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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 452Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 453Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 454
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 455
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 459Opening the Hood ........................... 461
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 463
Oil Check ......................................... 464
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 466Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 467
Engine Coolant ................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ............................ 471
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 473
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 475Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 483Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 485Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 486Tire Labeling .................................... 486DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 488Wear Indicators................................ 490 Tire Service Life ................................ 490
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 491
Tire Rotation .................................... 492
Winter Tires ..................................... 493
Battery ............................................... 494
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 495
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 497
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 498
Exterior Care.................................... 500

452Maintenance
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.2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 473
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 485
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 475
•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2Checking and Mainta ining Wiper Blades P. 483
■
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. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 457
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 .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 541
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 .................................. 504
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 505
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 511If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 512Emergency Engine Stop ................... 513
Jump Starting .................................... 514
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 517Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 518
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 520If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 520
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 521If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ........................... ....... 522
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 522If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 523
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 524
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 526
Emergency Towing ........................... 527

Index
546Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 411
Operation ................................................ 412AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 442
Accessories and Modifications ................. 450
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 140
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 469
Engine Oil ................................................ 463
Washer .................................................... 474
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 463
Adjusting Clock ......................................................... 86
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Head Restraints........................................ 130
Mirrors .................................................... 125
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Steering Wheel ........................................ 124
Temperature .............................................. 84
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 205, 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 144
Sensor ..................................................... 147 Synchronized Mode................................. 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Air Pressure ............................... 486, 531, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 163, 189, 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 442
Indicator.................................................... 71
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 155
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound................ 161, 187, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 152
Error Messages ........................................ 264
General Information ................................ 270
HDD ........................................................ 238
Internet Radio ......................... 171, 203, 256
iPod ........................................ 168, 199, 248
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 173, 206, 259
Reactivating ............................................ 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 271
Recommended Devices............................ 273
Remote Controls ..................................... 155 Security Code ......................................... 153
Theft Protection ...................................... 153
Touch Screen .................................. 179, 212
USB Flash Drives...................................... 273
USB Port ................................................. 151
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 98
Customize ...................................... 285, 303
Automatic Lighting .................................. 116
Automatic Transmission Creeping................................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 472
Kickdown ............................................... 408
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 19, 414
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 517
Shifting ................................................... 413
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 152
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 83
BBattery...................................................... 494
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 520
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 494
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 495
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 139
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 176, 209, 262
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 314, 351
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63

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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

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

553Index
Wear Indicators....................................... 490
Winter .................................................... 493
Tools ......................................................... 504
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 397
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 398
Load Limits ............................................. 397
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 400
Emergency .............................................. 527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 436
Indicator ........................................... 73, 523
Transmission ............................. 409, 413, 417
Automatic............................................... 413
Continuously Variable (CVT).................... 409
Fluid ............................................... 471, 472
Manual ................................................... 417
Number .................................................. 534
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 70, 410, 414
Trip Meter .................................................. 83
Troubleshooting ...................................... 503
Blown Fuse ..................................... 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 527
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 511
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 518
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 505
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 517
Warning Indicators.................................... 68 Trunk
........................................................... 99
Lid ............................................................. 99
Light Bulb ........................................ 530, 532
Main Switch ............................................ 101
Turn Signals .............................................. 115
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 73
UUnlocking the Doors .................................. 91
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........ 13
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 273
USB Port .................................................... 151
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ....................................................... 93VValet Key ............................................. 89, 101
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 432
Off Button ............................................... 433
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Ventilation ................................................ 144
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 463, 531, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 432
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 79
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 520
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 539
Watts ................................................. 530, 532
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 490
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 508
Window Washers ..................................... 119
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 474
Switch ..................................................... 119
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 106
Windshield ................................................ 119
Cleaning ................................................. 501
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 145
Washer Fluid ........................................... 474
Wiper Blades ........................................... 483
Wipers and Washers................................ 119
Winter Tires .............................................. 493
Snow Tires .............................................. 493
Tire Chains .............................................. 493
Wipers and Washers ................................. 119
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 483
WMA ................. 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259
Worn Tires ................................................ 485