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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 504
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 505Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 506
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 507
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 515Opening the Hood ........................... 517
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 519
Oil Check ......................................... 520
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 522
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 523
Engine Coolant ................................ 525
Transmission Fluid ............................ 527
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 529
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 530
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 531
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 539
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 541
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 542Tire Labeling .................................... 542DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 544Wear Indicators................................ 546 Tire Service Life ................................ 546
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 547
Tire Rotation .................................... 548
Winter Tires ..................................... 549
Battery ............................................... 550
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 551
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 553Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 554
Exterior Care.................................... 556
Accessories and Modifications ........ 559
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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.)
■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/Clutch Fluid P. 529
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 541
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 531
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 539
■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 information display
*/multi-
information display (MID)*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 509, 513
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. 599
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 562
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 563
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 569
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 570
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 571
Jump Starting .................................... 572
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 575Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 576
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 578
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 578
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 579
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 580 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 580
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 581
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 582
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 585
Emergency Towing ........................... 586
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 484
Compact Spare Tire .................. 563, 589, 591
Compass .................................................... 408
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Creeping................................................. 429
Fluid ....................................................... 527
Kickdown ............................................... 429
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 19, 431, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 575
Shifting ........................................... 430, 432
Controls .................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 525
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 525
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 526
Overheating ............................................ 576
Creeping
(Automatic Transmission/CVT) .............. 429
Cruise Control .......................................... 442
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customer Service Information ................ 600
Customized Features ............... 103, 297, 315
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 572
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 314, 338Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 181
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 593
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 144
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 520
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .................................. 193, 216
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 119
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 544
Driving ....................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 429
Braking .................................................... 480
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ................................... 436, 438
Shifting Position .............................. 430, 432
Starting the Engine .......................... 421, 423
Driving Position Memory System ............. 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 553
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441
Elapsed Time ............................................. 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 580
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 472
Emergency ................................................ 586
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 571
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 595
Engine ....................................................... 592
Coolant ................................................... 525
Jump Starting .......................................... 572
Oil ........................................................... 519
Remote Engine Start................................ 425
Starting ........................................... 421, 423
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ......................................... 525
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 525
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 526
Overheating ............................................ 576
Temperature Gauge .................................. 95
Engine Oil ................................................. 519
Adding .................................................... 522
Checking................................................. 520
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 507, 511
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 578
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 519
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 140
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Index
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 126
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Types and Functions ................................ 116
Valet Key ......................................... 117, 130
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown
(Automatic Transmission/CVT) ............... 429
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 465
LaneWatchTM............................................. 474
Language (HFL) ................................. 343, 375
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 144, 531
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 147
Automatic ............................................... 145
Bulb Replacement .................................... 531
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Fog Lights ................................................ 146
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Interior .................................................... 168
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator .................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................. 144
Load Limits ................................................ 415
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 127
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126 From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 119
Keys ........................................................ 116
Using a Key ............................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 123
Low Battery Charge ................................. 578
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 578
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 118
Lower Anchors ............................................ 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 588, 590
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 415
M
Maintenance............................................. 503
Battery .................................................... 550
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 529
Cleaning ................................................. 554
Climate Control System ........................... 553
Coolant ................................................... 525
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 507
Oil ........................................................... 520
Precautions ............................................. 504
Radiator .................................................. 526
Remote Transmitter ................................. 551
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 531
Safety...................................................... 505
Service Items ................................... 509, 513
Tires ........................................................ 541 Transmission Fluid ................................... 527
Under the Hood ...................................... 515
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 69, 579
Manual Transmission ............................... 438
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 415
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 95
Mirrors ...................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................ 158
Door ....................................................... 159
Exterior ................................................... 159
Interior Rearview ..................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 559
Moonroof ................................................. 138
MP3 ................................... 201, 210, 251, 264
Multi-Information Display ......................... 99
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 497
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 592
O
Odometer........................................... 97, 101
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 519
Adding ................................................... 522
Checking ................................................ 520
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 507, 511
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 578
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 519
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Index
Turn Signals.............................................. 144
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 76
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 119
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 13
USB Flash Drives ....................... 210, 264, 293
USB Port .................................................... 187
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 119
V
Valet Key.......................................... 117, 130
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 592
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 472
Off Button .............................................. 473
Off Indicator ............................................. 73
System Indicator ....................................... 73
Ventilation ............................................... 180
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 519, 589, 591
Voice Control Operation ......................... 235
Audio Commands ................................... 237
Climate Control Commands.................... 238
General Commands ................................ 238
Music Search Commands ........................ 238
On Screen Commands ............................ 238
Phone Commands .................................. 237 Useful Commands ................................... 237
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 236
Voice Recognition .................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 472
W
Wallpaper......................................... 195, 222
Warning and Information Messages ... 85, 87
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 578
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 597
Watts ................................................. 588, 590
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 546
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 566
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 274
Window Washers ...................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 530
Switch ..................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 135
Windshield ................................................ 151
Cleaning .......................................... 554, 557
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 530
Wiper Blades ........................................... 539
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Winter Tires Snow Tires ............................................... 549
Tire Chains .............................................. 549
Wipers and Washers ................................. 151 Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 539
Wireless Charger ...................................... 174
WMA ................................. 201, 210, 251, 264
Worn Tires ................................................ 541
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