RU3 · 2013–2021 · Japan
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| Drivetrain | FF Derived from the same manufacturer-backed drivetrain-and-transmission record for this chassis. |
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| Drivetrain and transmission | FF · 7-speed automatic with paddle shift RU4 is the corresponding 4WD hybrid code; this record is scoped to RU3. |
| Engine bore and stroke — 2018 Hybrid | 73.0 × 89.4 mm Exact to the cited 2018 first-generation Vezel Hybrid specification; do not generalize to the later-generation Vezel. |
| Engine code | LEB Source table identifies the hybrid power unit as LEB-H1 and the engine itself as LEB. |
| Engine code and displacement | LEB · 1,496 cc Source table identifies the hybrid power unit as LEB-H1 and the engine itself as LEB. |
| Engine displacement | 1,496 cc Source table identifies the hybrid power unit as LEB-H1 and the engine itself as LEB. |
| Engine layout — 2018 Hybrid | Water-cooled transverse inline-four Applies to the cited 2018 hybrid specification family including RU3. |
| Engine output | 97 kW (132 PS) at 6,600 rpm Figures are from Honda’s 2018 Vezel hybrid specification table. |
| Engine output and torque | 97 kW (132 PS) at 6,600 rpm · 156 N·m at 4,600 rpm Figures are from Honda’s 2018 Vezel hybrid specification table. |
| Engine torque | 156 N·m at 4,600 rpm Figures are from Honda’s 2018 Vezel hybrid specification table. |
| Fuel type — 2018 Hybrid | Regular unleaded gasoline 2018 Japan-market specification. |
| Fuel-injection system — 2018 Hybrid | Honda PGM-FI electronic fuel injection Applies to the cited 2018 specification period. |
| Hybrid motor output and torque | 22 kW (29.5 PS) at 1,313–2,000 rpm · 160 N·m at 0–1,313 rpm Figures are from Honda’s 2018 Vezel hybrid specification table. |
| Traction motor type — 2018 Hybrid | H1 AC synchronous motor This is the high-voltage traction motor, not the 12V electrical system. |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic with paddle shift Derived from the same manufacturer-backed drivetrain-and-transmission record for this chassis. |
| Dimensions — 2018 Hybrid | 4,295 × 1,770 × 1,605 mm; Hybrid RS: 4,305 × 1,790 × 1,605 mm Hybrid RS Honda SENSING uses the longer/wider 4,305 × 1,790 mm body; other cited hybrid grades use 4,295 × 1,770 mm. |
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| Factory rim widths — 2018 Hybrid | 16/17-inch wheels: 7J · 18-inch wheels: 7.5J Trim-specific. Do not infer the 18-inch RS wheel onto other grades. |
| Interior dimensions — 2018 RU3 | 1,930 × 1,485 × 1,265 mm 2018 generation reference. |
| Seating capacity | 5 occupants Applies to the 2018 specification table that includes DAA-RU3. |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm Applies to the 2018 Vezel specification table that includes DAA-RU3. |
| Brake fluid | Honda DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid Use the manufacturer service procedure when flushing or opening the braking system. |
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| Engine coolant capacity | 3.60 L including 0.475 L reservoir Capacity is the manual replacement quantity including the stated reservoir amount. |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.1 L without filter / 3.3 L with filter Use the manual for the exact production period when selecting viscosity; Honda lists 0W-16, 0W-20 and 5W-30 among the applicable grades in this manual. Oil only · 3.1 L Oil + filter · 3.3 L Manual-listed viscosities · 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity — with filter | 3.3 L Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis. |
| Engine oil capacity — without filter | 3.1 L Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 L Fuel tank · 40 L Fuel · Regular unleaded gasoline Application · Vezel Hybrid RU3/RU4 and petrol RU1/RU2 |
| Transmission fluid | Honda Ultra ATF-DW1; 1.3 L at replacement on 2WD RU3 is the 2WD hybrid code; AWD variants use 1.6 L. |
| Washer fluid capacity | 2.0 L |
| Tyre and wheel sizes | 215/60R16, 215/55R17 or 225/50R18, depending on trim The fitted size depends on trim and production period. Confirm the tyre placard on the vehicle before replacing tyres or wheels. 16-inch · 215/60R16 95H 17-inch · 215/55R17 94V 18-inch · 225/50R18 95V PCD · 114.3 mm, 5 holes Hub bore · 64 mm Factory offset · 55 mm |
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| Tyre pressure | 210/200 kPa on 215/60R16 (16-inch), 220/210 kPa on 215/55R17 (17-inch) or 230/200 kPa on 225/50R18 (18-inch), front/rear by factory tyre size Match the pressure to the tyre size and trim on the vehicle. The driver-door tyre placard remains the final check. 215/60R16 95H · Front 210 kPa / Rear 200 kPa 215/55R17 94V · Front 220 kPa / Rear 210 kPa 225/50R18 95V · Front 230 kPa / Rear 200 kPa |
