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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 476
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 477Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 478
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 479
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 489Opening the Hood ........................... 491
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 492
Oil Check ......................................... 493
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 495
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 496
Engine Coolant ................................ 499
Transmission Fluid ............................ 501
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 502
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 503
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 504
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 516
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 517Tire Labeling .................................... 517DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 519Wear Indicators................................ 521 Tire Service Life ................................ 521
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 522
Tire Rotation .................................... 523
Winter Tires ..................................... 524
Battery ............................................... 525
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 527
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 529
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 530
Exterior Care.................................... 532
* 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. 501
•Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 502
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 514
■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 information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 481, 486
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. 579
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 .................................. 536
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 537
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 543
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 544
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 545
Jump Starting .................................... 546
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 549
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 550 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 552
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 552
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 554
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 555 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 558
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 561
Emergency Towing ........................... 562
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 563
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....564
Refueling ........................................... 565
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Index
Cruise Control.......................................... 411
Indicator ................................................... 84
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 580
Customized Features ....................... 111, 302
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 159
Dead Battery ............................................ 546
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 332
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 188, 193
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 573
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 156
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 156
Display Button .......................................... 224
Display Setup ............................................ 211
Display/Information Button .................... 107
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 124
Auto Door Locking.................................. 137
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 137
Door and Trunk Open Indicator........... 35, 80
Keys........................................................ 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 134 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside............................................ 127
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driver Information Interface ................... 107
Driving ....................................................... 389
Braking .................................................... 451
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 404
Cruise Control ......................................... 411
Shifting Gear ........................................... 407
Shifting Position ...................................... 405
Starting the Engine .......................... 396, 398
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 529
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 410
Elapsed Time ............................................. 109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 80
Indicator ............................................ 80, 556
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 441
Emergency ................................................ 562
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 545
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 143
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 575
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 499
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Oil ........................................................... 492 Starting ........................................... 396, 398
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 151
Engine Coolant ......................................... 499
Adding the Coolant................................. 500
Overheating ............................................ 550
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 495
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 479, 484
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 552
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 152
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 556
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 166
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 532
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 197
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 529
Oil ........................................................... 496
Flat Tire ..................................................... 537
Floor Mats ................................................. 531
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 124
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 137
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 136
From Inside .............................................. 134
From Outside ........................................... 127
Keys ........................................................ 124
Using a Key ............................................. 133
Low Battery Charge .................................. 552
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 552
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 126
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 568, 570
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 393
M
Maintenance............................................. 475
Adding the Coolant ................................. 500
Battery..................................................... 525
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 502
Cleaning .................................................. 530
Climate Control System ........................... 529
Coolant ................................................... 499
Heating System........................................ 529
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 479
Oil ........................................................... 493
Precautions .............................................. 476
Remote Transmitter ................................. 527
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 504 Safety...................................................... 477
Service Items ................................... 481, 486
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 501
Under the Hood ...................................... 489
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 77, 553
Manual Transmission ............................... 407
Map Lights ................................................ 176
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 393
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 103
Mirrors ...................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................ 165
Door ....................................................... 166
Exterior ................................................... 166
Interior Rearview ..................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 474
Moonroof ................................................. 150
MP3 ................................................... 217, 273
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 468
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 572
O
Odometer......................................... 104, 108
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 492
Adding .................................................... 495
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 479, 484 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 552
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
Viscosity.................................................. 492
Open Source Licences .............................. 300
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 564
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 491
Moonroof ............................................... 150
Power Windows...................................... 147
Trunk ...................................................... 141
Outside Temperature Display ......... 106, 110
Overheating ............................................. 550
P
Pandora®.................................................. 270
Panic Mode ............................................... 146
Parking ..................................................... 467
Parking Brake ........................................... 451
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 75
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 74, 554, 555
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 220, 276
Power Windows ....................................... 147
Precautions While Driving ....................... 403
Rain ........................................................ 403
Pregnant Women ....................................... 42
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Index
System Message Indicator.......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ........... 106, 110
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 110
Time (Setting) ........................................... 122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 81, 557
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ............................. 517, 569, 571
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 516
Inspection ................................................ 516
Labeling................................................... 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 537
Regulations.............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ................................ 537, 569, 571
Summer................................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter ..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 536
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency............................................... 562
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 81, 557 Transmission
..................................... 405, 407
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 405
Fluid ........................................................ 501
Manual ................................................... 407
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 77, 406
Trip Meter ......................................... 104, 108
Troubleshooting ....................................... 535
Blown Fuse...................................... 558, 559
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 562
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 543
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 550
Premium Gasoline ................................... 570
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 537
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 136
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 549
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 141
Lid........................................................... 141
Light Bulb........................................ 568, 570
Release Lever........................................... 564
Unable to Open....................................... 564
Turn Signals .............................................. 156
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 82
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 127
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 134
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 198
USB Flash Drives ............................... 273, 297
USB Port(s) ................................................ 199
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 127
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 572
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 441
Off Button .............................................. 442
Off Indicator ............................................. 80
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 492, 569, 571
Voice Control Operation ......................... 248
Audio Commands ................................... 250
Climate Control Commands.................... 251
General Commands ................................ 251
Music Search Commands ........................ 251
On Screen Commands ............................ 251
Phone Commands .................................. 250
Useful Commands .................................. 250
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 249
Voice Recognition ................................... 248
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 441
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