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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..577
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...578Maintenance MinderTM..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 583
Opening the Hood ........................... 584
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 585
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 586
Oil Check ......................................... 587
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 588
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...589 Engine Coolant ................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ............................ 593
Brake Fluid ....................................... 594
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 594
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 595Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 600Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 604
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 605
Tire Labeling .................................... 605
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 607Wear Indicators................................ 609
Tire Service Life ................................ 609 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 610
Tire Rotation .................................... 611
Winter Tires ..................................... 612
Battery ............................................... 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 617Climate Control System Maintenance.. 619Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 620
Exterior Care.................................... 622
Accessories and Modifications ........ 625
* 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.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 594
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 595
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 600
■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 multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 581
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. 685
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
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 628
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 629
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 636
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 650
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 651
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 652
Jump Starting .................................... 653 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 655
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 657
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 657
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 658
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 659
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Comes On........... 659
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 661
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 661
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 662
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 669
Emergency Towing ........................... 670
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 671
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 672
Refueling........................................... 673
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container.. 673
* Not available on all models
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Index
Coat Hook................................................. 216
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 539
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 629, 677
Compass .................................................... 445
Console Compartment ............................. 210
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 591
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 591
Overheating............................................. 655
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 474
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 554
Cup Holders ............................................... 212
Customized Features ........................ 126, 360
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 176
Dead Battery ............................................. 653
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 226
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 679
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 173
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 189
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 587
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 172
Door Mirrors ............................................. 190 Doors
......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 154
Door Open Message.................................. 32
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 607
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 447
Automatic Transmission .......................... 474
Braking ................................................... 531
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 465
Shifting Gear ........................................... 475
Starting the Engine.................................. 467
Driving Position Memory System ............ 186
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 619
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 489
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 531
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 520Emergency
................................................ 670
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 681
Engine ....................................................... 678
Coolant .................................................. 591
Jump Starting ......................................... 653
Remote Engine Start ............................... 469
Starting................................................... 467
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 585
Engine Coolant ........................................ 591
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 591
Overheating ............................................ 655
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil
Adding ................................................... 588
Checking ................................................ 587
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 579
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 169
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 659
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 622
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 190
F
Features.................................................... 233
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 619
Oil .......................................................... 589
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Index
Bulb Replacement ................................... 595
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
Interior.................................................... 207
Light Switches......................................... 173
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 172
Load Limits ............................................... 451
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
From Inside ............................................. 151
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 149
Low Battery Charge ................................. 657
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 575
Battery .................................................... 613
Brake Fluid .............................................. 594
Cleaning ................................................. 620
Climate Control System .......................... 619 Coolant ................................................... 591
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 579
Oil ........................................................... 587
Precautions .............................................. 576
Radiator .................................................. 592
Remote Control ....................................... 617
Remote Transmitter ......................... 615, 616
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 595
Safety ...................................................... 577
Service Items ........................................... 581
Tires ........................................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ................................... 593
Under the Hood ...................................... 583
Wireless Headphone ................................ 618
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 658
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 189
Adjusting ................................................. 189
Door........................................................ 190
Exterior .................................................... 190
Interior Rearview ..................................... 189
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 625
Moonroof .................................................. 168
MP3 ................................................... 270, 295
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 559N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 465
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 588
Checking................................................. 587
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 579
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 242
Open Source Licenses ............................... 335
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 584
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 169
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 340
Overheating .............................................. 655
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 482
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ...................................................... 548
Parking Brake ........................................... 531
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Index
Tires........................................................... 604
Air Pressure ..................................... 605, 677
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 604
Inspection ................................................ 604
Labeling................................................... 605
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 629, 636
Regulations.............................................. 607
Rotation .................................................. 611
Spare Tire ........................................ 629, 677
Summer................................................... 612
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 637
Tire Chains .............................................. 612
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 636
Wear Indicators ....................................... 609
Winter ..................................................... 612
Tools .......................................................... 628
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 454
Equipment and Accessories...................... 458
Load Limits .............................................. 454
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 464
Emergency............................................... 670
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 527
Indicator ............................................ 88, 661
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 462
Transmission ........................................ 18, 475
Automatic ......................................... 18, 475
Fluid ........................................................ 593
Gear Position Indicator....................... 83, 477
Indicator ............................................ 84, 661
Number ................................................... 678 Sequential Mode ..................................... 481
TRIP Button ............................................... 121
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
Troubleshooting ....................................... 627
Blown Fuse...................... 662, 665, 667, 668
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 670
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 650
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 655
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 629, 636
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 24, 153
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 172
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 88
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 211
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 13, 151
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 320
USB Port .................................................... 235
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 678Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®) ............... 520
Off Button .............................................. 521
Off Indicator ............................................. 87
System Indicator ............................... 87, 520
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 677
Voice Control Operation ......................... 253
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 254
Voice Recognition ................................... 253
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ............... 520
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 249
Warning and Information Messages ...... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 657
Warning Labels .......................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 683
Watts ........................................................ 676
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 609
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 633
Window Washers ..................................... 180
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 594
Switch .................................................... 180
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
Windshield ............................................... 180
Cleaning ................................................. 623
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 226
Washer Fluid ........................................... 594
Wiper Blades........................................... 600
Wipers and Washers ............................... 180
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