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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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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 Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil f ilter regularly in order to maintain the 
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance  with the Maintenance Minder message on 
the information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal 
operating temperature, and then turn the 
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil 
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts and clips on the 
undercarriage and remove the under 
cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from 
the bottom of the engine, and drain the 
oil into a suitable container.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not 
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are 
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of 
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take 
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away 
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under 
Cover
Bolt Clip
2WD models
Washer
Drain Bolt
All models
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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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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission 
Fluid
*
*1: 2WD
*2: AWD
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
■Rear Differential Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)*1
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)*2
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Capacity Change 1.318 US qt (1.247 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change 
including 
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.39 US gal (5.25 ℓ)*1
(change including the remaining 
0.13 US gal (0.5 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
1.38 US gal (5.24 ℓ)*2 
(change including the remaining 
0.13 US gal (0.5 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize215/55R17 94VPressure 
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])Rear30 (210 [2.1])
Compact 
Spare Size
T135/90D16 102M
Pressure 
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7 1/2JCompact Spare16 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 338
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 369
Accessories and Modifications ................. 377
Accessory Power Sockets ..........................  156
Additives Coolant ................................................... 394
Engine Oil ................................................ 389
Washer .................................................... 398
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 389
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats ..............................................  140
Head Restraints........................................ 142
Headlights ...............................................  399
Mirrors .................................................... 138
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 137
Adjusting the Sound .........................  187, 209
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System ........................... 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................  164, 168
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 424
Heating and Cooling System .................... 161
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control  System)
Synchronized Mode ................................. 172 Air Conditioning System (Heating and 
Cooling System)
Cooling ...................................................  164
Heating ...................................................  163
Air Pressure .......................................  412, 467
Airbags ........................................................  44
Advanced Airbags .....................................  50
Airbag Care...............................................  56
Event Data Recorder ....................................  0
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  47
Indicator..............................................  54, 77
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................  55
Sensors .....................................................  44
Side Airbags ..............................................  51
Side Curtain Airbags..................................  53
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................  358
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  369
Indicator....................................................  77
Armrest .....................................................  149
Audio Remote Controls ...........................  180
Audio System ............................................  176
Adjusting the Sound........................  187, 209
Auxiliary Input Jack..................................  178
Error Messages ........................................  231
General Information ................................  235
HDMI ® Port .............................................  178
iPod ................................................  194, 217
MP3/WMA/AAC ..............................  197, 222
Recommended CDs .................................  235
Recommended Devices............................  237
Remote Controls .................................  5, 180 Security Code .........................................  179
Theft Protection ......................................  179
USB Flash Drives......................................  237
USB Port(s) ..............................................  177
Audio/Information Screen ...............  183, 204
Authorized Manuals ................................  475
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................  109
Customize ..............................................  110
Automatic Brake Hold .............................  366
Indicator ...........................................  74, 366
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ...........................................  73, 366
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........  173
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................  178
Average Fuel Economy ..............................  90
B
Battery......................................................  420
Charging System Indicator ................  75, 451
Jump Starting .........................................  446
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) .......  420
Maintenance (Replacing) .........................  422
Belts (Seat) ..................................................  35
Beverage Holders .....................................  153
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.............  260, 283
Booster Seats (For Children) ......................  68
Brake System ............................................  363
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  369
Automatic Brake Hold .............................  366
Brake Assist System.................................  370
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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ..............................................  99
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 104
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 414
Driving ....................................................... 313
Braking .................................................... 363
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 333
Cruise Control ......................................... 344
Shifting Gear ...........................  334, 336, 340
Starting the Engine ..........................  325, 328
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 424
E
ECO Assist System.........................................  9
ECON Button ............................................. 343
ECON Mode Indicator .................................  81
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator ....................................................  73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................  73, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................  78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 354
Emergency ................................................. 461
Emissions Testing  (Readiness Codes) ....... 471
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 394
Jump Starting .......................................... 446
Number ................................................... 468
