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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
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 Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 282, 289
ABS........................................... 257
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 470
Air conditioning filter.............. 384
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 384
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 289
Manual air conditioning system................................ 282
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 108, 116
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 125
Airbag warning light .............. 424
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 116
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 125
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 131
General airbag precautions ........................ 125
Locations of airbags ............... 93
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 128
Proper driving
posture ......................... 91, 125
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 116
Side airbag precautions ........................ 125
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 116
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 125
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners .......... 524
SRS airbags ........................... 93 Alarm ...........................................87
Anti-lock brake system............257
Audio input ...............................300
Audio system
Audio input ............................300
AUX port................................300
iPod .......................................300
Portable music player............300
USB memory .........................300
USB port................................300
Auto dimmer cancel function ..................................201
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................289
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................237
Automatic light control system .......................233
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................468
Manual mode ........................188
Mode select switch ................187
Paddle shift levers .................188
AUX port ...................................300
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................497
Battery Checking ...............................363
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............474
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................274
Bottle holders ...........................306
Brake Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................197
Brake assist..............................257
Break-in tips .............................159A
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Display
Drive information .................. 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information .................... 211
Warning messages............... 434
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Wattage ................................ 497
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 74
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 71
Side mirrors ............................ 71
Drive information .................... 221
Driver's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 426
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 159
Correct posture....................... 91
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips.................... 274
Electric power steering........... 257
Emergency, in case of If the access key does not operate properly........... 470
If the engine will not start...... 465
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 468
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 474
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 422
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 422
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 434
If you have a flat tire ............ 451
If you lose your keys............. 469
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420 If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................482
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................413
If your vehicle overheats .......479
Engine
Compartment ........................355
Engine hood ..........................353
Engine switch ................172, 182
How to start the engine .........................172, 182
Identification number .............487
If the engine will not start ......465
Ignition switch................172, 182
Overheating...........................479
Engine coolant Capacity ................................492
Checking ...............................359
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........199, 223
Engine hood .............................353
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................490
Checking ...............................356
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Engine switch ...................172, 182
Engine switch light ..................302
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................367
Fog lights
Switch....................................239
Front fog lights Switch....................................239
Front passenger occupant detection system ...................131
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Outside temperature display ............................210, 230
Overheating, Engine ................ 479
Paddle shift levers ................... 188
Parking brake ........................... 197
Parking lights Switch.................................... 233
Power outlets ........................... 312
Power windows ..........................74
Radiator .................................... 361
Rear seats ...................................56
Rear side marker lights Switch.................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 195
Rear view camera..................... 248
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror.............69
Outside rear view mirrors ........71
Rear window defogger ............ 298
Replacing Fuses .................................... 392
Key battery ............................ 387
Light bulbs............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 521
REV indicator ........................... 161 Seat heaters ............................. 314
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt.............. 60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 62
Child restraint system
installation........................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seatbelts ....................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 62
How to wear your seatbelt ...... 60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Pregnant women, proper seatbelt use ............... 64
Reminder light ....................... 426
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 146
Cleaning................................ 337
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 91
Seat heaters.......................... 314
Service reminder indicators .............................. 203
P
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Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 424
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 436, 440
Seatbelt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system................................ 424
Automatic headlight leveling system .................. 424
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 426
Brake assist system ............. 424
Brake system........................ 422
Charging system .................. 423
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 424
Electric power steering system warning light .......... 424
Electronic engine control system................................ 424
Engine oil pressure............... 423
High engine coolant temperature........................ 423
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 436, 440
Low fuel level........................ 426 Low tire pressure...................426
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................424
Master warning light ..............426
Open door .............................426
Pretensioners ........................424
Seatbelt reminder light .....................................426
Slip indicator light ..................424
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................426
Warning messages ..................434
Washer Checking ...............................367
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Switch....................................240
Washing and waxing ...............332
Weight Cargo capacity ......................269
Load limits .............................273
Weight ...................................486
Welcome lighting function ..................................236
Wheels ......................................381
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74W

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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 424
or
P. 422P. 424
P. 423P. 424
P. 423P. 426
P. 423P. 426
P. 426
or
P. 424P. 426
P. 424P. 426
P. 426
or
P. 424P. 426
P. 424P. 436, 440
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light