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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   4, 917 mm (193.6 in.)
Overall width   1, 847 mm (72.7 in.)
Overall height   1, 451 mm (57.1 in.)
Wheelbase   2, 800 mm (110.2 in.)
Track Front 1, 576 mm (62.1 in.)
Rear 1, 585 mm (62.4 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   2, 260 kg (4, 980 lbs)
ENGINE Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangement   60° V6-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   89.0 x 93.0 mm (3.50 x 3.66 in.)
Displacement   3, 471 cm3 (222 cu in.)
Compression ratio   11.0:1
Valve train   Belt drive, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 300 RPM 58.4 L (61.7 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 RPM 168 L (178 US qt)/minute
Fuel required   Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 pump octane number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output   1.6 kW
Nominal voltage   12 V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.697
2nd 1.573
3rd 1.071
4th 0.694
5th 0.481
Reverse 1.889
Secondary reduction Gear ratio 1.238
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.600
STEERING Type   Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio   16.19
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.98
Steering wheel diameter   380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size Without PAX P245/50R17 98V
With PAX 245-680R460A102V
Size of spare tire   T155/70R17 110M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front -0°08'
Rear -1°15'
Caster Front 2°10'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front 55.2 cm2 x 2 (9.02 sq in. x 2)
Rear 27.9 cm2 x 2 (4.33 sq in. x 2)
Parking brake shoe friction surface area   45.6 cm2 (7.07 sq in.)
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Piston
Capacity 171 mL/rev. (10.4 cu in./rev.)
Maximum speed 7, 600 RPM
Lubricant capacity 127.5 mL (41/3 fl.oz.)
Lubricant type DENSO ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Radial
Motor type 254W/12V
Speed control Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 550 m3 /h (19, 420 cu ft/h)
Temperature control   Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68°F (20°C) 35 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 450-500 g (15.9-17.6 oz.)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-72 Ah/20 HR (12V-55 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Battery terminal fuse box 50A
Under-hood fuse/relay box 120A, 50A, 40A, 30A, 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box 30A, 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box 30A, 20A, 7.5A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V-60 W (HB3)
Headlight low beam 12 V-35 W (D2S) HID
Fog lights (USA models) 12V-55 W (H11)
Front turn signal lights 12 V-24/2.2CP (Amber)
Side turn signal lights LED
Front parking lights/Front side marker lights 12V-3 CP (5 W)
Rear side marker lights LED
Rear turn signal lights 12 V-21 W (Amber)
Brake/taillights LED
High mount brake light LED
Back-up lights 12 V-21 W
License plate light 12 V-5 W
Ambient light LED
Map lights 12V-8 W
Trunk light 12V-5 W
Door courtesy lights 12 V-2 CP
Glove box light 12 V-1.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V-2 W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
Console box light 12 V-1.4 W
Foot lights LED
Door pocket lights LED
Door outer handle lights LED
Door inner handle lights LED
Washer reservoir Capacity-(USA models) 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Capacity (Canada models) 6.5 L (6.9 US qt)