Design Specifications

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35A9SECTION Design Specifications
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length - 4, 775 mm (188.0 in.)
Overall width LX, LX-VP 1, 963 mm (76.5 in.)
EX, EX-SE, EXL 1, 968 mm (77.5 in)
Overall height 4WD 1, 793 mm (70.6 in.)
2WD 1, 780 mm (70.1 in)
Wheelbase - 2, 700 mm (106.3 in.)
Track Front (4WD) 1, 685 mm (66.3 in.)
Front (2WD) 1, 690 mm (66.5 in.)
Rear (4WD) 1, 690 mm (66.5 in)
Rear (2WD) 1, 694 mm (66.7 in)
Ground clearance 4WD 203 mm (8.0 in.)
2WD 198 mm (7.8 in)
Seating capacity - Eight (8)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 4WD 2, 700 kg (5, 950 lbs)
2WD 2, 650 kg (5, 841 lbs)
ENGINE Type J35A9 Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline engine
J35Z1 Water-cooled, 4-stroke Variable Cylinder Management 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) (211.8 cu in.)
Compression ratio - 10.0
Valve train J35A9 Belt driven, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
J35Z1 Belt driven, SOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
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 Normal driving Regular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
Towing Premium UNLEADED gasoline 91 Pump Octane Number or higher is recommended when towing load is more than 1, 590 kg (3, 500 lbs.)
STARTER Type - Gear reduction
Normal output - 1.6 kW
Normal voltage - 12 V
Hour rating - 30 seconds
Direction of rotation - Clockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type BVLA (2WD)
BVGA (4WD)
Electronically-controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse, 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction - Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.693
2nd 1.565
3rd 1.023
4th 0.726
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 - 386 mm (15.2 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Strut with "L" arm
Rear Multi-link with trailing arm
Shock absorber Front Twin tube gas
Rear Twin tube gas
TIRES Size of front and rear tires - P235/70R16 104S
Size of spare tire - T155/90D16 110M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front (4WD) -0° 30'
Rear (4WD) -0° 30'
Front (2WD) -0° 40'
Rear (2WD) -0° 40'
Caster Front (4WD) 1° 53'
Front (2WD) 1° 59'
Total Toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear (4WD) 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear (2WD) 2 mm (1/16 in.)
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 364.1 cm2 (56.44 sq in.)
Rear 325.1 cm2 (50.39 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 215 mL/rev. (13.12 cu in./rev.)
Maximum speed 7, 600 rpm
Lubricant capacity 180 mL (6 fl oz)
Lubricant type DENSO ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Sirocco fan
Motor input (front) 228W/12 V
Motor input (rear) 125W/12 V
Speed control (Front: Auto A/C) Infinite variable
Speed control (Front: Manual A/C) 7-speed
Speed control (Rear: Auto A/C) Infinite variable
Speed control (Rear: Manual A/C) 3-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) 35 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Quantity (dual) 700-750 g (24.7-26.5 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery - 12 V-20 AH/5 hours
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 120 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 7.5 A
Driver's under-dash fuse/ relay box 30 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Auxiliary under-hood fuse box 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 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 (HB3)
Headlight low beam 12V-55 W (H11)
Front fog light 12V-55 W
Front turn signal/hazard light 12V-21 W
Front parking lights 12V-5 W
Front side marker lights 12V-5 W
Front side turn signal light 12V-5 W
Rear turn signal/hazard/tail lights 12V-21/5 W
Rear side marker lights 12V-3CP
Brake/Taillights 12V-21/5 W
High mount brake light 12V-18 W
Back-up lights 12V-21 CP
License plate light 12V-5 W
Tailgate light 12V-5 W
Vanity mirror lights 12V-1.1 W
Front individual map lights 12V-5 W
2nd and 3rd Roll Rear individual map lights 12V-5 W
Courtesy light 12V-3.8 W
Gauge lights 12 V-LED Non-replaceable
Indicators 12 V-LED Non-replaceable
Ambient light 12 V-LED Non-replaceable
Heater control panel lights LX 14V-5.9 W
Climate control unit lights EX 14V-3.4 W, 10V-1.8 W
Rear heater control panel lights 14V-1.4 W
Glove box light 12V-3.4 W
Console box light 12V-1.4 W
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