The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
(If you tow f requently, f ollow the
severe conditions maintenance
schedule.)
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
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.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inf lated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
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Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
A ddit ional T owing Equipment
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Capacities
Engine
Weights
Dimensions Capacities 181.0 in (4,597 mm)1.43 US gal (5.4)1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.45 US gal (5.5) 1.90 US gal (7.2)
3.3 US qt (3.1) 3.1 US qt (2.9)
7.6 US qt (7.2) 6.9 US qt (6.5)2.0 US qt (1.9)2.4 US qt (2.3)
1.1 US qt (1.0) 1.3 US qt (1.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5) 2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine oil
5.6 US qt (5.3) 4.2 US qt (4.0)4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.3 US gal (58)
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs
Gross vehicle weight rating
Length
Width HeightWheelbaseTrack
See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-119.6 : 1144 cu-in (2,354 cm)3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
60.6 in (1,538 mm) 60.4 in (1,533 mm)103.1 in (2,620 mm)66.2 in (1,682 mm)70.2 in (1,782 mm)181.8 in (4,617 mm)Engine coolant
Automatic transmissionfluid
Manual transmissionfluidReardifferentialfluid (4WD)Windshieldwasherreservoir
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Approx.
Front Rear
Change
Without filter Total
1: 2:
Change Total
Change TotalChange4WD2WDTotal4WD2WDChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles CanadaVehicles (NGK) (DENSO)
1 : U.S. SE model and Canada EX-L model
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1
2
2
1
Including filter
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Date of manufacture.
Tire type code.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
215
65
16
98
T
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
215/65R16 98T
