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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 352
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 353Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 354
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 355
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 359Opening the Hood ........................... 360
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 361
Oil Check ......................................... 362
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 363
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 364
Engine Coolant ................................ 366
Transmission Fluid ............................ 368
Brake Fluid ....................................... 369
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 370
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 371
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 378
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 382
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 383
Tire Labeling .................................... 383
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 385Wear Indicators................................ 387 Tire Service Life ................................ 387
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 388
Tire Rotation .................................... 389
Winter Tires ..................................... 390
Battery ............................................... 391
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 393
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 395
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 396
Exterior Care.................................... 398
* 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.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 369
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 382
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 371
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 378
■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.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 357
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. 439
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 .................................. 402
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 403
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 409
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....... 410
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 411
Jump Starting .................................... 412
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 414
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 415 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 417
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 417
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 418
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 419
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 419 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 420
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 421
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 425
Emergency Towing ........................... 426
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 427

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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 412
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 156
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 433
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 121
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 131
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 362
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 121
Display Setup .................................... 175, 197
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors .......................................................... 90
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 90
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside....................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................... 93
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 385
Driving ...................................................... 299
Braking ................................................... 338
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 316
Cruise Control ........................................ 327
Shifting Gear .......................... 317, 319, 323
Starting the Engine ......................... 309, 311
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
E
ECON Button............................................. 326
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 75, 419
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 330
Emergency ................................................ 426
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 435
Engine Coolant ................................................... 366
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Number ................................................... 432
Oil ........................................................... 361
Starting ........................................... 309, 311
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ......................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Engine Oil ................................................. 361
Adding .................................................... 363
Checking ................................................. 362
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 355
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 417
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 361 EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 419
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 398
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131

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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 418
Manual Transmission ............................... 323
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 325
Map Lights ................................................ 145
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 303
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 82
Mirrors ...................................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................ 131
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 131
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 349
Moonroof ................................................. 115
MP3 ........................................... 178, 184, 209
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 343
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 432
O
Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 361
Adding .................................................... 363
Checking ................................................. 362
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 355
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 417
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 361
Viscosity .................................................. 361
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 115
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 360
Power Windows ...................................... 113
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Overheating .............................................. 415
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 20, 321, 322
Pandora ®................................................... 208
Panic Mode ............................................... 112
Parking ...................................................... 342
Parking Brake ........................................... 338
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 70, 419
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 121
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 187, 212
Precautions While Driving ....................... 315
Rain ........................................................ 315
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 403

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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors............................. 93, 99
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 224
USB Port(s) ................................................. 163
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 432
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 330
Off Button ............................................... 331
Off Indicator .............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 361, 431
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 330
W
Wallpaper................................................. 194
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 417
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 437
Watts ......................................................... 430
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 387
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ................................. 402, 406
Window Washers ..................................... 126
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 370
Switch ..................................................... 126
Windshield ................................................ 126
Cleaning ......................................... 396, 399
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 156
Washer Fluid ........................................... 370
Wiper Blades ........................................... 378
Wipers and Washers................................ 126
Winter Tires .............................................. 390
Snow Tires .............................................. 390
Tire Chains .............................................. 390
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades .......................................... 378, 380
WMA ......................................... 178, 184, 209
Worn Tires ........................................ 382, 387