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Select ‘‘RESET’’ by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press
the SEL/RESET button to reset
the engine oil lif e display. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’ If you want to
cancel the oil lif e reset mode,
select ‘‘CANCEL.’’ 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
correct 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.
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.
4.
Maintenance Inf ormation
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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U.S. model is shown.
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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 perf ormance and durability.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .398
398
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Maintenance Inf ormation
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
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Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation display
(depending on models). The oil and
f ilter collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1. 2.
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Synthetic Oil
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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Replacing Seat Belt Af ter a............................................
Crash .25
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 556
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 398
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Restraint, Child .39
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Reverse Gear Position . 414
.................................
Rotation Tire .499
..................................
Saf ety Belts .9, 22
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 556
.................................
Saf ety Features .8
.........................................
Airbags .11
..................................
Door Locks .13
..........................
Head Restraints .16
.................................
Seat Belts .9, 17
...............
Seats & Seat-Backs . 15,16
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 62
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.............
Satellite Radio, XM
. 236, 266
.....................................
Seat Belts .9, 17
...............
Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .24
.....................................
Cleaning .490 ......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .23
................................
Maintenance .25
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .22, 69
...................
System Components . 22
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
...............................................
Seats .154
.......
Adjusting the Second Seat . 159
..........
Folding the Second Seat . 160
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Folding the Third Seat . 161
........................
Head Restraints .157
.......................................
Heaters .164
......................
Position Memory .173
....................
Third Row Access .161
............................
Security System .349
Sensors ....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 31
Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .31
......................
Impact Sensors .27, 28
...............................
Serial Number .536
...........................
Service Intervals .455
...........................
Service Manual .557
......................
Service Inf ormation .455
.........
Service Station Procedures . 395..........................
Setting the Clock .314
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .413
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 413
........................
Shif t Lock Release .416
....................................
Side Airbags .32
................................
Of f Indicator .35
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 484,485
...............................
Signaling Turns .73
.....................................
Snow Tires .502
........................
Sound System .208, 252
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .497, 508
............................
Specif ications .539
....................
Specif ications Charts . 538
................................
Speed Control .350
................................
Speed Limiter .416
...................................
Speedometer .82
Index
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