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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 460
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 461Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 462
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 463
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 468Opening the Hood ........................... 469
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 470
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 471
Oil Check ......................................... 472
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 473
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 474Engine Coolant ................................ 476
Inverter Coolant ............................... 478
Transmission Fluid ............................ 478
Brake Fluid ....................................... 479
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 479
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 480
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 485
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 488
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 489Tire Labeling .................................... 489
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 491Wear Indicators ............................... 493
Tire Service Life ................................ 493
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 494
Tire Rotation .................................... 495
Winter Tires ..................................... 496
12-Volt Battery ................................. 497
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 498
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 500Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 501
Exterior Care.................................... 503
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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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 479
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 488
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 480
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 485
■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 maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 466
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. 561
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 .................................. 508
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 509
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 521
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 527
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 528
Emergency Power System Off........... 529
Jump Starting .................................... 530
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 533 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...... 535
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 535
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 536
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 536
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On .............................. 537
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On............................................. 537
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 538 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 539
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 540
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 545
Emergency Towing ........................... 546
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 547
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 548
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 549
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 476
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 83
Overheating............................................. 533
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 478
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 372
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 440
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ........................ 113, 286
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 162
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 530
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 555
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 472
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 145
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 145
Door Open Message .................................. 35 Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 491
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 359
Braking ................................................... 420
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 372
Shifting Gear ........................................... 373
Turning on the Power.............................. 366
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 372
Creeping ................................................. 372
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Kickdown ................................................ 372
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 375
Shifting ................................................... 373
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 500
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 111
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 75
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 82, 537 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 409
Emergency ................................................ 546
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 557
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 554
Coolant .................................................. 476
Jump Starting ......................................... 530
Oil .......................................................... 471
Remote Engine Start ............................... 368
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 470
Engine Coolant ........................................ 476
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 477
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 476
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Overheating ............................................ 533
Engine Oil ................................................. 471
Adding ................................................... 473
Checking ................................................ 472
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 464
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 535
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 471
e-pretensioners .......................................... 38
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 70
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 503
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
Lights................................................ 159, 480
Automatic............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 480
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Fog Lights ............................................... 162
High Beam Indicator ................................. 85
Interior.................................................... 182
Light Switches......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator.................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
Load Limits ............................................... 363
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 145
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 144
From Inside ............................................. 142
From Outside .......................................... 136
Keys........................................................ 133
Using a Key............................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 140
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 535
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 535
Lower Anchors ........................................... 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 363
Lumbar Support ....................................... 176M
Maintenance............................................. 459
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 497
Brake Fluid .............................................. 479
Cleaning .................................................. 501
Climate Control System ........................... 500
Coolant ........................................... 476, 478
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 463
Oil ........................................................... 472
Precautions .............................................. 460
Radiator .................................................. 477
Remote Transmitter ......................... 498, 499
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 480
Safety ...................................................... 461
Service Items ........................................... 466
Tires ........................................................ 488
Transmission Fluid ................................... 478
Under the Hood ...................................... 468
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 536
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 363
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 106
Mirrors ....................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 458
Moonroof .................................................. 154 MP3
................................................... 248, 272
Multi-Information Display ....................... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 444
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 554
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 471, 553
Adding .................................................... 473
Checking................................................. 472
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 464
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 535
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 471, 553
Viscosity .......................................... 471, 553
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 548
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 469
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows ...................................... 152
Trunk ...................................................... 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display .................. 110
Overheating .............................................. 533
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 142
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 285
USB Port .................................................... 213
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 138
V
Valet Mode............................................... 185
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 554
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 127
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 409
Off Button ............................................... 410
Off Indicator ...................................... 83, 410
System Indicator ................................ 83, 409
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 471, 553
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 409
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 535
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 559
Watts ......................................................... 552
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 493
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 524Window Washers
..................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 479
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 152
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 501, 504
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 479
Wiper Blades ........................................... 485
Wipers and Washers................................ 163
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 496
Tire Chains .............................................. 496
Wipers and Washers ................................. 163
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 485
WMA ................................................. 248, 272
Worn Tires ................................................ 488
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