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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 546
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 547Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 548
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 549
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 555Opening the Hood ........................... 557
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 558
Oil Check ......................................... 559
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 561
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 562
Engine Coolant ................................ 565
Transmission Fluid ............................ 567
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 568
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 570
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 579Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 582
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 583Tire Labeling .................................... 583DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 585Wear Indicators................................ 587
Tire Service Life ................................ 587 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 588
Tire Rotation .................................... 589
Winter Tires ..................................... 590
Battery ............................................... 592
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 594
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 596CleaningInterior Care .................................... 597
Exterior Care.................................... 599
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 602
Modifications................................... 603
* 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 brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 568
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 570
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 579
■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 driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 552, 552
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. 661
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 606
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 607
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 614
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 626
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 627
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 628
Jump Starting .................................... 629
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 632
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 635
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 635
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 636
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 637
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 638 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 639
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 640
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 641
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 644
Emergency Towing ........................... 645
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 646
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....647
Refueling ........................................... 648
* Not available on all models
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Index
Controls.................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 565
Adding the Coolant ................................ 566
Overheating ............................................ 633
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 441
Cruise Control .......................................... 454
Indicator ................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customer Service Information ................ 662
Customized Features ............... 124, 328, 335
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 629
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 361
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 559
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 225, 260
Display/Information Button ............ 114, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ........................................................ 136
Auto Door Locking.................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149 Door Open Message ............................ 37, 95
Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 585
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 425
Braking .................................................... 527
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 441
Cruise Control ......................................... 454
Shifting Gear ........................................... 448
Shifting Position .............................. 442, 444
Starting the Engine .......................... 432, 435
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 596
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 452
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 84, 639
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 457
Emergency ................................................ 645
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 628
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 647
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 657Engine
Coolant ................................................... 565
Jump Starting .......................................... 629
Oil ........................................................... 558
Starting ........................................... 432, 435
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 565
Adding the Coolant................................. 566
Overheating ............................................ 633
Temperature Gauge ................................ 111
Engine Oil ................................................. 558
Adding .................................................... 561
Checking................................................. 559
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 550
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 635
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 558
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 639
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 599
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 180
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 596
Oil ........................................................... 562
Flat Tire ..................................................... 607
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Low Battery Charge .................................. 635
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 635
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 650, 652
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 429
M
Maintenance............................................. 545
Adding the Coolant ................................. 566
Battery..................................................... 592
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 568
Cleaning .................................................. 597
Climate Control System ........................... 596
Coolant ................................................... 565
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 549
Oil ........................................................... 559
Precautions .............................................. 546
Remote Transmitter ................................. 594
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 570
Safety ...................................................... 547
Service Items............................................ 552 Tires ........................................................ 582
Transmission Fluid ................................... 567
Under the Hood ...................................... 555
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 636
Manual Transmission ............................... 448
Map Lights ................................................ 191
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 429
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................ 178
Door ....................................................... 180
Exterior ................................................... 180
Interior Rearview ..................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 602
Moonroof ................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 231, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 537
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 654
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 558
Adding .................................................... 561
Checking................................................. 559
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 550
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 635 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 558
Viscosity.................................................. 558
Open Source Licenses .............................. 326
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 647
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 557
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Outside Temperature Display ................. 118
Overheating ............................................. 633
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 446
Pandora® .................................................. 285
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ..................................................... 535
Parking Brake ........................................... 527
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ....................................... 77, 78, 638
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 76, 637, 638
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 166
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 234, 290
Power Windows ....................................... 156
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 440
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Index
Stopping.................................................... 535
Stopwatch ................................................. 122
Summer Tires ............................................ 591
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 160
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
T
Tachometer............................................... 111
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 111
Outside Temperature Display ................... 118
Temperature Sensor ................................. 118
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 614
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 461
Indicator ............................................ 85, 640
Tires ........................................................... 582
Air Pressure ............................. 583, 651, 653
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 582
Inspection ................................................ 582
Labeling................................................... 583
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 607
Regulations.............................................. 585
Rotation .................................................. 589
Spare Tire ................................ 607, 651, 653
Summer................................................... 591 Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 614
Tire Chains .............................................. 590
Wear Indicators ....................................... 587
Winter..................................................... 590
Tools .......................................................... 606
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 431
Emergency .............................................. 645
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 461
Indicator............................................ 85, 640
Transmission ..................... 441, 442, 444, 448
Continuously Variable Transmission.......................... 441, 442, 444
Fluid ........................................................ 567
Manual ................................................... 448
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 80, 443, 445
TRIP Knob ................................................. 116
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 614
Troubleshooting ....................................... 605
Blown Fuse...................................... 641, 642
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 645
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 626
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 633
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 607
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 632
Warning Indicators .................................... 76 Trunk
........................................................ 150
Lid .......................................................... 150
Light Bulb ....................................... 650, 652
Release Lever .......................................... 647
Unable to Open ...................................... 647
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 543
Turbo Meter ............................................. 118
Turn Signals .............................................. 165
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 86U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Door s from the Inside..... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 212
USB Flash Drives ....................... 231, 287, 311
USB Port(s) ................................................ 213
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 654
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 457
Off Button .............................................. 458
Off Indicator ............................................. 83
System Indicator ....................................... 83
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 558, 651, 653
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