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Do not remove any original
equipment or modif y your vehicle in
any way that would alter its design or
operation. This could make your
vehicle unsaf e and illegal to drive.
Such modif ications can adversely
af f ect handling, and interf ere with
the operation of the vehicle’s anti-
lock brakes and other systems.In addition, any modif ications that
decrease ground clearance increase
the chance of undercarriage parts
striking a curb, speed bump, or other
raised object, which could cause
your airbags to deploy.
Do not modif y your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modif ications could make the
system inef f ective.
For example, do not make any
modif ications that would change the
ride height of your vehicle, or install
wheels and tires with a dif f erent
overall diameter.
Any object
attached to or placed on the covers
marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard, could
interf ere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inf late, the objects could be
propelled inside the car and hurt
someone. If a side airbag
inflates,acupholderorotherhard
object attached on or near the
door could be propelled inside the
car and hurt someone.
Covering the outside edge of a
f ront seat-back, with a non-Honda
seat cover for example, could
prevent the airbag from inflating
properly.
Modif ications
Additional Saf ety Precautions
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
Do not at t ach or place object s onthe f ront airbag covers. Do not at t ach hard object s on or
near a f ront door.
Do not place any object s over t heoutsideedgeof afront seat-back.
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The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shif t down to 2nd
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
discussed below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. See ‘‘
’’ in the next column f or
additional gear inf ormation. Do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or
af f ect vehicle handling. Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller are than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .
3
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving on
Hills Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
Towing a Trailer
Driving268
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation370
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
201.2 in (5,110 mm)
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
2.48 US gal (9.4
, 2.07 Imp gal)
3.5 US qt (3.3
, 2.9 Imp qt)
8.3 US qt (7.9, 7.0 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
66.1 in (1,680 mm) 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
32 34 oz (850 900 g) ND-OIL8 20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX,EX-L1
2
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CONT INUED
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 298
.......................................
Coolant .291
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 287
..........................................
Fuses .360
................................
Light Bulbs .318
....................................
Schedule .274
................................
Spark Plugs .300
................................
Timing Belt .309
...........................................
Tires .313
.............................
Wiper Blades .305
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .52
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 237
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 250
................................
Rotation, Tire .312
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 49
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 384
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
..........................................
Air bags .9
..................................
Door Locks .10
..........................
Head Restraints .10
.......................................
Seat Belts .8 .....................
Seats & Seat-Backs .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 60
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 49
...............
Additional Information . 49
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .51
.....................................
Cleaning .333
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
................................
Maintenance .52
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .49, 64
...................
System Components . 49
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
..................................
Seat Heaters .112
.................................................
Seats .98
................................
Adjustments .99
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support . 103
.............
Folding the Third Seat . 109
........................
Head Restraints .104
.....
Manual Height Adjustment . 101
......................
Passenger Seating .98
.......
Reclining the Second Seat . 100
..........
Reclining the Third Seat . 100
....
Removing the Second Seats . 108.....................
Third Seat Access .105
............................
Security System .221
...............................
Serial Number .368
...........................
Service Intervals .276
...........................
Service Manual .385
.........
Service Station Procedures . 233
..........................
Setting the Clock .118
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
........................
Shif t Lock Release .251
....................................
Side Airbags .55
How The Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .56
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 55
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .319
...............................
Signaling Turns .74
...................................
Sliding Doors .91
.....................................
Snow Tires .315
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 330
................
Sound System . 157,169,189
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .338
............................
Specif ications .371
....................................
Spark Plugs .300
Index
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