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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause elec trical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the gear position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not change the gear position to
( N, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 636
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 637
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 638
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 639
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 645
Opening the Hood ........................... 646
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 648
Oil Check ......................................... 649
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 650
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 651Engine Coolant ................................ 653
Transmission Fluid ............................ 655
Brake Fluid ....................................... 656
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 657
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 658
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 669Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 673
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 674Tire Labeling .................................... 674DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 676Wear Indicators................................ 678 Tire Service Life ................................ 678
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 679
Tire Rotation .................................... 680
Winter Tires ..................................... 681
Battery ............................................... 682
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 684
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 685Climate Control System Maintenance.... 687Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 688
Exterior Care.................................... 691
Accessories and Modifications ........ 694
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 2
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 3.1 or
higher
1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Honda ATF-Type 2 fluid must not be mixed with
other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
Type 2 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-Type 2 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehi cle limited warranty.
NOTICE
Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) fluid must not
be mixed with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
TYPE 3.1 (or higher) may adversely affect the
operation and durability of your vehicle’s
transmission, and da mage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) is
not covered by Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
ELITE and TOURING grade models
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
ELITE and TOURING grade models
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reason for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Avoid using the parking brake and ha ve your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 719
If you repeatedly operate th e electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system.
It returns to its original state in approximately one
minute.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Index
Automatic Brake HoldIndicator ................................................... 86
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ................................................... 86
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting
control) ................................................... 190
Automatic Transmission .......................... 543
Creeping................................................. 543
Fluid ....................................................... 655
Kickdown ............................................... 543
Shift Operation ....................................... 546
Shifting ................................................... 544
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 262
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 125
B
Battery...................................................... 682
Charging System Indicator ................ 87, 716
Jump Starting ......................................... 711
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 682
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 684, 685
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 231
Blank ......................................................... 129
Blind spot information (BSI) System ....... 596
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 282, 345
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 470, 495 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System ..................................................... 396
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 415
Auxiliary Consol e Panels .......................... 398
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 440
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 407
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 399
How Much Farther?TM.............................. 414
Media Servers .......................................... 414
Operating the System .............................. 400
Overhead Screen ..................................... 399
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 438
Playable Disc Types .................................. 438
Playable Discs .......................................... 416
Playing a Disc in the Rear ......................... 412
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 401
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 413
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear....................................................... 412
Playing Apps ............................................ 410
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .................... 402
Rear System Setup ................................... 408
Recommended Discs ................................ 439
Selecting the Audio Sour ce using Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 407
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .......... 409
System Controls .............................. 401, 411
System Settings ....................................... 405
Wireless Headphones .............................. 397 Booster Seats (For Children)
...................... 79
Brake System ............................................ 600
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 606
Brake Assist System ................................. 607
Fluid ........................................................ 656
Foot Brake............................................... 603
Indicator...................................... 84, 85, 718
Indicator (Red) ................................. 718, 719
Parking Brake .......................................... 600
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 200
BSI (Blind spot information) System ........ 596
Bulb Replacement .................................... 658
Back-Up Light/Taillights ........................... 667
Brake, Rear Turn Signal Light, and Rear Side
Marker/Taillights .................................... 665
Daytime Running Lights........................... 662
Fog Lights ............................................... 661
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs .................. 664
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 663
Headlights ............................................... 658
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 668
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 662
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 668
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 664
Bulb Specifications ................................... 738
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Index
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
Econ Mode Indicator ................................................... 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 91, 720
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 589
Emergency ................................................ 729
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 710
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 744
Engine ....................................................... 740
Coolant .................................................. 653
Jump Starting ......................................... 711
Oil .......................................................... 648
Starting................................................... 536
Engine Coolant ........................................ 653
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 654
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 653
Overheating ............................................ 713
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil ................................................. 648
Adding ................................................... 650
Checking ................................................ 649
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 640
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 716
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 648
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 186
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 80 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 691
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 207
F
Features..................................................... 259
File Manager ............................................. 306
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 687
Oil ........................................................... 651
Flat Tire ..................................................... 699
Floor Mats ................................................. 689
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 655
Brake ....................................................... 656
Engine Coolant ........................................ 653
Windshield Washer .................................. 657
FM/AM Radio .................................... 274, 318
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 93
