
3978-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 splice
Any parting at any junction of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for us e 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
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materi-
als, that, when mount ed on an automotive
wheel, provides the tr action 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 substan-
tially 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, exclud-
ing elevations due to labeling, decoration,
or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a ti re between the tread
and bead
Tire related termMeaning

3988-1. Specifications
*: Table 1 - Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from
the cord materia l 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 Trac-
tion in a Straight Line on Snow-and
Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is
marked with an Alpi ne 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 lis ted as appropriate
for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into con-
tact with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire car-
cass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections wit hin the principal
grooves designed to g ive a visual indica-
tion of the degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hol d the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat

427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.145)
Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be
started in a temporary way.
( P.370)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.372)
Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in ON. ( P.150)
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P.145)
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.130)
The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.148)
The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.351)
The brake system warning
light is on
Is the parking br ake released?
( P.156)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.348, 357)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 8 1 )
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
Unlock the doors or open the
trunk using the entry function
or wireless remote control.
Open the trunk using the
entry function or wireless
remote control.
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
(Automatic transmission)
The steering wheel can-
not 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

429Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 327
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 270
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 262Warning light ........................ 349
Active Sound Control (ASC).. 157
Adaptive Cruise Control ........ 190 Warning message ................ 357
Air conditioning filter ............. 327
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 327
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 270
Airbags Correct driving posture ........... 23
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 56
Locations of airbags ............... 29
SRS airbags ........................... 29
SRS warning light................. 349
Alarm ......................................... 81 Warning buzzer .................... 348
Anchor brackets ................. 66, 73
Antennas (smart key system) 111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................................... 262Warning light ........................ 349
ASC (Active Sound Control).. 157
Audio system-linked display ... 98
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ......................................... 270
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 159
Automatic light control system ............................................... 159
Automatic transmission ........ 149 Manual mode ....................... 152
Paddle shift switches.... 151, 152 Auxiliary box ...........................282
Auxiliary boxes .......................281
Average fuel consumption ......94
Average vehicle speed .............94
B
Back-up light
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Wattage ................................387
Battery Battery checking ...................309
If the battery is d ischarged ...372
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................266
Warning light.........................348
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ...232
Bottle holders .........................280
Brake Fluid......................................385
Parking brake .......................156
Warning light.........................348
Brake assist ............................262
Break-in tips ............................133
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .91
BSD (Blind Spot D etection) ...232
C
Camera
High Beam Assist system .....162
Care Exterior .................................288
Interior ..........................291, 293
Seat belts .............................291
Ultrasuede
®..........................293
Wheels and wheel ornaments ...........................................288
Cargo capacity ........................143
Chains......................................268
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ...71

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Fixed with a seat belt ............. 67
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 56
Points to remember ................ 64
Riding with children ................ 63
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 66
Using an anchor bracket ........ 73
Child safety Battery precautions ...... 311, 374
Child restraint system............. 66
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 26
Power window lock switch.... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions......................... 329
Seat belt precautions ............. 63
Seat heater precautions ....... 276
Trunk precautions................. 107
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 288
Interior .......................... 291, 293
Seat belts ............................. 291
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 288
Clock ................................... 88, 91
Condenser .............................. 308
Console box ............................ 280
Conventional Cruise Control207, 255
Cooling system ...................... 307 Engine overheating .............. 375
Cruise control Adaptive Cruise Control ....... 190
Conventional Cruise Control207, 255
Cup holders ............................ 281
Current fuel consumption ....... 94
Curtain shield airbags ............. 29
Customizable features ........... 400D
Daytime running light system158
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............334
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....272
Rear window.........................272
Windshield ............................272
Dimension ...............................380
Dinghy towing .........................144
Display Driving information .................94
Multi-information display.........93
Display change button .............90
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...296
Door courtesy lights...............277
Door lock Doors ....................................105
Smart key system ................. 111
Wireless remote control........103
Doors Door glasses ........................129
Door lock ..............................105
Open door warning buzzer ...106
Open door warning light .......351
Outside rear view mirrors .....127
Driving Break-in tips .........................133
Correct driving posture ...........23
Driving mode select switch ...258
Procedures ...........................132
Winter drive tips....................266
Driving distance........................94
Driving information ..................94
Driving information display .....94
Driving range ............................94
Driving time ...............................94
E
EDR (Event data recorder) .........7

436Alphabetical Index
Side turn signal lightsTurn signal lever ................... 155
Wattage ................................ 387
Side windows ...... ................... 129
Smart key system Antenna location .................. 111
Entry functions ..................... 105
Starting the engine ............... 145
Warning message ................ 357
Snow tires ............................... 266
Specifications ......................... 380
Speedometer ............................ 88
Steering lock Column lock release............. 145
Steering lock system warning message............................. 145
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 125
Meter control switches ........... 94
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 334
Wattage ................................ 387
Stopwatch ................................. 96
Storage features ..................... 279
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 377
Sun visors ............................... 284
Switch Meter control switches ........... 94
Switches Display change button............ 90
Door lock switches ............... 106
Driving mode select switch... 258
Emergency flashers switch .. 338
Engine switch ....................... 145
Ignition switch....................... 145
Instrument panel light control switches ............................... 91
Light switches....................... 158
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 127
Paddle shift switches.... 151, 152 Power door lock switch.........106
Power window switches .......129
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch...........................................270
Seat heater switches ............276
“SOS” button ..........................75
Tilt and telescopic steering con- trol switch ...........................125
Tire pressure warning reset switch .................................317
Trunk opener switch .............109
VSC OFF switch ...................262
Window lock switch ..............130
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................................165
T
Tachometer ...............................88 REV indicator .........................89
Tail lights Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Wattage ................................387
Theft deterrent system Alarm ......................................81
Engine immobilizer system .....80
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data .................386
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................315
Warning light.........................354
Tire information ......................390 Glossary ...............................393
Size ......................................391
Tire identification number .....391
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 392
Tire pressure display .............315
Tire pressure warning system Function................................315
Initializing..............................317

438Alphabetical Index
Conventional cruise control indi-cator ................................... 352
Electric power steering ......... 350
EyeSight warning light.......... 353
High coolant temperature ..... 348
LED headlight warning light . 353
Low engine oil pressure ....... 349
Low fuel level ....................... 351
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 349
Master warning light ............. 353
Open door warning............... 351
RAB warning light................. 353
Seat belt reminder light 351, 352
Slip indicator......................... 350
SRH warning light ................ 352
SRS ...................................... 349
Tire pressure ........................ 354
Warning messages................. 357
Warning reflector storage box ............................................... 282
Washer Checking .............................. 311
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 266
Switch................................... 165
Washing and waxing .............. 288
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 143
Load limits ............................ 143
Weight .................................. 380
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 319
Size ...................................... 386
Window lock switch ............... 130
Windows Power windows .................... 129
Rear window defogger ......... 272
Washer ................................. 165
Windshield wipers .................. 165
Winter driving tips .................. 266
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function ....... 112 Locking/Unlocking ................103
Replacing the battery ...........328