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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 560
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 561Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 562
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 563
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 572Opening the Hood ........................... 574
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 575
Oil Check ......................................... 576
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 578
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 579
Engine Coolant ................................ 582
Transmission Fluid ............................ 584
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 585
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 586
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 587
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 597
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 602
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 603Tire Labeling .................................... 603DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 605Wear Indicators................................ 607 Tire Service Life ................................ 607
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 608
Tire Rotation .................................... 609
Winter Tires ..................................... 610
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 612
Battery ............................................... 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 617Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 618
Exterior Care.................................... 621
Accessories and Modifications ........ 624
* 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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 585
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
•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 maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 565, 569
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. 688
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 .................................. 628
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 629
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 642
Handling of the jack
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 650
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 652
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire
repair kit
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ......................................... 653
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 654
Jump Starting .................................... 655
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 658
Overheating ...................................... 659
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 661
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 661
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 662
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 663
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 664
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 665
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 667
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 668
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 671
Emergency Towing ........................... 672
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 673
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....674Refueling ........................................... 675
* Not available on all models
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Index
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 458
Cruise Control .......................................... 473
Indicator ................................................... 93
Cup Holders .............................................. 208
Customer Service Information ................ 689
Customized Features ....................... 133, 348
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 184
Dead Battery ............................................ 655
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 380
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 224
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 681
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 181
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 194
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 576
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 181
Display Button .......................................... 256
Display Setup ............................................ 243
Display/Information Button .................... 124
Door Mirrors ............................................. 195
Doors ........................................................ 147
Auto Door Locking.................................. 161
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 161
Door and Hatch Open Indicator .......... 37, 88
Keys........................................................ 147 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 158
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 471
Driver Information Interface ................... 123
Driving ....................................................... 441
Braking .................................................... 532
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 458
Cruise Control ......................................... 473
Shifting Gear ........................................... 466
Shifting Position ...................................... 459
Starting the Engine .......................... 449, 452
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 470
Elapsed Time ............................................. 127
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 88
Indicator ............................................ 88, 665
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 520
Emergency ................................................ 672
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 654
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 683
Engine Coolant ................................................... 582
Jump Starting .......................................... 655
Oil ........................................................... 575 Starting ........................................... 449, 452
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 176
Engine Coolant ......................................... 582
Adding the Coolant................................. 583
Overheating ............................................ 659
Temperature Gauge ................................ 118
Engine Oil ................................................. 575
Adding .................................................... 578
Checking................................................. 576
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 563, 567
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 661
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 575
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 177
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 665
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 621
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 195F
Features.................................................... 229
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 617
Oil ........................................................... 579
Flat Tire ..................................................... 629
Floor Mats ................................................. 619
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Index
Lights................................................. 181, 587
Automatic ............................................... 182
Bulb Replacement .................................... 587
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 184
Fog Lights ................................................ 184
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 204
Light Switches ......................................... 181
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................. 181
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 524
Load Limits ................................................ 445
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 147
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 161
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 160
From Inside .............................................. 158
From Outside ........................................... 149
Keys ........................................................ 147
Using a Key ............................................. 156
Low Battery Charge .................................. 661
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 661
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 148
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 445
M
Maintenance............................................. 559
Adding the Coolant ................................. 583 Battery .................................................... 613
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 585
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System ........................... 617
Coolant ................................................... 582
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 563
Oil ........................................................... 576
Precautions ............................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 615
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 587
Safety...................................................... 561
Service Items ................................... 565, 569
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 584
Under the Hood ...................................... 572
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 662
Manual Transmission ............................... 466
Map Lights ................................................ 205
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Door ....................................................... 195
Exterior ................................................... 195
Interior Rearview ..................................... 194
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 624
Moonroof ................................................. 175
MP3 ................................................... 249, 305
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 551
N
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 680
O
Odometer......................................... 120, 126
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 575
Adding ................................................... 578
Checking ................................................ 576
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 563, 567
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 661
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 575
Viscosity.................................................. 575
Open Source Licences .............................. 346
Opening Hatch...................................................... 674
Opening/Closing Hatch...................................................... 165
Hood ...................................................... 574
Moonroof ............................................... 175
Power Windows...................................... 172
Outside Temperature Display ......... 122, 128
Overheating ............................................. 659
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 24, 463, 464
Pandora® .................................................. 303
Panic Mode ............................................... 171
Parking ..................................................... 550
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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................ 680
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 520
Off Button .............................................. 521
Off Indicator ............................................. 87
System Indicator ....................................... 87
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 575, 679
Voice Control Operation ......................... 280
Audio Commands ................................... 282
Climate Control Commands.................... 283
General Commands ................................ 283
Music Search Commands ........................ 283
On Screen Commands ............................ 283
Phone Commands .................................. 282
Useful Commands .................................. 282
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 281
Voice Recognition ................................... 280
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 520
W
Wallpaper......................................... 240, 264
Warning and Information
Messages ......................................... 102, 103
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 661
Warning Labels .......................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 686
Watts ........................................................ 678
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 607
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 646
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 315 Window Washers
...................................... 188
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 586
Switch ..................................................... 188
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 172
Windshield ................................................ 188
Cleaning .......................................... 619, 622
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 224
Washer Fluid ........................................... 586
Wiper Blades ........................................... 597
Wipers and Washers ................................ 188
Winter Tires .............................................. 610
Snow Tires ............................................... 610
Tire Chains .............................................. 610
Wipers and Washers ................................. 188
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 597
Front ....................................................... 188
Rear ........................................................ 190
Wireless Charger ....................................... 212
WMA ................................................. 249, 305
Worn Tires ................................................. 602
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