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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 502
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 503Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 504
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 505
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 513Opening the Hood ........................... 515
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 517
Oil Check ......................................... 518
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 520
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 521
Engine Coolant ................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ............................ 525
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 527
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 528
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 529
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 537
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 539
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 540Tire Labeling .................................... 540DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 542Wear Indicators................................ 544 Tire Service Life ................................ 544
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 545
Tire Rotation .................................... 546
Winter Tires ..................................... 547
Battery ............................................... 548
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 549
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 551Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 552
Exterior Care.................................... 554
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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.)
■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/Clutch Fluid P. 527
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 529
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 537
■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 information display
*/multi-
information display*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 507, 511
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. 595
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 558
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 559
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 565
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 566
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 567
Jump Starting .................................... 568
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 571Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 572
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 574
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 574
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 575
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 576 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 576
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 577
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 578
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 581
Emergency Towing ........................... 582
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Index
Coat Hook................................................. 176
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 483
Compact Spare Tire .................. 559, 585, 587
Compass .................................................... 409
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Creeping ................................................. 429
Fluid ........................................................ 525
Kickdown ................................................ 429
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 19, 431, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 571
Shifting............................................ 430, 432
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Overheating............................................. 572
Creeping (Automatic Transmission /CVT) ........................................................ 429
Cruise Control ........................................... 442
Indicator .................................................... 78
Cup Holders ............................................... 172
Customer Service Information ................. 596
Customized Features ................ 103, 298, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................. 568 Defaulting All the Settings
.............. 315, 339
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 181
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 144
Rearview Mirror....................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 518
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .................................. 193, 216
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 119
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 542
Driving ...................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 429
Braking ................................................... 479
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ................................... 436, 438
Shifting Position .............................. 430, 432
Starting the Engine.......................... 421, 423
Driving Position Memory System ............ 155Dust and Pollen Filter
.............................. 551
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441
Elapsed Time ............................................ 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 576
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 471
Emergency ................................................ 582
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 567
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 523
Jump Starting ......................................... 568
Oil .......................................................... 517
Remote Engine Start ............................... 425
Starting........................................... 421, 423
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ........................................ 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 524
Overheating ............................................ 572
Temperature Gauge .................................. 95
Engine Oil ................................................. 517
Adding ................................................... 520
Checking ................................................ 518
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 505, 509
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Index
O
Odometer............................................ 97, 101
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 517
Adding .................................................... 520
Checking ................................................. 518
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 505, 509
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 574
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 517
Viscosity .................................................. 517
Open Source Licences ............................... 297
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 515
Moonroof ................................................ 138
Power Windows ...................................... 135
Trunk....................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display ............ 98, 102
Overheating .............................................. 572
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 434
Pandora® ........................................... 209, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ...................................................... 491
Parking Brake ............................................ 479
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 576
Parking Sensor System .............................. 492
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144 Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 213, 268
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 428
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 559
R
Radiator.................................................... 524
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 199, 239
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 244
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 200, 242
Range .................................................. 98, 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 200, 242
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 591
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 166
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 179
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
Refueling .................................................. 497
Fuel Gauge................................................ 95
Gasoline .................................. 497, 584, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 477, 542, 589
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Replacement Battery .................................................... 549
Bulbs ....................................................... 529 Fuses .............................................. 578, 580
Tires........................................................ 545
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 537
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
Resetting a Trip Meter ....................... 97, 101
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 460
Indicator ................................................... 81
On and Off ............................................. 461S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters ..................................... 178, 179
Seats .......................................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................ 160
Front Seats.............................................. 160
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Seat Heaters ................................... 178, 179
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 557
Blown Fuse ...................................... 578, 580
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 582
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 565
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating............................................. 572
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 559
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 126
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 571
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid ........................................................... 128
Light Bulb ........................................ 584, 586
Main Switch ............................................ 130
Turn Signals ............................................... 144
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 76
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 119
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................... 13
USB Flash Drives ........................ 210, 265, 294
USB Port(s) ................................................. 187
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 119
V
Valet Key ........................................... 117, 130
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ................................................ 180
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 517, 585, 587
Voice Control Operation .......................... 235
Audio Commands ................................... 237
Climate Control Commands .................... 238
General Commands ................................ 238
Music Search Commands ........................ 238
On Screen Commands............................. 238
Phone Commands ................................... 237
Useful Commands ................................... 237
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 236
Voice Recognition ................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 471
W
Wallpaper......................................... 195, 222
Warning and Information Messages ... 85, 87
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 574
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 593
Watts ................................................. 584, 586 Wear Indicators (Tire)
.............................. 544
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 562
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 275
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 528
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 135
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ......................................... 552, 555
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 528
Wiper Blades........................................... 537
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 547
Tire Chains.............................................. 547
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 537
Wireless Charger ...................................... 174
WMA ................................. 201, 210, 252, 265
Worn Tires ................................................ 539
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