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Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
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 inflated 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.)CONT INUED
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 ications (4-cylinder models)
380
DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm) 62.6 in (1,590 mm)
LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
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)5.4 US qt (5.1)4.0 US qt (3.8)4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.88 US gal (7.1)1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.56 US gal (5.9)1.59 US gal (6.0)
523
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
TotalFrontRear
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans- mission fluidAutomatictransmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoirIncluding the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68)Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-strokeDOHC i-VTEC 4-cylindergasoline engine3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)144 cu-in (2,354 cm)10.5 : 1ILZKR7B11SSXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)SXU22HCR11S ILZKR7B11SDILZKR7A11GS
18.5 US gal (70.0)Approx.
ChangeManual AutomaticTotalManualAutomatic
1:
2:
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ChangeIncluding filterWithout filterTotalChangeTotalChangeTotal
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Specif ications (V6 models)
382
DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length WidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
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 coolantEngine oil
Automatic transmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoir
1.74 US gal (6.6)2.27 US gal (8.6)
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 theengineReserve tank capacity:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.180 US gal (0.68)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant 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 : 1ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
18.5 US gal (70.0)
Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6)gasoline engine
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
Approx.
1:
2:
ChangeIncluding filter Without filterTotalChangeTotal
U.S. Canada
Change Total
Front/Rear
NGK:DENSO:NGK:DENSO:
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CONT INUED
Battery
Charging System
...........................Indicator.56,365
............................Jump Starting.360
..............................Maintenance.347
....................Specif ications.381,383
..............................Bef ore Driving.255
....................................Belts,Seat.8,18
.........................Beverage Holders.111
........HandsFreeLink.230
..................................Booster Seats.48
Brakes
...........Anti-lock System (ABS) .287
.............Break-in, New Linings .256
....................Bulb Replacement.330
...........................................Fluid.322
.......................................Parking.109
.................System Indicator .57,367
........................Wear Indicators.286
.............................Braking System.286
.................Break-in, New Vehicle .256
..Brightness Control, Instruments .72
Bulb Replacement
..........................Back-up Lights.330
..............................Brake Lights.330
.................................Fog Lights.332
................Front Parking Lights .328
.................................Headlights.325
.........High-mount Brake Light .331
................................Rear Lights.330
....................Specif ications.381,383
............Turn Signal Lights .328,330
......................Bulbs, Halogen.325,332
....................................Accessories.267
ACCESSORY
...............(Ignition Key Position) .78
............Accessory Power Sockets .111
..................Active Head Restraints .96
....................Additives, Engine Oil .313
...........................Advanced Airbags.25
...............................Airbag (SRS).9,21
..........Airbag System Components .21
......Air Conditioning System .120,125
.................................Usage.123,126
...............Air Pressure, Tires .339,340
......................................Antif reeze.316
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................Indicator.58,287
...................................Operation.287
..............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 .280
..................Capacity, Fluid .380,382
.......................................Shif ting.280
Shif t Lever Position
...............................Indicators.280
................Shif t Lever Positions .280
....................Shif t Lock Release .283
......................Auxiliary Input Jack.212
...................Capacities Chart .380,382
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
.............................Carrying Cargo.269
.............CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................CD Care.206
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