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Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG MODULE
DANGER
FRONT SEAT BELT
TENSIONER CAUTION SRS WARNING
INFORMATION
MONITOR NOTICE
STEERING COLUMN
NOTICE
SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION SIDE AIRBAG
MODULE DANGERFRONTSEATBELT
BUCKLE TENSIONER
CAUTION
Front Passenger’s Compartment:
Steering Wheel: CABLE REEL CAUTION DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER
DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER Rear Passenger’s Compartment:
ROOF-SIDE AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER
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Located on driver’s and
passenger’s doorjamb
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Vehicle Lift
Safety Stands Floor Jack
1-11
Lift and Support Points
A
B CC
C
B
A
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy com
ponents
such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the
vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall
safety stands. When substantial weight is removed
from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can
change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.
1. Position the lift blocks (A) under the vehicle’s front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle support points for solid contact with the lift
blocks.
To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same
support points as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety
stands when working on or under any vehicle that is
supported only by a jack. 1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking
brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the
shift lever in reverse for manual transmission, or in
P for automatic transmission.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or the rear jacking bracket (B). Center
the jacking bracket on the jack lift platform (C), and
jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety
stands under it.
4. Position the safety stands under the support points, and adjust them so the vehicle is level.
5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
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Wheel Lift Equipment
This is an acceptable way of towing the
vehicle.
Sling-type Equipment
This method of towing
the vehicle is unacceptable.
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
1-13
The tow truck uses two
pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and
lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain
on the ground.
The tow truck uses metal
cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the frame or the suspension, and the cables lift
that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle’s
suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this
method of towing is attempted.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by a flat-bed, it
should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If
the vehicle is damaged, and must be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, or with all four wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure all accessories are turned off to minimize current battery draw.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure all accessories are turned off to minimize current battery draw.
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 80 km
(50 miles), and keep the speed below 55 km/h (35 mph). Improper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine
(automatic transmission), the vehicle must be
transported on a flat-bed.
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
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Specifications
Standards and Service Limits
Design Specifications
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Engine Electrical
. 2-2
Engine Assembly . 2-2
Cylinder Head . 2-3
Engine Block . 2-4
Engine Lubrication . 2-5
Cooling System . 2-6
Fuel and Emissions . 2-7
Clutch . 2-7
Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (5-speed) . 2-8
Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (6-speed) . 2-10
Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential . 2-12
Steering . 2-18
Suspension . 2-18
Brakes . 2-19
Air Conditioning . 2-19
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Dimensions
. 2-20
Weight . 2-20
Engine . 2-20
Starter . 2-20
Clutch . 2-20
Manual Transmission . 2-21
Automatic Transmission . 2-21
Steering . 2-21
Suspension . 2-21
Tires . 2-21
Wheel Alignment . 2-22
Brakes . 2-22
Air Conditioning . 2-22
Electrical Ratings . 2-23
Body Specifications . 2-24
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Fuel and Emissions
Clutch
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
2-7
Fuel pressure
regulatorPressure with fuel pressure gauge
connected 330 380 kPa (3.4 3.9 kgf/cm , 48 55 psi)
Fuel tank Capacity 50 L (13.2 US gal)
Engine idle
(K20Z2) Idle speed without load M/T (in neutral) 700 50 rpm
A/T (in N or P) 800 50 rpm
Idle speed with high electrical load
(A/C switch ON, temperature set to
max cool, blower fan on High, rear
window defogger ON, and headlights
on high beam) M/T (in neutral) 780 50 rpm
A/T (in N or P) 800 50 rpm
Engine idle
(K20Z3) Idle speed without load M/T (in neutral) 750 50 rpm
Idle speed with high electrical load
(A/C switch ON, temperature set to
max cool, blower fan on High, rear
window defogger ON, and headlights
on high beam) M/T (in neutral) 750 50 rpm
Clutch pedal Height from floor Except Type S 159.3 mm (6.27 in.) Type S 161.3 mm (6.35 in.)
Stroke 130 140 mm (5.12 5.51 in.)
Flywheel Runout on clutch mating surface 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max. 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch disc Rivet head depth 1.65 2.25 mm (0.065 0.089 in.) 0.7 mm (0.03 in.) Thickness 8.3 8.9 mm (0.33 0.35 in.) 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plate Warpage 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Evenness of the height of the
diaphragm spring fingers 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max. 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)2
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Steering
Suspension
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
2-18Standards and Service Limits
Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside
edge with engine running 010mm(00.39in.)
Initial turning load measured at
outside edge with engine running 34 N (3.5 kgf, 7.7 lbf)
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position 73°
Wheel alignment Camber Front 0 ° 00 ’ 30 ’ Rear (without
‘‘C’’ marks on the
rear upper arm)1°30’
Rear (with ‘‘C’’
marks on the
rear upper arm) 0°45’
Caster Front 7 ° 00 ’ 1 °
Total toe-in Front 0 2 mm (0 0.08 in.) Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 38 ° 46 ’ 2 ° Outward
(reference)31 ° 14 ’
Wheel Runout Axial 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.) 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) Radial 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.) 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearing End play Front 0 0.05 mm (0 0.002 in.) Rear 0 0.05 mm (0 0.002 in.)
1°05’0°45’
1°05’ 0°45’
2 1 0.08
0.04
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ItemMeasurement Qualification Specification
2-20Design Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length
4.544 mm (178.9 in.)
Overall width 1,752 mm (69.0 in.)
Overall height 1,435 mm (56.5 in.)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in.)
Track Front1,499 mm (59.0 in.)
Rear 1,528 mm (60.2 in.)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seating capacity Five (5)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb
ENGINE Type Water cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangement Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Boreandstroke 86x86mm(3.39x3.39in.)
Displacement 1,998 cm (122 cu in.)
Compression ratio K20Z29.6
K20Z3 11.0
Valve train Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Fuel required K20Z2Regular UNLEADED gasoline 87 Pump Octane Number or
higher
K20Z3 Premium UNLEADED gasoline 91 Pump Octane Number or
higher
STARTER Type Gear Reduction
Nominal output 1.6 kW
Nominal voltage 12 V
Hour rating 30 seconds
Direction of rotation Clockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH Type Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area 174 cm (27 sq in.)
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2-21
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(5-speed)Type Synchronized, five-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 1.880
3rd 1.212
4th 0.921
5th 0.738
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.839
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(6-speed) Type Synchronized, six-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.659
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.765
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION Type Electronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one
reverse three-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.651 2nd 1.516
3rd 1.081
4th 0.772
5th 0.566
Reverse 2.000
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.562
STEERING Type Electrical power-assisted rack and pinion Overall ratio 13.62
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.65
Steering wheel diameter 360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring Rear Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front and rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size of front and rear tires (’06-08 models) Except TYPE S P205/55R16 89H
TYPE S P215/45R17 87V
Size of front and rear tires
(’09 model) P215/45R17 87V
Size of spare tire (’06-07 models) Except TYPE S T125/70D15 95M TYPE S T135/80R16 101M
Size of spare tire (’08-09 models) T135/80R16 101M
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