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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 412
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 413Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 414
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 415
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 420Opening the Hood ........................... 421
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 422
Oil Check ......................................... 423
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 424
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 425
Engine Coolant ................................ 427
Transmission Fluid ............................ 429
Brake Fluid ....................................... 430
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 430
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 431
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 440
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 442
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 443Tire Labeling .................................... 443DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 445Wear Indicators................................ 447 Tire Service Life ................................ 447
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 448
Tire Rotation .................................... 449
Winter Tires ..................................... 450
Battery ............................................... 451
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 452
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 454Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 455
Exterior Care.................................... 457
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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 Brake Fluid P. 430
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 442
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 431
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 440
■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 mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 418
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. 509
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 .................................. 462
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 463
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 475
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 482
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 483
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 484
Jump Starting .................................... 485
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 488
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 489
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 491
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 491
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 492
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 493
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 493
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 494
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 495
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 497
Emergency Towing ........................... 498
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 218, 228
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 409
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 354
Additives Coolant ................................................... 427
Engine Oil ................................................ 422
Washer .................................................... 430
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 422
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 155
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seat ................................................. 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 143
Temperature .............................................. 94
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 227
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 240
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 161
Changing the Mode ................................ 161
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 162
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 161
Sensors .................................................... 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 163
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 161 Air Pressure
....................................... 443, 501
Airbags ........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator.............................................. 45, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 35
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
AM/FM Radio .................................... 178, 206
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 170
Audio System ............................................ 166
Adjusting the Sound........................ 177, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 167
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 241
Internet Radio ......................................... 225
iPhone............................................. 225, 244
iPod ................................................ 183, 221
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 188, 218, 228
Pandora ®................................................. 186
Reactivating ............................................ 169
Recommended CDs ................................. 242
Recommended Devices............................ 244
Security Code .......................................... 169 Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 169
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 167
USB Flash Drives...................................... 244
USB Port ................................................. 168
Audio/Information Screen ............... 172, 200
Authorized Manuals ................................ 509
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 121
Customize ...................................... 103, 257
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 167
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 94
Average Speed ........................................... 95
B
Battery...................................................... 451
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 491
Jump Starting ......................................... 485
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 451
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 452
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 28
Beverage Holders ..................................... 158
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 382
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 191, 231
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 268
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 388
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Brake Assist System................................. 391
Fluid ....................................................... 430
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Index
Doors......................................................... 110
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door Open Indicator ............................ 27, 71
Door Open Message .................................. 85
Keys ........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 116
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 445
Driving ....................................................... 331
Braking .................................................... 388
Cruise Control ......................................... 349
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Driving Position Memory System ............. 144
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Creeping ................................................. 344
Fluid ................................................ 429, 501
Kickdown ................................................ 344
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 488
Shifting.................................................... 345
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
E
Elapsed Time............................................... 95 Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator............................................ 70, 493
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 380
Emergency ................................................ 498
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 505
Engine ....................................................... 502
Coolant ................................................... 427
Jump Starting .......................................... 485
Oil ........................................................... 422
Remote Engine Start................................ 340
Starting ................................................... 338
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Coolant ......................................... 427
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 428
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 427
Overheating ............................................ 489
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 422
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 70, 493
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 457
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features.................................................... 165
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 454
Oil .......................................................... 425
Flat Tire ..................................................... 463
Floor Mats ................................................ 456
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 430
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 427
Windshield Washer ................................. 430
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 389
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 352
Fuel ..................................................... 17, 406
Economy................................................. 408
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 95
Recommendation.................................... 406
Refueling ................................................ 406
Fuel Economy ........................................... 408
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 407
Message ................................................. 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 407
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Index
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 112
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Lower Anchors ........................................... 53
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 335
M
Maintenance............................................ 411
Battery .................................................... 451
Brake Fluid .............................................. 430
Cleaning ................................................. 455
Climate Control System .......................... 454
Coolant .................................................. 427
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 415
Oil .......................................................... 423
Precautions ............................................. 412
Radiator .................................................. 428
Remote Transmitter ................................ 452
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 431
Safety ..................................................... 413
Service Items ........................................... 418
Tires........................................................ 442
Transmission Fluid ................................... 429
Under the Hood ...................................... 420
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 67, 492
Map Lights ................................................ 156
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 335
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 88 Mirrors
....................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Door ........................................................ 147
Exterior .................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 409
Moonroof .................................................. 132
MP3 ................................... 180, 188, 218, 228
Multi-Information Display ......................... 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 405
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 502
O
Odometer.................................................... 94
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking ................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 422
Viscosity .................................................. 422
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 421
Moonroof ................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 129
Trunk ...................................................... 122 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 133
Outside Temperature ................................. 94
Adjusting .................................................. 94
Overheating .............................................. 489
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 16
Pandora ®........................................... 186, 226
Panic Mode ............................................... 128
Parking ...................................................... 401
Parking Brake ........................................... 388
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 493
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 129
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 463
R
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 178, 206
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 211
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 179, 208
Range .......................................................... 95
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 179, 208
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 384
Indicator ........................................... 71, 494
Tires .......................................................... 442
Air Pressure..................................... 443, 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 442
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 463
Inspection ............................................... 442
Labeling .................................................. 443
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 463
Regulations ............................................. 445
Rotation.................................................. 449
Spare Tire ............................................... 501
Summer .................................................. 450
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 450
Wear Indicators....................................... 447
Winter .................................................... 450
Tools ......................................................... 462
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 337
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 498
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 384
Transmission ............................................. 345
Automatic............................................... 345
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Number .................................................. 502
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 346 Trip Meter
................................................... 94
Troubleshooting ....................................... 461
Blown Fuse ...................................... 495, 496
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 498
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 482
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 463
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 489
Premium Gasoline ........................... 406, 500
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 463
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 20, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 488
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 122
Lid ........................................................... 122
Light Bulb ................................................ 500
Open Message .......................................... 85
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 95
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 117, 340
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 118
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 166, 167
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 244 USB Port
.................................................... 168
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 114
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 502
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 380
Off Button............................................... 381
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 422, 501
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 380
W
Wallpaper......................................... 173, 202
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 175
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 491
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 507
Watts ......................................................... 500
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 447
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 478
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 430
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 129
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