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Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
6.
7. 8.
9.
10.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
339
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.0 US qt (4.7
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Î
Î
Î
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Specif ications
396
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 65.2 in (1,655 mm)
104.3 in (2,650 mm)
61.9 in (1,572 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 3.39 x 3.90 in (86.0 x 99.0 mm)
140.4 cu-in (2,300 cm
)
8.8 : 1
180.7 in (4,590 mm)
73.6 in (1,870 mm)
SILKR8A-S 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
8.2 US qt (7.8
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
18.0 US gal (68
)
5.0 US qt (4.7
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
6.1 US qt (5.8)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.7
)
Total
Front
Rear 0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
5
2
3 Fuel tank
Engine oil
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine with turbo charger, intercooler Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(NGK) Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
2
1
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .281
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .122
............
Accessory Power Sockets .154
................
Active Head Restraints .134
......................................
AcuraLink .237
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .337
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .272
.............
Adjusting the Sound .186,217
.....
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .119
........
Adjust Outside Temperature .74
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
..............
Air Conditioning System .160
.........................................
Usage .161
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .361
......................................
Antif reeze .340
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .64,305
...................................
Operation .305
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .122 ........................................
Armrests .135
..............................
Audio Antenna .355
................................
Audio System .168
............................
Auto Door Lock .101
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .109
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
..............
Automatic Transmission .293
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .396
...............
Checking Fluid Level .343
Driving with the Paddle
...................................
Shif ters .297
.......................................
Shif ting .293
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .293
................
Shif t Lever Positions .294
....................
Shif t Lock Release .296
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .220
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,381
............................
Jump Starting .377
..............................
Maintenance .366 ............................
Specif ications .397
..............................
Bef ore Driving .271
....................................
Belts,Seat.8,19
.........................
Beverage Holders .153
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.250
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .305
.............
Break-in, New Linings .272
....................
Bulb Replacement .350
...........................................
Fluid .345
.......................................
Parking .147
......
System Indicator (Red) .65,383
System Indicator
...........................
(Amber) .65,384
..........................
System Design .304
........................
Wear Indicators .304
.............................
Braking System .304
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .272
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .117
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Required Engine Oil;Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ).
Always use Mobil 1
5W-30 or an
equivalent oil that meets the
Acura HTO-06 standard.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
18.0 US gal (68
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7
) Front/Rear:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2.8 US qt (2.7
) 346
345
343
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