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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or caus e electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered ve hicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal wh ile driving uphill may cause the vehicle
to react similar to an automatic transmissio n vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefu lly, especially on slippery roads and
curves.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 486
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 487Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 488
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 489
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 493Opening the Hood ........................... 494
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 495
Oil Check ......................................... 496
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 497
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 498
Cooling System ................................ 500
Inverter Coolant ............................... 502
Transmission Fluid ............................ 503
Brake Fluid ....................................... 504
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 505
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 506
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 516
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 517Tire Labeling .................................... 517DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 519
Wear Indicators ............................... 521
Tire Service Life ................................ 521
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 522
Tire Rotation .................................... 523
Winter Tires ..................................... 524
12-Volt Battery ................................. 525
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 526
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 527
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 528
Exterior Care.................................... 530
Accessories and Modifications ........ 533
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance 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.
Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*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 bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●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#
●Check expiration date for TRK bottle
*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 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
3●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)1Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicl e's transmission, and may
even damage it.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place an d turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary, downshift
the transmission.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Index
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 144
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 129
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 128
From Inside .............................................. 126
From Outside ........................................... 122
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 125
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 125
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 554
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 554
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 121
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 413
M
Maintenance............................................. 485
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 525
Brake Fluid............................................... 504
Cleaning .................................................. 528
Climate Control System ........................... 527
Coolant ........................................... 500, 502
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 489
Oil ........................................................... 496
Precautions .............................................. 486 Radiator .................................................. 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 526
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 506
Safety...................................................... 487
Service Items ........................................... 491
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 503
Under the Hood ...................................... 493
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 76, 555
Map Lights ................................................ 168
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 98
Mirrors ...................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................ 158
Door ....................................................... 159
Exterior ................................................... 159
Interior Rearview ..................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 533
Moonroof ................................................. 140
Motor Number ......................................... 566
MP3 ................................... 199, 208, 249, 262
Multi-Information Display ....................... 100
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 480
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 566
O
Odometer................................................. 102 Oil (Engine)
.............................................. 495
Adding ................................................... 497
Checking ................................................ 496
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 489
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 554
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 495
Viscosity.................................................. 495
Open Source Licences .............................. 294
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 494
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows...................................... 137
Trunk ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display ................. 103
Overheating ............................................. 551
P
Pandora®.......................................... 207, 259
Panic Mode ............................................... 136
Parking ..................................................... 475
Parking Brake ........................................... 463
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 556
Parking Sensor System ............................. 476
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 211, 265
POWER Button ......................................... 141
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 416
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Index
Steering WheelAdjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 475
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 141
SYNC Mode ............................................... 181
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 103, 182
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 458
Indicator ............................................ 80, 557
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 537
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 565
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 516
Inspection ................................................ 516
Labeling................................................... 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 536
Regulations.............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Summer................................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524 Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 537
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 415
Emergency .............................................. 561
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 458
Indicator............................................ 80, 557
Transmission ..................................... 421, 422
Creeping ................................................. 421
Fluid ........................................................ 503
Kickdown ................................................ 421
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 423
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 77, 423
Shifting ................................................... 422
Trip Meter ................................................. 102
Troubleshooting ....................................... 535
Blown Fuse...................................... 558, 559
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 561
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 551
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 545
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 536
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 128
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 550
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 130
Lid........................................................... 130 Light Bulb ............................................... 564
Main Switch............................................ 132
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 103
Turning on the Power ............................. 416
Does Not Activate ................................... 545
Jump Starting ......................................... 548
Remote Engine Start ............................... 418
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 122
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 21
USB Flash Drives ....................... 208, 262, 291
USB Port .................................................... 185
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 122
V
Valet Key .................................................. 132
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 454
OFF Button ............................................. 455
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 179
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 495, 565
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