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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of ca rgo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical 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.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■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 ............ 584
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..585
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 586
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 587
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 591
Opening the Hood ........................... 592
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 593
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 594
Oil Check ......................................... 595
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 596
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...597 Engine Coolant ................................ 599
Transmission Fluid ............................ 601
Brake Fluid ....................................... 602
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 602
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 603Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 609Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 613
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 614
Tire Labeling .................................... 614
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 616Wear Indicators................................ 618
Tire Service Life ................................ 618 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 619
Tire Rotation .................................... 620
Winter Tires ..................................... 621
Battery ............................................... 622
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 624
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 625Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 627Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 629
Exterior Care.................................... 631
Accessories and Modifications ........ 634
* 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 automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 601
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 602
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 613
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 603
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
■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 multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 589
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. 677
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
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
All models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 675.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km (Canada).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fl uid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
* 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 ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fl uid ATF-TYPE 3.1 or
higher
1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) with other transmission
fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 (automatic transmissi on fluid) may adversely
affect the operation and dur ability 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 DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) is not covered by Honda's new
vehicle warranty.
Do not mix Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) 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 warranty.
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear
selector
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
All models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■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
Press 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.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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.U.S.
Canada
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Index
USB Flash Drives ...................... 240, 294, 321
USB Port .................................................. 223
Voice Operation....................................... 267
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 231, 252
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 304
Audio/Information Screen ................ 229, 247
Authorized Manuals ................................. 677
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 134
Customize ............................................... 392
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 163
Auto high-beam system Indicator ............. 87
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 505
OFF Button .............................................. 506
Auto Idle-stop Indicator (Green) ............... 90
Auto Idle-stop System Indicator (Amber) .. 90
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 168
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Automatic Transmission ........................... 494
Creeping ................................................. 494
Fluid ........................................................ 601
Kickdown ................................................ 494
Operating the Shift Button....................... 499
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 648
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 496
Shifting............................................ 495, 497
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 224
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 116B
Back-Up Light........................................... 608
Battery ...................................................... 622
Charging System Indicator................. 79, 654
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 622
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 198
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 546
Indicator.................................................... 94
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 243, 297
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®............. 406, 431
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ..................................................... 338
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 359
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 339
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 366
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 352
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 340
Initial Settings.......................................... 350
Operating the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system ............................ 352
Operating the System .............................. 341
Overhead Screen ..................................... 341
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 364
Playable Disc Types .................................. 364
Playable Discs .......................................... 360
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 358
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 342
Playing AM/FM Radio in the Rear............. 357 Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in
the Rear ................................................ 358
Playing Audio.......................................... 356
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio in the Rear ........ 357
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 343
Rear System Setup .................................. 353
Recommended Discs ............................... 365
Screen and Surround Settings ................. 346
Selecting the Audio S ource using Front
Control Panel ........................................ 352
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 354
System Controls .............................. 342, 356
USB Ports ................................................ 340
Wireless Headphones .............................. 338
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73
Brake System ............................................ 555
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 557
Brake Assist System................................. 558
Brake System Indicator .............................. 78
Fluid ....................................................... 602
Foot Brake .............................................. 556
Indicator ........................................... 78, 656
Parking Brake.......................................... 555
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 78
Brake System (Red) Indicator ........................................... 78, 656
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 170
Bulb Replacement .................................... 603
Back-Up Light ......................................... 608
Brake Light and Turn Signal Lights .......... 607
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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 124
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 616
Driving ....................................................... 467
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 518
Automatic Transmission ........................... 494
Braking .................................................... 555
Cruise Control ......................................... 513
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 485
Shifting Gear ........................................... 497
Starting the Engine .................................. 487
Driving Position Memory System ............. 172
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 510
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 86, 656
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 543
Emergency ................................................. 663
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 673
Engine Coolant ................................................... 599
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Number ................................................... 670
Oil ........................................................... 594
Remote Engine Start ................................ 489 Starting ................................................... 487
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 593
Engine Coolant ......................................... 599
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 600
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 599
Overheating ............................................ 652
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 594
Adding .................................................... 596
Checking................................................. 595
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 587
Engine Oil Life ......................................... 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 654
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 594
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 155
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 86, 656
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 631
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 176
F
Features.................................................... 221
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 628
Oil ........................................................... 597
Flat Tire ..................................................... 637
Floor Mats ................................................. 630
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 601 Brake ...................................................... 602
Engine Coolant ....................................... 599
Windshield Washer ................................. 602
FM/AM Radio ................................... 235, 271
Fog Lights ................................................. 162
Indicator ................................................... 87
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 187
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 188
Foot Brake ................................................ 556
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 177
Adjusting ................................................ 177
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 516
Fuel ..................................................... 24, 579
Economy................................................. 582
Gauge .................................................... 113
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82
Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation.................................... 579
Refueling ................................................ 579
Fuel Economy ........................................... 582
Fuel Fill Cap .............................................. 581
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 580
Unable to Unlock .................................... 664
Fuses ......................................................... 658
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 662
Locations ........................ 658, 659, 660, 661
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