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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. 513
■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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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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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