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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the 
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work. 
Let the engine run f or several 
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks. 
Turn of f the engine and let it sit 
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. 
Make sure to clean of f any dirt 
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter. 
Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to: 
Refill the engine with the recom- 
mended oil. 
Engine oil change capacity 
(including f ilter):
9. 
8. 
7.
6. 
4. 
5.
3.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
474
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3)Improper disposal of engine oil can be 
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Specif ications
538
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)
TotalFrontSecondThird 33 28
Refrigerant type Charge quantityLubricant type ND-OIL821.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305meters) of elevation.
See the tire information label atta-ched to the driver’s doorjamb.8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
LengthWidthHeight 
Wheelbase Track67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.196 US gal (0.74)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engineReserve tank capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Fuel tank 
Engine coolantEngine oil 
Automatic transmissionfluid 
Rear differentialfluid (4WD)Transferassemblyfluid (4WD)Windshieldwasherreservoir6.9 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)2.96 US qt (2.80)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.
FrontRear
1: 
2:
U.S. vehicles Canadianvehicles
1 :2 : Except U.S. LX modelsU.S. LX models 
2WD models
1: 
2:3: 4WDmodels
2WD
4WD
Change TotalChangeIncludingfilterWithoutfilterTotalChangeTotalChangeTotalChangeTotal 
Change Total
1
1 2 
2 3
1 
2
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CONTINUED
................................................AAC.300
...AccessoriesandModifications.402 
ACCESSORY(IgnitionKey
.....................................Position).137
............AccessoryPowerSockets.186
...........................ACPowerOutlet.187
................ActiveHeadRestraints.158
....................Additives,EngineOil.473
...........................AdvancedAirbags.31
.............................Airbag(SRS).11,26
..........AirbagSystemComponents.26
......AirConditioningSystem.192,199
.............RearA/CControl.197,204
.......................AirOutlets(Vents).206
.......................AirPressure,Tires.496
......................................Antifreeze.475
Anti-lockBrakes(ABS)
....................IndicatorLight.72,430
...................................Operation.429
..............Anti-theft,AudioSystem.313
Anti-theftSteeringColumn
............................................Lock.137
........AudioSystem.208,210,226,252
AutoControlMode,Starting
........................................Engine.411
............................AutoDoorLock.116
...AutoDoorLocking/Unlocking.139
.........................AutoDoorUnlock.117
..........AutomaticClimateControl.199
.......................AutomaticLighting.127
...AutomaticSeatBeltTensioners.24
.............AutomaticSpeedControl.350
..............AutomaticTransmission.413
..........................Capacity,Fluid.538
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
.......................................Shifting.413
ShiftLeverPosition
...............................Indicators.413
................ShiftLeverPositions.414
....................ShiftLockRelease.416
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
Battery
ChargingSystem
...........................Indicator.70,521
............................JumpStarting.517
..............................Maintenance.504
............................Specifications.539
..............................BeforeDriving.393
....................................Belts,Seat.9,22
.........................BeverageHolders.181
........HandsFreeLink.361
..................................BoosterSeats.58
Brakes
...........Anti-lockSystem(ABS).429
.............Break-in,NewLinings.394
............BulbReplacement.486,488
...........................................Fluid.481
.......................................Parking.169
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
........................WearIndicators.429
.............................BrakingSystem.428
.................Break-in,NewVehicle.394
BrightnessControl,
...............................Instruments.131
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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4WD models only
4WD models only
Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 
Recommended Engine Oil: 
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Transfer Assembly Fluid: 
Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane 
number of 87 or higher.Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid)
(see page ).
4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 
API Premium grade 5W-20 
detergent oil (see page ). 
21.00 US gal (79.5)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity 
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 
Honda Power Steering Fluid 
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Premium fuel is recommended
when towing in certain conditions
(see page ).
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