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Maintenance Under the Hood Oil Check
Oil Check We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel. Park the vehicle on level ground.Wait approximately 3 minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
2.
paper towel.Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
3.
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Oil Check
If it is near or below the lower mark, add oil.
Dipstick
Upper Mark Lower Mark
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Maintenance Under the Hood Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap. Slowly pour in the oil.
2.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
3.
it securely.Wait for several minutes and recheck the
4.
engine oil dipstick.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE Do not ill the engine oil above the upper limit
mark. Overilling the engine oil may result in engin e
damage.
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Maintenance Under the Hood Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-information display.1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, and then turn the engine off. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
2.
fill cap. Remove the bolts and clips on the
3.
undercarriage and remove the cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
5.
remaining oil.
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE You may damage the environment if you do not dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under Cover
Bolt
Clip
Drain Bolt
Washer
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Maintenance Under the Hood Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to the engine contact surface.
If it is stuck, you must detach it.
Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
7.
contact surface of the engine block, and install a new oil filter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
8.
reinstall the drain bolt.
Tightening torque: 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
Pour the recommended engine oil into the
9.
engine.
Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap back and
10.
start the engine. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
11.
then check that there is no leak from the drain bolt or oil filter. Stop the engine, wait for a few minutes,
12.
and then check the oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
If necessary, add more engine oil.
Oil Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil ilter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer. When installing the new oil ilter, follow the instruction supplied with the oil ilter. Reinstall the engine oil ill cap. Start the engine. The low oil pressure indicator should go off within ive seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.
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Maintenance Under the Hood Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add any more
antifreeze or water. We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel. Check the reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
Reserve Tank

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1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
3.
Engine Coolant
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system lushed and reilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or with the engine components.
Reserve
Tank
MIN
MAX
Reserve Tank
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Maintenance Under the Hood Engine Coolant
Radiator
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1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
2.
relieve any pressure in the cooling system. Do not press the cap down when turning. Push down and turn the radiator cap
3.
counterclockwise to remove it. The coolant level should be up to the base
4.
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
5.
fully.Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
6.
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
Radiator
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.Radiator Cap
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Maintenance Under the Hood Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
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Specified fluid: Honda CVTF (continuously variable transmission fluid)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. 1. Park on level ground, and start the engine. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
2.
turn off the engine.
Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60 seconds (less than 90 seconds).
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
3.
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick all the way back into
4.
the transmission securely, as shown in the image. Remove the dipstick again and check the
5.
fluid level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks in the HOT range.
If the level is below the lower mark, add
6.
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper Mark Lower Mark
HOT Range
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Maintenance Under the Hood Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
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Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Remove the bolts with a wrench and clips
2.
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then carefully remove the under cover.
3. Remove the transmission filler bolt and washer. Carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your fingers.
Check if the fluid level is up to the edge
of the bolt hole.
If the fluid level is not up to the edge of the
4.
bolt hole, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it runs out of the hole. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then
5.
reinstall the filler bolt.
Tightening torque: 33 lbf∙ft (44 N∙m, 4.5 kgf∙m)
Reinstall the under cover with the bolts
6.
and clips.
Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certiicated SAE 10 W-30 or 10 W-40 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure.Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause stiffer shifting.
Under CoverBolt
Clip
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