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uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
Continued
Maintenance
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Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•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.
Maintenance Minder Message System Message
Indicator
Sub Items Main Item
*1: If a message SERVICE 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.CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●
Replace engine oil
*1
B
●
Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
●
Check parking brake adjustment
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Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
●
Inspect suspension components
●
Inspect driveshaft boots
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Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
●
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
●
Inspect exhaust system
#
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Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110ºF, 43ºC), in very low temperatures (under
20ºF, 29ºC), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●
Rotate tires
2
●
Replace air cleaner element
*2
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Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●
Inspect drive belt
3
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Replace transmission fluid
4
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Replace spark plugs
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Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
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Inspect valve clearance
5
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Replace engine coolant

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
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Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.•Genuine Honda Motor Oil
•Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.
1Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterYou 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 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.
Washer
Drain Bolt
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
AC Power Outlet...................................... 177
Accessories and Modifications................ 329
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 176
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 350
Engine Oil ............................................... 345
Washer ................................................... 354
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 345
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 154
Head Restraints ....................................... 157
Mirrors.................................................... 152
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 151
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 183
Cooling................................................... 185Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 184
Air Pressure....................................... 371, 421
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 23
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 76, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio.................................... 198, 205
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 75
Armrest..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls............................ 203
Audio System............................................ 194
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 197, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 195
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 226
Reactivating ............................................. 196
Recommended CDs ................................. 238Recommended Devices............................ 240
Remote Controls ..................................... 203
Security Code .......................................... 196
Theft Protection ...................................... 196
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 195
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 240
Audio/Information Display........................ 91
Authorized Manuals................................ 429
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Customize ............................................... 117
Automatic Lighting.................................. 143
Automatic Transmission........................... 300
Creeping ................................................. 300
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Kickdown ................................................ 300
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 302
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 403
Shifting ................................................... 301
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 195
Average Fuel Economy.................. 88, 92, 99
Average Speed................................... 92, 100
BBattery...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 379
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 380, 382
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 174

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Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 312
Bluetooth
® Audio..................................... 230
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®..................... 259
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 67
Brake System............................................. 314
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 316
Brake Assist System ................................. 317
Fluid ........................................................ 353
Foot Brake ............................................... 315
Indicator ............................................ 72, 408
Parking Brake .......................................... 314
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 147
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 312
Bulb Replacement..................................... 355
Back-Up/Taillight...................................... 363
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight
and Rear Turn Signal Lights .................... 361
Fog Lights ................................................ 359
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights ................................. 360
Headlights ............................................... 355
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 365
Rear License Plate Light............................ 364
Bulb Specifications.................................... 420
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 68
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 178
Carrying Cargo.................................. 287, 289
CD Library.................................................. 216CD Player........................................... 200, 212
Center Pocket........................................... 173
Certification Label.................................... 422
Changing Bulbs........................................ 355
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................. 62
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 387
Cleaning the Interior................................ 385
Climate Control System............................ 187
Changing the Mode ................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 187
Clock.......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks............................................... 178
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 391, 421Controls.................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350
Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 300
Cruise Control.......................................... 303
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders.............................................. 174
Customer Service Information................ 430
Customized Features............................... 101
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 144
Dead Battery............................................ 401
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows................................. 185, 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 423
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 142
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 152
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 346
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 142
Display/Information Button...................... 98
Door Mirrors............................................. 153
Doors........................................................ 110
Auto Door Locking.................................. 116
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 116
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 77

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Index
Keys........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 112
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 373
Driving...................................................... 285
Automatic Transmission .......................... 300
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 303
Shifting Gear .......................................... 301
Starting the Engine ................................. 297
Driving Position Memory System............ 149
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 384
EElapsed Time........................................ 92, 99
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 306
Emergency................................................ 417
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 425
Engine....................................................... 422
Coolant .................................................. 350
Jump Starting ......................................... 401
Oil .......................................................... 345
Starting................................................... 297
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 141
Engine Coolant........................................ 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................. 345
Adding .................................................... 347
Checking ................................................. 346
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 335, 339
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 406
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 345
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 387
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 153
FFeatures..................................................... 193
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 384
Oil ........................................................... 348
Flat Tire..................................................... 391
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring............................. 172
Floor Mats................................................. 386
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 352
Brake ....................................................... 353
Engine Coolant ........................................ 350
Power Steering ........................................ 354
Windshield Washer .................................. 354
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats.......... 162, 166
Foot Brake................................................. 315Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Fuel...................................................... 18, 325
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ........................................... 88, 92, 99
Recommendation .................................... 325
Refueling................................................. 325
Fuel Economy........................................... 328
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 18, 327
Message.................................................. 407
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 18, 326
Fuses.......................................................... 411
Inspecting and Changing......................... 416
Locations................. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 325
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling................................................. 325
Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 301

438Index
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 422OOdometer.............................................. 87, 99
Oil (Engine)............................................... 345
Adding .................................................... 347
Checking ................................................. 346
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 335, 339
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 406
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 345
Viscosity .................................................. 345
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 344
Moonroof ................................................ 140
Power Windows ...................................... 137
Sliding Door............................................. 126
Tailgate ................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display............ 89, 100
Overheating.............................................. 404PPanic Mode............................................... 136
Parking...................................................... 318
Parking Brake............................................ 314
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 72, 408
Parking Sensor System.............................. 319
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51Passing Indicators..................................... 142
Power Sliding Door.................................. 128
Power Tailgate......................................... 122
Power Windows....................................... 137
Precautions While Driving....................... 299
Rain ........................................................ 299
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 391
RRadiator.................................................... 351
Radio (AM/FM)................................. 198, 205
Radio Data System (RDS)................. 199, 208
Range.............................................. 88, 92, 99
RDS (Radio Data System)................. 199, 208
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 425
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 148
Rear Entertainment System..................... 241
Rear Seats (Folding Down).............. 162, 166
Rearview Camera..................................... 323
Rearview Mirror....................................... 152
Refueling.................................................. 325
Fuel Gauge................................................ 86
Gasoline .......................................... 325, 420
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations............................... 309, 373, 423
Remote Transmitter................................. 112
Removable Center Console...................... 171
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat...... 163Removing the Second Row
Center Seat............................................. 165
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 380, 382
Bulbs ...................................................... 355
Fuses ...................... 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
Tires........................................................ 376
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 366
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 424
Resetting a Trip Meter......................... 88, 99
SSafe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check............................................... 29
Safety Labels.............................................. 69
Safety Message.......................................... 24
Seat Belts.................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ........... 34, 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................. 62
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 75
Seat Heaters............................................. 181
Seats.......................................................... 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Seats.............................................. 154