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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 545)
Under the Hood (P 555)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood. 
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in 
place.
Lights (P 570)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 579)
● Replace blades if they leave 
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P 582)
● Inspect tires and wheels 
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the  driver information interface. Press the   (d isplay/information) button to see the message 
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if either door or th e trunk is not completely 
closed.
●Appears if either door or  the trunk is opened while 
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when both doors  and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 569
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due 
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now  and 
Maintenance Past Due  follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver 
Information Interface  P. 551
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on 
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery  P. 592
●Appears along with the ba ttery charging system 
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to 
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On  P. 635
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets 
abnormally high.
2Overheating  P. 633
Canadian models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Driver Information Interface
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. 
They are displayed when the  ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Gauges
Press the   (display /information) button 
repeatedly until the   ic on is shown on the driver 
information interface. Press ENTER , then press and 
hold it again. The spee dometer reading and the 
displayed measurements wi ll switch between mph 
and km/h.
1 Tachometer
You can turn on or off  the tachometer display.
2 Customized Features  P. 124, 335
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches  .
Running out of fuel can cause  the engine to misfire, 
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from 
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the 
upper zone can cause serious  engine damage. Pull 
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine 
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating  P. 633
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection , Use, Transmission and Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
 You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may 
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services. 
HONDA may share such information  with third parties, including, without limitation, PROV IDERS, third party software and service s 
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their design ated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technologies to you. 
HONDA, third party software and systems supp liers, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others, 
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2.  Information Storage.
 Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in  your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease 
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search hi story, location history in certain applications, previous and saved 
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
 Your VEHICLE may remotely trans mit information regarding the status and health of your VEHICLE 
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HONDA without  notification to you. VEHICLE INFORMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and 
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data  and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows, 
battery life data, battery charging data, VEHICLE speed, coolant temperat ure, air compressor revolution, output power, warning  codes, 
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotati ons per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HONDA 
for research and development, to deliver HO NDA SERVICES and information to you, and to  contact you, and is retained only for a period 
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
 If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data 
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically  sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information  to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVICES is 
at your own risk and that HONDA is not resp onsible for unauthorized access to or use of any personal or other information. All  information 
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHI CLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and 
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia  system is your sole responsibility.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
438
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the 
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation 
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger,  door mirror heaters*, and seat 
heaters* are activated.
2 Seat Heaters* P. 201
Press and hold the 
 button for one 
second.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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545
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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message 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.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element 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 expiration date for  temporary tire repair kit 
bottle (if equipped)
●Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*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 the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4:
Driving in mountainous areas at very  low vehicle speeds results in higher tra nsmission temperatures. This requires 
transmission fluid changes more freque ntly than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive 
your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmi ssion fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is 
reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. 
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
Continuously variable transmission models
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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