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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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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 320
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 321
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 327
Jump Starting .................................... 328
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 330
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 331 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu
re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 333
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 333
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 334
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On (Red) .............................................. 335
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 335 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 336
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 337
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 339
Emergency Towing ........................... 340
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 341
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Index
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 280
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 112
Display Button ............................................ 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 303
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 122
Driving ...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 256
Cruise Control ........................................ 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 313
DVD Player ............................................... 174
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 245 Elapsed Time
............................................... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 73, 335
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 249
Emergency ................................................ 340
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 349
Engine ....................................................... 346
Coolant ................................................... 284
Jump Starting .......................................... 328
Oil ........................................................... 279
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 284
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 285
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 284
Overheating ............................................ 331
Temperature Gauge .................................. 77
Engine Oil ................................................. 279
Adding .................................................... 281
Checking ................................................. 280
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 333
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 279
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 73, 335
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 316
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F
Features.................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 313
Oil ........................................................... 282
Flat Tire ..................................................... 321
Floor Mats ................................................. 315
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 286
Brake ...................................................... 287
Engine Coolant ....................................... 284
Windshield Washer ................................. 288
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 129
Foot Brake ................................................ 257
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 262
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 262
Refueling................................................. 262
Fuel Economy ........................................... 265
Fuel Fill Cap .............................................. 264
Message.................................................. 334
Fuel Fill Door ............................................ 263
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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................. 120
Door ........................................................ 121
Exterior .................................................... 121
Interior Rearview...................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 266
Moonroof .................................................. 110
MP3 .................................................... 161, 169
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 261
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 346
O
Odometer.................................................... 78
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 279
Adding .................................................... 281
Checking ................................................. 280
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 333
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 279
Viscosity .................................................. 279
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 278
Moonroof ................................................ 110
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Tailgate ................................................... 104 Outside Temperature
................................. 80
Adjusting .................................................. 80
Overheating .............................................. 331
P
Pandora®................................................... 167
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 260
Parking Brake ........................................... 256
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 335
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 112
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 241
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 321
R
Radiator.................................................... 285
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 156
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 158
Range .................................................... 79, 82
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 158
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 349Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 251
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 118
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 174
Rear Seat Back .......................................... 130
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 129
Rearview Camera ..................................... 261
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 120
Refueling .................................................. 262
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 77
Gasoline ......................................... 262, 344
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .............................. 254, 303, 347
Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Replacement Battery .................................................... 310
Bulbs ...................................................... 289
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 296
Fuses .............................................. 337, 338
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 298
Tires........................................................ 306
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 348
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 79
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels .............................................. 66
Safety Message .......................................... 22
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Index
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 252
Button ..................................................... 252
Indicator .................................................... 73
Transmission .............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 286
Number ................................................... 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 69, 244
Trip Meter ................................................... 79
Troubleshooting ....................................... 319
Blown Fuse ...................................... 337, 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 20
Emergency Towing .................................. 340
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 327
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating............................................. 331
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 321
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 19, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 330
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals ............................................... 112
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................... 99
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 11
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 150, 151 USB Flash Drives
....................................... 193
V
Valet Key..................................................... 98
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 346
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 249
Off Button............................................... 250
Off Indicator.............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 279, 345
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 249
W
Wallpaper................................................... 90
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 333
Warning Labels ........................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 351
Watts ......................................................... 344
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 305
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 324
Window Washers ..................................... 115
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 288
Switch ..................................................... 115
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ................................................ 115
Cleaning ................................................. 317
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 144, 146 Washer Fluid ........................................... 288
Wiper Blades........................................... 296
Wipers and Washers ............................... 115
Winter Tires .............................................. 308
Snow Tires .............................................. 308
Tire Chains.............................................. 308
Wipers and Washers ................................ 115
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 296
Front....................................................... 115
Rear ........................................................ 116
WMA ................................................. 161, 169
Worn Tires ................................................ 300
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 159
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