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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   4, 844 mm (190.7 in.)
Overall width   1, 995 mm (78.5 in.)
Overall height   1, 733 mm (68.2 in.)
Wheelbase   2, 750 mm (108.3 in.)
Track Front 1, 720 mm (67.7 in.)
Rear 1, 715 mm (67.5 in.)
Ground clearance   207 mm (8.15 in.)
Seating capacity   Seven (7)
WEIGHT (USA models) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   5, 952 lbs
WEIGHT (Canada models) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   2, 700 kg
ENGINE Type   Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangement   60° V6-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   90.0 x 96.0 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in.)
Displacement   3, 664 cm3 (ml) (224 cu in.)
Compression ratio   11.0
Valve train   Belt driven, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 58.4L(61.7 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 172L(182 US qt)/minute
Fuel required   Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output   1.8 kW
Nominal voltage   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Counterclockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type BYFA Electronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.697
2nd 1.606
3rd 1.071
4th 0.766
5th 0.538
Reverse 1.888
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.533
STEERING Type   Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Gear ratio   47.4
Overall ratio   17.0
Turns, lock-to-lock   3.29
Steering wheel diameter   380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent multi-link with trailing arm, stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber (Without active damper system) Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Shock absorber (With active damper system) Front Magnet rheological variable active damper
Rear Magnet rheological variable active damper
TIRES Size of front and rear tires   P255/55R18 104H
Size of spa re tire   T165/80D17 104M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front --0°30'
Rear --0°30'
Caster Front 4°12'
Total Toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 38°12'
Outward (reference) 31°44'
SAI at camber (kingpin axis)   12°48'
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake   Foot type mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area (swept area) Front 63.5 cm2 (9.84 sq in.) x2
Rear 25.3 cm2 (3.92 sq in.) x2
Parking brake shoe friction surface area   60.2 cm2 (9.33 sq in.) x2
AIR CONDITIONING Cooling capacity Front 3, 506 kcal/h (13, 910 BTU/h)
Rear 1, 728 kcal/h (6, 860 BTU/h)
Compressor Type/Manufacturer Swash plate/DENSO
Number of cylinders 10
Capacity 177 mL/rev. (10.8 cu in./rev.)
Maximum speed 8, 400 rpm
Lubricant capacity 125 mL (4 2/9 fl.oz)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8 (DENSO)
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Stabilized swirling flow
Motor input (Front) 245W/12V
Motor input (Rear) 115W/12V
Speed control (Front) Infinite variable
Speed control (Rear) Infinite variable
Maximum capacity (Front) 525 m3 /h (18, 510 cu ft/h)
Maximum capacity (Rear) 275 m3 /h (9, 695 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>
Quantity (Dual) 600-650 g (20.3-22.0 fl.oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-76 Ah/20 HR (12 V-65 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Main under-hood fuse box 120 A, 60 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 7.5 A
Under-hood fuse/relay box 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A 7.5 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Auxiliary under-dash fuse holder 1 7.5 A
Auxiliary under-dash fuse holder 2 7.5 A
Rear fuse/relay box 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60W
Headlight low beam 12V-35W(HID)
Daytime running lights 12V-60W
Front turn signal lights 12V-21 W
Front side turn signal lights LED
Front parking lights 12 V-3 CP
Front side marker lights 12V-3 CP
Fog lights 12V-55W
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21W
Brake/taillights LED/LED
Rear side marker lights 12V-3 CP
High mount brake light LED
Back-up lights 12V-18W
License plate lights 12V-3 CP
Ceiling light 12V-8W
Cargo area lights 12V-5W
Front map light 12V-5W
Rear map light 12V-5W
Ambient light LED
Vanity mirror lights 12V-2W
Glove box light 12V-3.4W
Door courtesy lights 12V-3.4W
Foot well lights 12V-3.4W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights 14V-1.4W, 10V-0.6W
Washer reservoir Capacity (USA models) 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
Capacity (Canada models) 5.8 L (6.1 US qt)