Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
the right. If you are replacing a
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the left. Turn off
the engine.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its socket. Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Push the under cover in place and
set the inner f ender cover in the
original position. Install the bolts
and tighten them securely. Insert
each holding clip, and lock it by
pushingonitscenter.
5.
6. 7.
8.
1.
9.
10. Replacing a Front Turn
Signal/Parking Light Bulb
Lights
558
SOCKET
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Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Put the holding clip into the hole
on the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Pull the taillight assembly straight
back out of the body. 6.
7.
8.
9.
5. 4.
3.
Lights
Maint enance
563
BULB SOCKET
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
This light should be replaced by your
dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Side T urn Signal L ights
High-mount Brake L ight
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Cleaning the Seat Belts
564
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
615
Engine (2WD)
Battery Lights Fuses Engine (SH-AWD)3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.2 : 1
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Capacity 12 V 12 V65 AH/20 HR
55 AH/5 HR
On vehicles with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights,
replacement of a bulb should be performed by your dealer.
Headlight (Low beam )
Headlight (High beam/DRL)
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Front fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
Stop/taillights
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Console compartment light
Glove box Light
Foot light 35 W (D2S)
60 W (HB3)
28/8 W
3CP
55 W (H11)
21 W
16 W
3CP
3CP
5W
3.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
Interior
Under-hood See pages
606or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 604or the fuse box
cover. DILZKR7A11G
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S
SXU22HCR11S
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
See pages 605or the fuse label
attached on the under panel. NGK: NGK:
DENSO:
1 :
2 : Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.
LED
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
LED
LED
LED
(Amber)
(Amber)
1
2 2
2
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .562
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 555
.................................
Fog Lights .560
.................................
Headlights .555
............................
Specif ications .615
............
Turn Signal Lights . 558,562
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .555, 560
............................
Capacities Chart .614
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
............................
Carrying, Cargo .481
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .381
...................................
CD Changer .253
.......................................
CD Player .307
........................
Certif ication Label .612
............................................
Chains .575
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .583
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .544
......................................
When to .531
...
Charging System Indicator . 65,596
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .54
...................................
Child Seats .45
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .53
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .51
.....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats .45
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 153
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 630
.......
Climate Control System . 226,227
..........................
On/Off Button .229
..............................................
Clock .391
...................................
Clutch Fluid .554
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 57,623
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 487,489
......................
Compact Spare Tire .582
.........................................
Compass .397
.................
Console Compartment . 216.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 630
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .546
....................................
Checking .475
.........................
Proper Solution .546
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 72
............
Cruise Control Operation . 401
...................................
Cup Holders .214
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 630
........................
Customized Settings .94
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................................
Dead Battery .591
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 231
....................................
Dimensions .614
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Headlights .139
........................................
Aiming .555
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 141
............
Automatic Lighting On . 140
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
.......................
Reminder Beeps .139
........................
Replacing Bulbs .555
.................................
Turning on .139
.....................................
Washers .138
............................
Head Restraints .162
.............................
Heated Mirrors .169
...........................
Heater, Seat .202, 204
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 140
.............................
Hill Start Assist .512
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .404
........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
...........................................
Horn .4,136
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .554
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition ............................................
Keys .147 .........................................
Switch .151
............
Timing Control System . 624
......................
Immobilizer System .149
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............
Indicators/Messages . 64, 90
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66,508
...................
Battery Charge Low . 87
Blind Spot Inf ormation ...................
System (BSI) . 75,521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 598
................
Charging System . 65,596
.............................
Cruise Control .72
.............................
Door Open .12, 71
...................................
Fog Lights .71
...................................
High Beam .71
.................................
Hot Coolant .77
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
..............
Keyless Access System . 74
.....................................
Lights On .71
......................................
Low Fuel .73
................
Low Oil Pressure . 64,595
.........
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
.................................
Seat Belt .20, 64
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .33, 67 .........................................
SRS .32, 67
.................
Starting System . 488,490
...........................
Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
........................................
VSA Off .68
.................................
VSA System .68
..................
Individual Map Lights . 221
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
.................................
Inside Mirror .167
.............................
Inspection, Tire .571
....................
Installing a Child Seat .46
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
............................
Instrument Panel .63
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
...............................
Interior Lights .220
........................................
Introduction .i
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.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
.......................................
Jack, Tire .584
................................
Jump Starting .591
.......
Keyless Access Remote . 174,179
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .195
................
Keyless Access System . 173
................................................
Keys .147
........................................
Built-In .201 ..................................
Maintenance .529
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .536, 540
........................................
Minder .531
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .539
..........................................
Saf ety .530
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 597
...................
Manual Transmission . 491
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 551
....................................
Map Lights .221
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 170
.........................
Meters, Gauges .63, 76
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .167
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 480
.......................................
Moonroof .210
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 78
..............................
Music by Voice .334
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 496
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 468
.......................
Label, Certif ication .612
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 139
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
...............................
LATCH System .47
................
Lights Control Buttons . 220
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .555
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Parking .139 ..........................
Turn Signal .70, 139
....................................
Load Limits .482
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 151
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
..............
Lockout Prevention . 153,177
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .151, 189
........................
Childproof Door .153
............................
Fuel Fill Door .470
..................................
Glove Box .216
...............................
Power Door .152
.........................................
Trunk .154
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover . 166
........................
Low Coolant Level .475
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,595
................................
Lower Anchors .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 614
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 481
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Recommended Shif t................................
Speeds .492, 503
........................................
Ref ueling .470
.......................
Reminder Indicators .64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .174, 179
................
Remote Audio Controls . 387
.....................
Remote Transmitter .157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 544
..........................................
Fuses .600
................................
Light Bulbs .555
........................................
Minder .531
................................
Timing Belt .554
...........................................
Tires .573
.............................
Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .475, 546
......................
Reverse Tilt Mirror .168
...............................
Restraint, Child .37
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 496
................................
Rotation, Tire .573 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 20
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 632
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
.....................................
Cleaning .564
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 64
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
..........................
Seat Heaters .202, 204
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .161
.............................
Seat Ventilation .204
............................
Security System .395
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .45
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 236..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 501
...............................
Serial Number .612
..............................
Service Minder .531
...........................
Service Manual .633
.........
Service Station Procedures . 470
..........................
Setting the Clock .391
........................
SH-AWD
Indicator .73
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 494
........................
Shif t Lock Release .497
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,30
........
Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33,67
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .32
.............................
Signaling Turns .139
.....................................
Snow Tires .575
................................
Sound System .235
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
....................
Specif ications .582, 616
....................................
Spark Plugs .615
................................
Specif ications .614
................................
Speed Control .401
...................................
Speedometer .76
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