4478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber comp ound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains 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 su bstantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decorati on, or protective 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 Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
4628-3. Initialization
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnecte d, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)
• After the maintenance is performedP.342
Tire pressure warning
system
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires
P.361
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is performedP.353
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the
batteryP.256
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the
batteryP.107
479What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode ( P.175)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.171)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.142)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.173)
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.396)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.179)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.393, 402)
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(P.67)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
Unlock the doors.
Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.402)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.393, 402.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
480What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.406)
Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P.428)
The vehicle becomes stuck
484Alphabetical Index
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising..................................... 385
If you have a flat tire ..................................406
If you lose your keys...................................419
If you think something is wrong ...........391
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 387
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 426
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 173
Compartment ...............................................351
Engine switch.................................................170
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 392
Hood................................................................ 349
How to start the engine ............................170
Identification number ................................. 431
If the engine will not start ........................ 418
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............170
Overheating................................................. 426
Tachometer ..................................................... 75
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 434
Checking ....................................................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........75
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 432
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Warning light ............................................... 394
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 353
Engine switch ..................................................170 Auto power off function ........................... 173
Changing the engine switch modes.. 173 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 384
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 266 Warning light .............................................. 395
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Vehicles with a spare tire...................... 406
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................435
Brake ................................................................436
Washer .......................................................... 356
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 190
Footwell light .................................................300
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 284
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 325
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 117
Cleaning .........................................................339
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................129
Head restraints..............................................132
Memory recall function.............................. 131
Power easy access system .....................129
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory ...............................129
Seat ventilators ............................................ 297
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Wattage .......................................................... 437
491Alphabetical Index
Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ............................ 284
Seat heater switches ................................ 297
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 297
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...........................................................................135
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....361
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...222
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 267
Window lock switch .................................. 142
Windshield wiper and washer switch190
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ......289
T
Tachometer........................................................75 Rev indicator ................................................... 76
Rev peak ............................................................ 77
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 266
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 67
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 66
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure display function.........................................................................359
Warning light ............................................... 397
Tire information ............................................ 440 Glossary......................................................... 444
Size.................................................................... 442
Tire identification number ....................... 441
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 442
Tire pressure display .................................. 359
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................359
Initializing .........................................................361
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................361
Registering ID codes ............................... 363 Warning light ............................................... 397
Tires Chains ............................................................. 272
Checking ....................................................... 357
If you have a flat tire ................................. 406
Inflation pressure ........................................363
Information ................................................... 440
Replacing ...................................................... 406
Rotating tires ............................................... 359
Size ....................................................................436
Snow tires ........................................................ 271
Spare tire ....................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 359
Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Warning light ............................................... 397
Tools.................................................................. 407
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 430
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 169
Emergency towing....................................387
Towing eyelet.............................................. 389
Trailer towing ................................................ 159
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 266
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 266
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 266
Trailer towing ..................................................159
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................174
Driving mode select switch .................. 262
M mode ............................................................ 177
Paddle shift switches ........................176, 177
Trip meters ........................................................ 78
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 178
Wattage .......................................................... 437
U
USB charging ports......................................314
504
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.349)
Fuel filler door ( P.196)
Hood lock release lever ( P.349)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.436)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.432
P.438
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.436
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill ref-
erence)
P.432
Engine oil typeP.432
A
B
C
D