3948-1. Specifications
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupan ts in a vehicle as
specified in the thi rd column of Table 1
*
below
Production options weight
The combined weight o f installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3
kg) in excess of the s tandard items which
they replace, not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Tire related termMeaning
3968-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the ti re extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange
tire and rim system i n which the rim is
designed with rim flanges pointed radially
inward and the tire is designed to fit on the
underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cav-
ity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating
medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord
material in the carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts manufacturer as
primarily 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
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Tire related termMeaning
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
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
437Alphabetical Index
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 316
Registering ID codes ............ 318
Warning light ........................ 354
Tires Chains .................................. 268
Checking .............................. 312
Emergency tire puncture repair kit........................................ 358
If you have a flat tire ............. 358
Inflation pressure.................. 323
Information ........................... 390
Replacing ............................. 319
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 386
Snow tires ............................ 266
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 315
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 315
Warning light ........................ 354
Tools ........................................ 359
Top tether strap ........................ 73
Total load capacity ................. 380
To w i n g Dinghy towing....................... 144
Emergency towing................ 341
Towing eyelet ....................... 343
Trailer towing ........................ 143
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 262
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 262
Trailer towing .......................... 143
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 149
Driving mode select switch... 258
Manual mode ....................... 152
Manual transmission ............ 153
Paddle shift switches.... 151, 152
Trip meters ................................ 90
Trunk ....................................... 107 Smart key system................. 109
Trunk features ...................... 282 Trunk light ............................. 110
Trunk opener switch .............109
Wireless remote control........ 110
Trunk light ............................... 110
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............334
Turn signal lever ...................155
Wattage ................................387
U
USB charging port ..................283
V
Vanity lights ............................284
Vanity mirrors .........................284
Vehicle data recording ...............6
Vehicle identification number380
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)...............................................262
Voltmeter ...................................94
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...............................................262
W
Warning buzzers Downshifting .................152, 153
Electric power steering .........350
High coolant temperature .....348
Low engine oil pressure .......349
Open door ............................106
Seat belt .......................351, 352
Warning lights .........................348 ABS ......................................349
Automatic headlight leveling sys-tem warning light ................353
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................350
Brake system ........................348
BSD/RCTA warning light.......352
Charging system ..................348
For details, refer to the page listed in the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.302)
Trunk opener ( P.109)
Fuel filler door ( P.168)
Hood lock release lever ( P.302)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.386)
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.381
P.388
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.386
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)
P.382
Engine oil typeP.382
A
C
D