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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back. When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Removing t he Head Rest raint
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SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW
CUSHION
RELEASE BUTTON
LEGS
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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There are two common types of
trailer brakes: surge and electric.
Surge brakes are common f or boat
trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electronically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
matter how successf ul it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system
will lower braking ef f ectiveness and
create a potential hazard.
Read the trailer manufacturer’s
instructions, and select the
appropriate draw bar f or the height
of the trailer you will be towing.
A weight distributing hitch is not
recommended f or use with your
vehicle, as an improperly adjusted
weight distributing hitch may reduce
handling, stability, and braking
perf ormance.
Towing generally requires a variety
of supplemental equipment. To
ensure the best quality, we
recommend that you purchase
Honda equipment whenever possible.
Your dealer of f ers trailer packages
that include a ball mount, hitch plug,
and hitch pin. A wiring harness kit is
also available from your dealer.
Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed, maintained, and
also meets state, f ederal, province,
and local regulations. Honda recommends that any trailer
with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more has its own brakes.
Seeyourtrailerdealerorrental
agency f or more inf ormation on
installing electric brakes.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Hitch
Weight Distributing HitchT owing Equipment and
A ccessories
Driving
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When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing: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.
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condition. The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are in
good condition and properly
inf lated.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive. Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
Towing perf ormance can be
af f ected by high altitude, high
temperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Theref ore, premium
f uel (premium unleaded gasoline
with pump octane number of 91 or
higher) is recommended when
towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590
kg).
The trailer tires and spare are in
good condition and inf lated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
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Specif ications
542
Seating Capacities Air Conditioning Dimensions
Capacities
Weights 1.98 US gal (7.5
)
2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
190.9 in (4,850 mm)
78.5 in (1,995 mm)
70.9 in (1,802 mm)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Total
Front
Second
Third 3 3
2
8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
ND-OIL8
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.214 US gal (0.81
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.9 US qt (6.5)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
2.79 US qt (2.64)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 :
2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
2:
3: 4WDmodels 2WD
4WDChange
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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2
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The f ollowing is an
exampleof tiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
P
R
DOT
B97R
245
65
17 105
T
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load (1)
(1)
(3) (2)
(4)
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P245/65R17 105T
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