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484 6-1. Specifications
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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Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing ......................... 266
Display
Drive information .................. 210
Multi-information display ........................ 200, 207
Trip information ............ 202, 208
Warning messages............... 408
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Driver's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 400
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 155
Correct posture....................... 87
Procedures ........................... 152
Winter drive tips.................... 261
Electric power steering........... 245
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 441
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 441
If the engine will not start...... 436
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 439
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 445
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 396
If the warning light turns on .............................. 396 If the warning message
is displayed .........................408
If you have a flat tire .............425
If you lose your keys .............440
If you think something is wrong ..................................394
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................453
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................455
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................386
If your vehicle overheats .......450
Engine Compartment ........................331
Engine switch ................166, 175
Hood......................................327
How to start the engine .........................166, 175
Identification number .............459
If the engine will not start ......436
Ignition switch................166, 175
Overheating...........................450
Engine coolant Capacity ................................464
Checking ...............................335
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................191
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................462
Checking ...............................332
Preparing and checking before winter .......................261
Engine switch ...................166, 175
Engine switch light ..................289
EPS ............................................245
Event data recorder ...................18
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Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location ................... 425
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................................... 453
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 ................425
If you have a flat tire ..............425
Inflation pressure...................353
Inflation pressure sensor .......345
Information ............................474
Replacing ..............................425
Rotating tires .........................345
Size .......................................468
Snow tires .............................261
Spare tire...............................425
Tire pressure warning
system ................................400
Tools .........................................425
Towing Dinghy towing........................266
Emergency towing.................386
TRAC .........................................245
“TRACK” mode ......... ...............247
Traction control........................245T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 425If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 436If the engine will not start
P. 79Engine immobilizer system
P. 445If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 439If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone (vehi-
cles with a monochrome multi-information display)
The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
illuminates (vehicles with a color multi-information display)
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 450If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 440If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 445If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 43Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 82Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 453If the vehicle becomes stuck
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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