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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 432
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 433Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 434
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 435
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 440Opening the Hood ........................... 442
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 443
Oil Check ......................................... 444
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 446
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 447
Engine Coolant ................................ 449
Transmission Fluid ............................ 451
Brake Fluid ....................................... 452
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 452
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 453
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 460
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 462
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 463Tire Labeling .................................... 463DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 465Wear Indicators................................ 467 Tire Service Life ................................ 467
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 468
Tire Rotation .................................... 469
Winter Tires ..................................... 470
Battery ............................................... 471
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 473
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 475Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 476
Exterior Care.................................... 478
Accessories and Modifications................ 481
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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. 452
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 453
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 460
■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 maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 438
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. 539
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 .................................. 484
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 485
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 497
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 504
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 505
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 506
Jump Starting .................................... 507
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 511Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 512
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 514If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 514
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 515
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 515If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 516
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 517 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 518
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message.............. 519
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 520
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 524
Emergency Towing ........................... 525
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 526When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 527RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 528
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Index
Customized Features........................ 126, 257
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 507
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 205
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ....................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Braking .................................................... 400 Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 511
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 516
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 390
Emergency ................................................ 525
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant ................................................... 449
Jump Starting .......................................... 507
Oil ........................................................... 443 Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 367
Features .................................................... 207
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 485
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
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Index
High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 186
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 319
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 514
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 531
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 319
Lumbar Support ....................................... 179
M
Maintenance............................................ 431
Battery .................................................... 471
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning ................................................. 476
Climate Control System .......................... 475 Coolant ................................................... 449
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 435
Oil ........................................................... 444
Precautions .............................................. 432
Radiator .................................................. 450
Remote Transmitter ......................... 473, 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 453
Safety ...................................................... 433
Service Items ........................................... 438
Tires ........................................................ 462
Transmission Fluid ................................... 451
Under the Hood .............................. 440, 441
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 515
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 319
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 481
Moonroof .................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 232, 242
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 443, 531
Adding .................................................... 446
Checking................................................. 444
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 443, 531
Viscosity .......................................... 443, 531
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 213
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 527
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 442
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161
Outside Temperature ............................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Overheating .............................................. 512
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 337
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 341
Pandora ®................................................... 240
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ...................................................... 417
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Index
Trunk......................................................... 152
Lid ........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs............................................... 530
Main Switch ............................................ 154
Open Indicator........................................... 81
Open Message......................................... 102
Unable to Open ....................................... 527
Turn Signals ............................................... 164
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 83
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 147, 325
U
Under-Floor Storage Area........................ 194
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 148
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 256
USB Port .................................................... 209
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 142
V
Valet Mode............................................... 154
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 532
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 390
Off Button ............................................... 391
Off Indicator ...................................... 81, 391
System Indicator ................................ 81, 390 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 443, 531
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 390
W
Wallpaper................................................. 221
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 514
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 537
Watts ......................................................... 530
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 467
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 500
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 452
Switch ..................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 158
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 477, 479
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 205
Washer Fluid ........................................... 452
Wiper Blades ........................................... 460
Wipers and Washers................................ 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 470
Snow Tires .............................................. 470
Tire Chains .............................................. 470
Wipers and Washers ................................. 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 460
WMA ................................................. 232, 242
Worn Tires ................................................ 462
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