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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS (4-door) Overall length   4, 930 mm (194.1 in)
Overall width   1, 847 mm (72.7 in)
Overall height   1, 475 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase   2, 800 mm (110.2 in)
Track 16 inch wheels Front 1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
Rear 1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
17 inch wheels Front 1, 590 mm (62.6 in)
Rear 1, 590 mm (62.6 in)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
DIMENSIONS (2-door) Overall length   4, 849 mm (190.9 in)
Overall width   1, 848 mm (72.7 in)
Overall height   1, 432 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase   2, 740 mm (107.9 in)
Track Front 1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
Rear 1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT (4-door) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) USA models LX, LX-P, SE, LX PZEV, LX-P PZEV, SE PZEV 1, 950 kg (4, 299 lbs)
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV 2, 010 kg (4, 431 lbs)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Canada models LX, LX-P, SE 1, 970 kg (4, 343 lbs)
EX, EX-L 2, 030 kg (4, 475 lbs)
WEIGHT (2-door) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) USA models LX, LX-S, LX PZEV 1, 950 kg (4, 299 lbs)
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV 2, 000 kg (4, 409 lbs)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Canada models LX 1, 970 kg (4, 343 lbs)
EX, EX-L 2, 020 kg (4, 453 lbs)
ENGINE Type   Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangement   Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   87.0 x 99.0 mm (3.425 x 3.898 in)
Displacement   2, 354 cm3 (143.7 cu in)
Compression ratio   10.5
Valve train   Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Fuel required   Regular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Nominal output   1.6 kW
Nominal voltage   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH Type   Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
MANUAL TRANSMISSION Type   Synchronized, five-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 1.778
3rd 1.154
4th 0.870
5th 0.647
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.389
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one reverse, three-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio ('08-09 models) 1st 2.651
2nd K24Z2 1.516
K24Z3 1.613
3rd K24Z2 1.037
K24Z3 1.081
4th K24Z2 0.738
K24Z3 0.772
5th 0.566
Reverse 2.000
Gear ratio ('10-12 models) 1st 2.651
2nd 1.516
3rd 1.037
4th 0.738
5th ('10 model) 0.566
5th ('11-12 models) 0.537
Reverse 2.000
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.437
STEERING Type   Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio   13.1
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.56
Steering wheel diameter   370 mm (14.57 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 (4-door) Front and rear (LX, LX-P, SE, LX PZEV, LX-P PZEV, SE PZEV) P215/60R16 94H
Front and rear (EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV) P225/50R17 93V
Spare T135/80D16 101M
Size (2-door) Front and rear P225/50R17 93V
Spare T135/80D16101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front 0°00'
Rear -1°00'
Caster Front (4-door) 3°48'
Front (2-door) 3°47'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 in)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 39°00'
Outward (reference) 31°50'
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area (swept area) Front (NISSIN without pad return spring) 50.6 cm2 (7.84 sq in) x 2
Front (NISSIN with pad return spring: 4-door) 46.2 cm2 (7.16 sq in) x 2
Front (NISSIN with pad return spring: 2-door) 45.3 cm2 (7.02 sq in) x 2
Front: (AKEBONO) 45.7 cm2 (7.08 sq in) x 2
Rear 27.3 cm2 (4.23 sq in) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Swash plate/DENSO
Capacity 154.4 mL (9.42 cu in)/rev
Maximum speed 8, 400 RPM
Lubricant capacity 70 mL (2 3/8 fl.oz)
Lubricant type DENSO ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Stabilized swirling flow
Motor type 216W/12V
Speed control Infinitely variable
Maximum capacity 505 m3 (17, 834 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 400-450g (14.1-15.9 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery '08-11 USA 4-door models except PZEV 12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR),
12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR),
12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-38 Ah/5 HR)
'12 USA 4-door models except PZEV, USA 2-door models except PZEV, '08 Canada models 12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-38 Ah/5 HR)
USA models PZEV, '09-12 Canada models 12 V-65 Ah/20 HR (12 V-52 Ah/5 HR)
Fuse Under-hood fuse/relay box 100 A, 60 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60 W
Headlight low beam (4-door) 12V-51 W
Headlight low beam (2-door) 12V-55 W
Front turn signal/parking lights (4-door) 12V-21/5 W
Front turn signal/parking lights (2-door) 12V-24/2.2 CP
Front side marker lights (4-door) 12V-3 CP
Front side marker lights (2-door) 12V-5 W
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21 W
Brake lights/taillights 12V-21/5 W
High mount brake light 12V-21 W
Back-up lights (4-door) 12V-21 W
Back-up lights (2-door) 12V-16 W
License plate lights 12V-5 W
Ceiling light 12V-8 W
Trunk light 12V-5 W
Individual map light 12V-8 W
Ambient light LED
Vanity mirror lights 12 V-1.1 W
Glove box light ('08-09 models) 12V-2 CP
Door courtesy light 12V-2 CP
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
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