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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 464
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 465Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 466
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 467
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 472Opening the Hood ........................... 474
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 475
Oil Check ......................................... 476
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 478
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 479
Engine Coolant ................................ 482
Transmission Fluid ............................ 484
Brake Fluid ....................................... 485
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 485
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 486
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 491
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 493
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 494Tire Labeling .................................... 494DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 496Wear Indicators................................ 498 Tire Service Life ................................ 498
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 499
Tire Rotation .................................... 500
Winter Tires ..................................... 501
Battery ............................................... 502
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 504
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 506Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 507
Exterior Care.................................... 509
Accessories and Modifications................ 512
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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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 485
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 493
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 486
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 491
■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-in formation display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 470
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. 574
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 .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 517
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 530
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 537
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 538
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 539
Jump Starting .................................... 540
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 544Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 545
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 547If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 547
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 548
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 548If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 549
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 550 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 552
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 553
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 557
Emergency Towing ........................... 558
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 559When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 560RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 561
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Index
Customized Features....................... 120, 292
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................ 540
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 211
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 567
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 162
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 476
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ........................................................ 133
Auto Door Locking.................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 148
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 97
Keys........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 13, 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 496
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Braking ................................................... 428 Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Shifting Gear ................................... 371, 378
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Driving Position Memory System ............. 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 484
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 544
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 506
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 549
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 417
Emergency ................................................ 558
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 570
Engine ....................................................... 566
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 540
Oil ........................................................... 475
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365 Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 545
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 475
Adding .................................................... 478
Checking................................................. 476
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 475
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 509
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 506
Oil ........................................................... 479
Flat Tire ..................................................... 517
Floor Mats ................................................. 508
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Index
Lights................................................. 162, 486
Automatic ............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement .................................... 486
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Fog Lights ................................................ 165
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 189
Light Switches ......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 161
Load Limits ................................................ 359
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
From Inside .............................................. 145
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
Low Battery Charge .................................. 547
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 565
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 359
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180M
Maintenance............................................. 463
Battery .................................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 485
Cleaning ................................................. 507
Climate Control System ........................... 506
Coolant ................................................... 482
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 467
Oil ........................................................... 476
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 483
Remote Transmitter ......................... 504, 505
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 486
Safety...................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 470
Tires ........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 484
Under the Hood .............................. 472, 473
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 548
Map Lights ................................................ 190
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ...................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................ 177
Door ....................................................... 178
Exterior ................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 512
Moonroof ................................................. 157
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 456
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 566
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 475, 565
Adding ................................................... 478
Checking ................................................ 476
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 475, 565
Viscosity.......................................... 475, 565
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses .............................. 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 560
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 474
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows...................................... 155
Trunk ...................................................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature .............................. 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating ............................................. 545
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Index
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 517
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 545
Premium Gasoline ........................... 459, 564
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 517, 530
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 147
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 544
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 149
Lid .......................................................... 149
Light Bulbs .............................................. 564
Main Switch............................................ 151
Open Message .......................................... 97
Unable to Open ...................................... 560
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 118
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .... 144, 365
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 201
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 145
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 276
USB Port .................................................... 215
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 136
V
Valet Mode............................................... 151
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 417
Off Button ............................................... 418
Off Indicator ...................................... 80, 418
System Indicator ................................ 80, 417
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 475, 565
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ................ 417
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 226
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 547
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 572
Watts ......................................................... 564
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 498
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 533
Window Washers ...................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 485
Switch ..................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 155
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 508, 510
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 211
Washer Fluid ........................................... 485
Wiper Blades ........................................... 491 Wipers and Washers................................ 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 501
Snow Tires .............................................. 501
Tire Chains .............................................. 501
Wipers and Washers ................................. 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 491
Wireless Charger ...................................... 197
WMA ................................................. 244, 252
Worn Tires ................................................ 493
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