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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
information display/intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 LiterKilometers L per 100 km
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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
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 286
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 287
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 300
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 289
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 296
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display/multi-
information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 274
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 353
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. 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
Maintenance
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
You can view them on the Maintenance info screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2. Press the MENU button to go to the Vehicle Menu screen.
3. Select Vehicle Information with the
(+ button, then press the SOURCE button.
4. Press the SOURCE button again to go to the Maintenance info screen. The
engine oil life appears on the intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items on
the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
MENU
SOURCE
502345
SOURCE
Button
MENU
Button Sub Item Engine Oil Life
Main
Item
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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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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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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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