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uuMaintenance Under the HooduTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICEDo not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 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 ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehicle warranty.
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■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Power Steering Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Power Steering Fluid
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
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■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Rear Differential Fluid
■Transfer Assembly Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.28 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Capacity Change 1.3 US qt (1.2 ℓ)
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Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle. See the
image below for the VIN locations.
Engine Number and Transmission Number
See the image below for the locations of your vehicle’s engine number and
transmission number.1Engine Number and Transmission Number
The transmission number is located on the side of the
transmission.
Vehicle
Identification
Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification
Number
Automatic Transmission
Number
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Engine Number
Automatic Transmission
Number
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Index
Bluetooth® Audio ............................. 213, 266
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.... 320, 332, 367
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 449
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 451
Brake Assist System................................. 452
Fluid ....................................................... 481
Foot Brake .............................................. 450
Indicator ........................................... 70, 536
Parking Brake.......................................... 449
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 125
Bulb Replacement .................................... 484
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light,
Rear Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear
Side Marker Light ................................ 490
Fog Lights ............................................... 486
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ............... 489
Headlights .............................................. 484
High-Mount Brake Light........ .................. 492
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 492
Side Marker Lights .................................. 488
Bulb Specifications ........................... 546, 548
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Hook .............................................. 149
Carrying Cargo ................................. 411, 413
CD Player .................................. 173, 200, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 152
Certification Label ................................... 550 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 484
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 534
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 61
Larger Children.......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 512
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 510
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Changing the Mode ................................ 157
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 158
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 157
Sensors.................................................... 162
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88
Coat Hook ................................................. 148
Compact Spare Tire .................. 517, 547, 549
Compass ............................................ 405, 407
Console Compartment ............................. 145 Controls
....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 478
Overheating ............................................ 532
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 425
Cruise Control ........................................... 432
Indicator.................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 146
Customer Service Information ................. 558
Customized Features ................................ 281
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 122
Dead Battery ............................................. 528
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 156, 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 551
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 119
Rearview Mirror....................................... 130
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 473
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 119
Display Button .................................. 186, 218
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors ........................................................... 91
Auto Door Locking .................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 101
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ................. 74
Door Open Indicator.................................. 31
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Glass (care)............................................... 513
Glove Box ................................................. 144
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 486
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 515
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............. 320, 332, 367
Auto Answer .................................. 347, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular
Phonebook and Call History .......... 349, 384
Automatic Transferring ................... 347, 382
Displaying Messages ....................... 362, 401
Editing User Name .................................. 381
HFL Buttons ............................ 320, 332, 367
HFL Menus.............................. 322, 334, 369
HFL Status Display ................... 321, 333, 368
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 333, 368
Making a Call ................................. 353, 393
Options During a Call...................... 359, 398
Phone Setup ........................... 324, 339, 373
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 388
Receiving a Call............................... 358, 397
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ..... 360, 399
Ring Tone ....................................... 348, 383
Selecting a Mail Account................. 361, 400
Speed Dial ...................................... 350, 385
To Create a Security PIN .................. 346, 380
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ......................................... 344, 378
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 242Hazard Warning Button
............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 136
Headlights ................................................. 119
Aiming .................................................... 484
Automatic Operation ............................... 120
Dimming ......................................... 119, 122
Operating ................................................ 119
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 153
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Heating ................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............... 320, 332, 367
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 318
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Identification Numbers Engine and Transmission ......................... 550
Vehicle Identification ............................... 550
Ignition Switch .......................................... 114
Illumination Control ................................. 125
Knob ....................................................... 125
Immobilizer System .................................. 107
Indicator .................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Charging System ............................... 71, 534 CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 433
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 432
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 74
Door Open ................................................ 31
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 536
Fog Light ................................................... 79
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 76
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 77
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 534
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 75, 446, 447
Maintenance Minder ......................... 81, 465
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 535
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 536
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 79
Smart Entry System ................................... 78
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 73
TPMS ................................................ 75, 448
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 78
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 442
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 443
Washer Level ............................................. 81
Information .............................................. 545
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Information Display.................................... 84
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 125
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 142
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 130
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 521
Jump Starting ............................................ 528
K
Key Number Tag ......................................... 92
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 91
Lockout Prevention .................................... 98
Master Keys ............................................... 91
Number Tag .............................................. 92
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 100
Remote Transmitter ................................... 94
Types and Functions .................................. 91
Valet Key ................................................... 92
Won’t Turn ................................................ 22
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 425
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .............. 439
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Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
Select Lever ................................. 18, 426, 428
Operation .................................. 18, 427, 429
Releasing ................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 430
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever ................................... 18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Cutoff System............................................ 48
Off Indicator .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ........................................................ 96
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spare Tire .................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs ........................................ 546, 548
Specifications ............................................ 546
Specified Fuel ............................ 456, 546, 548
Speedometer ............................................... 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ......................................... 525 Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Steering Wheel ......................................... 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping ................................................... 453
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
T
Tachometer ................................................. 83
Tailgate ..................................................... 105
Unable to Open....................................... 544
Temperature Gauge ................................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................. 162
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation .................................................. 504 Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission ..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter .................................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 23
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 532
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 22, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 531
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