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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e manual transmission fluid yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Models with continuously variable transmission
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda's
new vehicle limited warranty.
Models with manual transmission
1 Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 544
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 545
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 552
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 553
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 554
Jump Starting .................................... 555
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 558
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 559 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 561
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 561
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 562
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 563
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 564 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 565
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 566
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 567
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 570
Emergency Towing ........................... 571
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 572
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....573
Refueling ........................................... 574
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 499
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating system*/climate control system*, rear defogger, and
other electrical systems, and immedi ately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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567Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1 and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
Passenger’s Power Seat*/
Rear Seat Heaters*(60 A)
Cooling Fan*2(30 A)
Cooling Fan*3(50 A)
−−
IG Main*4
−*530 A −
Headlight High Beam Main30 A
Battery125 A
2
EPS70 A
IG Main 30 A*4
50 A*5
Fuse Box Option*(40 A)
Fuse Box 60 A
Front Wiper Motor30 A
Headlight Low Beam Main 30 A
3
Rear Defroster40 A
Starter Motor*4
−*530 A −
Fuse Box40 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR40 A
Blower Motor40 A
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*2:2.0L engine models
*3:1.5L engine models
*4:Models with smart entry system
*5:Models without smart entry system
*6:Continuously variable transmission models
4
−−
−−
−−
−−
5Cooling Fan5A
6Washer 15A
7FI Main15 A
8FI Sub 15A
9Stop Lights10 A
10 Injector*3(15 A)
11LAF5A
12 FI ECU 10 A
13Parking Lights10 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IG Coil15 A
16 Transmission*6(15 A)
17Daytime Running Lights10 A
18 Back Up 10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Controls.................................................... 127
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 505
Adding the Coolant ................................ 506
Overheating ............................................ 559
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 410
Cruise Control .......................................... 417
Indicator ................................................... 86
Cup Holders .............................................. 185
Customer Service Information ................ 588
Customized Features ....................... 118, 308
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................ 555
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 338
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ......................................... 194, 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 581
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 162
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 171
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 499
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 162
Display Button .......................................... 230
Display Setup .................................... 217, 252
Display/Information Button .................... 113
Door Mirrors ............................................. 172 Doors
......................................................... 130
Auto Door Locking .................................. 143
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 143
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 37, 82
Door Open Message ............................ 37, 94
Keys ........................................................ 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 140
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 525
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Driving ....................................................... 395
Braking .................................................... 457
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 410
Cruise Control ......................................... 417
Shifting Gear ........................................... 413
Shifting Position ...................................... 411
Starting the Engine .......................... 402, 404
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 535
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 416
Elapsed Time ............................................. 115
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 82
Indicator ............................................ 82, 565
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 447Emergency
................................................ 571
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 554
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 149, 573
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 583
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 505
Jump Starting .......................................... 555
Oil ........................................................... 498
Starting ........................................... 402, 404
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 157
Engine Coolant ......................................... 505
Adding the Coolant................................. 506
Overheating ............................................ 559
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Engine Oil ................................................. 498
Adding .................................................... 501
Checking................................................. 499
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 485, 490
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 561
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 498
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 565
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 72
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 172
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 440
LaneWatchTM............................................. 450
Language (HFL) ................................. 340, 364
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 162, 510
Automatic ............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement .................................... 510
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Fog Lights ................................................ 165
High Beam Indicator .................................. 84
Interior .................................................... 181
Light Switches ......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 84
Turn Signals ............................................. 162
Load Limits ................................................ 399
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 143
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 142
From Inside .............................................. 140
From Outside ........................................... 133
Keys ........................................................ 130
Using a Key ............................................. 139
Low Battery Charge .................................. 561
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 80
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 561
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 132
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 576, 578
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 399
M
Maintenance............................................. 481
Adding the Coolant................................. 506
Battery .................................................... 531
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 508
Cleaning ................................................. 536
Climate Control System ........................... 535
Coolant ................................................... 505
Heating System ....................................... 535
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 485
Oil ........................................................... 499
Precautions ............................................. 482
Remote Transmitter ................................. 533
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 510
Safety...................................................... 483
Service Items ................................... 487, 492
Tires ........................................................ 522
Transmission Fluid ................................... 507
Under the Hood ...................................... 495
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 562
Manual Transmission ............................... 413
Map Lights ................................................ 182
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 399
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 108
Mirrors ...................................................... 171
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Door ....................................................... 172
Exterior ................................................... 172
Interior Rearview ..................................... 171
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 541
Moonroof ................................................. 156 MP3
................................................... 223, 279
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 474
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 580
O
Odometer......................................... 110, 114
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 498
Adding ................................................... 501
Checking ................................................ 499
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ................................... 485, 490
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 561
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 498
Viscosity.................................................. 498
Open Source Licenses .............................. 306
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 573
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 156
Power Windows...................................... 153
Trunk ...................................................... 147
Outside Temperature Display ......... 112, 116
Overheating ............................................. 559
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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 580
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 447
Off Button .............................................. 448
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 81
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 498, 577, 579
Voice Control Operation ......................... 254
Audio Commands ................................... 256
Climate Control Commands.................... 257
General Commands ................................ 257
Music Search Commands ........................ 257
On Screen Commands ............................ 257
Phone Commands .................................. 256
Useful Commands .................................. 256
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 255
Voice Recognition ................................... 254
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 447
W
Wallpaper......................................... 214, 239
Warning and Information
Messages ............................................. 93, 94
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 561
Warning Labels .......................................... 73
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 585
Watts ................................................ 576, 578
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 527 Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)
........... 548
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 289
Window Washers ...................................... 166
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 509
Switch ..................................................... 166
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 153
Windshield ................................................ 166
Cleaning .......................................... 536, 539
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 194, 199
Washer Fluid ........................................... 509
Wiper Blades ........................................... 519
Wipers and Washers ................................ 166
Winter Tires .............................................. 530
Snow Tires ............................................... 530
Tire Chains .............................................. 530
Wipers and Washers ................................. 166
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 519
Wireless Charger ....................................... 188
WMA ................................................. 223, 279
Worn Tires ................................................. 522
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