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Engineering |
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LX |
EX |
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Engine Type |
In-Line 4-Cylinder
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In-Line 4-Cylinder
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Engine Block/Cylinder Head |
Aluminum-Alloy
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Aluminum-Alloy
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Displacement (cc) |
2354
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2354
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Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) |
166 @ 5800
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166 @ 5800
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Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
161 @ 4000
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161 @ 4000
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Redline (rpm) |
6500
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6500
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Bore and Stroke (mm) |
87 x 99
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87 x 99
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Compression Ratio |
9.7: 1
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9.7: 1
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Valve Train |
16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
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16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
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Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
Standard
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Standard
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Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System |
Standard
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Standard
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Real Time 4WD |
Available
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Available
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CARB Emissions Rating |
LEV-2
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LEV-2
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Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer |
Standard
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Standard
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100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* |
Standard
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Standard
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Transmissions |
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LX |
EX |
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5-Speed Manual Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765
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4WD Only
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5-Speed Automatic Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd: 1.082, 4th: .773, 5th: .566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 |
Standard
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2WD/Available 4WD
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Body/Suspension/Chassis |
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LX |
EX |
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Unit-Body Construction |
Standard
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Standard
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Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension |
Standard
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Standard
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Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension |
Standard
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Standard
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Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) |
30.0 / 21.0
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30.0 / 21.0
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Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering |
Standard
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Standard
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock |
3.26
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3.26
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Steering Ratio |
16.2
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16.2
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) |
34.9
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34.9
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Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) |
11.1 / 11.1
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11.1 / 11.1
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Wheels |
16" with Full Covers
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16" Alloy
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All-Season Tires |
P215 / 70 R16 99S
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P215 / 70 R16 99S
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Exterior Measurements |
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LX |
EX |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
101.4
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101.4
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Length (in.) |
169.9
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169.9
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Height (in.) |
70.4
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70.4
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Width (in.) |
71.6
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71.6
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Track (in., front/rear) |
62.1 / 62.3
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62.1 / 62.3
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Ground Clearance (in., unladen) |
6.9
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6.9
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Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) |
25.6 / 26.3
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25.6 / 26.3
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Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD AT) |
3515
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3540 / 3547 (with Navigation)
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Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD AT) |
3624
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3641 / 3648 (with Navigation)
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Curb Weight (lbs., MT) |
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3570 (4WD)
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Towing Capacity (lbs.)† |
1500
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1500
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Interior Measurements |
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LX |
EX |
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Headroom (in., front/rear) |
43.3 / 38.0
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43.3 / 38.0
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Legroom (in., front/rear) |
41.0 / 39.1
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41.0 / 39.1
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) |
57.1 / 52.2
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57.1 / 52.2
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Hiproom (in., front/rear) |
55.0 / 47.6
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55.0 / 47.6
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) |
25.1
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25.1
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum) |
74.6
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74.6
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Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
103.6
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103.6
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Seating Capacity |
4
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4
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EPA Mileage Estimates**/Capacities |
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LX |
EX |
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5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) |
20 / 25 / 22
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20 / 25 / 22
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5-Speed Manual (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) |
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18 / 23 / 20
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5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) |
19 / 24 / 21
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19 / 24 / 21
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Crankcase (qt.) |
5.6
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5.6
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Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) |
7.6 / 7.5
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7.6 / 7.5
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Fuel (gal.) |
15.9
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15.9
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Required Fuel |
Regular Unleaded
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Regular Unleaded
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Safety |
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LX |
EX |
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3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions |
Standard
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Standard
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Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System |
Standard
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Standard
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Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) |
Standard
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Standard
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Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) |
Standard
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Standard
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Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor |
Standard
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Standard
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
Standard
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Standard
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Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
Standard
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Standard
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Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control |
Standard
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Standard
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Brake Assist |
Standard
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Standard
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)†† |
Standard
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Standard
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Side-Impact Door Beams |
Standard
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Standard
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) |
Standard
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Standard
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Wave Key and Immobilizer System |
Standard
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Standard
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
Standard
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Standard
