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Design Specifications

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHART

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2003 model 4,789 mm (187.7 in.)
2004-2006 models 4,793 mm (188.7 in.)
Overall width 2003 model 1,938 mm (76.3 in.)
2004-2006 models 1,955 mm (77.0 in.)
Overall height Without roof rack 1,744 mm (68.7 in.)
With roof rack 1,811 mm (71.3 in.)
Wheelbase   2,700 mm (106.3 in.)
Track Front 1,685 mm (66.3 in.)
Rear 1,690 mm (66.5 in.)
Ground clearance   203 mm (8.0 in.)
Seating capacity   Seven (7)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   5,730 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   2,600 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 6,000 rpm 58.4 L (61.7 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6,000 rpm 172 L (182 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   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type MDKA (2003-2005 models),
BDKA (2006 model)
Electronically-controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.693
2nd 1.565
3rd 1.023
4th 0.729
5th 0.530
Reverse 1.888
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.375
STEERING Type   Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Gear ratio   42.3
Overall ratio   16.9
Turns, lock-to-lock   3.22
Steering wheel diameter   380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Strut with "L" (lower) arm
Rear Multi-link with trailing arm
Shock absorber Front NWS twin tube gas
Rear SPV twin tube gas
TIRES Size of front and rear tires   P235/65R17 103T
Size of spare tire   T155/90D16 110M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front -0 ° 30'
Rear -0 ° 30'
Caster Front 1 ° 53'
Total Toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 0 mm (0 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inside wheel 38 ° 08'
Outside wheel 30 ° 19'
SAI at camber (kingpin axis)   11 ° 54'
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 409.6 cm2 (63.49 sq in.)
Rear 225.9 cm2 (35.01 sq in.)
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 210 mL/rev. (12.81 cu in./rev.)
Maximum speed 7,600 rpm
Lubricant capacity 180 mL (6 fl oz)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8 (DENSO)
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Sirocco fan
Motor input (Front) 228W/12V
Motor input (Rear) 125W/12V
Speed control (Front) Infinite variable
Speed control (Rear: Auto A/C) Infinite variable
Speed control (Rear: Manual A/C) 5-speed
Maximum capacity (Front) 490 m3 /h (17,300 cu ft/h)
Maximum capacity (Rear) 310 m3 /h(11,000 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) 40 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Quantity (Dual) 700-750 g (25-26 fl oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-65 AH/20 hours
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 120 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 7.5 A
Under-dash driver's fuse/relay box 30 A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Under-hood subfuse box 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 7.5 A
Under-dash passenger's fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60W (HB3)
Headlight low beam 12V-51 W (HB4)(1), 55W (HB4)(2)
Fog light 12V-51 W (HB4)
Front turn signal/Front side marker lights (2003 model) 12V-35W/12V-5W
Front turn signal/Front parking lights (2004-2006 models) 12V-28W/12V-8W
Front side marker lights (2004-2006 models) 12V-5W
Rear turn signal lights 12V-27W (2003 model),
12V-21 W (2004-2006 models)
Brake/Taillights 12V-21/5W
High-mount brake light 12V-21W
Back-up lights 12V-18W
License plate light 12V-5W
Tailgate light 12V-5W
Vanity mirror lights 12V-1.1W
Front individual map lights 12 V-6.2W (2003 model),
12V-5W (2004-2006 models)
Rear individual map lights 12V-6.2W
Ceiling light 12V-8W
Foot well light (2004-2006 models) 12V-5W
Glove box light 12V-3.4W
Rear side marker lights 12V-3.8W (2003 model),
12 V-5 W (2004-2006 models)
Courtesy light 12V-3.8W
Gauge lights 12V-3.0W, 1.4W, 1.12W (2003 model),
12V-LED (2004-2006 models)
Indicator lights 12V-LED, 14V-0.84W, 1.4W
Panel and pilot lights 14V-0.7W
Front heater control panel lights 14V-1.4W, 10V-0.6W
Rear heater control panel lights 14V-1.12W
(1) 2003 U.S. and 2003-2006 Canada models
(2) 2004-2006 U.S. models