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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Clutch Fluid (Light Gray Cap)
Manual transmission models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop) Radiator Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop)
Engine Coolant Reservoir 12 Volt Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid ■Continuously Variable Trans mission (CVT)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. 1.Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
uPerform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
uIt should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
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.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Hond a CVTF (continuously variabl e transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda CVTF with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda CVTF
may adversely affect the operation and durability of
your vehicle's transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda CVTF is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
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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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Recommended

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Index
Index
Numbers
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 67
3-Mode Drive System ............................... 197
ECON Mode Indicator ............................... 76
NORMAL Mode Indicator .......................... 76
SPORT Mode Indicator .............................. 76
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 185
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 210
Accessories and Modifications ................ 220
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 236
Engine Oil ............................................... 231
Washer ................................................... 241
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 231
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 123
Headlights .............................................. 242
Mirrors.................................................... 119
Seats....................................................... 121
Steering Wheel ....................................... 118
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 135 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 264
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 134
Sensors .................................................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Air Pressure ....................................... 253, 307
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................. 25
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Audio ........................................... 145
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 210
Indicator .................................................... 69
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 18
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 144
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 153
General Information ................................ 155
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 151
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Reactivating ............................................. 141 Recommended CDs ................................. 155
Recommended Drives .............................. 157
Security Code .......................................... 141
Theft Protection ...................................... 141
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 157
Authorized Manuals ................................ 315
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 191
Manual Transmission ............................... 194
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 112
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 182
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............ 185, 186
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 191
Creeping ................................................. 182
Fluid ........................................................ 238
Kickdown ................................................ 182
L Mode ................................................... 187
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 184
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 183
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
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Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 111
Door Mirrors ............................................. 120
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 31
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 256
Driving ...................................................... 171
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 197
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 182
Braking ................................................... 208
Cruise Control ........................................ 200
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Plus Sport System.................................... 198
Shifting Gear (Automatic Transmission) ... 183
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 188
Starting the Engine ................................. 178
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 197
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 203
Emergency ................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 236
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 231
Starting ................................................... 178
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Engine Oil ................................................. 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 295 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 267
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 119
F
Features .................................................... 137
Filters ......................................................... 264
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 264
Oil ........................................................... 234
Flat Tire ..................................................... 271
Floor Mats ................................................. 266
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 238
Brake ...................................................... 240
Clutch ..................................................... 240
Engine Coolant ....................................... 236
Manual Transmission ............................... 239
Windshield Washer ................................. 241
Foot Brake ................................................ 209
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 114
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 216
Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 216
Refueling................................................. 216
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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stabi lity Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 203
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 204
Information .............................................. 305
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 116
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 119
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 274
Jump Starting ........................................... 287
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 182
L
L Mode ...................................................... 187
Language (HFL) ......................................... 159
Lights ................................................. 111, 242
Automatic ............................................... 112
Bulb Replacement .................................... 242
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 113
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 126
Light Switches ......................................... 111
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 111
Load Limits ................................................ 175
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 293
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 306
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 175M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 221
Battery .................................................... 262
Brake Fluid .............................................. 240
Cleaning ................................................. 265
Climate Control....................................... 264
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 240
Coolant ................................................... 236
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Oil ........................................................... 231
Precautions ............................................. 222
Radiator .................................................. 237
Remote Transmitter ................................. 263
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 242
Safety...................................................... 223
Service Items ........................................... 227
Tires ........................................................ 253
Transmission Fluid ........................... 238, 239
Under the Hood ...................................... 229
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
Manual Transmission
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 194
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 240
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 239
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 188
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 190
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 189
Shifting ................................................... 188
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Index
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 133
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 143
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 184
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 188
Releasing ................................................ 289
Won’t Move ........................................... 289
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 184
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 261
Spare Tire ......................................... 271, 307 Spark Plugs
................................................ 306
Specifications ............................................ 306
Specified Fuel .................................... 216, 306
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 197
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 178
Does Not Start ......................................... 286
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 110
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Steering Wheel ......................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................. 118
Stopping .................................................... 212
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 110
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer ................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 105
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 105
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 136
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 277
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Tires ........................................................... 253
Air Pressure ..................................... 254, 307
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 253
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 271, 307
Inspection ............................................... 253
Labeling .................................................. 254
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 271
Regulations ............................................. 256
Rotation .................................................. 260
Tire Chains .............................................. 261
Wear Indicators ....................................... 258
Winter..................................................... 261
Tools .......................................................... 270
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 177
Towing Hook ............................................ 302
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 177
Emergency .............................................. 301
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Transmission
Automatic (CVT)...................................... 183
Fluid ................................................ 238, 239
Manual ................................................... 188
Number................................................... 308
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 184
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
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