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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
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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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Abbreviation list
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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VGRSVariable Gear Ratio Steering
VINVehicle Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 246
ABS.............................................................. 199
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 199
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 198
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 479
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 246
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 95
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 99
Airbag warning light ........................535
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................................102
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 92
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ...................... 90
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 95
SRS airbags ............................................. 92 Alarm............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 266
Anti-lock brake system ........................199
Armrest .................................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................................... 397
Audio input.............................................. 328
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 266
Audio input........................................... 328
AUX port .............................................. 328
Bluetooth
® audio..............................308
CD player/changer ......................... 269
DVD information ...............................297
DVD player/changer ..................... 280
DVD video/audio............................. 280
iPod ............................................................ 316
MP3/WMA disc................................276
Optimal use ..........................................326
Portable music player ..................... 328
Radio ....................................................... 260
Steering switches ...............................329
USB memory ........................................ 316
Video CD ..............................................294
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................157
Automatic light control system........ 155
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 569
Mode select switch ............................ 138
S mode ..................................................... 139
AUX port................................................. 328
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Daytime running light system ........... 156
DefoggerRear window........................................255
Side mirror ............................................255
Dimension ............................................... 584
Dinghy towing ........................................ 224
Display Multi-information display................. 152
Touch screen ....................................... 228
Trip information ....................................153
Warning message............................. 544
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 .................................... 90
Procedures ............................................. 124
DVD player/changer......................... 280
Electric power steering ....................... 199
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 ............................................ 544
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 ............ 557, 567
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 ............................ 582
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 520
If your vehicle overheats................ 578
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ..................................... 448
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 133
Hood ....................................................... 445
How to start the engine ................... 133
If the engine will not start ...............568
Overheating ........................................ 578
Engine compartment cover ............. 450
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................145D
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ......................................217
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................113
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 90
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission.................... 137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................ 92
Side marker lights Switch ....................................................... 155
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 .............................. 133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................596
Storage location ................................ 558
Spark plug ................................................592
Specifications ........................................ 584
Speedometer........................................... 145 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 ..................................................... 133
Fog light switch ....................................158
Ignition switch ....................................... 133
Light switches........................................ 155
Mode select switch ............................ 138
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............. 159
Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 596
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................609
Size ...........................................................605
Tire identification number .............604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 607
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 219
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire ..........................558
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 567
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information............................................ 602
Replacing............................................... 557
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires................................................ 221
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools ...........................................................557
Total load capacity................................. 217
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing......................................224
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................223
Traction control ...................................... 199
Trip meter.................................................. 145
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage .................................................598
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage .................................................598 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 598
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering ............ 200
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management ................ 200
Vehicle identification number ........ 585
Vehicle load limits ..................................217
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ......................................... 140
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 ................................... 547
Engine oil level ................................... 550
Engine oil maintenance ................... 551
Engine oil pressure ........................... 544
Headlight ...............................................545
Hood........................................................549
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 546, 551, 553
Moon roof ............................................ 550
Open door ...........................................549
Parking brake ..................................... 550
Pre-collision system .............. 546, 551
Rear lights system.............................. 545
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 554
Steering lock ...............535, 545, 556
Trunk ....................................................... 550
VGRS......................................................548
Washer fluid ........................................ 550 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 218
Switch ........................................................ 159
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 213
Load limits................................................217
Weight .................................................... 584
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer..................................................... 159
Windshield wipers
Position................................................... 220
Windshield wipers.............................. 159
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips................................. 218
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