Oil ........................................................... 389 Starting ...........................................  325, 328
Switch Buzzer..........................................  122
Engine Coolant .........................................  394
Adding to the Radiator ............................  395
Adding to the Reserve Tank.....................  394
High Temperature Indicator .......................  77
Low Temperature Indicator........................  77
Overheating ............................................  449
Engine Oil .................................................  389
Adding ....................................................  391
Checking.................................................  390
Displaying Oil Life ....................................  383
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  389
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon  Monoxide) .................................................  69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...........................  427
Exterior Mirrors ........................................  139
F
Features....................................................  175
Filters Dust and Pollen .......................................  424
Oil ...........................................................  392
Flat Tire .....................................................  434
Floor Mats .................................................  426
Fluids Brake ......................................................  397
Continuously Variable  Transmission .........  396
Engine Coolant .......................................  394 Manual Transmission ..............................  396
Windshield Washer .................................  398
FM/AM Radio ...................................  189, 211
Fog Light Indicator ....................................  80
Folding Down the Rear Seats ..................  147
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................  148
Foot Brake ................................................  365
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ..........  347
Indicator ...................................................  83
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  47
Front Seats ................................................  140
Adjusting ................................................  140
Fuel .....................................................  22, 374
Economy.................................................  376
Gauge ......................................................  91
Low Fuel Indicator.....................................  76
Recommendation....................................  374
Refueling ..........................................  22, 374
Fuel Economy ...........................................  376
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................  22, 375
Message .................................................  452
Fuel Fill Door ......................................  22, 375
Fuses .........................................................  456
Inspecting and Changing ........................  460
Locations ................................................  456
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy.................................................  376
Gauge ......................................................  91
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Index
Information.............................................  374
Low Fuel Indicator.....................................  76
Refueling ................................................  374
Gauges ........................................................  88
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable Transmission .................................  334, 336
Manual Transmission ..............................  341
Glass (care) .......................................  425, 428
Glove Box .................................................  152
H
Halogen Bulbs ..................................  399, 401
Handling the Unexpected .......................  431
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ......................  260, 283
Menus ............................................  262, 286
Phone Setup ...................................  266, 291
Hazard Warning Button ..............................  4
Head Restraints ........................................  142
Headlights ................................................  127
Aiming....................................................  399
Dimming.........................................  127, 131
Operating ...............................................  127
Heated Door Mirrors ...............................  135
Heated Windshield ..................................  136
Heating and Cooling System ...................  161
Cooling...................................................  164
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ..............................................  164
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  424 Heating ...................................................  163
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®).......................  260, 283
High Beam Indicator ..................................  80
Hill Start Assist System .....................  327, 331
I
Identification Numbers ............................  468
Engine and Transmission .........................  468
Vehicle Identification ...............................  468
Ignition Switch ..........................................  122
Illumination Control .................................  134
Knob .......................................................  134
Immobilizer System ..................................  116
Indicator ....................................................  81
Important Handling Information ..............  32
Indicators ....................................................  72
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ..............................  82
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .....................  77
Automatic Brake Hold .......................  74, 366
Automatic Brake Hold System ............  73, 366
Brake Depressing .......................................  74
Brake System (Amber) ...............................  72
Brake System (Red) ............................  72, 453
Charging System ...............................  75, 451
CRUISE CONTROL ..............................  82, 345
CRUISE MAIN ....................................  82, 344
Door and Tailgate Open ......................  34, 78
ECON Mode ..............................................  81
Electric Parking Brake ................................  73
Electric Parking Brake System .............  73, 454 Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System ............................................  78, 453
Fog Light ...................................................  80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ..............  83
High Beam ................................................  80
High Temperature .....................................  77
Immobilizer System ...................................  81
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .................  84
Lights On ..................................................  80
Low Fuel ...................................................  76
Low Oil Pressure ................................  75, 451
Low Temperature ......................................  77
Low Tire Pressure ..............................  79, 359
Maintenance Minder
TM......................  82, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............  75, 452
Seat Belt Reminder ..............................  36, 76
Security System Alarm ...............................  82
Shift Lever Position ....................................  75
Smart Entry System ...................................  79
Starter System ...........................................  80
Supplemental Restraint System ............  54, 77
TPMS ........................................................  79
Transmission .............................................  76
Turn Signal ................................................  80
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) 
System ............................................  78, 354
VSA ® OFF ..........................................  78, 355
Washer Level .............................................  82
Information ..............................................  465
Information Display ...................................  89
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