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If you still do not perf orm the 
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage, f or example
‘‘ 543,’’ blinking in the display. This
negative mileage means that you
should have perf ormed the indicated
maintenance 543 miles ago.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenancedonebyyourdealer.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 percent or less, the display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ message
along with the maintenance item
code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service.
To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, then push and release
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly, until the
engine oil lif e is displayed.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the system
message indicator will also come on.
On Touring models
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These messages will come on every 
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. 
Immediately have the service 
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page . 
You can change the display to the 
odometer, the trip meter, or the
outside temperature by pushing the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.’’
Have the indicated maintenance
done as soon as possible. When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 0 percent and you have not
done the required maintenance, you
will see the above display for several
seconds. In this display, ‘‘0’’ will be
blinking. 
The display then changes to 
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Press the select/reset knob f or 
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
lif e indicator and the maintenance
item code(s) will blink.Press the select/reset knob f or
more than 5 seconds. The
maintenance items code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
indicator will reset to ‘‘100.’’
Press the select/reset knob until
the engine oil lif e indicator is
displayed. 
Turn the ignition switch to the ON 
(II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows: 
Your dealer will reset the display 
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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Press the SEL/RESET button on 
the steering wheel. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’If you want to cancel resetting,
presstheINFObuttononthe
steering wheel. The display
changesasshown.PresstheSEL/
RESET button. This cancels the
resetting procedure, and the
screen returns to the normal
display mode.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel f or about 10
seconds. The display will change
to the ‘‘CUSTOM SETUP’’ mode.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. 
Press the SEL/RESET button on 
the steering wheel until you see
the engine oil lif e display.
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If you have the required service 
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed. 
Your authorized Honda dealer 
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
When you select ‘‘RESET’’ and
press the SEL/RESET button, the
multi-inf ormation display resets as
shown above. However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation. 
We recommend the use of Honda 
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
6.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months 
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. 
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). 
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display, 
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires 
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
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