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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 462
Safety 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 ............................ 475
Changing 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... 493Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 497
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 498Tire Labeling .................................... 498DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 500Wear Indicators................................ 502 Tire 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
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 481
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades 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 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.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 467
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. 557
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 .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 525
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 526
Emergency 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................................................ 534
If 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 ................................................... 536 If 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
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Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (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 ................................................... 156 Defrosting 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 .................................... 0
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, 263 Reactivating ............................................ 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...................................... 279
Authorized Manuals ................................ 557
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 101
Customize ...................................... 297, 308
Automatic Lighting .................................. 120
Automatic Transmission .......................... 425
Creeping................................................. 425
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Kickdown ............................................... 425
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 20, 427, 429
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 531
Shifting ........................................... 426, 428
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 165
B
Battery...................................................... 506
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 534
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 506
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 507
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 146
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Index
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 ............................... 509
E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 442
Emergency ................................................. 542
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 553
Engine ....................................................... 550
Coolant ................................................... 478 Jump 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
F
Features.................................................... 163
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 509
Oil ........................................................... 476
Flat Tire ..................................................... 517
Floor Mats ................................................. 511 Fluids
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 ..................................................... 21, 456
Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Recommendation.................................... 456
Refueling ................................................ 456
Fuel Economy ........................................... 459
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 458
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door ............................................ 457
Fuses ......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 541
Locations ........................................ 538, 539
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Information............................................. 456
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Index
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 455
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 550
O
Odometer................................................... 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 ............................................. 532
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 430
Pandora ®.......................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode ............................................... 109
Parking ..................................................... 453 Parking 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
R
Radiator.................................................... 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
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 507 Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 493
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 85
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 153
Seats .......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Seat Heaters ............................................ 153
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Index
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 531
Warning Indicators.................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 119
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 78
U
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 94
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 164, 165
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 279
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System .............................................. 96
V
Valet Key.................................................... 92
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
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) ................. 442
W
Warning and Information Messages ........ 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning 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
X
XM® Radio ......................................... 197, 236
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