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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATION

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   5, 251 mm (206.7 in.)
Overall width   1, 976 mm (77.8 in.)
Overall height   1, 785 mm (70.3 in.)
Wheelbase   3, 100 mm (122.0 in.)
Track Front 1, 705 mm (67.1 in.)
Rear 1, 700 mm (66.9 in.)
Ground clearance   208 mm (8.2 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT (USA models) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   6, 050 lbs
WEIGHT (Canada models) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   2, 745 kg
ENGINE Type   Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline 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 (mL) (222 cu in.)
Compression ratio   10.0
Valve train   Belt driven, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Ignition system   DLI (Distributorless Ignition)
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 300 rpm 52.8 L (55.8 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 92 L (97 US qt)/minute
Fuel required Normal driving Unleaded gasoline with 86 Pump Octane Number or higher
Towing Towing performance can be affected by high altitude, high temperature, or when climbing steep grades. Therefore, premium fuel is recommended when towing more than 1, 590 kg (3, 500 lbs).
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output   1.8 kW
Nominal voltage   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type BJFA 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 0.765
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   42.3
Overall ratio   17.9
Turns, lock-to-lock   3.38
Steering wheel diameter   390 mm (15.4 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Strut with "L" (lower) arm
Rear Multi-link with trailing arm
Shock absorber Front Twin tube gas
Rear Twin tube gas
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front -0°30'
Rear -0°30'
Camber (Max difference left to right) Front 1°00'
Caster Front 1°53'
Total toe Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 0 mm (0 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inside wheel 37°54'
Outside wheel 30°16'
SAI at camber (kingpin axis)   12°24'
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 59.2 cm2 (9.18 sq in.) x 2
Rear 34.4 cm2 (5.33 sq in.) x 2
Parking brake shoe friction surface area   60.2 cm2 (9.33 sq in.) x 2
TIRES Size of front and rear tires   P245/65R17 105S
Size of spare tire   T165/90R17 105M
Tire pressure Front/Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 , 32 psi)
Spare 420 kPa (4.3 kgf/cm2 , 61 psi)
AIR CONDITIONING Cooling capacity Front 4, 375 Kcal/h (17, 300 BTU/h)
Rear 3, 119 Kcal/h (12, 400 BTU/h)
Compressor Type/Manufacturer Swash plate/DENSO
Number of cylinders 10
Capacity 177 mL/rev. (10.80 cu in./rev.)
Maximum speed 7, 600 rpm
Lubricant capacity 125 mL (4 2/9 fl.oz)
Lubricant type DENSOND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Sirocco fan
Motor input (Front) 228W/12V
Speed control (Front) Infinitely variable
Maximum capacity (Front) 490 m3 /h (17, 300 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 X) 35 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Quantity (Dual) 550-600 g (19.4-21.2 fl.oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-72 Ah/20 HR (12 V-60 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 120 A, 60 A, 50 A, 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-hood relay box 40 A, 20 A, 15A, 7.5A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V-60 W
Headlight low beam 12 V-55 W
Front fog lights 12 V-55 W
Daytime running lights 12 V-60 W
Front turn signal/front position marker lights 12 V-28/8 W (two filaments) Amber color
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21W Amber color
Brake/taillights 12 V-21/5 W (two filaments)
High mount brake light 12 V-3 CP
Back-up lights 12 V-18 W
Cargo area lights 12 V-3 CP
License plate light 12 V-3 CP
Ceiling light 12 V-5 W
Map lights 12 V-8 W
Console box light 1 12 V-3.8 W
Console box light 2 12 V-1.4 W
Door courtesy lights 12 V-3.8 W
Glove box light 12 V-3.4 W
Vanity mirror light 12 V-2 W
Gauge lights 12 V-LED (non-replaceable)
Indicator, panel, ambient light 12 V-LED, 14 V-0.56 W, 0.84 W
Washer reservoir Capacity 4.5 L (4.7 US qt)