Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P433)
Flat Tire (P435)
●Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P450)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P444)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P454)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P448)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P459)
●Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 451
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 386
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2Overheating P. 448
●Appears when the daytime running lights are off.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 378Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 379Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 380Maintenance Minder™.................... 381Maintenance Under the HoodMaintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 389Opening the Hood ........................... 390 Recommended Engine Oil ................ 392 Oil Check ......................................... 393Adding Engine Oil ............................ 394Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 395
Engine Coolant ................................ 397Transmission Fluid ............................ 399Brake Fluid ....................................... 400 Power Steering Fluid ........................ 400 Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 401Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 402Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 410Checking and Maintaining TiresChecking Tires ................................. 414Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 415Tire Labeling .................................... 415DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 417Wear Indicators................................ 419
Tire Service Life ................................ 419Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 420Tire Rotation .................................... 421 Winter Tires ..................................... 422Battery............................................... 423Remote Transmitter CareReplacing the Button Battery ........... 424Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*........................... 425Climate Control System Maintenance..... 427Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 428 Exterior Care.................................... 430
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder™
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display* or the multi-information display* every time you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w. The messages notify you when to change the
engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance
services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2.Press the (Select/Reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0%. Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Models with information display
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
6060 to 51
5050 to 41
4040 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
1010 to 6
55 to 1
00
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
To switch the display, press the (Select/Reset) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life
becomes 15 percent.
The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the
remaining engine oil life becomes
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is
switched.
The SERVICE message also starts
to appear along with the engine oil
life indicator and the maintenance
item codes.
The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). The
negative distance on the display
blinks.
The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced
immediately.Stays on as a reminder even when
the display is switched.
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uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance 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 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageMaintenance Minder 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.*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).# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance 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●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110ºF, 43ºC), in very low temperatures (under -20ºF, -29ºC), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer* fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace VTM-4r* rear differential fluid*5
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
SERVICE DUE SOON15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by pressing the /
(information) button, this message
will go off.
The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
SERVICE DUE NOW5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the / button
to switch to another display.
The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.
SERVICE PAST DUENegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Press the /
button to switch to another
display.
The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.