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................. 603
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Knee Airbags .................................... 54
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 242
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 243
Front Seats ................................................ 209
Adjusting ................................................. 209
Fuel ...................................................... 26, 630
Economy ................................................. 633 Gauge ..................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Range ..................................................... 125
Recommendation .................................... 630
Refueling................................................. 630
Fuel Economy ........................................... 633
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 26, 631
Fuses .......................................................... 722
Inspecting and Changing......................... 728
Locations................................. 722, 724, 727
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 633
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Information ............................................. 630
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Refueling................................................. 630
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 87
Glass (care) ........................................ 688, 692
Glove Box .................................................. 227
Grocery Bag Hook .................................... 239
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 127, 635
Battery..................................................... 682
Brake Fluid............................................... 656
Cleaning .................................................. 688
Climate Control System ........................... 687
Coolant ................................................... 653
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 639
Oil ........................................................... 649
Precautions .............................................. 636
Radiator................................................... 654
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ............................................ 685
Remote Transmitter ................................. 684
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 658
Safety ...................................................... 637
Service Items............................................ 642
Tires ........................................................ 673
Transmission Fluid.................................... 655
Under the Hood....................................... 645
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 717
Map Lights ................................................ 226
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 527
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
Mirrors ....................................................... 206
Adjusting ................................................. 206
Door ........................................................ 207
Exterior .................................................... 207
Interior Rearview...................................... 206
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 694Moonroof
................................................. 185
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 279, 332, 338, 341
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 628
My Honda Music ....................................... 341
N
Navigation................................................ 126
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 356
Now Playing .............................................. 129
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 740
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 648
Adding .................................................... 650
Checking................................................. 649
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 640
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 716
Oil Life .................................................... 127
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 648
Viscosity .................................................. 648
Open Source Licenses ............................... 390
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 646
Moonroof ............................................... 185
Power Windows ...................................... 182
Sliding Doors ........................................... 170
Tailgate ................................................... 159 Outside Temperature Display
................. 121
Overheating ............................................. 713
P
Panic Mode............................................... 181
Parking ..................................................... 617
Parking Brake ........................................... 600
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 85, 719
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 84, 718, 719
Parking Sensor System ............................. 619
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 189
Phone ........................................................ 128
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 282, 345
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 172
Unable to Close ...................................... 733
Power Tailgate ......................................... 161
Unable to Open ...................................... 731
Power Windows ....................................... 182
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 542
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 699
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Index
Specifications............................................ 738
Specified Fuel .................................... 630, 738
Speedometer ............................................. 120
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 50
Starting the Engine .................................. 536
Does Not Start ......................................... 708
Jump Starting .......................................... 711
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 205
Stopping .................................................... 617
Summer Tires ............................................ 681
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 240
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 50
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 186
System Message Indicator .......................... 94
System Updates ......................................... 300
T
Tachometer............................................... 120
Tailgate ..................................................... 159
Unable to Open ....................................... 731
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display ................... 121
Temperature Gauge ................................. 119
Temperature Sensor ......................... 121, 257
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 217
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 142 Tire Pressure
............................................. 127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator............................................ 92, 720
Tires ........................................................... 673
Air Pressure ..................................... 674, 739
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 673
Inspection ............................................... 673
Labeling .................................................. 674
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 699
Regulations ............................................. 676
Rotation .................................................. 680
Spare Tire ........................................ 699, 739
Summer .................................................. 681
Tire Chains .............................................. 681
Wear Indicators ....................................... 678
Winter..................................................... 681
Tools .......................................................... 698
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 530
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 531
Load Limits .............................................. 530
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 535
Emergency .............................................. 729
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator............................................ 92, 720
Transmission ............................................. 544
Automatic ............................................... 543
Fluid ........................................................ 655
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 87
Number................................................... 740 Transmission System
Indicator ........................................... 88, 721
Trip Computer .......................................... 124
Trip Meter ................................................ 125
Troubleshooting ...................................... 697
Blown Fuse ............................. 722, 724, 727
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 729
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 708
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 713
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 699
Sliding Door Won’t Open .................. 30, 157
Warning Indicators............................ 84, 716
Tucking away the One-Motion Third Row Stowing Magic Seat ®............................. 222
Turn Signals .............................................. 189
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 92U
Units.......................................................... 128
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 147
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 154
USB Flash Drives ....................... 279, 338, 375
USB Ports .................................................. 261
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 147
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