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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and inspection information. ■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when refueling.
■ Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly.
2 Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 282
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 283
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 296
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 285
• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 292
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the information display/multi-
information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 271
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 349
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
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
information display/multi-information display.1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICEYou 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 CoverBolt
Drain Bolt
Washer

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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the information display/
multi-information display helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life. ■Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
■ Tires with rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional tread patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not from one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
FRONT
Direction MarkFront
Front

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Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 299
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 122
Driving ...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 245
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 309
DVD Player ............................................... 173
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 119
Elapsed Time .............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 331 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 248
Emergency ................................................ 336
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 345
Engine ....................................................... 342
Coolant ................................................... 280
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Oil ........................................................... 275
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Temperatue Guage.................................... 77
Engine Oil ................................................. 275
Adding .................................................... 277
Checking ................................................. 276
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 329
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 275
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 73, 331
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 312
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F Features ..................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 309
Oil ........................................................... 278
Flat Tire ..................................................... 317
Floor Mats ................................................. 311
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 282
Brake ...................................................... 283
Engine Coolant ....................................... 280
Windshield Washer ................................. 284
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 129
Foot Brake ................................................ 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 259
Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 259
Refueling................................................. 259
Fuel Economy ........................................... 262
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 261
Message.................................................. 330
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 260
Fuses .......................................................... 333
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 335
Locations......................................... 333, 334

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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 259
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 259
Gauges ......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care) ................................................ 313
Glove Box .................................................. 133
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 285, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 315
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ............................................ 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218 To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 125
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 285
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 309
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 240
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 342
Engine and Transmission ......................... 342
Vehicle Identification .............. ................. 342
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111
Illumination Control ................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 329
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 246
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 245
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 119
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 331
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 329
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 250, 251
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 331
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 252
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System 72, 248
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 249
Washer Level ............................................ 76

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Information.............................................. 339
Information Display ................................... 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
iPod ®......................................................... 163
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 320
Jump Starting ........................................... 324
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 242
L
Language (HFL) ........................................ 195
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 61 Lights
................................................. 112, 285
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 285
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 329
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 329
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 229
M
Maintenance ............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 305
Brake Fluid .............................................. 283
Cleaning.................................................. 310 Climate Control System ........................... 309
Coolant ................................................... 280
Heating and Cooling System ................... 309
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 276
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 281
Remote Control....................................... 307
Remote Transmitter ................................. 306
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 285
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 271
Tires ........................................................ 296
Transmission Fluid ................................... 282
Under the Hood ...................................... 273
Wireless Headphone................................ 308
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Map Lights ................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 229
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 263
Moonroof ................................................. 110
MP3 ................................................... 160, 168
Multi-Information Display ......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 258

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Numbers (Identification).......................... 342
O
Odometer .................................................... 78
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 275
Adding .................................................... 277
Checking ................................................. 276
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 329
Recommended Engine Oil ....... ................. 275
Viscosity .................................................. 275
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 274
Moonroof ................................................ 110
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Tailgate ................................................... 104
Outside Temperature ................................. 80
Adjusting ................................................... 80
Overheating .............................................. 327
P
Pandora ®................................................... 166
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 257
Parking Brake ............................................ 253
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 331 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 112
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 241
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 317
R
Radiator .................................................... 281
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 155
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 158
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 157
Range .................................................... 79, 82
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 157
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 345
REAL TIME AWD with Intelligent Control System