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Features of your vehicle
Mounting bracket for roof carrier (if equipped) 
To install or remove a roof carrier, you 
can use the mounting bracket and cover
on the roof. 
When you install a roof carrier, use the 
following procedure. 
1. Insert a slim tool(coin or flat blade driv-er) into the slot and slide the cover 
toward the arrow on the cover. 2. Rotate the cover half way and insert
the cover on the roof hole as the illus-
tration.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent loosing the roof carrier 
cover, install the cover on the roof before
you install the roof carrier. 
3. After using the roof carrier, install the cover back on the roof in the reverse 
order.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, 
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof in such a way that it could interfere
with sunroof operation.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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WARNING
Use a coin or flat blade driver when 
you remove the roof carrier cover. 
If you use your fingernail, it may 
damage your fingernail.
CAUTION
 When carrying cargo on the roof, take the necessary precautions to
make sure the cargo does notdamage the roof of the vehicle.
 When carrying large objects on the roof, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or width.
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Compact spare tire replacement 
(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter 
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mountedon the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire. Wheel replacement  
When replacing the metal wheels for 
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
(Continued) 
 The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect 
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to tire clearance, snow tire
clearance, and speedometer
reliability.
 It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
 The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct 
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim and
bumper height.
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Maintenance
Tire traction 
Tire traction can be reduced if you 
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road. Tire maintenance  In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check thewheel alignment. 
When you have new tires installed, 
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.Tire sidewall labeling 
This information identifies and 
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. TheTIN can be used to identify the tire incase of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is 
shown.
2. Tire size designation  
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire 
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designationmean. 
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an 
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) 195/65R15 91H 
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are 
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tires have this marking).
195 - Tire width in millimeters. 
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s chapter height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial). 
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
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91 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum 
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this chapter
for additional information.
Wheel size designation   
Wheels are also marked with impor- 
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean. 
Example wheel size designation: 6.0JX15 
6.0 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches. Tire speed ratings   
The chart below lists many of the dif- 
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger cars. The speed
rating is part of the tire size designa-
tion on the sidewall of the tire. Thissymbol corresponds to that tire's
designed maximum safe operatingspeed.3. Checking tire life 
(TIN : Tire Identification Number) 
Any tires that are over 6 years, based 
on the manufacturing date, tire
strength and performance, decline
with age naturally (even unused
spare tires). Therefore, the tires(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code. 
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO 
The front part of the DOT means a 
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured. 
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1613 represents 
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2013.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (167 mph) Y 300 km/h (186 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
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4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub- 
ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum 
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire. When replacing
the tires on the vehicle, always use a
tire that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading 
Quality grades can be found where 
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum chapter width. 
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 
TRACTION AA 
TEMPERATURE A 
Tread wear 
The tread wear grade is a compara- 
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm because
of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even 
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
Warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.
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Specifications & Consumer information
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DIMENSIONS
Itemmm (in)
3 Door 5 DoorWagon
Overall length4,310 (169.7)4,310 (169.7)4,505 (177.4)
Overall width1,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 11,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 11,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 1
Overall height Except Russia1,430 (56.3)
1,425 (56.1) * 21,470 (57.9)
1,465 (57.7) * 21,485 (58.5)
1,480 (58.3) * 2
For Russia1,440 (56.7)1,480 (58.3)1,495 (58.9)
Front tread
195/65R15Steel wheel1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)
205/55R16Steel wheel1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)
Aluminum wheel1,555 (61.2)1,555 (61.2)1,555 (61.2)
225/45R17Aluminum wheel1,549 (61.0)1,549 (61.0)1,549 (61.0)
225/40R18Aluminum wheel1,545 (60.8)1,545 (60.8)-
Rear tread
195/65R15Steel wheel1,571 (61.9)1,571 (61.9)1,571 (61.9)
205/55R16Steel wheel1,561 (61.5)1,561 (61.5)1,561 (61.5)
Aluminum wheel1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)
225/45R17Aluminum wheel1,557 (61.3)1,557 (61.3)1,557 (61.3)
225/40ZR18Aluminum wheel1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)-
Wheelbase2,650 (104.3)
*
1
: Width including outside mirrors (except T-GDI engine)
* 2
: Emission Package
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Features of your vehicle
Mounting bracket for roof carrier (if equipped) 
To install or remove a roof carrier, you 
can use the mounting bracket and cover
on the roof. 
