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379
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 380
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 381Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 382
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 383
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 387Opening the Hood ........................... 388
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 389
Oil Check ......................................... 390
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 391
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 392
Engine Coolant ................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ............................ 396
Brake Fluid ....................................... 397
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 398
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 399
Checking and Maintaining Wiper 
Blades .......................................... 407
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 411
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 412
Tire Labeling .................................... 412
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 414Wear Indicators................................ 416 Tire Service Life ................................ 416
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 417
Tire Rotation .................................... 418
Winter Tires ..................................... 419
Battery ............................................... 420
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 422
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate 
Control System* Maintenance ....... 424
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 425
Exterior Care.................................... 427
* Not available on all models
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383Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages 
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your 
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
2. Press the   (select/reset) knob repeatedly 
until the engine oil life appears on the 
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays 
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil 
life becomes 0% . Have the indicated 
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life1 Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the 
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil  Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
To switch the display, pres s the   (select/reset) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
The engine oil life indicator starts 
to appear along with other due 
soon maintenance item codes 
when the remaining oil life 
becomes 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the 
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the 
remaining engine oil life becomes 
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is 
switched.
The SERVICE  message also starts 
to appear along with the engine oil 
life indicator and the maintenance 
item codes.The engine oil has almost reached 
the end of its service life, and the 
maintenance items should be 
inspected and serviced as soon as 
possible.
The remaining engine oil life has 
passed its service life, and a 
negative distance appears after 
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) 
or 10 km (Canadian models). The 
negative distance on the display 
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced 
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when 
the display is  switched.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance 
Minder Indicator
Sub Items Main Item
1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder 
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•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.
*1: If a message  SERVICE 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 tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect 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).
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
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
Continuously variable transmission models only
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
386
Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if yo u have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly 
pressing the   (select/reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the   knob for ten seconds 
or more.
u The engine oil life indicator and the 
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the   knob for five seconds or more.
u The displayed maintenance items 
disappear, and the engine oil life display 
returns to  100%.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance 
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect 
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious 
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after 
completing the required ma intenance service. If 
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance 
service, reset the engine  oil life display yourself.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the 
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to 
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the 
contact surface of the engine block, and 
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to 
the oil filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then 
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque: 
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the 
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including 
filter): 
3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and 
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and 
then check that there is no leak from the 
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes, 
and then check the oil level on the 
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil 
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the 
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill  cap. Start the engine. The 
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five 
seconds. If it does not, turn  off the engine, and check 
your work.
Oil Filter
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window  Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by 
looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level 
indicator comes on.
Pour the washer fluid carefully.  Do not overflow the reservoir.
1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water 
solution in the window washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A 
vinegar/water solution  can damage the window 
washer pump.
Window Washer Reservoir
Models without washer level sensor
Canadian models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uSide Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
402
Maintenance
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to  the left on driver side 
and to the right on passenger side to 
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the fog light 
assembly and turn it to the right on driver 
side and to the left on passenger side.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the 
bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Ha ve an authorized Honda dealer inspect and 
replace the light assembly.
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center 
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the  center pin raised, and push 
until it is flat.
Push until the pin 
is flat.
Tab Bulb
Coupler
Driver side
Passenger side
Tab
Bulb
Coupler
* Not available on all models
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