
267
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
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*
Replacing the Battery
If it takes several pushes on the remo te control buttons to operate the rear
entertainment system*.
1.Remove the cover.
2. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Remote Control
Models with Rear Entertainment System
1Replacing the Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Battery type: CR2025
* Not available on all models
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uuRemote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*uReplacing the Battery
Maintenance
If there is no sound coming from the wireless headphone, replace the battery.
1.To open the cover, inse rt a coin in the slot
and twist it slightly to pry the cover away
from the earpiece.
2. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Wireless Headphone
Coin
Battery type: AAA
Battery Cover
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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.
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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 346
•Date of purchase
•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem
•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 337
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 339
Locations ......................................... 337, 338
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 262
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 262
Gauges ......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care) ................................................ 317
Glove Box .................................................. 133
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 289, 290
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 319
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213 Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message .................................. 206, 218
To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 125
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 289
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 313
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 240
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 346
Engine and Transmission ......................... 346
Vehicle Identification ............................... 346
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111 Illumination Control
................................ 117
Knob ...................................................... 117
i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) ..................................................... 81
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator ................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System .................. 71
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Charging System............................... 69, 333
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 247
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 246
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 245
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 73, 335
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 333
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 73, 254
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 271
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 334
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 335
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
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Index
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 72, 249
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 250
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information .............................................. 343
Information Display ................................... 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
iPod ®......................................................... 164
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 324
Jump Starting ........................................... 328
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102 Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Types and Functions .................................. 97
Valet Key ................................................... 98
Won’t Turn ................................................ 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 242
L
Language (HFL)......................................... 195
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 57, 61
Lights ................................................. 112, 289
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement .................................... 289
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights ................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside .............................................. 101
From Outside ............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 333
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 68, 333
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 229
M
Maintenance............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 309
Brake Fluid .............................................. 287
Cleaning ................................................. 314
Climate Control System ........................... 313
Coolant ................................................... 284
Heating and Cooling System ................... 313
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 280
Precautions ............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 285
Remote Control....................................... 311
Remote Transmitter ................................. 310
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 289
Safety...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 274
Tires ........................................................ 300
Transmission Fluid ................................... 286
Under the Hood ...................................... 277
Wireless Headphone................................ 312
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 334
Map Lights ................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 229
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
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