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Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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3.
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Passenger’s side
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
Maint enance
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
UNDER COVER
BULB
HOLDING CLIPSHalogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.
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To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place. Reinstall the under cover and
holdingclips,andthenpushinthe
head of each clip.
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4.
5. 9.
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Passenger’s side Driver’s side
Driver’s side
Driver’s and Passenger’s side
Lights
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TAB
SCREW BULB
HOLDING CLIP
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation 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
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
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.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly positioned. If not, the f loor
mat will interf ere with the seat
operation and make the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
When cleaning or replacing, turn the
knob counterclockwise to unhook
the floor mat. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. To lock each
anchor, turn the knob clockwise.
This keeps the f loor mat f rom sliding
f orward and possibly interf ering with
the pedals.
4WD models
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter
354
Unlock Lock
KNOB
ANCHOR
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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab to prevent scratches, then
push up on the lock tab caref ully
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
2.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARM
LOCK TAB
Rear
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Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
thelocktab.Makesurethewiper
blade assembly locks in place.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed. Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
Lower the passenger’s side f irst,
then the driver’s side.
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7.
Front wiper arm
Wiper Blades
358
INDENT
TAB
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Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.Vacuum dirt and dust f rom the
leather f requently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a sof t cloth
dampened with a 90% water and 10%
neutral wool detergent solution.
Then buf f it with a clean, dry cloth.
Remove any dust or dirt on leather
surf aces immediately.
EX-L models
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care
Leather
Maint enance
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Take the jack, tools and the bag
out of the tool kit case.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer,
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Open the tailgate. Pull up the
handle on the removable tray.
Then remove the hook, and hook
it to the hole on the cargo side
panel (see page ).
Thetoolsandjackareunderthe
cargo area behind the utility box.
Remove the utility box by lif ting it
up with the handle (see page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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HOOK
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLS REMOVABLE TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Attach the short end of the wheel
nut wrench to the spare tire holder
shaft. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until the shaf t
loosens. Then attach the longer
section of the wrench to the shaf t,
andturnituntilyoucanseethe
sparetire(about65 70rotations).
Do not turn the wrench any
f urther once you f eel resistance.
The spare tire is stored
underneath the cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover on the
cargo area lining to access the
shaf t f or the spare tire holder.
Lift up the spare tire holder, then
slide the hook and lif t down the
sparetireholder.
Remove the spare tire from the
sparetireholder.
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9.
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH SPARE TIRE
PLASTIC COVER SPARE TIRE HOLDER HOOK
The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to f it
the holder shaf t. Do not use any other
tool.
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