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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 354
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 355Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 356
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 357
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 361Opening the Hood ........................... 362
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 363
Oil Check ......................................... 364
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 365
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 366
Engine Coolant ................................ 368
Transmission Fluid ............................ 370
Brake Fluid ....................................... 371
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 372
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 373
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 380
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 384
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 385
Tire Labeling .................................... 385
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 387Wear Indicators................................ 389 Tire Service Life ................................ 389
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 390
Tire Rotation .................................... 391
Winter Tires ..................................... 392
Battery ............................................... 393
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 395
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 397
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 398
Exterior Care.................................... 400
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
Maintenance
Engine Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel. Check the
reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the
radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
1.Check the amount of coolant in the reserve
tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Reserve Tank
1Engine Coolant
NOTICE
If Honda antifreeze /coolant is not available, you may
use another major brand non- silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality
coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed
and refilled with Honda anti freeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your
vehicle’s coolant system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or with the engine components.
If temperatures consistent ly below -22°F (-30°C) are
expected, the coolant mixture should be changed to
a higher concentration. Cons ult a dealer for more
information.
Reserve Tank MAX
MIN
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 323
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 342
Accessories and Modifications ................ 351
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 149
Additives Coolant .................................................. 368
Engine Oil ............................................... 363
Washer ................................................... 372
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 363
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 143
Front Seats.............................................. 133
Head Restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights .............................................. 373
Mirrors.................................................... 131
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Steering Wheel ....................................... 130
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 157
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 156, 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 397
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling................................................... 156 Heating ................................................... 155
Air Pressure ....................................... 385, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 342
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 143
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 168
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Error Messages ........................................ 219
General Information ................................ 223
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 185, 210
Recommended CDs ................................. 223
Recommended Devices ............................ 225
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 168
Security Code .......................................... 167
Theft Protection ....................................... 167
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 225
USB Port(s) .............................................. 163
Audio/Information Screen ............... 171, 192
Authorized Manuals ................................. 441 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
................. 103
Customize ............................................... 104
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 160
Automatic Transmission ........................... 318
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 323
Creeping ................................................. 318
Kickdown ................................................ 318
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 320, 322
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 416
Shifting ........................................... 319, 321
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ........................................................ 370
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 84
B
Battery...................................................... 393
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 419
Jump Starting .......................................... 414
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 393
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 395
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 248
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 340
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 342
Brake Assist System ................................. 343
Fluid ........................................................ 371
Foot Brake............................................... 341
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Index
Indicator ............................................ 70, 421
Parking Brake .......................................... 340
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 373
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal
Lights..................................................... 377
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 378
Fog Lights ................................................ 375
Headlights ............................................... 373
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 378
Rear License Plate Light............................ 379
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator Lights..................................................... 376
Bulb Specifications .................................... 432
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo .................................. 303, 305
CD Player ................................................... 179
Certification Label .................................... 434
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 373
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 419
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56 Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 400
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 398
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88
Coat Hook ................................................. 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 405, 433
Controls ....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 368
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 318
Cruise Control ........................................... 329
Indicator.................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................. 442
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 414
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 156
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 121
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 131
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 364
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 121
Display Setup .................................... 176, 198
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors .......................................................... 90
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 90
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................. 93
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 387
Driving ...................................................... 301
Automatic Transmission .......................... 318
Braking ................................................... 340
Cruise Control ........................................ 329
Shifting Gear .......................... 319, 321, 325
Starting the Engine ......................... 311, 313
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 397
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 328
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 421
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 332
Emergency ................................................ 428
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 437
Engine Coolant .................................................. 368
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Number .................................................. 434
Oil .......................................................... 363
Starting........................................... 311, 313
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Engine Oil ................................................. 363
Adding ................................................... 365
Checking ................................................ 364
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 75, 421
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 400
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 397
Oil ........................................................... 366
Flat Tire ..................................................... 405
Floor Mats ................................................. 398
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 370
Brake ....................................................... 371
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Manual Transmission ............................... 370
Windshield Washer .................................. 372
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 177
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 341
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 347
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 347
Refueling ........................................... 21, 347
Fuel Economy ............................................ 350 Fuel Fill Cap
........................................ 21, 349
Message.................................................. 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 348
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Inspecting and Changing......................... 427
Locations................................................. 423
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Information ............................................. 347
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 347
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .................. 319, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 326
Glass (care) ................................................ 401
Glove Box .................................................. 146
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 373, 375
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 403
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 248
Menus..................................................... 250
Phone Setup.................................... 254, 279
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
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Index
L
LaneWatchTM............................................ 334
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
Lights ................................................ 121, 373
Bulb Replacement ................................... 373
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 124
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 144
Light Switches......................................... 121
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 121
Load Limits ............................................... 305
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 90
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 102
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 93
Keys.......................................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Using a Key............................................... 97
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 419
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 433
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 305
M
Maintenance............................................. 353
Battery .................................................... 393
Brake Fluid .............................................. 371
Cleaning .................................................. 398
Coolant ................................................... 368
Heating and Cooling System .................... 397
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 357
Oil ........................................................... 364
Precautions .............................................. 355
Radiator .................................................. 369
Remote Transmitter ................................. 395
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 373
Safety ...................................................... 355
Service Items ........................................... 359
Tires ........................................................ 384
Transmission Fluid ................................... 370
Under the Hood ...................................... 361
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 420
Manual Transmission ................................ 325
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 327
Map Lights ................................................ 145
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 305
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................. 131
Door ........................................................ 131
Exterior .................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 131
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 351
MP3 ........................................... 179, 185, 210 Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 345
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 363
Adding .................................................... 365
Checking................................................. 364
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
Viscosity .................................................. 363
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 115
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 362
Power Windows ...................................... 113
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Overheating .............................................. 417
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