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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterYou must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the
information display.
1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the en gine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterNOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
Drain Bolt
Washer

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire RotationRotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the information display
helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life.■Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.■Tires with rotation marksRotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional tread patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not from one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
Whenever tires are rotate d, you must calibrate the
TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 436
FRONT
Direction Mark
FrontFront

494Maintenance
BatteryChecking the Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
monthly.
The battery condition is being monitored by
the sensor on the negative terminal. If there is
a problem with the sensor, the warning
message on the information display will let
you know. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 153
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 86
•The navigation system
* is disabled.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Charging the BatteryDisconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1BatteryWARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessori es contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
3
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear protective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomer Service Information u
Continued
Information
Music recognition technology and related
data are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery.
For more information, visit
www.gracenote.com.
When music is recorded to the HDD from a
CD, information such as the recording artist
and track name are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when
available).
Gracenote may not contain information for
all albums.
Gracenote is an internet-based music
recognition service that allows artist, album,
and track information from CDs to display
on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates
a year. More information about Gracenote,
its features, and downloads are available at ■
Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB)
www.honda.com (in U.S.) or
www.honda.ca (in Canada).
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote.
One or more patents owned by Gracenote
apply to this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States and/or other
countries.
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Gracenote”). The software
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or file identification and
obtain music- related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or ■
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embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of the intended End-User
functions or this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
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Servers.

548Index
DimmingHeadlights ............................................... 115
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 464
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 115
Display Button .......................... 157, 182, 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors ........................................................... 88
Auto Door Locking .................................... 98
Auto Door Unlocking ................................. 98
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 72
Keys .......................................................... 88
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................. 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 91
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 95
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 488
Driving ....................................................... 391
Automatic Transmissi on/CVT ................... 408
Braking .................................................... 440
Cruise Control ......................................... 421
Shifting Gear ................................... 413, 417
Shifting Position....................................... 409
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Driving Position Memory System ............. 122
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 73, 522
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 432
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 513
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 102
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 514
Oil ........................................................... 463
Starting ........................................... 401, 403
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 469
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 469
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 470
Overheating ............................................ 518
Temperature Gauge .................................. 81
Engine Oil ................................................. 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 463
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 111EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 126
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 500
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures.................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 497
Oil .......................................................... 467
Flat Tire ..................................................... 505
Floor Mats ................................................ 499
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 473
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 471
Engine Coolant ....................................... 469
Manual Transmission .............................. 471
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 134
Foot Brake ................................................ 441
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 424
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127

549Index
Fuel..................................................... 20, 447
Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 84
Recommendation.................................... 447
Refueling ................................................ 447
Fuel Economy ........................................... 449
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 20, 448
Message ................................................. 521
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 448
Fuses ......................................................... 524
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 526
Locations ........................................ 524, 525GGasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Information............................................. 447
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................ 447
Gauges ........................................................ 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 413
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 409
Manual Transmission .............................. 418 Glass (care)
................................................ 501
Glove Box .................................................. 137
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 475, 478
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 503
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 314, 351
Auto Answer ................................... 330, 366
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 332, 368
Automatic Transferring .................... 330, 366
Displaying Messages ........................ 346, 385
Editing User Name ................................... 365
HFL Buttons ..................................... 314, 351
HFL Menus ...................................... 317, 353
HFL Status Display ........................... 316, 352
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 316, 352
Making a Call .................................. 336, 377
Options During a Call ...................... 343, 382
Phone Setup .................................... 322, 357
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 372
Receiving a Call ............................... 342, 381
Receiving a Text/E-Mail Message ...... 344, 383
Ring Tone ........................................ 331, 367
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 345, 384
Speed Dial ....................................... 333, 369
To Create a Security PIN .................. 329, 364
To Set Up a Text/E-Mail Message Options ......................................... 327, 362
Use Contact Photo .......................... 331, 367 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
.................. 238
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 130
Headlights ................................................. 115
Aiming .................................................... 475
Automatic Operation............................... 116
Dimming ......................................... 115, 118
Operating................................................ 115
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 402, 406
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 312
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 534
Vehicle Identification ............................... 534
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 120
Immobilizer System .................................. 103
Indicator.................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 71
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 520
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 422
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 421

550Index
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 72
ECON Mode ...................................... 77, 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 73, 522
Fog Light ................................................... 74
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 75
High Beam................................................. 74
Immobilizer System .................................... 74
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 76
Light Control ............................................. 78
Lights On ................................................... 74
Low Fuel .................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 520
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 73, 436, 438
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 455
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 521
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 522
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 77
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
Transmission .............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 72, 432
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 72, 433
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information ............................................... 529
Information Display .................................... 82 Instant Fuel Economy
................................. 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 120
Interface Dial ............................................ 211
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 125
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 508
Jump Starting ........................................... 514KKey Number Tag ......................................... 89
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 95
Keys ............................................................. 88
Lockout Prevention.................................... 95
Master Keys .............................................. 88
Number Tag .............................................. 89
Remote Transmitter ................................... 91
Types and Functions .................................. 88
Valet Key........................................... 89, 101
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 408
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 428
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 434
Language (HFL) ................................ 316, 352
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 115, 475
Automatic............................................... 116
Bulb Replacement ................................... 475
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 118
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 135
Light Switches......................................... 115
Lights On Indicator.................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 115
Load Limits ............................................... 395
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 88
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 98
From Inside ............................................... 96
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 88
Using a Key............................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 95
Low Battery Charge ................................. 520
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................... 90
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 530, 532
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 395

551Index
MMaintenance............................................ 451
Battery .................................................... 494
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 473
Cleaning ................................................. 498
Climate Control System .......................... 497
Coolant .................................................. 469
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 455
Oil .......................................................... 464
Precautions ............................................. 452
Radiator .................................................. 470
Remote Transmitter ................................ 495
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 475
Safety ..................................................... 453
Service Items ........................................... 457
Tires........................................................ 485
Transmission Fluid ................................... 471
Under the Hood ...................................... 459
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 69, 521
Manual Transmission ............................... 417
Map Lights ................................................ 136
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 395
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 125
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 450
Moonroof ................................................. 109
MP3 ................... 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259 Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 445
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 534OOdometer.................................................... 83
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking ................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 463
Viscosity .................................................. 463
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 461
Moonroof................................................ 109
Power Windows ...................................... 106
Trunk ........................................................ 99
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 518PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 411
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 415
Pandora® ................................... 172, 204, 257
Panic Mode ............................................... 105 Parking
...................................................... 444
Parking Brake ........................................... 440
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 522
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 115
Power Windows ....................................... 106
Precautions While Driving ....................... 407
Rain ........................................................ 407
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 505
RRadiator.................................................... 470
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 163, 189, 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 193, 232
Radio Data System (RDS) ......... 164, 191, 230
Range .......................................................... 84
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 164, 191, 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 121
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 134
Rearview Camera ..................................... 446
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Refueling .................................................. 447
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .................................. 447, 530, 532
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 438, 488, 535