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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.
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.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
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.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
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. Do not exceed
55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds,
the trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving
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Specif ications
392
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities Air Conditioning
Engine 201.0 in (5,106 mm)
77.1 in (1,958 mm)
66.8 in (1,697 mm) 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.8 in (1,748 mm)
70.0 in (1,778 mm)
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
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.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
8.5 US qt (8.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.48 US gal (9.4
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
32 34 oz (850 900 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC, 6-cylinder, gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
PKJ16DR-M11 IZFR5K-11
10.0 : 1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
NGK:
DENSO:
1: LX
2 : EX, EX-L and Touring models
1
2
1
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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.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark. The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
Max Load The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
Max Press Date of manuf acture.
Tire type code.
R 16
DOT
B97RFW6X
2202
235
65 103
T
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire L oad
Maximum T ire Pressure
396
235/65R16 103T
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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Tachometer .71
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Tailgate .142
.......................
Opening the .142,143
...................
Open Monitor Light .67
..
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .347,348
..................................
Seat Heaters .164
...............................................
Seats .152
......................
Adjustments .153,155
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support .156
.............
Folding the Third Seat .162
........................
Head Restraints .156
Installing the Stowable Second ...............
Row Plus-One Seat .160
.....
Manual Height Adjustment .154
....................
Passenger Seating .152
..........
Reclining the Third Seat .154
....
Removing the Second Seats .159
.....................
Third Seat Access .157
............................
Security System .268
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .29
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
...............................
Serial Number .390
...........................
Service Intervals .321
...........................
Service Manual .407
...........
Service Station Procedure .285
..........................
Setting the Clock .232
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .300
........................
Shif t Lock Release .303..............................
Side Airbags .11,30
..........................
Of f Indicator .33,64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .345
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Signaling Turns .126
.................................
Sliding Doors .146
.....................................
Snow Tires .357
................................
Sound System .203
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .365
............................
Specif ications .393
....................
Specif ications Charts .392
................................
Speed Control .269
...................................
Speedometer .71
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
.............................
Airbag Service .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .32
How Your Airbags
............................
Work .27,30,32
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .32,64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) .134
.......................
Starting the Engine .299
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .299 ................
With a Dead Battery .373
..............
State Emissions Testing .401
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .375
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .131
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .134
.................................
Buttons .75,233
...................
Stereo Sound System .203
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .359
Stowable Second Row Plus-One .............................................
Seat .160
........................
Sunglasses Holder .178
........................................
Sun Visor .179
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .32,64
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System Components .25
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Synthetic Oil .335
Index
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