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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display. U.S. Vehicles:
257258
303 304
315 305
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Specif ications
350
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
1.255 US gal (4.75
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
12.3 US gal (46.6
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SK20HPR-L11
ILFR6J-11K10.8
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .269
....................................
Economy .259
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .312
..............................
Economy, Fuel .259
............
Emergencies on the Road .323
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .331
...........
Brake System Indicator .338
................
Changing a Flat Tire .325
.....
Charging System Indicator .337
..................
Checking the Fuses .340
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62,337
..................
Overheated Engine .333
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .345
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .88
.......................
Emissions Controls .357
........................
Emissions Testing .360Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
..............
Engine Speed Limiter .274
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,337
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .297
...............................
Overheating .333
............................
Specif ications .350
.......................................
Starting .271
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .357
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .259
..........................................
Gasohol .254
...................................
Fan, Interior .105
.........................................
Features .103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .255
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .312
...............................................
Oil .298
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .325 Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .303
..........................................
Brake .304
..................
Windshield Washer .302
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
..............................
Front Airbags .9,21
.................................................
Fuel .254
......................
Fill Door and Cap .255
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .254
...............................
Oxygenated .254
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .255
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .340
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
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Gasoline .254
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .61
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .254
........................
Tank, Filling the .255
................
Gas Station Procedures .255
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................
Fuel .67
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .272
..........
Automatic Transmission .272
......................................
Glove Box .101
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .305
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .305
............
Daytime Running Lights .75
..................
High Beam Indicator .60
........................
Reminder Beeper .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .305
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirrors .99...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at .271
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .256
..................................................
Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .348
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System .358
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System .43
...........................
Lower Anchors .43
...........................
Tether Anchors .47
.....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire .316
...................................
Pressures .316
........................
Inf ormation Display .65
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .317
............................
Instrument Panel .57................
Instrument Panel Lights .58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .75
...............................
Interior Lights .102
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
.130,183
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .326
.......................................
Jack, Tire .325
................................
Jump Starting .331
..................................................
Keys .78
.......................
Label, Certif ication .348
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,18
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .43
Index
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K
L
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