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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories
are automatic transmission, power
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that
is located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the
tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
has built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand and date of production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Front Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on
lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.

Maintenance
8-44
Instrument panel fuse panel
Fuse Name (A) Circuit Protected
POWER OUTLET 3 20A USB Charger
INTERIOR LAMP 10A Front Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Room Lamp, Map Lamp
HEATED MIRROR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, A/C Control Module
P/WINDOW LH 25A Power Window Main Switch
FCA 10A Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Unit
POWER OUTLET 2 20A Front Power Outlet
IBU 1 15A IBU
MULTIMEDIA 20A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit
SAFETY P/
WINDOW25A Driver Safety Power Window Module
P/WINDOW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
TCU2 15A Transaxle Range Switch, Back-Up Lamp Switch
BRAKE SWITCH 10A IBU, Stop Lamp Switch
MEMORY 1 10A Instrument Cluster, A/C Control Module
START 7.5A [M/T] ECM, IBU, [IVT] Transmission Range Switch

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Instrument cluster .................................................................................................. 4-4
Gauges and meters ............................................................................................ 4-5
Instrument cluster control ................................................................................. 4-5
Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................... 4-5
LCD display control ........................................................................................ 4-17
Odometer ........................................................................................................... 4-7
Transmission shift indicator .............................................................................. 4-8
Trip computer .................................................................................................. 4-31
User settings mode .......................................................................................... 4-25
Warning and indicator lights ............................................................................. 4-9
Instrument panel fuse replacement ...................................................................... 8-40
Instrument panel overview .................................................................................... 2-5
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) .............................................................. 6-19
Good driving practices .................................................................................... 6-19
Manual shift mode........................................................................................... 6-17
Parking ............................................................................................................ 6-18
Shift-lock release ............................................................................................. 6-18
Shift-lock system ............................................................................................. 6-18
Interior care .......................................................................................................... 8-63
Interior features .................................................................................................... 5-68
Cargo area cover ............................................................................................. 5-73
Clock ............................................................................................................... 5-71
Clothes hanger ................................................................................................. 5-71
Cup holder ....................................................................................................... 5-68
Floor mat anchor(s) ......................................................................................... 5-72
Luggage net holder .......................................................................................... 5-72
Power outlet .................................................................................................... 5-69
Sunvisor........................................................................................................... 5-69
USB charger .................................................................................................... 5-70
Interior lights ....................................................................................................... 5-41
Interior lamp AUTO cut .................................................................................. 5-41
Luggage compartment lamp ............................................................................ 5-43
Vanity mirror lamp .......................................................................................... 5-43
Interior overview ................................................................................................... 2-4
J
Jack and tools ....................................................................................................... 7-15
Jump starting .......................................................................................................... 7-4

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System maintenance ........................................................................................ 5-53
System operation ............................................................................................. 5-51
Temperature control ........................................................................................ 5-50
Manual transmission ............................................................................................ 6-12
Downshifting ................................................................................................... 6-13
Good driving practices .................................................................................... 6-14
Manual transmission operation ....................................................................... 6-12
Using the clutch............................................................................................... 6-13
Mirrors ................................................................................................................. 5-19
Adjusting the side view mirrors ...................................................................... 5-21
Day/night rearview mirror............................................................................... 5-20
Folding the side view mirrors ......................................................................... 5-21
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................................................... 5-19
Side view mirrors ............................................................................................ 5-20
Moonroof, see sunroof ......................................................................................... 5-26
Multi fuse ............................................................................................................. 8-42
O
Odometer ............................................................................................................... 4-7
Outside temperature gauge .................................................................................... 4-7
Owner maintenance ............................................................................................... 8-5
P
Parking brake ............................................................................................. 6-21, 8-20
Passenger’s front air bag ...................................................................................... 3-33
Power brakes ........................................................................................................ 6-20
Power outlet ......................................................................................................... 5-69
Power window lock switch .................................................................................. 5-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt .......................................................................................... 3-18
R
Range ..................................................................................................................... 4-8
Rear Cross–Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ................................................. 6-40
Rear drum brakes ................................................................................................. 6-20
Rear seats ............................................................................................................... 3-7
Folding the rear seat .......................................................................................... 3-7

Index
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T
Tachometer ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Theft-alarm system .............................................................................................. 5-16
Tire chains............................................................................................................ 6-88
Tire loading information label ............................................................................. 6-91
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (TYPE A) ............................................ 7-7
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (TYPE B) .......................................... 7-10
Tire rotation ......................................................................................................... 8-29
Tire specification and pressure label ................................................................... 2-14
Tires and wheels .................................................................................................. 8-27
All season tires ................................................................................................ 8-37
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .......................................................................... 8-28
Compact spare tire replacement ...................................................................... 8-31
Low aspect ratio tires ...................................................................................... 8-38
Radial-ply tires ................................................................................................ 8-38
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .................................................... 8-27
Snow Tires ....................................................................................................... 6-88
Tire maintenance ............................................................................................. 8-31
Tire replacement .............................................................................................. 8-30
Tire rotation ..................................................................................................... 8-29
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................................................... 8-31
Tire terminology and definitions ..................................................................... 8-35
Tire traction ..................................................................................................... 8-31
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................................................... 8-29
Wheel replacement .......................................................................................... 8-31
Towing ................................................................................................................. 7-21
Trailer towing ...................................................................................................... 6-98
Transmission shift indicator................................................................................... 4-8
Trip computer ...................................................................................................... 4-31
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USB and iPod ...................................................................................................... 5-75
USB charger ......................................................................................................... 5-70
User settings mode ............................................................................................... 4-25