5148-1. Specifications
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, 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 asymmetri-
cal tire that has a par ticular side that must
always face outward whe n mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primar-
ily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose 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 o f an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated ti re, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose 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
Tire related termMeaning
5158-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an aut omotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in whic h 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 correspond-
ing standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoratio n, 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 Reference Test Tire, when using
the snow traction test a s described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single
Wheel Driving Traction i n a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Su rfaces, and which is
marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least
one sidewall
Test rim
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 t hat 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
Tire related termMeaning
550What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.466)
When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.456, 466.
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.471)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.493)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
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
The vehicle becomes
stuck
554Alphabetical Index
with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 282
Warning message ................ 466
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 326
Eco drive mode ...................... 323
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 327
Elapsed time ................... 109, 120
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 498
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 327
Warning light ........................ 458
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 326
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Electronic sunshade .............. 189 Jam protection function ........ 190
Operation ............................. 189
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 456
If a warning light turns on ..... 456
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..450
If you have a flat tire .............471
If you lose your keys.............481
If you think something is wrong ...........................................455
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................451
If your vehicle ove rheats ......490
Emergency flashers ...............448
Energy monitor .......................125
Engine Compartment........................401
Hood .....................................398
Identification number ............497
Tachometer ............................99
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................500
Checking ..............................403
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Engine coolant temperature ..93, 99
Engine oil Capacity ...............................498
Checking ..............................401
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............326
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............326
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................327
Warning light ........................458
EV drive mode.........................224
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8
Alphabetical Index555
EV indicator .............................. 71
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 471Tire pressure warning system........................................... 412
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 405, 501
Hybrid transmission.............. 501
Rear differential .................... 501
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Switch................................... 244
Footwell lights ..... ................... 352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 462
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 237
Front seat heaters .................. 349
Front seats .............................. 160 Adjustment ........................... 160
Cleaning ............................... 387
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 166
Memory recall function ......... 165
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat position memory .......... 163
Seat ventilators .................... 349
Front side marker lights ........ 237 Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504 Fuel
Capacity ...............................497
Fuel gauge .......................93, 99
Gas station information ........584
Information ......... ..................505
Refueling ..............................249
Type .............................497, 505
Warning light ........................462
Fuel filler door.........................250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................482
Refueling ..............................249
Fuel gauge...........................93, 99
Fuses .......................................436
G
Garage door opene r ...............375
Gas station information .........584
Gauges ................................93, 99
Glove box ................................356
H
Headlight aim ..........................438 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............544
Headlights ...............................237 Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
Light switch...........................237
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Head restraints .......................166
Heated steering wheel............349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........349
Outside rear view mirrors .....344
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............439
Hill-start assist control...........326
562Alphabetical Index
Light switch .......................... 237
LTA switch............................ 273
Meter control switches . 106, 116
Moon roof switches .............. 186
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 181
Panoramic moon roof switches ........................................... 189
Parking brake switch ............ 231
Power back door switch145, 146
Power door lock switch ........ 139
Power switch ................ 217, 219
Power window switch ........... 183
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch........................................... 344
Rear window wipe r and washer
switch ................................. 247
Seat heater switches .... 350, 351
Seat ventilator switches ....... 351
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 414, 415
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 282
VSC OFF switch................... 327
Window lock switch .............. 185
Windshield defogger switch . 344
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........................................... 347
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................. 244
Wireless charger switch ....... 367
T
Tachometer ............................... 99
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 81
Immobilizer system ................ 80
Tire inflati on pressure Maintenance data .................502
Tire inflation pressure display
function ...............................412
Warning light ........................462
Tire information ......................507 Glossary ...............................511
Size ......................................509
Tire identification number .....508
Tire section names ...............509
Tire pressure warning system Function................................412
Initializing..............................414
Installing tire p ressure warning
valves and transmitters ......413
Registering ID codes ............417
Warning light ........................462
Tires .........................................409 Chains ..................................336
Checking ..............................409
Glossary ...............................511
If you have a flat tire .............471
Inflation pressure ..................420
Information ......... ..................507
Replacing .............................471
Rotating tires ........................411
Size ......................................502
Snow tires.............................334
Spare tire ..............................471
Tire identification number .....508
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................412
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................412
Uniform Tire Qua lity Grading 510
Warning light ........................462
Tools ........................................472
Top tether strap ........................61
Total load capacity .........202, 205
Towing Dinghy towing .......................216
Emergency towing ................452
Towing eyelet ...............453, 472
584
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.398)
Power back door switch
* ( P.145)
Fuel filler door opener switch ( P.250)
Fuel filler door ( P.250)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.502)
Hood lock release lever ( P.398)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.497
Cold tire infl ation pressureP.502
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill reference)P.498
Engine oil typeP.498
A
B
C
D
E
F