock ...........................24, 27
Door windows..........................54
Side mirrors .............................51
Driver's seat belt reminder light.........................320
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................131
Correct posture .......................64
Procedures ............................128
Winter drive tips ....................200
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SeatsAdjustment ..............................35
Adjustment precautions........... 37
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 116
Cleaning ................................ 240
Head restraint..........................40
Properly sitting in the seat .......64
Service reminder indicators .............................. 161
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 145
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 339
Manual transmission ............. 152
Shift lock system ..................... 339
Side airbags................................66
Side maker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 298
Switch.................................... 172
Wattage ................................. 365
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............51 Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 364
Storage location .................... 327
Spark plug ................................ 360
Specifications .......................... 354
Speedometer ............................ 158
Steering Column lock release ............... 49
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 49
Audio switches ...................... 218
Storage feature ........................ 222
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 348
Sun visors ................................ 227
Switch Audio remote control switches .............................. 218
“DISP” switch ........................ 168
Driving pattern selector
switch.................................. 147
Emergency flasher switch ..... 306
Engine switch ....................... 142
Hazard light switch ................ 306
“km/h MPH” switch ................ 158
Ignition switch ....................... 142
Light switches ....................... 172
“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 158
Power door lock
switch.................................... 27
Power window switch .............. 54
“TRACK” switch .................... 186
Transmission shift switches ...................... 148, 150
VSC/TRAC off switch ............ 185
Window lock switch ................. 54
Wiper and washer switch.................................. 176

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Warning buzzersElectric power steering .......... 318
Seat belt reminder ................. 320
Warning lights Automatic headlight
leveling system .... ............... 318
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................ 320
Anti-lock brake system ................................ 318
Brake assist system .............. 318
Brake system ........................ 317
Charging system .... ............... 317
Cruise control indicator light....................... 318
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 318
Electronic engine control system ................................ 318
Engine oil pressure ............... 317
Low fuel level ........................ 320
Low tire pressure................... 320 Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 318
Open door ............................. 320
Pretensioners ........................ 318
Seat belt reminder light ..................................... 320
Slip indicator light .................. 318
SRS airbags .......................... 318
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 320
Washer
Checking ............................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 200
Switch ................................... 176
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 195
Load limits ............................. 199
Weight ................................... 354
Wheels ...................................... 281
Window glasses ........................ 54
Window lock switch................... 54
Windows Power windows ....................... 54
Rear window defogger .......... 215
Washer.................................. 176
Windshield wipers ................... 176
Winter driving tips ................... 200
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 24
Replacing the battery ............ 287
Wireless remote control key.... 24W