
5448-1. Specifications
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 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
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
*: 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
Te s t r i m
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

573What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 208)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 211)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 164)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 212)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 505)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 507)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 222)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 212)
●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. 185)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a peri od of
time. ( P. 211)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be t urned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

577Alphabetical index
CareAluminum wheels.................. 393
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior................................... 395
Seat belts .............................. 396
Cargo capacity ......................... 205
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 344
Child restraint system ............... 54 Booster seats installation ........ 64
Convertible seats
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 47
Infant seats definition .............. 61
Infant seats installation ........... 56
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 67
Installing CRS
with seat belts....................... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap .............. 70
LATCH anchors ...................... 67 Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions................. 420, 512
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 420, 512
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 54
Moon roof precautions .......... 191
Power window lock switch .... 185
Power window precautions ... 187
Rear door child-protectors .... 157
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 450
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 357
Trunk precautions ................. 162
Child-protectors ...................... 157
Cleaning ........................... 392, 395 Aluminum wheels ................. 393
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 395
Seat belts.............................. 396
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

588Alphabetical index
Shift lever ................................. 218Hybrid transmission .............. 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 222
S mode ................................. 220
Shift lock system ..................... 222
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 232 Light switch ........................... 232
Replacing light bulbs ................... 456, 461, 464
Wattage ................................ 530
Side mirrors ............................. 183
Adjusting and folding ............ 183
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 295
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Turn signal lever ................... 224
Smart key system .................... 164
Antenna location ................... 164
Entry functions .............. 154, 160
Starting the hybrid system .... 208
Snow tires ................................ 345
Spare tire .................................. 491 Inflation pressure .................. 528
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 526
Specifications .......................... 522 Speedometer............................ 102
Sport mode .............................. 338
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 212
Steering wheel ......................... 179 Adjustment............................ 179
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches ..................... 107, 119
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Storage feature ........................ 362
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 518
Sun visors ................................ 369
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 189
Switches
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 235
Brake hold switch ................. 229
Cruise control switch ............ 274
Door lock switches................ 156
Driving mode select switches ............................. 338
Emergency flasher switch..... 468
EV drive mode switch ........... 215

591Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ............................. 369Wattage ................................ 530
Vanity mirrors .......................... 369 Vanity lights .......................... 369
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification number ................................... 523
Vehicle proximity notification system ...................................... 80
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 288
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 288
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 283
Downshifting ......................... 221
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 476
Intuitive parking assist .......... 312
Lane departure alert
function ............................... 265
Light reminder ....................... 234
Open door ............................. 158
Open hood ............................ 408
Open moon roof .................... 190
Open trunk ............................ 161
Parking brake........................ 476
Pre-collision warning............. 253
Seat belt reminder ................ 478
Vehicle sway warning ........... 266
Warning lights............................ 97
ABS....................................... 476
Brake hold operated indicator .............................. 476
Brake system ....... ................. 475 Electric power steering ......... 476
ICS OFF indicator ................. 477
LDA indicator ........................ 476
Low fuel level ........................ 478
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light ............. 478
Parking brake indicator ......... 476
PCS warning light ................. 477
Seat belt reminder light......... 478
Slip indicator ......................... 477
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure ........................ 478
Warning messages.................. 485
Washer ..................................... 239
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 343
Switch ................................... 239
Washing and waxing ............... 392
Weight ...................................... 522
Cargo capacity...................... 205
Load limits ............................ 205
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 522
Wheels ...................................... 440 Replacing.............................. 440
Size....................................... 528
Window glasses ...................... 185
Window lock switch ................ 185
Windows................................... 185 Power windows..................... 185
Rear window defogger.......... 352
Washer ................................. 239
Windshield wipers ................... 239
Winter driving tips ................... 343
Wireless charger ..................... 373
Wireless remote control ......... 150 Battery-Saving Function ....... 166
Locking/Unlocking ........ 154, 160
Panic mode........................... 151
Replacing the battery............ 449
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.