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than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D3.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inf lated 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
in this section.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
D3 is the proper shif t lever position
to use when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain. (See ‘‘ ’’ in the
next column f or additional gear
inf ormation.)
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Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving on Hills
Towing a Trailer
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Driving
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Specif icat ions (2.4engine models)
384
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine 110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
194.1 in (4,930 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
2.11 US gal (8.0
)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
1.56 US gal (5.9
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5 23
62.2 in (1,580 mm) Total
FrontRear
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S SXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)
SXU22HCR11S
ILZKR7B11S
DILZKR7A11GS 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Approx.
Change Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic
1: 2:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
LX, LX-P1 2
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Specif ications (V6 models)
386
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine 110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.3 in (4,936 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
FrontRear
523
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11DILZKR7A11G
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6)
gasoline engine Approx.
1: 2: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
ChangeTotal
ULEVPZEV
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO:NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
2
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Accessories . 271
ACCESSORY
...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 78
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 111
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 317
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..........
Airbag System Components . 21
......
Air Conditioning System . 120, 125
.................................
Usage . 123, 126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 343
......................................
Antif reeze . 320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 58, 291
...................................
Operation . 291
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
................................
Audio System . 133
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 223
..............
Automatic Transmission . 284
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 384, 386 .......................................
Shif ting . 284
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 284
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 284
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 287
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 369
............................
Jump Starting . 364
..............................
Maintenance . 351
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 259
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 111
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 230
..................................
Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 291
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 260
....................
Bulb Replacement . 334
...........................................
Fluid . 326
.......................................
Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 371
........................
Wear Indicators . 290
.............................
Braking System . 290
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 260
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 334
..............................
Brake Lights . 334
.................................
Fog Lights . 336
................
Front Parking Lights . 332
.................................
Headlights . 329
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 335
................................
Rear Lights . 334
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
............
Turn Signal Lights . 332, 334
......................
Bulbs, Halogen . 329, 336
...................
Capacities Chart . 384, 386
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 273
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care . 206
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