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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to
(P.
4. Turn off the power system.
u The parking brake indicator (red) goes off in about 30 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is se t, in particular if you are parked on an
incline.
1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the driveline:
•Depressing the accelera tor and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Changing into ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicl e with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liter Kilometers L per 100 km
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 566
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 567
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 568
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 569
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 576
Opening the Hood ........................... 577
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 578
Oil Check ......................................... 579
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 580
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 581Cooling System ................................ 583
Inverter Coolant ............................... 585
Transmission Fluid ............................ 586
Brake Fluid ....................................... 587
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 588
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 589
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 597Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 600
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 601
Tire Labeling .................................... 601
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 603
Wear Indicators ............................... 605
Tire Service Life ................................ 605
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 606
Tire Rotation .................................... 607
Winter Tires ..................................... 608
12-Volt Battery ................................. 609
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 611
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 612CleaningInterior Care .................................... 613
Exterior Care.................................... 615
Accessories and Modifications ........ 618
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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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 587
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 600
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 589
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
■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 driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 573
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. 669
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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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver information interfac e every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items
due soon.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 573
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
(home) Button
Engine Oil Life
Main Item Sub Item
Left Selector Wheel
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15 %The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due-
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life drops
to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on al ong with the Maintenance Minder message.
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Now5 %The remaining engine oil life is 5 to
1 percent. Press the (home)
button to switch to another
display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe engine oil has passed its
service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). The negative
distance on the display blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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