4718-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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 inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
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 cont ains 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
Tire related termMeaning
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*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
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
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling 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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
499What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 162)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 163)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 439)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 165)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 167)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 118)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 168)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 437)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 439)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 174)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 174)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start (v ehicles without a smart key sys-
tem)
The engine does not start (vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
500What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 163)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 168)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 140)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 167)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 411)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 177)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 408, 418)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
503Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 320, 324Aluminum wheels.................. 321
Exterior ................................. 320
Interior................................... 324
Seat belts .............................. 325
Cargo capacity ......................... 159
Cargo hooks............................. 307
Chains....................................... 286
Child restraint system ............... 55 Fixed with a LATCH system ......... ......................... 67
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 61
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
Points to remember ................ 55
Riding with children................. 54
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 57
Using an anchor bracket ......... 70 Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions.................. 35
Battery precautions....... 351, 442
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 28
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 140
Power window precautions ... 143
Rear door child-protectors .... 109
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 376
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 31
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Seat heater precautions ....... 298
Child-protectors ...................... 109
Cleaning ........................... 320, 324 Aluminum wheels ................. 321
Exterior ................................. 320
Interior .................................. 324
Seat belts.............................. 325
Clock......................................... 314
Condenser................................ 346
Console box ............................. 304
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 171 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 174
M mode................................. 172
Cooling system........................ 345 Engine overheating............... 443
Cruise control .......................... 236
Cup holders ............................. 306
Curtain shield airbags............... 33
Customizable features ............ 474
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Snow tires ................................ 285
Spare tire .................................. 423Inflation pressure .................. 456
Storage location .................... 424
Spark plug ................................ 454
Specifications .......................... 450
Speedometer .............................. 86
Sport mode............................... 251
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 163, 168
Steering wheel ......................... 133
Adjustment ............................ 133
Audio switches ...................... 317
Meter control switches ............ 90
Telephone switches .............. 317
TRIP switch............................. 87
Stop lights ................................ 392
Storage feature ........................ 303
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 446
Sun visors ................................ 313 Switches
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 317
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 190
Brake hold switch ................. 182
Cruise control switch ............ 236
Door lock switches................ 108
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 396
Engine switch ............... 162, 165
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 202
Ignition switch ............... 162, 165
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch ................................. 229
Light switches ....................... 185
Meter control switches ............ 90
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 137
Parking brake switch ............ 177
Power door lock switch ......... 108
Power window switches........ 140
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 293
Seat heater switches ............ 298
“TRIP” switch .......................... 87
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 236
VSC off switch ...................... 280
Window lock switch .............. 140
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 195
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Warning messages .................. 418
Washer.............................. 195, 198Checking ............................... 352
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 285
Switch ........................... 195, 198
Washing and waxing ............... 320
Weight....................................... 450
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 498
Wheels ...................................... 367
Replacing .............................. 367
Size ....................................... 456
Window glasses....................... 140
Window lock switch ................ 140
Windows ................................... 140 Power windows ..................... 140
Rear window
defogger ............................. 293
Windshield wipers ................... 195
Winter driving tips ................... 285
Wireless remote control............ 99 Battery-saving function ......... 120
Locking/Unlocking................. 105
Replacing the battery ............ 373