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The transf er assembly should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display.
Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or
GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or
80W-90, and have your dealer
replace the transfer assembly fluid.Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance minder schedule.
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 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.
Brake Fluid
Transf er Assembly Fluid
Transf er A ssembly Fluid, Brake Fluid
Maint enance
255
MAX
MIN
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items on the
pickup bed or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber weather seal
over the back of the headlight
assembly.Makesureitisright
side up.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
257
WEATHER SEAL
CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN WIRE
BULB
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .276
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .277
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .285
................................
Jump Starting .286
..............
If the Engine Overheats .288
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .290
..........
Charging System Indicator .290
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .291
...............
Brake System Indicator .292
..............................................
Fuses .293
..............................
Fuse Locations .296
......................
Emergency Towing .298
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .299
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
275
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
184
248
298
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
290
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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IG Coil
Daytime Running Light
LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Door Lock
Rear Accessory Socket
OPDS
IG, Wiper
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
7.5 A
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
7.5 A 30 A
(10 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP
Left Rear Window
Right Rear Window
Passenger’s Window
Back Window
Driver’s Window
Not Used
IG HAC
IG VSA/ABS
ACC
Not Used
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A)
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
: :Canadian models
Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected Amps.
No.
Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
297
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
304
Dimensions
Weights Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities Capacities
206.7 in (5,250 mm)
78.0 in (1,980 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
66.9 in (1,700 mm)
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. 1,530 lbs (690 kg)
1,480 lbs (670 kg)
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
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
)
2.14 US gal (8.1
)
1.64 US gal (6.2)
22.01 US gal (83.3)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
1:
2:
3:
On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
1
2
3 1
2
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CONT INUED
Back Window.......................................
Indicator .69
...................................
Operation .107
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,290
............................
Jump Starting .286
..............................
Maintenance .272
............................
Specif ications .305
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .69
...................................
Operation .122
..............................
Bef ore Driving .179 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
..................................
Booster Seats .50
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .213
.............
Break-in, New Linings .180
...........................................
Fluid .255
............
Bulb Replacement .259,260
.......................................
Parking .111
.................
System Indicator .63,292
........................
Wear Indicators .212
.............................
Braking System .212
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .180
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .78
........................
Brights, Headlights .76
...
Accessories and Modif ications .188
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .82
............
Accessory Power Sockets .118
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .249
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .79
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) .9
..............
Air Conditioning System .124
.........................................
Usage .128
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .126,131
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .268
......................................
Antif reeze .251
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .63,213
...................................
Operation .213
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .166
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .82
........................................
Armrests .102
................
Audio System .135,144,150
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
Automatic Heated Wiper
......................................
Zone .76,129
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19 .............
Automatic Speed Control .169
..............
Automatic Transmission .201
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .304
...............
Checking Fluid Level .253
.......................................
Shif ting .201
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .201
................
Shif t Lever Positions .202
....................
Shif t Lock Release .205
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .165
Index
A
B
INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,58
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .259
..............................
Brake Lights .259
.................................
Bed Lights .262
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
.......................
Hazard Lights .258
.................................
Headlights .257
.........
High-mount Brake Light .260
.................
License Plate Lights .261
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .259
............................
Specif ications .305
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .257
...................
Capacities Chart .304,305
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
...........................
Cargo Hooks .98,116
.............................
Carrying Cargo .190
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .161
..........................
CD Changer .154,155
CD Player/Changer Error
...................................
Messages .164 .......................................
CD Player .153
........................
Certif ication Label .302
....................................
Chains, tire .271
Change Oil
........................................
How to .249
......................................
When to .239
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .277
...
Charging System Indicator .62,290
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .199
..................
Childproof Door Locks .84
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .50
...................................
Child Seats .39
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .32
..........................................
Inf ants .37
..........................
Larger Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33
.............................
Small Children .38
....................................
Tether .41,46
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .33
.......................................
Child Seats .39
.........................................
LATCH .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
...............
Climate Control System .130
..............................................
Clock .167 ....................................
Coat Hooks .117
.....................
Code, Audio System .166
........................
CO in the Exhaust .312
......................
Compact Spare Tire .276
.........................................
Compass .172
.................
Console Compartment .115
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .318
.............
Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
........................................
Adding .251
....................................
Checking .184
.........................
Proper Solution .251
...................
Temperature Gauge .72
..............................
Courtesy Light .121
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .312
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .65
...................................
Operation .169
...................................
Cup Holders .116
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .318
Index
C
D
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