Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
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2.
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Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
373
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
1.
2. 3.
4.
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
375
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
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Flat bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle, and it is
only way to transport a Touring
model. T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicleexceptfortheTouring
model.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
387
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on the side of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
391
TRANSMISSION NUMBERENGINE NUMBER
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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
2
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission). Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (approximately 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
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T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
401
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....................................
Accessories .290
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .134
............
Accessory Power Sockets .186
...........................
AC Power Outlet .186
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .335
Adjustable Driver’s Foot
.........................................
Pedals .173
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .29
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .193
.............
Rear A/C Control .198,201
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .195
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .353
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .284
......................................
Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65,306
...................................
Operation .306
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .234
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .134
........................................
Armrests .156
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 233................................
Audio System .203
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 128
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 269
..............
Automatic Transmission . 300
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .392
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 340
.......................................
Shif ting .300
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .300
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 300
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 303
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 377
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .359
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 22
.........................
Beverage Holders .175
..................................
Booster Seats .53 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 306
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284
....................
Bulb Replacement .347
...........................................
Fluid .341
.......................................
Parking .172
.................
System Indicator . 63,379
........................
Wear Indicators .305
.............................
Braking System .305
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .129
......................
Brights, Headlights .126
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .347
................
Front Parking Lights . 345
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 345
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 344
.................................
Headlights .343
.........................
Rear Bulbs .347, 348
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 347
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .343
Index
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..................................
Engine Oil .287
........................
Directional Signals .126
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .305
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .141
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .146
..............................
Monitor Light .67
....................
Power Door Locks .141
.................
Power Sliding Doors .146
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
Driver’s Seat Position Memory
........................................
System .165
...........................................
Driving .297
....................................
Economy .289
....................
DVD Error Message .264
...................................
DVD Player .235
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289 ..................................
Emergencies .361
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 379
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 366
.....
Charging System Indicator . 377
..................
Checking the Fuses . 382
..............
Closing the Moonroof . 380
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 362
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .373
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 377
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 378
..................
Overheated Engine . 375
.......................................
Towing .387
.........................
Emergency Brake .172
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .387
.......................
Emissions Controls .398
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 401
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 302
.........................
If It Won’t Start .372
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .63, 378
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 63,377 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 334
...............................
Overheating .375
............................
Specif ications .392
.......................................
Starting .299
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 398
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .399
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
...................................
Fan, Interior .193
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
......................................
Filters, Oil .335
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 366
.....................................
Floor Mats .349
.......................
Floor Storage Area .181
Index
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