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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming th
e inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a)The sidewall that con
tains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, 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 asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward whe n mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by it
s manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diam eter of an inflated new tire
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Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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 aut omotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire
between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location ................... 424
Spark plug................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 458
Speedometer ........................... 191
Steering Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 67
Audio switches ..................... 287
Meter control switches.......... 208
Storage feature ........................ 291
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 452
Sun visors ................................ 296
Switch
Audio remote control switches ............................. 287
“DISP” switch........................ 203
Driving pattern selector switch ................................. 180
Emergency flasher switch .... 384
Engine switch .............. 166, 175
Fog light switch..................... 228
Hazard light switch ............... 384
Ignition switch ............... 166, 175
“km/h MPH” switch ............... 191
Light switches ....................... 222
Meter control switches.......... 208
“ODO/TRIP” switch....... 202, 208
Power door lock switch ................................... 43
Power window switch ............. 72
“TRACK” switch .................... 247
Transmission shift switches ..................... 181, 183
VSC/TRAC off switch ......................... 246, 247
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer
switch ................................. 229 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................191
Tail lights Switch....................................222
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................82
Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels..............86
Tire inflation pressure .............468
Tire information Glossary ................................480
Size .......................................477
Tire identification number ......476
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................478
Tires Chains ...................................263
Checking ...............................345
Compact spare tire ................424
If you have a flat tire ..............424
Inflation pressure...................353
Inflation pressure sensor .......345
Information ............................474
Replacing ..............................424
Rotating tires .........................345
Size .......................................468
Snow tires .............................261
Spare tire...............................424
Tire pressure warning
system ................................399
Tools .........................................424
Towing Dinghy towing........................266
Emergency towing.................385
TRAC .........................................245
“TRACK” mode ......... ...............247
Traction control........................245T
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Transmission shift switches ......................... 181, 183
Trip meter ......................... 200, 219
Trunk Opener ....................................46
Trunk light Wattage ................................. 469
Turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 188
USB port ................................... 286
Vanity mirrors........................... 297
Vehicle identification number ................................... 459
Vehicle stability control........... 245
VSC............................................ 245
Warning buzzers Electric power steering .......... 397
Seat belt reminder ................. 399
Smart key system.......... 409, 413
Warning lights
Automatic headlight leveling system .... ............... 397
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 399
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 397
Brake assist system .............. 397
Brake system ........................ 395
Charging system .... ............... 396
Cruise control indicator light....................... 397
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 397
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 397 Engine oil pressure ............... 396
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 396
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Low tire pressure .................. 399
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 397
Master warning light .............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Pretensioners ........................ 397
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 399
Slip indicator light .................. 397
Smart key system ......... 409, 413
SRS airbags .......................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 399
Warning messages .................. 407
Washer Checking ............................... 343
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 261
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 308
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 256
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 458
Wheels ...................................... 357
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 284
Washer.................................. 229
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 38
Replacing the battery ............ 363
Wireless remote control key.... 38
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 409, 413
or
P. 395P. 397
P. 396P. 397
P. 396P. 397
P. 396P. 399
P. 399
or
P. 397P. 399
P. 397P. 399
P. 399
or
P. 397P. 399
P. 397P. 399
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunc tion.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSmart key system indicator
light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightMaster warning light
532
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 327Trunk openerP. 46
Hood lock release lever P. 327
Fuel filler doorP. 75
Tire inflation pressure P. 468Fuel filler door opener P. 75
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (
50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 76, 461
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 468
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.5 (5.2
, 4.6)With filter 5.7 (5.4, 4.8)
Engine oil type P. 462