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523
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 524
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 525Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 526
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 527
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 536Opening the Hood ........................... 537
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 538
Oil Check ......................................... 539
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 540
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 541
Engine Coolant ................................ 543
Transmission Fluid ............................ 545
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 546
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 547
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 548
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 556
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 561
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 562Tire Labeling .................................... 562DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 564Wear Indicators................................ 566 Tire Service Life ................................ 566
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 567
Tire Rotation .................................... 568
Winter Tires ..................................... 569
Battery ............................................... 571
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 573
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 575Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 576
Exterior Care.................................... 579
Accessories and Modifications ........ 582
* 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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 546
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 561
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 548
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 556
■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
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 529, 533
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. 627
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 .................................. 584
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 585
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 593
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 594
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 595
Jump Starting .................................... 596
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 599
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 600 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 602
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 602
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 603
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 604
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 605 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 606
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 607
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 608
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 611
Emergency Towing ........................... 612
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 613
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....614
Refueling ........................................... 615
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Index
Cruise Control........................................... 442
Indicator .................................................... 90
Cup Holders ............................................... 197
Customer Service Information ................. 628
Customized Features ........................ 123, 324
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................. 596
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 355
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 212
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 621
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 183
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 539
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 170
Display Button .......................................... 244
Display Setup ............................................ 231
Display/Information Button ..................... 118
Door Mirrors ............................................. 184
Doors ......................................................... 136
Auto Door Locking .................................. 150
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 150
Door and Hatch Open Indicator ........... 37, 85
Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 147 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 138
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 564
Driver Information Interface ................... 118
Driving ...................................................... 415
Braking ................................................... 497
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 430
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ........................................... 438
Shifting Position ...................................... 431
Starting the Engine.......................... 422, 424
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 575
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441
Elapsed Time ............................................. 120
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 85
Indicator............................................ 85, 606
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 487
Emergency ................................................ 612
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 595
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 623
Engine Coolant ................................................... 543
Jump Starting .......................................... 596
Oil ........................................................... 538
Starting ........................................... 422, 424
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 165 Engine Coolant
........................................ 543
Adding the Coolant ................................ 544
Overheating ............................................ 600
Temperature Gauge ................................ 114
Engine Oil ................................................. 538
Adding ................................................... 540
Checking ................................................ 539
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 527, 531
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 602
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 538
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 166
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 606
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 579
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 184
F
Features.................................................... 217
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 575
Oil .......................................................... 541
Flat Tire ..................................................... 585
Floor Mats ................................................ 577
Fluids Brake/Clutch ........................................... 546
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 545
Engine Coolant ....................................... 543
Manual Transmission .............................. 545
Windshield Washer ................................. 547
FM/AM Radio ................................... 232, 272
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Index
Keys........................................................ 136
Using a Key............................................. 145
Low Battery Charge ................................. 602
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 602
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 137
Lower Anchors ........................................... 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
M
Maintenance............................................ 523
Adding the Coolant ................................ 544
Battery .................................................... 571
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 546
Cleaning ................................................. 576
Climate Control System .......................... 575
Coolant .................................................. 543
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 527
Oil .......................................................... 539
Precautions ............................................. 524
Remote Transmitter ................................ 573
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 548
Safety ..................................................... 525
Service Items ................................... 529, 533
Tires........................................................ 561
Transmission Fluid ................................... 545
Under the Hood ...................................... 536
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 81, 603
Manual Transmission ............................... 438 Map Lights
................................................ 194
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 114
Mirrors ....................................................... 183
Adjusting ................................................. 183
Door........................................................ 184
Exterior .................................................... 184
Interior Rearview ..................................... 183
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 582
Moonroof .................................................. 164
MP3 ................................................... 237, 293
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 515
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 620
O
Odometer.......................................... 115, 119
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 538
Adding .................................................... 540
Checking ................................................. 539
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 527, 531
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 80, 602
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 538
Viscosity .................................................. 538
Open Source Licences ............................... 322
Opening
Hatch ...................................................... 614 Opening/Closing
Hatch ...................................................... 154
Hood....................................................... 537
Moonroof ............................................... 164
Power Windows ...................................... 161
Outside Temperature Display .......... 117, 121
Overheating .............................................. 600
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 24, 435, 436
Pandora ®................................................... 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ...................................................... 514
Parking Brake ........................................... 497
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 79
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 604, 605
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 240, 296
Power Windows ....................................... 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 429
Rain ........................................................ 429
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 585
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Index
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 165
System Message Indicator ......................... 87
T
Tachometer.............................................. 114
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .......... 117, 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 117, 121
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 203
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 492
Indicator ........................................... 86, 607
Tires .......................................................... 561
Air Pressure..................................... 562, 619
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 561
Inspection ............................................... 561
Labeling .................................................. 562
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 585
Regulations ............................................. 564
Rotation.................................................. 568
Spare Tire ....................................... 585, 619
Summer .................................................. 569
Tire Chains.............................................. 569
Wear Indicators....................................... 566
Winter .................................................... 569
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 204
Tools ......................................................... 584 Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 612
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 492
Indicator ............................................ 86, 607
Transmission ..................................... 431, 438
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Fluid ........................................................ 545
Manual .................................................... 438
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 81, 432
Trip Meter ......................................... 115, 119
Troubleshooting ....................................... 583
Blown Fuse ...................................... 608, 609
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 612
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 593
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 600
Premium Gasoline ................................... 618
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 585
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 149
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 599
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 522
Turbo Meter .............................................. 121
Turn Signals .............................................. 170
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 87
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 121
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 138
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 147
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 218
USB Flash Drives ............................... 293, 319
USB Port(s) ................................................ 219
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 138
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 620
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 487
Off Button............................................... 488
Off Indicator.............................................. 85
System Indicator ........................................ 84
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 538, 619
Voice Control Operation .......................... 268
Audio Commands ................................... 270
Climate Control Commands .................... 271
General Commands ................................ 271
Music Search Commands ........................ 271
On Screen Commands............................. 271
Phone Commands ................................... 270
Useful Commands ................................... 270
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 269
Voice Recognition ................................... 268
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 487
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