When you install a roof carrier, use the 
following procedure. 
1. Insert a slim tool(coin or flat blade driv-er) into the slot and slide the cover 
toward the arrow on the cover. 2. Rotate the cover half way and insert
the cover on the roof hole as the illus-
tration.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent loosing the roof carrier 
cover, install the cover on the roof before
you install the roof carrier. 
3. After using the roof carrier, install the cover back on the roof in the reverse 
order.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, 
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof in such a way that it could interfere
with sunroof operation.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
OED046090OED046091
WARNING
Use a coin or flat blade driver when 
you remove the roof carrier cover. 
If you use your fingernail, it may 
damage your fingernail.
CAUTION
 When carrying cargo on the roof, take the necessary precautions to
make sure the cargo does notdamage the roof of the vehicle.
 When carrying large objects on the roof, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length orwidth.
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Compact spare tyre replacement 
(if equipped)
A compact spare tyre has a shorter 
tread life than a regular size tyre.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tyre.The replacement compact spare tyre
should be the same size and design
tyre as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mountedon the same compact spare tyre
wheel. The compact spare tyre is notdesigned to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tyre wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tyre. Wheel replacement  
When replacing the metal wheels for 
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
(Continued) 
 The use of any other tyre size
or type may seriously affect 
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to tyre clearance, snow tyre
clearance, and speedometer
reliability.
 It is best to replace all four tyres at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tyres as a pair.Replacing just one tyre can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
 The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tyre
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tyres, all 4
tyres must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tyres of a dif-
ferent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct 
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tyre clearance,
snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim and
bumper height.
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Maintenance
Tyre traction 
Tyre traction can be reduced if you 
drive on worn tyres, tyres that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tyres should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road. 
Tyre maintenance  In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease
tyre wear. If you find a tyre is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check thewheel alignment. 
When you have new tyres installed, 
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tyre life. Additionally, a tyre should
always be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.Tyre sidewall labeling 
This information identifies and 
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tyre and also provides
the tyre identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. TheTIN can be used to identify the tyre incase of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is 
shown.
2. Tyre size designation  
A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre 
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tyres for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tyre size designationmean. 
Example tyre size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an 
example only; your tyre size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) 195/65R15 91H 
P - Applicable vehicle type (tyres
marked with the prefix “P’’ are 
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tyres have this marking).
195 - Tyre width in millimeters. 
65 - Aspect ratio. The tyre’s section height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial). 
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
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2
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91 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum 
load the tyre can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation   
Wheels are also marked with impor- 
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean. 
Example wheel size designation: 6.0JX15 
6.0 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches. Tyre speed ratings   
The chart below lists many of the dif- 
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger cars. The speed
rating is part of the tyre size desig-
nation on the sidewall of the tyre.This symbol corresponds to that
tyre's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed.3. Checking tyre life 
(TIN : Tyre Identification Number) 
Any tyres that are over 6 years, 
based on the manufacturing date,
tyre strength and performance,
decline with age naturally (even
unused spare tyres). Therefore, thetyres (including the spare tyre)
should be replaced by new ones. You
can find the manufacturing date on
the tyre sidewall (possibly on the
inside of the wheel), displaying the
DOT Code. The DOT Code is a
series of numbers on a tyre consist-
ing of numbers and English letters.
The manufacturing date is designat-
ed by the last four digits (characters)
of the DOT code. 
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO 
The front part of the DOT means a 
plant code number, tyre size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured. 
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1613 represents 
that the tyre was produced in the
16th week of 2013.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (167 mph) Y 300 km/h (186 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
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