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To create more cargo space, you can
f old the one-motion third row ‘‘Magic
Seat’’ into the floor recess.Unlatch the center seat detachable
seat belt anchor, and let the belt
retract all the way into the ceiling.
Place the latch plate and anchor
latch into their holding slots. Make
sure both seat belts on the outer
seats are out of the way.
Lower the head restraints f ully. Pull the handle on each seat-back
to unlock the f ront legs of the
third row seat.
Pivot the seat into the cargo area
f loor recess.Make sure all items in the cargo
area are secured. Loose items can
fly forward and cause injury if you
have to brake hard. See
on page .
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Folding the One-Motion T hird
Row ‘‘Magic Seat’’
Carrying
Cargo
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HANDLES
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Open the lower glove box by pulling
the bottom of the handle. Close it
with a f irm push. Lock or unlock the
glove box with the master key.
Open the upper glove box by
pressing the button. The lid will
swing open. Close it with a f irm push.
Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during a
crash or sudden stop.
Glove Boxes
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove boxes
closed while driving.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
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10. 15
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .414
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Maintenance Minder .415
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Fluid Locations .425
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Adding Engine Oil .426
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .428
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Engine Coolant .430
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Windshield Washers .432
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .433
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Brake Fluid .435
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Power Steering Fluid .436
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Timing Belt .436
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Lights .437
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .444
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Floor Mats .444
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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Wiper Blades .445
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Wheels .450
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Tires .450
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Checking the Battery .458
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Vehicle Storage .459
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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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
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) if you regularly drive
your vehicle in one or more of these
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
T iming Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
436
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
odometer/trip meter display or on
the multi-information display. It
should be replaced every 15,000
miles (24,000 km) if you drive
primarily in urban areas that have
high concentrations of soot in the air,
or if the f low f rom the climate
control system becomes less than
usual.
On EX, EX-L, Touring models
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Dust and Pollen Filter
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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Loosen the jack from its holder by
turning the end counterclockwise.Remove the bracket from the jack
storageareabyunscrewingthe
bracket mounting wing bolt.
Remove the vinyl storage bag.Move the seat belt out of the way
by hanging the latch plate on the
holder.
Fold down the third row seat (see
page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
467
VINYL BAG
JACK
COVER BRACKET MOUNTING
WING BOLT
HOLDER
BRACKET
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