| 12V battery | 44B19L (32Ah at 5-hour rate) Battery type · 44B19L Capacity · 32Ah (5-hour rate) Application · Vezel Hybrid RU3/RU4 |
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| Hybrid traction battery architecture | Lithium-ion · 48 cells This describes the high-voltage hybrid traction battery, not the separate 12V auxiliary battery. |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 Battery · CR2032 Vehicle code · RU3 (hybrid) Generation · First-generation Vezel |
| Auto brake hold — 2018 | Standard on all types The function must be enabled as described by Honda; operating conditions apply. |
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| Brake layout — 2018 Hybrid | Hydraulic ventilated disc front · hydraulic disc rear Confirm the exact production configuration before ordering service parts. |
| Driver i-SRS airbag — 2018 | Standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
| Electronic parking brake — 2018 | Standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
| Amplitude-reactive dampers — 2018 | Front and rear · standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
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| Cabin filter service interval | Replace every 15,000 km or 1 year Replace earlier in dusty conditions. |
| Compatibility-oriented body — 2018 | Adopted Generation-level safety architecture; not a claim about the condition of an individual used vehicle. |
| Compression ratio — 2018 Hybrid | 11.5:1 Exact to the cited first-generation hybrid specification. |
| Emergency stop signal — 2018 | Standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
| Factory wheel inset (offset) | 55 mm Exact wheel package can vary by grade; match the complete wheel specification. |
| Front / rear track — 2018 RU3 | 1,535 / 1,540 mm 2018 generation reference; verify the individual trim when wheel/body equipment differs. |
| Front turn-signal bulb | 12V 21W amber on bulb-type equipment; LED on LED-type equipment Confirm bulb vs LED equipment on the individual vehicle. |
| Full-auto climate control — 2018 | Standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
| Hill-start assist — 2018 | Standard on all types Driver-assistance feature; not a substitute for correct vehicle control. |
| Pedestrian-injury mitigation body — 2018 | Adopted Generation-level safety architecture; real collision outcomes depend on circumstances. |
| Position / accessory lamp type | LED |
| Prism under-mirror — 2018 | Standard on all types Generation/equipment-period reference. |
| Reverse lamp bulb | 12V 16W |
| Spark plug types | NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11S Honda directs owners to the maintenance note for the replacement interval. |
| Stabilizer layout — 2018 RU3 | Torsion-bar front · none rear Exact to the cited FF first-generation Vezel configuration. |
| Steering architecture — 2018 Hybrid | Rack-and-pinion with electric power steering Exact to the cited 2018 Vezel specification. |
| Suspension layout — 2018 RU3 | MacPherson front · axle-type rear RU4 4WD uses a different rear layout and is not covered by this RU3 reference. |
| Tail lamp type | LED |
| Valve train — 2018 Hybrid | DOHC chain drive · 2 intake / 2 exhaust valves per cylinder Applies to the cited 2018 hybrid specification family including RU3. |
| VSA stability control — 2018 | Standard on all types VSA integrates ABS, traction control and yaw-stability control; it does not remove the need for safe driving. |
| Wheel bolt-hole count | 5 holes Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer. |
| Wheel hub diameter | 64 mm Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer. |
| Wheel interface — 2018 Hybrid | PCD 114.3 mm · 64 mm hub · 5 holes · 55 mm inset Wheel diameter and rim width still depend on trim; confirm the fitted wheel and tyre placard. |
| Wheel PCD | 114.3 mm Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer. |
Engine control ECU program recall (3391) · JP. Official Honda campaign lists DAA-RU3 Vezel chassis RU3-1000045 through RU3-1032118, produced 2013-12-05 through 2014-07-01. Honda notes that some vehicles within the listed chassis range may not be affected; exact chassis-number lookup is required.
15,000 km / 12 months
Replace the air-cleaner filter at the normal-use interval. Honda recommends earlier replacement when the vehicle is used in dusty conditions.
Schedule source ↗3 months
If the vehicle is stored for long periods, drive it for at least 30 minutes at least once every three months to help maintain the high-voltage battery. This is storage-care guidance for the first-generation Vezel Hybrid RU3/RU4, not a battery replacement interval.
Schedule source ↗Engine oil · scope and source ↗
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