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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 500
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 501Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 502
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 503
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 512Opening the Hood ........................... 514
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 515
Oil Check ......................................... 516
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 518
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 519
Engine Coolant ................................ 522
Transmission Fluid ............................ 524
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 525
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 526
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 527
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 536Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 539
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 540Tire Labeling .................................... 540DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 542Wear Indicators................................ 544
Tire Service Life ................................ 544 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 545
Tire Rotation .................................... 546
Winter Tires ..................................... 547
Battery ............................................... 549
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 551
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 553CleaningInterior Care .................................... 554
Exterior Care.................................... 556
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 559
Modifications................................... 560
* Not available on all models
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 525
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 536
■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 information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 505, 509
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. 617
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 562
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 563
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 570
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 582
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 583
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 584
Jump Starting .................................... 585
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 588
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 589 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 591
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 591
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 592
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 593
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 594 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 595
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 596
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 597
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 600
Emergency Towing ........................... 601
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 602
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....603
Refueling ........................................... 604
* Not available on all models
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Index
Cup Holders.............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 618
Customized Features ............................... 316
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 163
Dead Battery ............................................ 585
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 348
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 195
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 611
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 160
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 169
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 516
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 160
Display Button .......................................... 226
Display Setup .................................... 213, 248
Display/Information Button .................... 115
Door Mirrors ............................................. 170
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door and Trunk Open Indicator........... 37, 83
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 97
Keys........................................................ 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 131 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 542
Driver Information Interface ................... 114
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Driving ....................................................... 405
Braking .................................................... 474
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 421
Cruise Control ......................................... 433
Shifting Gear ........................................... 428
Shifting Position .............................. 422, 424
Starting the Engine .......................... 412, 415
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 553
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 432
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 83
Indicator ............................................ 83, 595
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 463
Emergency ................................................ 601
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 584
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 147, 603
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 613
Engine Coolant ................................................... 522
Jump Starting .......................................... 585
Oil ........................................................... 515
Starting ........................................... 412, 415
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 155
Engine Coolant ......................................... 522 Adding the Coolant................................. 523
Overheating ............................................ 589
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 515
Adding .................................................... 518
Checking................................................. 516
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 503, 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 591
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 515
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 156
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 595
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 556
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 170
F
Features.................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 553
Oil ........................................................... 519
Flat Tire ..................................................... 563
Floor Mats ................................................. 555
Fluids Brake/Clutch ........................................... 525
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ..................................................... 524
Engine Coolant ....................................... 522
Manual Transmission ............................... 524
Windshield Washer ................................. 526
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Index
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 130
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 606, 608
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 409
M
Maintenance............................................. 499
Adding the Coolant ................................. 523
Battery..................................................... 549
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 525
Cleaning .................................................. 554
Climate Control System ........................... 553
Coolant ................................................... 522
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 503
Oil ........................................................... 516
Precautions .............................................. 500
Remote Transmitter ................................. 551
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 527
Safety ...................................................... 501
Service Items.................................... 505, 509
Tires ........................................................ 539
Transmission Fluid.................................... 524
Under the Hood....................................... 512
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 592
Manual Transmission ................................ 428
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 409
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 169 Adjusting ................................................ 169
Door ....................................................... 170
Exterior ................................................... 170
Interior Rearview ..................................... 169
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 559
Moonroof ................................................. 154
MP3 ................................................... 219, 275
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 491
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 610
O
Odometer......................................... 111, 117
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 515
Adding .................................................... 518
Checking................................................. 516
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 503, 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 591
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 515
Viscosity .................................................. 515
Open Source Licenses ............................... 314
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 603
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 514
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows ...................................... 151 Trunk ...................................................... 145
Outside Temperature Display ......... 113, 119
Overheating ............................................. 589
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 426
Pandora® .................................................. 273
Panic Mode ............................................... 150
Parking ..................................................... 490
Parking Brake ........................................... 474
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 77, 594
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 76, 593, 594
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 222, 278
Power Windows ....................................... 151
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 420
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 563
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 214, 254
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 258
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 215, 256
Range ................................................ 112, 118
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Index
Outside Temperature Display ........... 113, 119
Temperature Sensor ......................... 113, 119
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 570
Time (Setting) ........................................... 126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 469
Indicator ............................................ 84, 596
Tires ........................................................... 539
Air Pressure ............................. 540, 607, 609
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 539
Inspection ................................................ 539
Labeling................................................... 540
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 563
Regulations.............................................. 542
Rotation .................................................. 546
Spare Tire ................................ 563, 607, 609
Summer................................................... 548
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 570
Tire Chains .............................................. 547
Wear Indicators ....................................... 544
Winter ..................................................... 547
Tools .......................................................... 562
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 411
Emergency............................................... 601
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 469
Indicator ............................................ 84, 596
Transmission .............................. 422, 424, 428
Continuously Variable Transmission .................................. 422, 424
Fluid ........................................................ 524 Manual ................................................... 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 79, 423, 425
TRIP Knob ......................................... 111, 117
Trip Meter ......................................... 111, 117
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 570
Troubleshooting ....................................... 561
Blown Fuse...................................... 597, 598
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 30
Emergency Towing .................................. 601
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 582
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 589
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 563
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 588
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 145
Lid........................................................... 145
Light Bulb........................................ 606, 608
Release Lever........................................... 603
Unable to Open....................................... 603
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 497
Turbo Meter ............................................. 119
Turn Signals .............................................. 160
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Doo rs from the Inside...... 138
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 200 USB Flash Drives
....................... 219, 275, 299
USB Port(s) ................................................ 201
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 131
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 610
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 463
Off Button .............................................. 464
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 82
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 515, 607, 609
Voice Control Operation ......................... 250
Audio Commands ................................... 252
Climate Control Commands.................... 253
General Commands ................................ 253
Music Search Commands ........................ 253
On Screen Commands ............................ 253
Phone Commands .................................. 252
Useful Commands .................................. 252
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 251
Voice Recognition ................................... 250
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 463
W
Wallpaper......................................... 210, 235
Warning and Information Messages .. 95, 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 591
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