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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 507)
Under the Hood (P 521)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood.
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P 536)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 545)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 548)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 599
●Appears when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1 without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 485
Continuously
variable transmission
models
Manual transmission
models
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uuGauges and Displays uGauges
Instrument Panel
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Blinks when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone.
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
■Shift Up Backlight*
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 599
1Shift Up Backlight*
You can use the customized features to turn the shift
up backlight blink feature on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 328
Shift Up Backlight
* Not available on all models
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Features
E. Information Coll ection and Storage
1. Information Collection, Use, Transmission and Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PROVIDERS, th ird party software and services
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their desi gnated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and systems s uppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search hi story, location history in certain applications, previous and saved
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely trans mit information regarding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HONDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFORMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VEHICLE speed, coolant temperat ure, air compressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotati ons per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HONDA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and information to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically se nt from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthorized access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.
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430
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is r unning, the vehicle will
automatically activate climate control with a preset
temperature of 72°F (22°C).
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger, door mirror heaters, and seat
heaters* are activated.
Press and hold the button for one
second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 508
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 509Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 510
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 511
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 521Opening the Hood ........................... 523
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 524
Oil Check ......................................... 525
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 535
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 536
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 548
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 549Tire Labeling .................................... 549DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 551Wear Indicators................................ 553
Tire Service Life ................................ 553 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 554
Tire Rotation .................................... 555
Winter Tires ..................................... 556
Battery ............................................... 558
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 560
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 562
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 563
Exterior Care.................................... 565
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 568
Modifications................................... 569
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•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
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator 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 brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*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 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000
miles).
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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