5409-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
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 inflat ion pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive 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
Tire related termMeaning
572What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→P. 486)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 507)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
576Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 195
Deck hooks .............................. 383
Defogger Back window ................. 348, 355
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 348, 355
Windshield .................... 348, 355
Differential ................................ 524
Dimensions .............................. 510
Dinghy towing .......................... 181
Display Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information ....................... 91
Warning message ................. 482
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Doors ........................................ 100
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 104
Door glasses ......................... 134
Door lock............................... 103
Open door warning light........ 476
Open door warning message ............................. 483
Outside rear view mirrors...... 130
Rear door child-protector ...... 104
Side doors............................. 100
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 116
Driving ...................................... 146 Break-in tips .......................... 147
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist system ............ 235
Procedures ........................... 146
Winter drive tips .................... 245 EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 501
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 502
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 475
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 475
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 482
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............... 98
If you think something is wrong .............................. 473
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 505
Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 182
Compartment ........................ 416
Engine switch ....................... 182
Hood ..................................... 415
How to start the engine......... 182
Identification number ............ 519
If the engine will not start ...... 501
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 182
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 505
DE
577Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 419Capacity ................................ 523
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 245
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 417 Capacity ................................ 521
Checking ............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 245
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 408
Engine switch
(ignition switch)..................... 182
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 363
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 FFV.................................... 201, 529
Flat tire ..................................... 486
Flex-fuel............................ 201, 529
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 201, 529
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 525
Brake .................................... 526
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 196
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 528
Foot well light .......................... 363
Four-wheel drive system ........ 230
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights............... 364
Front seats ............................... 111 Adjustment............................ 111
Cleaning ............................... 404
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 116
Head restraints ..................... 120
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 116
Seat heaters ......................... 360
Seat position memory ........... 116
Seat ventilators ..................... 360F
583Alphabetical index
Seats, Rear ............................... 114Adjustment precautions ........ 115
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 404
Head restraints ..................... 120
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 114
Sensor Automatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 195
Inside rear view mirror .......... 129
Intuitive parking assist .......... 207
Service reminder indicators ..... 84
Shift lever ................................. 184 Automatic transmission......... 184
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 188
Shift lock system ..................... 188
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 100
Side marker lights ................... 193
Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs..... 454, 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Side mirrors ............................. 130 Adjusting and folding ............ 130
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 222
Mirror position memory ......... 116
Side turn signal lights ............. 191 Replacing light bulbs..... 454, 459
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wattage ................................ 528
Snow tires ................................ 247
Spare tire .................................. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 526
Replacing .............................. 486
Storage location .................... 487
Spark plug ................................ 523
Specifications .......................... 510 Speedometer.............................. 88
Steering
Column lock release ............. 183
Steering wheel Adjustment.................... 124, 125
Steering wheel position memory ................. 116
Steering wheel audio switches
*
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Storage box.............................. 381
Storage feature ........................ 366
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 507
Sun visors ................................ 384
Switches Back window defogger
switch ......................... 348, 355
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 222
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 365
Cruise control switch ............ 204
“DISP” button .......................... 91
Door lock switch ................... 103
Driving position memory switches ............................. 116
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ....................... 182
Fog light switch ..................... 196
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 230
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 391
Ignition switch ....................... 182
Intuitive parking assist .......... 207
Light switches ....................... 193
Moon roof switches............... 141
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.
584Alphabetical index
Outside rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 348, 355
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 130
Personal/interior lights main switch......................... 364
Power back window
switch ................................. 138
Power door lock switch ......... 103
Power window switches ........ 134
Seat heater switches ............ 360
Seat ventilator switches ........ 360
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 125
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 428
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 187
Turn signal lights................... 191
VSC off switch ......... 233, 236, 238, 239
Window lock switch............... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 349, 356
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 197 Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights.................................. 193
Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 107
Tailgate ................................. 106
Talk switch ............................... 334
Telephone switches ................ 318
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 434 Maintenance data ................. 526
Warning light......................... 477
Tire information ....................... 533 Glossary ............................... 538
Size....................................... 534
Tire identification number ..... 534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 536
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 427 Initializing .............................. 428
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 427
Registering ID codes ............ 428
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 428
Warning light......................... 477
Tires .......................................... 426 Chains .................................. 246
Checking............................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 526T
588
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 415 P. 200
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 415
P. 526
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) Standard fuel tank:
26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 Imp.gal.)
Large fuel tank:
38.0 gal. (144.0 L, 31.7 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 520
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 526
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 7.9 (7.5, 6.6)
Without filter 7.5 (7.1, 6.2)
Engine oil type P. 522