CONT INUED
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
bef ore going step 2, but don’t wait
longer than 90 seconds. Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
1. 2.
3.5. 4.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
273
DIPSTICK
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration. Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.
Make sure the rubber cap on the
dipstick f its in the dipstick guide
and that you push the dipstick in
all the way.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. 6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
274
4WD model only
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible. Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
The rear dif f erential should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. Have your dealer replace the
rear dif f erential f luid.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the maintenance messages shown on
the information display.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Check the f luid level in the brake
f luid reservoir monthly.
Use Honda Dual Pump Fluid only.
Do not use automatic transmission
fluid (ATF). Rear Dif f erential Fluid Brake Fluid
Rear Dif f erential Fluid, Brake Fluid
Maint enance
275
MAX
MIN
The engine number is stamped into
the f ront of the engine block.
You can see the engine number
through the window next to the ‘‘H’’
logo.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
321
ENGINE NUMBERAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ÎÎ
Î
Î
Specif ications
322
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
177.9 in (4,518 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Fuel tank
Engine oil 15.3 US gal (58
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3) 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
71.6 in (1,820 mm)
1 2
Including filter
CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 60, 309
............................
Jump Starting .305
..............................
Maintenance .294
............................
Specif ications .323
..............................
Bef ore Driving .213
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .110
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 238
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 214
....................
Bulb Replacement .277
...........................................
Fluid .275 .........................................
Parking .78
.................
System Indicator . 60, 311
..........................
System Design .237
........................
Wear Indicators .237
.............................
Braking System .237
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 214
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
..................
Brights, Headlights . 74, 75
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .281
..............................
Brake Lights .281
................
Front Parking Lights . 280
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 280
.................................
Headlights .277
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 282
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 281
............................
Specif ications .323
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 279
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .277
............................
Capacities Chart .322
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
....................................
Accessories .220
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 117
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 268
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 78
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
..............
Air Conditioning System . 124
.........................................
Usage .125
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .289
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .214
......................................
Antif reeze .270
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 61, 238
...................................
Operation .238
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
................................
Audio System .129
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 209
..............
Automatic Transmission . 231
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .322 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 273
.....................................
D Mode .233
.......................................
Shif ting .231
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .231
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 232
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 235
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .204
3
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I
Î
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard . 4, 72
................
Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
.................................
Dead Battery .305
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .336
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .77
..............
Def rosting the Windows .128
.......................
Detachable Anchor .104
....................................
Dimensions .322
.........
Dimming the Headlights . 74, 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission .273
..................................
Engine Oil .218
..........................
Directional Signals .74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .237
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .269
..............................................
Cargo .222
...........................
Cargo area Light .121
.................................
Cargo Hooks .225
.............................
Carrying Cargo .222
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .222
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .202
..........................
CD Changer . 154, 181
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages . 159, 187
.............
CD Error Messages . 159, 187
......................
CD Player . 135, 152, 172
...............................
Center Pocket .110
..................................
Center Table .114
........................
Certif ication Label .320
.................................
Chains, Tires .292
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .299
.................................
Changing Oil .267
........................................
How to .267
......................................
When to .263
....
Charging System Message . 60,309
............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 216
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 229
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 34
..............................
Booster Seats .51
.............................
Child Seats . 34, 39 .....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
..........................................
Inf ants .39
............................
Large Children .50
.........................................
LATCH .43
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
.........................................
Tethers .48
...........................
Warning Labels .36
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
.................................
Child Seats . 34, 39
.........................................
LATCH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 88
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .283
..............................................
Clock .206
........................
CO in the Exhaust .329
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 230
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 334
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
....................
Conversation Mirror .117
Coolant ........................................
Adding .270
....................................
Checking .218
.........................
Proper Solution .270
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
..............................
Courtesy Light .121 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .329
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 209
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 334
Index
D
II
CONT INUED
Doors..........................
Auto Door Lock .84
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .86
..............
Childproof Door Locks .88
..............
Locking and Unlocking .84
......................
Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .324
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety. 5
...........................................
Driving .227
....................................
Economy .219
........................
Driving Guidelines .228
.........................................
D Mode .233
................
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .111
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .284
..............................
Economy, Fuel .219
..................................
Emergencies .297
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .305
...........
Brake System Indicator .311
................
Changing a Flat Tire .299
.....
Charging System Indicator .309
..................
Checking the Fuses .312
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
............................
Jump Starting .305 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .309
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .310
..................
Overheated Engine .307
.......................................
Towing .317
...........................
Emergency Brake .78
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .317
.......................
Emissions Controls .329
.............
Emissions Testing, State .332
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .270
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .303
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 60, 310
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 309
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 267
...............................
Overheating .307
............................
Specif ications .322
............................
Speed Limiter .234
.......................................
Starting .230
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .214
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 329
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .125
.........................................
Features .123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 215
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .284
...............................................
Oil .268
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 273
..........................................
Brake .275
..........................
Power Steering .276
..................
Windshield Washer . 272
...................
Folding Rear Seat . 99, 102
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 25
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .94
.......................................
Heaters .105
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 25
3
Index
E F
INDEX
III