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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ............ 470
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 471Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 472
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 473
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 483Opening the Hood ........................... 485
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 486
Oil Check ......................................... 487
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 489
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 490
Engine Coolant ................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ............................ 495
Brake/Clutch*
Fluid .......................... 496
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 497
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 498
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 507
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 510
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 511Tire Labeling .................................... 511DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 513Wear Indicators................................ 515 Tire Service Life ................................ 515
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 516
Tire Rotation .................................... 517
Winter Tires ..................................... 518
Battery ............................................... 519
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 521
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 523Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 524
Exterior Care.................................... 526
* 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.) ■ Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling. ■ Periodic inspections
• Check the continuously variable transmission fluid level monthly.
2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid P. 495
• Check the brake/clutch *
fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch *
Fluid P. 496
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 510
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 498
• Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 507
■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 federal 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 *
/driver
information interface *
.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 475, 480
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. 573
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 UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 530
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 531
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 537
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 538
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 539
Jump Starting .................................... 540
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 543
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 544 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 546
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 546
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 547
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 548
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 549 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 550
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 552
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 555
Emergency Towing ........................... 556
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 557
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....558
Refueling ........................................... 559
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Index
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 394
Cruise Control .......................................... 405
Indicator ................................................... 85
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customer Service Information ................ 574
Customized Features ............................... 292
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 151
Dead Battery ............................................ 540
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 322
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 182
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 567
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 148
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 157
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 487
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 148
Display Button .......................................... 214
Display Setup ............................................ 201
Display/Information Button .................... 109
Door Mirrors ............................................. 158
Doors ........................................................ 116
Auto Door Locking.................................. 129
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 129
Door and Trunk Open Indicator........... 35, 81
Keys........................................................ 116 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 126
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 119
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 513
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Driving ....................................................... 379
Braking .................................................... 445
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 394
Cruise Control ......................................... 405
Shifting Gear ........................................... 401
Shifting Position .............................. 395, 397
Starting the Engine .......................... 386, 388
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 523
E Eco Assist ® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 404
Elapsed Time ............................................. 111
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 81
Indicator ............................................ 81, 550
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 435
Emergency ................................................ 556
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 539
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 569
Engine Coolant ................................................... 493
Jump Starting .......................................... 540 Oil ........................................................... 486
Starting ........................................... 386, 388
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 143
Engine Coolant ......................................... 493
Adding the Coolant................................. 494
Overheating ............................................ 544
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105
Engine Oil ................................................. 486
Adding .................................................... 489
Checking................................................. 487
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 473, 478
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 546
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 486
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 144
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 550
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 158
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 526
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 158
F
Features .................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 523
Oil ........................................................... 490
Flat Tire ..................................................... 531
Floor Mats ................................................. 525
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 126
From Outside ........................................... 119
Keys ........................................................ 116
Using a Key ............................................. 125
Low Battery Charge .................................. 546
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 546
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 118
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 562, 564
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 383
M
Maintenance ............................................. 469
Adding the Coolant ................................. 494
Battery..................................................... 519
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 496
Cleaning .................................................. 524
Climate Control System ........................... 523
Coolant ................................................... 493
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 473
Oil ........................................................... 487
Precautions .............................................. 470
Remote Transmitter ................................. 521
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 498
Safety ...................................................... 471
Service Items.................................... 475, 480 Tires ........................................................ 510
Transmission Fluid ................................... 495
Under the Hood ...................................... 483
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 77, 547
Manual Transmission ............................... 401
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 383
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 105
Mirrors ...................................................... 157
Adjusting ................................................ 157
Door ....................................................... 158
Exterior ................................................... 158
Interior Rearview ..................................... 157
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 468
Moonroof ................................................. 142
MP3 ................................................... 207, 263
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 462
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 566
O
Odometer ......................................... 106, 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 486
Adding .................................................... 489
Checking................................................. 487
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 473, 478
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 546
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 486 Viscosity.................................................. 486
Open Source Licences .............................. 290
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 558
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 485
Moonroof ............................................... 142
Power Windows...................................... 139
Trunk ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display ......... 108, 112
Overheating ............................................. 544
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ..................................................... 399
Pandora ®.................................................. 260
Panic Mode ............................................... 138
Parking ..................................................... 461
Parking Brake ........................................... 445
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 75
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 74, 548, 549
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 148
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 210, 266
Power Windows ....................................... 139
Precautions While Driving ....................... 393
Rain ........................................................ 393
Pregnant Women ....................................... 42
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T
Tachometer............................................... 105
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ........... 108, 112
Temperature Sensor ......................... 108, 112
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 440
Indicator ............................................ 82, 551
Tires ........................................................... 510
Air Pressure ............................. 511, 563, 565
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 510
Inspection ................................................ 510
Labeling................................................... 511
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 531
Regulations.............................................. 513
Rotation .................................................. 517
Spare Tire ................................ 531, 563, 565
Summer................................................... 518
Tire Chains .............................................. 518
Wear Indicators ....................................... 515
Winter ..................................................... 518
Tools .......................................................... 530
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency............................................... 556
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 440
Indicator ............................................ 82, 551
Transmission .............................. 395, 397, 401
Continuously Variable (CVT) .................... 397
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 395 Fluid ........................................................ 495
Manual ................................................... 401
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 77, 396, 398
Trip Meter ......................................... 106, 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 529
Blown Fuse...................................... 552, 553
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 556
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 537
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 544
Premium Gasoline ................................... 564
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 531
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 543
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 133
Lid........................................................... 133
Light Bulb........................................ 562, 564
Release Lever........................................... 558
Unable to Open....................................... 558
Turn Signals .............................................. 148
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 83
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 119
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 126
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 188
USB Flash Drives ............................... 263, 287 USB Port(s)
................................................ 189
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 119
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 435
Off Button .............................................. 436
Off Indicator ............................................. 80
System Indicator ....................................... 80
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 486, 563, 565
Voice Control Operation ......................... 238
Audio Commands ................................... 240
Climate Control Commands.................... 241
General Commands ................................ 241
Music Search Commands ........................ 241
On Screen Commands ............................ 241
Phone Commands .................................. 240
Useful Commands .................................. 240
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 239
Voice Recognition ................................... 238
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 435
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 198, 223
Warning and Information
Messages ............................................. 91, 93
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 546
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