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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 462Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 463Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 464
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 465
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 469Opening the Hood ........................... 471
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 472
Oil Check ......................................... 473
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 475Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....476
Engine Coolant ................................ 478
Transmission Fluid ............................ 480
Brake Fluid ....................................... 481
Power Steering Fluid Check
*............ 482
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 483
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 484
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
... 493
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 497Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 498Tire Labeling .................................... 498DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 500Wear Indicators................................ 502Tire Service Life ................................ 502
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 503
Tire Rotation .................................... 504
Winter Tires ..................................... 505
Battery............................................... 506
Remote Transmitter Care................. 507
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 507
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance....... 509
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 510
Exterior Care.................................... 512
* Not available on all models

462Maintenance
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and MaintenanceFor 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 maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.■Periodic inspections
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.2Checking the Brake Fluid P. 481
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493
■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 federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the information display.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 467
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com.
2Authorized Manuals P. 557
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, 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.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 525If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ..........................................526Emergency Engine Stop ................... 527
Jump Starting.................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move.............. 531Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 532
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 534If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 535
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................... 536If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On .............................536
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 537
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 537
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 541
Emergency Towing........................... 542
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door................................................. 543
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 544

Index
562Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 451
Accessories and Modifications................. 460
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 147
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 472
Washer .................................................... 483
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 472
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 141
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Head Restraints........................................ 136
Mirrors .................................................... 130
Rear Seats................................................ 139
Steering Wheel ........................................ 129
Aha
TM................................................. 209, 262
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 157
Changing the Mode ........................ 157, 158
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ........... 157, 158
Sensors .................................................... 162
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 157
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 509
Heating ................................................... 155
Air Pressure............................... 498, 547, 549
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator........................................ 50, 73, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
AM/FM Radio............................ 171, 193, 232
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 451
Indicator.................................................... 73
Armrest..................................................... 141
Audio Remote Controls........................... 168
Audio System............................................ 164
Adjusting the Sound................ 170, 191, 222
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 165
Error Messages ........................................ 268
General Information ................................ 276
HDD ........................................................ 242
Internet Radio ................................. 207, 260
iPod ................................................ 203, 252
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 179, 210, 263Reactivating ............................................ 166
Recommended CDs ................................ 277
Recommended Devices ........................... 279
Remote Controls ..................................... 168
Security Code ......................................... 166
Theft Protection ...................................... 166
Touch Screen .................................. 183, 216
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 165
USB Flash Drives...................................... 280
Authorized Manuals................................ 557
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 101
Customize ...................................... 298, 309
Automatic Lighting.................................. 120
Automatic Transmission.......................... 425
Creeping................................................. 425
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Kickdown ............................................... 425
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 18, 427, 429
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 531
Shifting ........................................... 426, 428
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 165
BBattery...................................................... 506
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 534
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 506
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 507
Belts (Seat).................................................. 32
Beverage Holders..................................... 146

564Index
Doors........................................................... 91
Auto Door Locking .................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 101
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator .............. 74
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Keys .......................................................... 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................... 94
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 500
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support.................. 133
Driving....................................................... 409
Automatic Transmission ........................... 425
Braking .................................................... 449
Cruise Control ......................................... 432
Shifting Gear ................................... 426, 428
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Driving Position Memory System............. 127
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 509EElectric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 442
Emergency................................................. 542
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 553
Engine....................................................... 550
Coolant ................................................... 478Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 472
Starting ........................................... 420, 422
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 114
Engine Coolant......................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 478
Overheating ............................................ 532
Temperature Gauge .................................. 83
Engine Oil................................................. 472
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 115
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 74, 536
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 512
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 131
FFeatures.................................................... 163
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 509
Oil ........................................................... 476
Flat Tire..................................................... 517
Floor Mats................................................. 511Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 480
Brake ...................................................... 481
Engine Coolant ....................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 483
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 79
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 139
Foot Brake................................................ 450
Front Airbags (SRS).................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Fuel..................................................... 19, 456
Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Recommendation.................................... 456
Refueling ................................................ 456
Fuel Economy........................................... 459
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 19, 458
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 457
Fuses......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 541
Locations ........................................ 538, 539
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Information............................................. 456

567Index
MMaintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 481
Cleaning ................................................. 510
Climate Control System .......................... 509
Coolant .................................................. 478
Heating and Cooling System ................... 509
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 480
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 535
Map Lights................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit............................... 413
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 83
Mirrors...................................................... 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 130
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 460
Moonroof................................................. 113
MP3................... 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 455
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 550OOdometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine)............................................... 472
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking ................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 472
Viscosity .................................................. 472
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 471
Moonroof................................................ 113
Power Windows ...................................... 110
Tailgate ................................................... 105
Outside Temperature................................. 86
Adjusting................................................... 86
Overheating.............................................. 532PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 430
Pandora®........................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode............................................... 109
Parking...................................................... 453Parking Brake........................................... 449
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 70, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51
Passing Indicators..................................... 119
Power Windows....................................... 110
Precautions While Driving....................... 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 517
RRadiator.................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM)......................... 171, 193, 232
Radio (XM®)...................................... 197, 236
Radio Data System (RDS)......... 172, 195, 234
RDS (Radio Data System)......... 172, 195, 234
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 553
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 126
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 139
Rearview Mirror....................................... 130
Refueling.................................................. 456
Fuel Gauge................................................ 83
Gasoline .................................. 456, 546, 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations............................... 447, 500, 551
Remote Transmitter................................... 94

569Index
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation.................................................. 504
Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter.................................................. 85
Troubleshooting...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 23
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 532Puncture/Flat Tire..................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 531
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals.............................................. 119
Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 78
UUnlocking the Doors.................................. 94
USB Adapter Cable........................... 164, 165
USB Flash Drives........................................ 280
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button
Start System.............................................. 96VValet Key..................................................... 92
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 550
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 442
Off Button ............................................... 443
Off Indicator .............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation................................................ 158
Viscosity (Oil)............................ 472, 547, 549
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 442WWarning and Information Messages......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 534Warning Labels........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 555
Watts................................................. 546, 548
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 502
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 521
Window Washers..................................... 123
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 483
Switch ..................................................... 123
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 110
Windshield................................................ 123
Cleaning ................................................. 513
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 156, 159
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 493
Wipers and Washers................................ 123
Winter Tires.............................................. 505
Snow Tires .............................................. 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers................................. 123
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 493
Front ....................................................... 123
Rear ........................................................ 124
WMA................. 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263
Worn Tires................................................ 497
XXM® Radio........................................ 197, 236