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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 466
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 467Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 468
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 469
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 474Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 480
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 481
Engine Coolant ................................ 484
Transmission Fluid ............................ 486
Brake Fluid ....................................... 487
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 493
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 495
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 496Tire Labeling .................................... 496DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 498Wear Indicators................................ 500 Tire Service Life ................................ 500
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 501
Tire Rotation .................................... 502
Winter Tires ..................................... 503
Battery ............................................... 504
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 506
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 508Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511
Accessories and Modifications................ 514
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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. 487
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 495
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493
■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 multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 472
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. 576
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 .................................. 518
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 519
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 532
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 539
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 540
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 541
Jump Starting .................................... 542
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 546Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 547
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 549If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 549
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 550
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 550If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 554
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 559
Emergency Towing ........................... 560
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 561When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 562RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 563
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 164
Dead Battery ............................................ 542
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 210
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 569
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 161
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 176
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 160
Door Mirrors ............................................. 177
Doors ........................................................ 133
Auto Door Locking.................................. 147
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 147
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 97
Keys........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 142
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 498
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Braking ................................................... 429
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 370
Shifting Gear .................................. 371, 378
Starting the Engine ................................. 362 Driving Position Memory System
............. 173
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 486
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 546
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 551
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 560
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 572
Engine ....................................................... 568
Coolant ................................................... 484
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 477
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365
Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 485 Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding .................................................... 480
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 157
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 177
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 508
Oil ........................................................... 481
Flat Tire ..................................................... 519
Floor Mats ................................................. 510
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 486
Brake ...................................................... 487
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 484
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Fog Lights ................................................. 164
Foot Brake ................................................ 432
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Index
Lights................................................. 161, 488
Automatic ............................................... 162
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 164
Fog Lights ................................................ 164
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 161
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 160
Load Limits ................................................ 359
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 142
Low Battery Charge .................................. 549
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 567
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 359
Lumbar Support ........................................ 179M
Maintenance............................................. 465
Battery .................................................... 504
Brake Fluid .............................................. 487
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System ........................... 508
Coolant ................................................... 484
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 469
Oil ........................................................... 478
Precautions ............................................. 466
Radiator .................................................. 485
Remote Transmitter ......................... 506, 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 488
Safety...................................................... 467
Service Items ........................................... 472
Tires ........................................................ 495
Transmission Fluid ................................... 486
Under the Hood .............................. 474, 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ...................................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Door ....................................................... 177
Exterior ................................................... 177
Interior Rearview ..................................... 176
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 514
Moonroof ................................................. 156
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 568
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 477, 567
Adding ................................................... 480
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 477, 567
Viscosity.......................................... 477, 567
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses .............................. 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 562
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 156
Power Windows...................................... 154
Trunk ...................................................... 148
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Outside Temperature .............................. 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating ............................................. 547
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Index
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 519
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 547
Premium Gasoline ........................... 460, 566
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 519, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 146
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 546
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 148
Lid .......................................................... 148
Light Bulbs .............................................. 566
Main Switch............................................ 150
Open Message .......................................... 97
Unable to Open ...................................... 562
Turn Signals .............................................. 160
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 118
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .... 143, 365
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 200
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 144
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 276
USB Port .................................................... 215
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 136
V
Valet Mode............................................... 150
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 568
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 418
Off Button ............................................... 419
Off Indicator ...................................... 80, 419
System Indicator ................................ 80, 418
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 477, 567
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 418
W
Wallpaper................................................. 226
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 549
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 574
Watts ......................................................... 566
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 500
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 535
Window Washers ...................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 154
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 510, 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 210
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 493 Wipers and Washers................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 503
Snow Tires .............................................. 503
Tire Chains .............................................. 503
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 493
Wireless Charger ...................................... 196
WMA ................................................. 244, 252
Worn Tires ................................................ 495
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