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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P319)
Flat Tire (P321)
● Park in a safe location and replace the 
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the 
cargo area.
Indicators Come On 
(P333)
●Identify the indicator and consult the 
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P327)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P337)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 
device does not operate.
Overheating (P331)
● 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 
(P340)
●Call a professional towing service if you 
need to tow your vehicle.
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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 additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda 
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help 
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent 
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive 
manufacturers to meet the need s 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 gasolin e. 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 ga soline 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 reco mmend 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, a nd cause the malfunction 
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on. 
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such 
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on 
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol 
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol. 
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try 
another service station or sw itch to another brand of 
gasoline.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 268
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 269Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 270
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 271
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 277Opening the Hood ........................... 278
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 279
Oil Check ......................................... 280
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 281
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 282
Engine Coolant ................................ 284
Transmission Fluid ............................ 286
Brake Fluid ....................................... 287
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 288
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 289
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 296Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 300
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 301Tire Labeling .................................... 301DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 303Wear Indicators................................ 305
Tire Service Life ................................ 305 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 306
Tire Rotation .................................... 307
Winter Tires ..................................... 308
Battery ............................................... 309
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 310
Remote Control and Wireless  Headphone Care
*........................... 311
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate 
Control System* Maintenance ....... 313
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 314
Exterior Care.................................... 316
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages 
appear on the information display and the intelligent multi-information display 
(i-MID) 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 on the Information Display
1 To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the 
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you 
can view on the intelligent multi-information display 
(i-MID). 2 Maintenance Service Items  P. 274
Displayed Engine Oil 
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the intelligent Multi-
Information Display (i-MID) and Information Display
Oil Life Display on the 
Information DisplayOil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder  Indicator
15%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.
5%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.
15
Engine oil
Air filters
2345
5
Engine oil
Air filters
2345
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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 
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.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●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 tow your vehicle behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or  30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly 
pressing the   (Select/Reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the   knob for ten seconds 
or more.
u The engine oil life indicator and the 
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the   knob for five seconds or more.
u The displayed maintenance items 
disappear, and the engine oil life display 
returns to 100%.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance 
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect 
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious 
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after 
completing the required ma intenance service. If 
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance 
service, reset the engine  oil life display yourself.On the information display
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is 
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than 
elsewhere on the tire. If  the tread has worn so 
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire. 
Worn out tires have po or traction on wet 
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road 
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and 
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and in flation pressure maintenance, it is 
recommended that you have annual inspections  performed once the tires reach five 
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10 
years from the date of manufacture, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear 
Indicator mark
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