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583
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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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 636
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 637
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 645
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 646
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 647
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 648
Jump Starting .................................... 649 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 652
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 654
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 654
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 655
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 656
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................... 656
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 657
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message*.......... 657
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 658
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 662
Emergency Towing ........................... 663
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 664
RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 665
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 666
* Not available on all models
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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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Index
M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator ................................................... 80
Maintenance ............................................ 583
Battery .................................................... 622
Brake Fluid .............................................. 602
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Coolant .................................................. 599
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 587
Oil .......................................................... 595
Precautions ............................................. 584
Radiator .................................................. 600
Remote Control ...................................... 625
Remote Transmitter ................................ 624
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 603
Safety ..................................................... 585
Service Items ........................................... 589
Tires........................................................ 613
Transmission Fluid ................................... 601
Under the Hood ...................................... 591
Wireless Headphone ............................... 626
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 79, 655
Map Lights ................................................ 192
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 471
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 113
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Door ....................................................... 176
Exterior ................................................... 176 Interior Rearview ..................................... 175
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 634
Moonroof .................................................. 151
MP3 ........................................... 240, 282, 294
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 240, 282, 294
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 114
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 578
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 670
O
Odometer.................................................. 115
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 485
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 594
Adding .................................................... 596
Checking ................................................. 595
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 587
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 79, 654
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 594
Viscosity .................................................. 594
Open Source Licences ............................... 336
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 592
Moonroof................................................ 151
Power Windows ...................................... 149
Tailgate ................................................... 138
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 155 Outside Temperature Display
.................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 652
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .... 22, 504
Pandora ®................................................... 292
Panic Mode ............................................... 148
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 152
Parking ...................................................... 568
Parking Brake ........................................... 555
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 656
Parking Sensor System ............................. 570
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 243, 297
Power Tailgate ......................................... 141
Power Windows ....................................... 149
Precautions While Driving ....................... 493
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 493
Rain ........................................................ 493
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 637
R
Radiator.................................................... 600
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 235, 271
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 275
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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 670
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 543
Off Button ............................................... 544
System Indicator ................................ 84, 543
Ventilation ............................................... 215
Ventilation ................................................ 209
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 594, 669
Voice Control Operation .......................... 267
Audio Commands.................................... 269
Climate Control Commands .................... 270
General Commands ................................. 270
Music Search Commands......................... 270
On Screen Commands ............................. 270
Phone Commands ................................... 269
Useful Commands ................................... 269
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 268
Voice Recognition .................................... 267
W
Wallpaper .......................................... 231, 252
Warning and Information Messages ......... 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 654
Warning Labels ........................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 675
Watts ......................................................... 668
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 618
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 641Wi-Fi Connection
...................................... 304
Window Washers ..................................... 167
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 602
Switch ..................................................... 167
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 149
Windshield ................................................ 167
Cleaning ................................................. 632
Defrosting ............................................... 212
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 215
Washer Fluid ........................................... 602
Wiper Blades ........................................... 609
Wipers and Washers................................ 167
Winter Tires .............................................. 621
Snow Tires .............................................. 621
Tire Chains .............................................. 621
Wipers and Washers ................................. 167
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 609
Front ....................................................... 167
Rear ........................................................ 169
WMA ......................................... 240, 282, 294
Worn Tires ................................................ 613
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