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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to OFF and then to IGNITION
ON mode again to reset the cruise control system.
Malfunction in the charging system.
Malfunction in the power steering system.
Malfunction in the brake system.
Malfunction in the ABS.
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
If the shift lever is shifted to “N” After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to “N” Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing and
holding the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP4
STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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)
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
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
Enhanced VSCEnhanced Vehicle Stability Control
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Daytime running light system ........... 158
DefoggerRear window........................................255
Side mirror ............................................255
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing ........................................ 225
Display Multi-information display.................154
Touch screen ....................................... 228
Trip information ................................... 155
Warning message............................. 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 442
Door courtesy lights ............................382
Door pocket............................................392
Doors Door lock...................................29, 41, 43
Rear door child protector ................ 44
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ...........55
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 126
DVD player/changer......................... 280
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 571
Replacing battery .............................. 482 Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 543
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 571
If the engine will not start .......................................................568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 569
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................574
If you have a flat tire ........... 556, 566
If you lose your keys ........................ 570
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 530
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 583
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 520
If your vehicle overheats................ 578
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 136
Compartment ..................................... 448
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 135
Hood ....................................................... 445
How to start the engine ................... 135
If the engine will not start ...............568
Overheating ........................................ 578
Engine compartment cover ............. 450
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 147D
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ..................................... 218
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................114
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat .................. 91
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ...............151
Shift lever Automatic transmission....................139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................93
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................135
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 598
Storage location ................................. 557
Spark plug ................................................594
Specifications ........................................ 586
Speedometer............................................147 Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................70
Audio switches ....................................329
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage compartment ........................390
Storage feature .....................................385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
Sun visors ................................................. 393
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 135
Fog light switch ....................................160
Ignition switch ....................................... 135
Light switches........................................ 157
Mode select switch ............................ 140
Power door lock switch.....................43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 464
Tire pressure
warning select switch .................. 466
Window lock switch ............................ 75
Wipers and washer switch............... 161
Tachometer .............................................. 147
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Theft prevention labels.......................... 90
Tire inflation pressure .........................598
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Tire informationGlossary ....................................................611
Size ........................................................... 607
Tire identification number .............606
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...609
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 220
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire .......................... 557
If you have a flat tire............. 556, 566
Inflation pressure ...............................598
Information............................................604
Replacing...............................................556
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ...........................................................598
Snow tires...............................................222
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools .......................................................... 556
Total load capacity................................. 218
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 225
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................224
Traction control .................................... 200
Trip meter.................................................. 147
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage ................................................ 600
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 144
Wattage ................................................ 600 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 600
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number .........587
Vehicle load limits ................................. 218
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ..........................................142
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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Warning messagesAnti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................546
Engine oil level ....................................549
Engine oil maintenance ................. 550
Engine oil pressure ........................... 543
Headlight ............................................... 544
Hood........................................................548
Intuitive parking assist.............................545, 550, 552
Moon roof .............................................549
Open door ...........................................548
Parking brake ......................................549
Pre-collision system ............ 545, 550
Rear lights system.............................. 544
Smart access system with push-button start ............................553
Steering lock ...............535, 544, 555
Trunk ........................................................549
VGRS...................................................... 547
Washer fluid .........................................549 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Switch .......................................................... 161
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 214
Load limits............................................... 218
Weight ....................................................586
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer....................................................... 161
Windshield wipers
Position......................................................221
Windshield wipers................................ 161
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips..................................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 4If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 7
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light
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