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You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.’’
Have the indicated maintenance
done as soon as possible.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the dashboard. At this time, the
system message indicator will also
be turned of f . Then the display will
change to the engine oil lif e display.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
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Negative mileage means your
vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point.
The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
thetotalmileageaftertheremaining
oillifebecame0%,andthe
maintenance item code(s). To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the dashboard. At this time, the
system message indicator will be
turned of f . Then the display will
change to the engine oil lif e display.
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All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page . Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the dashboard until you see the
engine oil lif e display. Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button f or 10 seconds. The multi-
inf ormation display will ask f or a
conf irmation.
If you are sure you want to reset
the display, press the SEL/
RESET button to select ‘‘OK.’’
If you do not want to reset the
display, press the INFO ( / )
button to select ‘‘Cancel.’’
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On models with navigation system On models with navigation system
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM(S)
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
389
Fuses
Engine
Alignment
Capacities
Lights
Battery
Tires
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105T
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/
hazard lights
Daytime running light
Fog light
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights 12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21/5 W
18 W
3CP
3CP
8W
5W
3CP
1.4 W
3.4 W
2W
3.8 W
Capacity 12 V 12 V72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T165/90R17 105M
12 V 55 W
12 V 60 W
P245/60R18 104T
See page382or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page381or the fuse box lid.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Change
Total
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1:
2: U.S. RT, RTS models, and Canadian DX, VP models
U.S. RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models
(HB3)
(H11)
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Economy, Fuel .254
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Emergencies .359
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Battery, Jump Starting .370
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Brake System Indicator .376
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Changing a Flat Tire .361
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Charging System Indicator .374
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Checking the Fuses .378
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Hazard Warning Flashers .99
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .374
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .375
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Overheated Engine .372
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Stuck Vehicle .383
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Towing .383
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Emergency Brake .132
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Emissions Controls .397
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Emissions Testing .400Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .63,375
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Oil Lif e Display .313,317
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Oil Pressure Indicator .63,374
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Oil, What Kind to Use .326
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Overheating .372
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Specif ications .389
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Speed Limiter .275
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Starting .270
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Engine, if it won’t start .369
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .397
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .147,154
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Features .145
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,60
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Daytime Running Lights .97
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Dead Battery .370
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .406
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Def rosting the Windows .150,155
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .333
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Dimensions .388
...............
Dimming the Headlights .95
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .331
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Engine Oil .253
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Directional Signals .95
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .288
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Disposal of Used Oil .328
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .11
Doors
Locking and ..............
Unlocking .103,104,107
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Lockout Prevention .103
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Power Door Locks .103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .390
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5 ...........................................
Driving .267
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Economy .254
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D3 .273
Dual-Action Tailgate ...............................
Indicator .11,115
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Operation .113
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Dust and Pollen Filter .345
Index
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INDEX
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