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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
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WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVERBRAKE HUB
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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the trunk well.
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CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
SPACER CONE
TAB
For compact spare tireFor normaltire
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
CONT INUED
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
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375
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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376
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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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:
NGK: DENSO:
ChangeIncluding filterWithout filterTotalChangeTotalChangeTotal
U.S. Canada
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:DENSO:
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2
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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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