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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 494
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 495Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 496
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 497
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 502Opening the Hood ........................... 503
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 504
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 505
Oil Check ......................................... 506
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 507
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 508Cooling System ................................ 510
Inverter Coolant ............................... 512
Transmission Fluid ............................ 513
Brake Fluid ....................................... 513
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 514
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 515
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 518Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 521
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 522
Tire Labeling .................................... 522
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 524
Wear Indicators ............................... 526
Tire Service Life ................................ 526
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 527
Tire Rotation .................................... 528
Winter Tires ..................................... 529
12-Volt Battery ................................. 530
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 531
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 532CleaningInterior Care .................................... 533
Exterior Care.................................... 535
Accessories and Modifications ........ 538
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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.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■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 Fluid P. 513
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 515
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 518
■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 mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 500
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. 595
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
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 542
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 543
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 555
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 561
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 562
Emergency Power System Off........... 563
Jump Starting .................................... 564
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 567 Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 569
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 569
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 570
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 570
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On .............................. 571
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On............................................. 571
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 572 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 573
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 574
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 580
Emergency Towing ........................... 581
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 582
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 583
RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 584
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 510
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 567
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 512
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 386
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 474
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 297
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 564
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 506
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 129
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 137
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 524
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 373
Braking ................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 386
Shifting Gear ........................................... 387
Turning on the Power.............................. 380
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 386
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Kickdown ................................................ 386
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 389
Shifting ................................................... 387
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 532
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 77, 571
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 84, 571 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 581
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 510
Jump Starting ......................................... 564
Oil .......................................................... 505
Remote Engine Start ............................... 382
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 504
Engine Coolant ........................................ 510
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 567
Engine Oil ................................................. 505
Adding ................................................... 507
Checking ................................................ 506
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 505
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 535
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 423
Language (HFL) ........................................ 327
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 65
Lights ................................................ 156, 515
Automatic............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement ................................... 515
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 159
Fog Lights ............................................... 159
High Beam Indicator ................................. 87
Interior.................................................... 182
Light Switches......................................... 156
Lights On Indicator.................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 155
Load Limits ............................................... 377
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 142
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 141
From Inside ............................................. 139
From Outside .......................................... 131
Keys........................................................ 129
Using a Key............................................. 137
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 137
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 569
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 130
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Lower Anchors ........................................... 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 377
Lumbar Support ....................................... 176
M
Maintenance............................................. 493
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 530
Brake Fluid .............................................. 513
Cleaning .................................................. 533
Climate Control System ........................... 532
Coolant ........................................... 510, 512
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 497
Oil ........................................................... 506
Precautions .............................................. 494
Radiator .................................................. 511
Remote Transmitter ................................. 531
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 515
Safety ...................................................... 495
Service Items ........................................... 500
Tires ........................................................ 521
Transmission Fluid ................................... 513
Under the Hood ...................................... 502
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 570
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 377
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 112
Mirrors ....................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 538
Moonroof .................................................. 151
MP3 ................................................... 245, 269
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 478
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 588
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 505, 587
Adding .................................................... 507
Checking................................................. 506
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 505, 587
Viscosity .......................................... 505, 587
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 583
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 503
Moonroof ............................................... 151
Power Windows ...................................... 149
Trunk ...................................................... 143
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 152
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 567
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 139
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 282
USB Port .................................................... 213
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 131
V
Valet Mode............................................... 185
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 588
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 123
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 441
Off Button ............................................... 442
Off Indicator ...................................... 85, 442
System Indicator ................................ 85, 441
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 505, 587
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 441
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 94
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 569
Warning Labels ........................................... 73
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 526
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 558Window Washers
..................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 514
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 149
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 533, 536
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 514
Wiper Blades ........................................... 518
Wipers and Washers................................ 163
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 529
Tire Chains .............................................. 529
Wipers and Washers ................................. 163
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 518
WMA ................................................. 245, 269
Worn Tires ................................................ 521
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