475
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 476
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 477Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 478
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 479
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 489Opening the Hood ........................... 491
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 492
Oil Check ......................................... 493
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 495
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 496
Engine Coolant ................................ 499
Transmission Fluid ............................ 501
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 502
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 503
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 504
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 513Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 516
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 517Tire Labeling .................................... 517DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 519Wear Indicators................................ 521
Tire Service Life ................................ 521 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 522
Tire Rotation .................................... 523
Winter Tires ..................................... 524
Battery ............................................... 525
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 527
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 529CleaningInterior Care .................................... 530
Exterior Care.................................... 532
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 535
Modifications................................... 535
* Not available on all models
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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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 502
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 513
■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 ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 481, 486
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. 581
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 .................................. 538
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 539
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 546
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 547
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 548
Jump Starting .................................... 549
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 552
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 553 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 555
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 555
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 556
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 557
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 558 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 559
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 560
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 561
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 564
Emergency Towing ........................... 565
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 566
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....567
Refueling ........................................... 568
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Index
Controls.................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 499
Adding the Coolant ................................ 500
Overheating ............................................ 553
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 400
Cruise Control .......................................... 411
Indicator ................................................... 87
Cup Holders .............................................. 178
Customer Service Information ................ 582
Customized Features ............................... 298
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 157
Dead Battery ............................................ 549
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 328
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 575
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 154
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 163
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 154
Display Button .......................................... 220
Display Setup .................................... 207, 242
Display/Information Button .................... 114
Door Mirrors ............................................. 164 Doors
......................................................... 122
Auto Door Locking .................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 135
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 37, 83
Door Open Message ............................ 37, 96
Keys ........................................................ 122
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driver Information Interface ................... 114
Driving ....................................................... 385
Braking .................................................... 451
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 400
Cruise Control ......................................... 411
Shifting Gear ........................................... 407
Shifting Position .............................. 401, 403
Starting the Engine .......................... 392, 394
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 529
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 410
Elapsed Time ............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 83
Indicator ............................................ 83, 559
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 441Emergency
................................................ 565
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 548
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 141, 567
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 577
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 499
Jump Starting .......................................... 549
Oil ........................................................... 492
Starting ........................................... 392, 394
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 149
Engine Coolant ......................................... 499
Adding the Coolant................................. 500
Overheating ............................................ 553
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 495
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 479, 484
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 555
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 150
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 559
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 72
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 532
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 164
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 434
LaneWatchTM............................................. 444
Language (HFL) ................................. 330, 354
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 154, 504
Automatic ............................................... 155
Bulb Replacement .................................... 504
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 157
Fog Lights ................................................ 157
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Interior .................................................... 174
Light Switches ......................................... 154
Lights On Indicator .................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................. 154
Load Limits ................................................ 389
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 122
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 135
From Inside .............................................. 132
From Outside ........................................... 125
Keys ........................................................ 122
Using a Key ............................................. 131
Low Battery Charge .................................. 555
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 555
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 124
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 570, 572
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 389
M
Maintenance............................................. 475
Adding the Coolant................................. 500
Battery .................................................... 525
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 502
Cleaning ................................................. 530
Climate Control System ........................... 529
Coolant ................................................... 499
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 479
Oil ........................................................... 493
Precautions ............................................. 476
Remote Transmitter ................................. 527
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 504
Safety...................................................... 477
Service Items ................................... 481, 486
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 501
Under the Hood ...................................... 489
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 556
Manual Transmission ............................... 407
Map Lights ................................................ 175
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 389
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ...................................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................ 163
Door ....................................................... 164
Exterior ................................................... 164
Interior Rearview ..................................... 163
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 535
Moonroof ................................................. 148
MP3 ................................................... 213, 269 Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 468
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 574
O
Odometer......................................... 111, 115
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 492
Adding ................................................... 495
Checking ................................................ 493
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ................................... 479, 484
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 555
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
Viscosity.................................................. 492
Open Source Licenses .............................. 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 567
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 491
Moonroof ............................................... 148
Power Windows...................................... 145
Trunk ...................................................... 139
Outside Temperature Display ......... 113, 117
Overheating ............................................. 553
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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 441
Off Button .............................................. 442
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 82
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 492, 571, 573
Voice Control Operation ......................... 244
Audio Commands ................................... 246
Climate Control Commands.................... 247
General Commands ................................ 247
Music Search Commands ........................ 247
On Screen Commands ............................ 247
Phone Commands .................................. 246
Useful Commands .................................. 246
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 245
Voice Recognition ................................... 244
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 441
W
Wallpaper......................................... 204, 229
Warning and Information
Messages ............................................. 94, 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 555
Warning Labels .......................................... 73
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 579
Watts ................................................ 570, 572
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 521 Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)
........... 542
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 279
Window Washers ...................................... 158
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 503
Switch ..................................................... 158
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 145
Windshield ................................................ 158
Cleaning .......................................... 530, 533
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 188
Washer Fluid ........................................... 503
Wiper Blades ........................................... 513
Wipers and Washers ................................ 158
Winter Tires .............................................. 524
Snow Tires ............................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wipers and Washers ................................. 158
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 513
Wireless Charger ....................................... 181
WMA ................................................. 213, 269
Worn Tires ................................................. 516
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