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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
●Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P.
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,3 0.6 kg f ) .
Steering
Pedal clearance *12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III

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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)

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Vehicle specifications
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Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, 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 weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A /CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
G AW RGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
L ATC HLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................................188
ABS................................................................ 161
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 136
AFS .............................................................. 136
Air conditioning filter ..........................340
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................340
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 188
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 79
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 83
Airbag warning light ........................ 376
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 83
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................88
General airbag precautions ........... 83
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 87
Proper driving posture ............. 75, 83
Side airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Side airbag precautions .................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................. 77 Alarm.............................................................72
Antenna .................................................... 202
Anti-lock brake system ......................... 161
Armrest .................................................... 273
Ashtray...................................................... 266
Audio input.............................................. 222
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 202
Audio input............................................ 222
AUX adapter ....................................... 222
CD player/changer ......................... 205
MP3/WMA disc................................... 211
Optimal use ........................................... 219
Portable music player ...................... 222
Radio .........................................................198
Steering wheel audio switch.........223
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 188
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 137
Automatic light control system........ 135
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 119
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 409
S mode ..................................................... 120
AUX adapter ......................................... 222
Auxiliary box .......................................... 262A

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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 431
Battery Checking ................................................322
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 413
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 172
Bluetooth
®..............................................225
Brake
Fluid ............................................................ 319
Parking brake ........................................ 123
Brake assist ............................................... 161
Break-in tips .............................................109
Care Exterior ....................................................292
Interior..................................................... 295
Seat belts ............................................... 296
Cargo capacity .......................................168
Cargo hooks ...........................................278
CD changer ........................................... 205
CD player................................................ 205
Chains......................................................... 174
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 93
Booster seats, installation ............... 100
Convertible seats, definition ........... 93
Convertible seats, installation ...... 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition ......................... 93
Infant seats, installation..................... 100 Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................98
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 103
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................83
Battery precautions ............... 324, 415
Child restraint system ......................... 93
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 53
Installing child restraints..................... 97
Moon roof precautions......................66
Power window lock switch ..............60
Power window precautions ............ 62
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................343
Seat belt comfort guide .......................51
Seat belt extender precautions......55
Seat belt precautions .......................... 53
Seat heater precautions.................... 271
Trunk precautions................................. 42
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter.................................... 267
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 292
Interior .....................................................295
Seat belts ................................................296
Clock ......................................................... 265
Compass ..................................................286
Condenser ............................................... 319
Console box ........................................... 257
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 426
Checking ................................................. 317
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 172
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 125
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 425
Checking ................................................. 313
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 172
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 316
Event data recorder.............................373
Floor mat................................................... 277
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 319
Power steering fluid ......................... 320
Washer ................................................... 325
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................138
Wattage ................................................... 431
Foot well lighting .................................. 253
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................138
Wattage ................................................... 431
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 88
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ...................................... 377 Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 43
Driving position memory .................. 44
Seat position memory ........................ 47
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 357
Wattage ................................................... 431
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 357
Wattage ................................................... 431
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 424
Fuel gauge.............................................. 125
Fuel pump shut off system ............. 372
Gas station information .................. 472
Information ............................................ 432
Refueling.................................................... 67
Fuel door ..................................................... 67
Fuel filler door ........................................... 67
Fuel pump shut off system................. 372
Fuses .......................................................... 344
Garage door opener ......................... 280
Gas station information...................... 472
Gauges ...................................................... 125
Glove box ................................................ 256
Glove box light ...................................... 257
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 278
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 155
Parking brake .......................................... 123
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 357
Switch ........................................................135
Wattage.................................................... 431
PCS ............................................................. 164
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 255
Power outlet............................................268
Power steering fluid .............................320
Power windows ........................................60
Pre-collision system.............................. 164
Radar cruise control ............................. 146
Radiator ..................................................... 319
Radio ................................................................ 198
Radio data system ................................. 199
RDS ............................................................. 199
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Wattage.................................................... 431
Rear sunshade ....................................... 274
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Wattage.................................................... 431
Rear window defogger........................ 195
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 342
Fuses ........................................................ 344
Light bulbs............................................. 354
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ..........................................454 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 51
Automatic Locking Retractor .........52
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 97
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .................................... 296
Emergency Locking Retractor ......52
How to wear your seat belt ............ 50
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................53
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .........................52
Reminder light...................................... 377
Seat belt extenders...............................53
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 51
Seat heaters ...................................269, 271
Seat position memory.............................47
Seat ventilators ........................................ 271
Seating capacity....................................... 171
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 43
Adjustment precautions ....................43
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............................. 97
Cleaning ................................................ 295
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 44
Front passenger seat position
memory .................................................. 47
Head restraint .........................................49
Properly sitting in the seat................. 75
Seat heaters ............................................271
Ventilated seats.....................................271
Service reminder indicators ............. 127P
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TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ............................................... 326
If you have a flat tire.......................... 397
Inflation pressure................................ 334
Inflation pressure sensor................ 327
Information............................................ 435
Replacing............................................... 397
Rotating tires ........................................ 326
Size ........................................................... 429
Snow tires ................................................ 176
Spare tire................................................ 397
Tools ........................................................... 397
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 185
Emergency towing ...........................365
Trailer towing.........................................178
TRAC............................................................ 161
Traction control ........................................ 161
Trip meter ................................................. 125
Trunk Extending a space............................. 276
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light..................................................42
Wattage.................................................... 431
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Switch ........................................................ 122
Wattage.................................................... 431 Vanity lights
Vanity lights...........................................264
Wattage ................................................... 431
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 264
Vehicle identification number ......... 423
Vehicle stability control ........................ 161
Ventilators ................................................. 271
VSC .............................................................. 161
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................375
Downshifting............................................ 121
Open door ........................................... 377
Seat belt reminder ............................. 377
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ...................376
Brake assist system ...........................376
Brake system........................................375
Charging system ................................376
Low fuel level........................................ 377
Low tire pressure warning light......................................................... 377
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........376
Master warning light......................... 377
Open door ............................................ 377
Pre-collision system..........................376
Pretensioners .......................................376
Rear light failure warning light ..... 377
Seat belt reminder light ................... 377
SRS airbags...........................................376V
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