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Exterior Features |
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LX |
EX |
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Wide-Opening Side Cargo Doors |
Standard
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Standard
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Variable Windshield Wipers |
Standard
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Standard
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer |
Standard
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Standard
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Roof-Mounted Antenna |
Standard
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Standard
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Remote Entry System |
Standard
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Standard
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Power Side Mirrors |
Standard
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Standard
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Green-Tinted Glass |
Standard
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Standard
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Rear Privacy Glass |
Standard
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Standard
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Clamshell Tailgate |
Standard
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Standard
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Alloy Wheels |
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Standard
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Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights |
Standard
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Standard
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Chrome Exhaust Finisher |
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Standard
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Comfort & Convenience |
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LX |
EX |
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Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System |
Standard
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Standard
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Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera*** |
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Available (5AT only)
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Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window |
Standard
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Standard
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Rear Ventilation Windows |
Standard
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Standard
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Power Door and Tailgate Locks |
Standard
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Standard
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Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls |
Cruise
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Cruise/Audio
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Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation Controls |
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with Navigation
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Adjustable Steering Column |
Standard
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Standard
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Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter |
Standard
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Standard
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Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment |
Standard
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Sliding Sun Visor Extensions |
Standard
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Standard
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Overhead Storage Compartment |
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Standard
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Map Lights |
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Standard
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Dome Light |
Standard
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Standard
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Ambient Console Lighting |
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with Navigation (Blue)
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Urethane-Coated Utility Floor |
Standard
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Standard
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Beverage Holders, Front and Rear |
Standard
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Standard
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12-Volt Power Outlet |
Front
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Front / Rear
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Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders |
Standard
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Standard
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Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets |
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Standard
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Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear |
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Standard
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Rear Window Defroster |
Standard
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Standard
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Rear-Seat Heater Ducts |
Standard
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Standard
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Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) |
Standard
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Standard
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Cargo Area Storage Bins |
Standard
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Standard
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Cargo Area Hooks (2) |
Standard
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Standard
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Cargo Area Light |
Standard
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Standard
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Center Console |
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Removable Cooler
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Seating |
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LX |
EX |
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Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment |
Standard
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Standard
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Water-Resistant FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat Fabric |
Front
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Front and Rear
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Adjustable Head Restraints |
Standard
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Standard
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Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests |
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Standard
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Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats |
Standard
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Standard
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Fold-Flat-Capable Seating |
Standard
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Standard
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Audio Systems |
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LX |
EX |
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120-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock |
Standard
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270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer |
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Standard
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MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability††† |
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Standard
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MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack |
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Standard
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USB Audio Interface**** |
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with Navigation
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XM® Radio†††† |
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Standard
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CD Text Display Capability |
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Standard
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Instrumentation |
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LX |
EX |
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Backlit Gauges |
Blue
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Blue
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Tachometer |
Standard
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Standard
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Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) |
Standard
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Standard
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)†† |
Standard
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Standard
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Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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Maintenance Minder™ System |
Standard
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Standard
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Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators |
Standard
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Standard
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Low-Fuel Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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Exterior Temperature Gauge |
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Standard
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Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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Fuel Cap Indicator |
Standard
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Standard
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','In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the side airbag inflates to help protect the driver's or front passenger's upper body. Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger's seatback and is designed to help protect a child or a small-statured adult by deactivating the side airbag if the passenger leans into the airbag deployment path.','<a href=/element/features.aspx?feature=opds>View Demo</a>','');){kind=small}
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','The Element has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control during hard braking. The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system balances the front/rear braking forces during dynamic loading.','','');){kind=small}
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','All 2009 Element models are equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for passengers in the second row. The LATCH system provides two lower anchors and an upper tether anchor. When used with a compatible child seat, the LATCH system provides attachment points between the child seat and the vehicle seat.','','');){kind=small}
','The Element enhances its visibility to others by incorporating Daytime Running Lights (DRL) up front.','','');){kind=small}
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