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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 488
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 489Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 490
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 491
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 499Opening the Hood ........................... 500
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 501
Oil Check ......................................... 502
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 503
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 504Engine Coolant ................................ 506 Transmission Fluid ............................ 508
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 509
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 510
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 511
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ............................................................ 518
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ................................. 522
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 523
Tire Labeling .................................... 523
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 525Wear Indicators................................ 527
Tire Service Life ................................ 527
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 528 Tire Rotation .................................... 529
Winter Tires ..................................... 530
Battery ............................................... 531
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 533
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 535
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 536
Exterior Care.................................... 538
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 541
Modifications................................... 541
* 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 fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 509
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 522
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511
•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 information display
*/multi-
information display(MID)*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 493
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. 584
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 .................................. 544
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 545
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 552
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak.............................................................553
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 554
Jump Starting .................................... 555
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 557Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 558
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On............................................................. 560
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 560
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 561
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 562 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 562
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 563
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 564
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 568
Emergency Towing ........................... 569
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 570
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Index
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................ 433
Braking ................................................... 468
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 416
Cruise Control ........................................ 428
Shifting Gear .......................... 417, 419, 423
Starting the Engine ......................... 409, 411
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 535
E
ECON Button............................................ 427
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 85
Elapsed Time ............................................ 109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 82, 562
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 569
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 580
Engine Coolant .................................................. 506
Jump Starting ......................................... 555
Number .................................................. 576
Oil .......................................................... 501
Starting........................................... 409, 411
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 154
Engine Coolant ........................................ 506
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 507
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 506
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 81
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 81
Overheating ............................................ 558 Engine Oil
................................................. 501
Adding .................................................... 503
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 491, 495
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 77, 560
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 501
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .............................................. 82, 562
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 169
F
Features..................................................... 201
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 535
Oil ........................................................... 504
Flat Tire ..................................................... 545
Floor Mats ................................................. 537
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 509
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 508
Engine Coolant ........................................ 506
Manual Transmission ............................... 508
Windshield Washer .................................. 510
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 215
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 85
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 175
Foot Brake ................................................. 469 Front Airbags (SRS)
..................................... 49
Front Seats ................................................ 170
Adjusting ................................................ 170
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 431
Fuel ...................................................... 23, 483
Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Range ..................................................... 109
Recommendation .................................... 483
Refueling........................................... 23, 483
Fuel Economy ........................................... 486
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 23, 485
Message.................................................. 561
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 23, 484
Fuses .......................................................... 564
Inspecting and Changing......................... 568
Locations................................................. 564
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 483
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Refueling................................................. 483
Gauges ...................................................... 103
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Index
MP3............................................ 217, 223, 273
Multi-Information Display ........................ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 481
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 576
O
Odometer.......................................... 105, 109
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 501
Adding .................................................... 503
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 491, 495
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 77, 560
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 501
Viscosity .................................................. 501
Open Source Licenses ............................... 308
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 153
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 500
Power Windows ...................................... 151
Tailgate ................................................... 145
Outside Temperature Display .................. 103
Overheating .............................................. 558
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 21, 421, 422
Pandora® ................................................... 271 Panic Mode
............................................... 150
Parking ...................................................... 480
Parking Brake ........................................... 468
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 76, 562
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 226, 276
Precautions While Driving ....................... 415
Rain ........................................................ 415
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 545
R
Radiator.................................................... 507
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 215
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 256
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 216, 254
Range ........................................................ 109
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 216, 254
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 580
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button .................................................... 167
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 175
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 169
Refueling .................................................. 483
Fuel Gauge...................................... 106, 110
Gasoline .......................................... 483, 574
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Regulations ............................... 466, 525, 577 Remote Transmitter
................................. 131
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 533
Bulbs ...................................................... 511
Fuses .............................................. 564, 566
Tires........................................................ 528
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 518, 520
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 579
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 105, 109
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 447
Indicator ................................................... 88
On and Off ............................................. 449
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels .............................................. 74
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking .................................................. 45
Detachable Anchor ................................... 43
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt......................... 67
Pregnant Women...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 38
Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 79
Seat Heaters ............................................. 191
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Index
Overheating............................................. 558
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 545
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 138
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 557
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................... 159
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 84
U
Unlocking the Doors ......................... 127, 135
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 317
USB Port(s) ................................................. 203
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 576
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 459
Off Button ............................................... 460
Off Indicator .............................................. 82
System Indicator ........................................ 81
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 501, 575
Voice Control Operation .......................... 248
Audio Commands.................................... 250
Climate Control Commands .................... 251
General Commands ................................. 251
Music Search Commands......................... 251
On Screen Commands ............................. 251
Phone Commands ................................... 250
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 249 Voice Recognition ................................... 248
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 459
W
Wallpaper................................................. 235
Warning and Information Messages ... 91, 93
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 560
Warning Labels ........................................... 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 582
Watts ......................................................... 574
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 527
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ................................. 544, 548
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 283
Window Washers ..................................... 164
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 510
Switch ..................................................... 164
Windshield ................................................ 164
Cleaning ......................................... 536, 539
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 194
Washer Fluid ........................................... 510
Wiper Blades ........................................... 518
Wipers and Washers................................ 164
Winter Tires .............................................. 530
Snow Tires .............................................. 530
Tire Chains .............................................. 530
Wipers and Washers ................................. 164
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades .......................................... 518, 520 WMA
......................................... 217, 223, 273
Worn Tires ........................................ 522, 527
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