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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 continuously variable transmission fluid level monthly.
2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid P. 240
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 242
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 244
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
■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 mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 229
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. 319
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.
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the cover.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High beam headlight:60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
35W (D4S for high voltage discharge)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
The exterior lights' inside lenses (headlights, brake
lights, etc.) may fog temporarily after a car wash or
while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a larg e amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the le nses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Cover
TabCoupler
Bulb

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the fog light being
replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the clip and screws, and pull the
inner fender back.
Fog Lights: 35 W (H8 for halogen bulb type)
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the
central pin to remove the clip.
Central Pin
Inner Fender
Screw
Clip
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 274
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 275
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 281
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 290
Jump Starting .................................... 291
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 293
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 294 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 296
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 297
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 298
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 299
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 299
If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 300 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 300
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 301
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 304
Emergency Towing ........................... 305
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ..... 307
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
■ Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission
Fluid
Capacity Change1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Change
including
filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.17 US gal (4.42 L)*1
1.15 US gal (4.35 L)*2
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*3: Optional on Canadian models
*4: 205/45R17 tires
Regular
SizeP195/55R16 86V205/45R17 84W*3
Pressure
Front
30 psi
(210 kPa [2.1 kgf/cm2])32 psi
(220 kPa [2.2 kgf/cm2])*4
Rear
30 psi
(210 kPa [2.1 kgf/cm2])30 psi
(210 kPa [2.1 kgf/cm2])*4
Compact
Spare*
Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure 60 psi
(420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm
2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 6J17 x 6.5J*3
Compact
Spare*15 x 4T
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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF ..... 70, 206
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................ 70, 205
Information .............................................. 309
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 127
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 278
Jump Starting ........................................... 291
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 184
L
L Mode...................................................... 189
Language (HFL) ......................................... 161
Lights ................................................. 112, 244
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement .................................... 244
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 127
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 177
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 104
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 297
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 296
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 310, 311
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 177
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 223
Battery .................................................... 264
Brake Fluid .............................................. 242
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Climate Control....................................... 267
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 242
Coolant ................................................... 238
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Oil ........................................................... 233
Precautions ............................................. 224
Radiator .................................................. 239
Remote Transmitter ................................. 266
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 244
Safety...................................................... 225
Service Items ........................................... 229
Tires ........................................................ 255
Transmission Fluid ........................... 240, 241
Under the Hood ...................................... 231
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 298
Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 196
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 242
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 241
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 190
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 192
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 191
Shifting ................................................... 190