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uuMaintenance Under the HooduTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)1Transmission 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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On ■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the transmission.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously, the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. ■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. ■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.1Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.49 US qt (2.36 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
■Inverter Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.41 US gal (5.33 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.19 US gal (0.71 ℓ) in the engine coolant
reservoir)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.31 US gal (1.16 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.08 US gal (0.3 ℓ) in the filler tank)
■Tire
Regular
Size225/50R17 94VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
])
Front33 (230 [2.3])Rear33 (225 [2.3])
Wheel Size Regular 17 x 7 1/2J
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Index
Beverage Holders..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 195, 228, 281
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 333, 370
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 67
Brake System ............................................ 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 454
Brake Assist System................................. 455
Fluid ....................................................... 482
Foot Brake .............................................. 453
Indicator ........................................... 72, 530
Parking Brake.......................................... 452
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 484
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 488
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 487
Headlights .............................................. 484
High-Mount Brake Light........ .................. 490
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .... .......... 487
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 490
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 487
Taillights and Back-Up Lights................... 489
Bulb Specifications ................................... 538
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Area ............................................... 162 Cargo Hook
............................................... 161
Carrying Cargo .................................. 411, 413
CD Player ................................... 184, 215, 254
Center Pocket ........................................... 158
Certification Label .................................... 540
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 484
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 120
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 125
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats............................................. 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 63
Larger Children.......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 120
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 507
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 505
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 165
Sensors.................................................... 168
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165 Clock
.......................................................... 110
Coat Hook ................................................. 161
Console Compartment ............................. 157
Controls ..................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 478
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reservoir ............................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Overheating ............................................ 525
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 480
Coolant System ......................................... 478
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 419
Cruise Control ........................................... 424
Cup Holders .............................................. 159
Customer Service Information ................. 548
Customized Features ........................ 101, 293
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 522
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 166
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 541
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 474
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 136
Display Button .......................... 176, 201, 233
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
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Index
Doors......................................................... 112
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 35
Keys ........................................................ 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 117
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 496
Driving ....................................................... 409
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 427
Braking .................................................... 452
Cruise Control ......................................... 424
Shifting.................................................... 420
Transmission ............................................ 419
Turning on the Power .............................. 416
Driving Position Memory System ............. 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504
E
Eco Assist System ........................................ 13
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 14
ECON Button ............................................. 422
Elapsed Time ............................................... 96
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 530
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 443
Emergency ................................................. 535 Emergency Trunk Opener
........................ 125
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 543
Engine ....................................................... 540
Coolant ................................................... 478
Jump Starting .......................................... 522
Oil ........................................................... 473
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reservoir ............................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ......... ............... .... 479
Overheating ............................................ 525
Engine Oil ................................................. 473
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking................................................. 474
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 467
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 473
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 78, 530
EV Button .................................................... 10
EV Indicator ................................................ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 68
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 507
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features .................................................... 169 Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 504
Oil .......................................................... 476
Flat Tire ..................................................... 510
Floor Mats ................................................ 506
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 482
Engine Coolant ....................................... 478
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 480
Transmission ........................................... 481
Windshield Washer ................................. 483
Foot Brake ................................................ 453
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 435
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 24, 459
Economy................................................. 461
Gauge ...................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Range ....................................................... 96
Recommendation.................................... 459
Refueling ................................................ 459
Fuel Economy ........................................... 461
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 24, 460
Message ................................................. 529
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 460
Fuses ......................................................... 532
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 534
Locations ........................................ 532, 533
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Index
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 76
System Message ........................................ 79
Transmission .............................................. 75
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 77, 443
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 77, 444
Information ............................................... 537
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 97
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 230
Interior Lights ........................................... 155
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 480
J
Jump Starting ............................................ 522
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 113
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 117
Keys ........................................................... 112
Lockout Prevention .................................. 117
Number Tag ............................................ 113
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................. 114
Types and Functions ................................ 112
Valet Key................................................. 124
Kickdown (Transmission) ......................... 419
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 439
LaneWatch TM
............................................. 445
Language (HFL) ................................ 335, 371
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Lights ................................................. 136, 484
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 155
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.... .............. 121
Childproof Door Locks............................. 120
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 114
Keys ........................................................ 112
Using a Key ............................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 528
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 74, 528
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 113
Lower Anchors ........................................... 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 413
M
Maintenance ............................................ 463
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 482
Cleaning ................................................. 505
Climate Control System .......................... 504
Coolant .......................................... 478, 480
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 467
Oil .......................................................... 474
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 503
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 469
Tires........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 481
Under the Hood ...................................... 471
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 74, 529
Map Lights ................................................ 156
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 92
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 75
Seat Heaters ...................................... 163, 164
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................. 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Seat Heaters .................................... 163, 164
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 95
Select Lever ................................................. 23
Operation .................................. 23, 420, 421
Releasing ................................................. 524
Won’t Move ............................................ 524
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 175, 197
Shift Lever ........................................... 23, 420
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shift Lever Positions
Transmission ............................................ 420
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 420 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 115
Snow Tires ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 538
Specifications ............................................ 538
Specified Fuel ................................... 459, 538
Speedometer .............................................. 92
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel ......................................... 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 456
Summer Tires ............................................ 501
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 162
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 46
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 133
SYNC Mode ............................................... 167
System Message Indicator .......................... 79
T
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 97
Temperature Sensor ........................... 97, 168
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 447
Indicator............................................ 78, 531 Tire Repair Kit
.......................................... 511
Tires .......................................................... 493
Air Pressure..................................... 494, 539
Checking and Maintaining ...... ................ 493
Inspection ............................................... 493
Labeling .................................................. 494
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 510
Regulations ............................................. 496
Rotation.................................................. 500
Summer .................................................. 501
Tire Chains.............................................. 501
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 511
Wear Indicators....................................... 498
Winter .................................................... 501
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 415
Emergency .............................................. 535
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 447
Indicator ........................................... 78, 531
Transmission ..................................... 419, 420
Creeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 481
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 421
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Trip Meter .................................................. 96
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