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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 558
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 559Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 560
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 561
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 567Opening the Hood ........................... 568
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 569
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 570
Oil Check ......................................... 571
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 572
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 573Engine Coolant ................................ 575
Transmission Fluid ............................ 577
Brake Fluid ....................................... 578
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 578
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 579
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 584
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 588
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 589
Tire Labeling .................................... 589
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 591
Wear Indicators ............................... 593
Tire Service Life ................................ 593
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 594
Tire Rotation .................................... 595
Winter Tires ..................................... 596
Battery ............................................... 597
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 599
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 600Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 602
Exterior Care.................................... 604
Accessories and Modifications ........ 607
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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 an y 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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 578
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 588
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 579
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 584
■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. 564
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. 651
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, 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 .................................. 610
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 611
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 619
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 620
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 621
Jump Starting .................................... 622
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 625 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 627
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 627
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 628
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 629
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 629
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 630 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 630
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 631
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 635
Emergency Towing ........................... 636
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 637
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 638
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 639
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Index
Coat Hook................................................ 209
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 493
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 611, 643
Console Compartment ............................. 201
Controls .................................................... 129
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 575
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 576
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 575
Overheating ............................................ 625
Temperature Gauge ................................ 104
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 459
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 546
Cup Holders .............................................. 203
Customer Service Information ................ 652
Customized Features ............... 119, 352, 359
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................ 622
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 377
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 218
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 645
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 169
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 186 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 571
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 168
Door Mirrors ............................................. 187
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 147
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 147
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 591
Driver Information Interface ................... 105
Accessing Content ................................... 107
Warning and Information Messages .......... 91
Driving ....................................................... 433
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 505
Automatic Transmission ........................... 459
Braking .................................................... 535
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 450
Shifting Gear ........................................... 460
Starting the Engine .................................. 452
Driving Position Memory System ............. 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 601
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 474 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 84
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 81, 629
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 477
Emergency ................................................ 636
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 647
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 575
Jump Starting .......................................... 622
Number................................................... 644
Oil ........................................................... 570
Remote Engine Start................................ 454
Starting ................................................... 452
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 569
Engine Coolant ......................................... 575
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 576
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 575
Overheating ............................................ 625
Temperature Gauge ................................ 104
Engine Oil ................................................. 570
Adding .................................................... 572
Checking................................................. 571
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 562
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 627
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 570
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 165
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 629
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 604
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Index
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 459
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 518
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ....................................... 86
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 483
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 69
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 344
License Information .................................. 347
Lights ................................................. 169, 579
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174
Automatic ............................................... 170
Bulb Replacement .................................... 579
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 173
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 198
Light Switches ......................................... 169
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 168
Load Limits ................................................ 437
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133 Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
Low Battery Charge ................................. 627
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 627
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 643
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 437
Lumbar Support ....................................... 189
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 189
M
Maintenance..................................... 112, 557
Battery .................................................... 597
Brake Fluid .............................................. 578
Cleaning ................................................. 602
Coolant ................................................... 575
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 561
Oil ........................................................... 571
Precautions ............................................. 558
Radiator .................................................. 576
Remote Transmitter ................................. 599
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 579
Safety...................................................... 559
Service Items ........................................... 564
Tires ........................................................ 588
Transmission Fluid ................................... 577
Under the Hood ...................................... 567
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 77, 628
Map Lights ................................................ 199 Maximum Load Limit
............................... 437
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 104
Mirrors ...................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Door ....................................................... 187
Exterior ................................................... 187
Interior Rearview ..................................... 186
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 607
Moonroof ................................................. 164
MP3 ........................................... 245, 300, 303
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 245, 300, 303
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 550
My Honda Music ...................................... 303
N
Navigation................................................ 111
Now Playing ............................................. 114
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 644
O
Odometer................................................. 106
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 450
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 570
Adding ................................................... 572
Checking ................................................ 571
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 562
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 627
Oil Life .................................................... 112
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Index
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 570
Viscosity.................................................. 570
Open Source Licenses .............................. 346
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 568
Moonroof ............................................... 164
Power Windows...................................... 161
Tailgate................................................... 148
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display ................. 106
Overheating ............................................. 625
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 22, 467
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ..................................................... 539
Parking Brake ........................................... 535
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 629
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 76
Parking Sensor System ............................. 541
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 169
Phone ........................................................ 113
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 248, 307
Power Tailgate ......................................... 150 Power Windows
........................................ 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 458
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 458
Rain ......................................................... 458
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 611
R
Radiator.................................................... 576
Radio (FM/AM) .................................. 240, 283
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 287
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 241, 285
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 241, 285
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 647
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 222
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 180
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 213
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 193
Rear Seats .................................................. 192
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 186
Refueling ................................................... 552
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 104
Gasoline .......................................... 552, 642
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Regulations ............................... 488, 591, 645
Remote Engine Start ................................ 454 Remote Transmitter
................................. 141
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 599
Bulbs ....................................................... 579
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 584
Fuses ............................... 631, 632, 633, 634
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 586
Tires ........................................................ 594
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 646
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 187
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 527
On and Off.............................................. 529
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 87
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 74
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor.................................... 42
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 38
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Index
Load Limits ............................................. 440
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 449
Emergency .............................................. 636
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 82
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 486
Indicator ................................................. 630
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 630
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 447
Transmission ....................................... 21, 460
Automatic......................................... 21, 460
Fluid ....................................................... 577
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 77, 462
Number .................................................. 644
Sequential Mode..................................... 466
Trip Computer .......................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................ 110
Troubleshooting ...................................... 609
Blown Fuse ..................... 631, 632, 633, 634
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 636
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 619
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 625
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 611
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 146
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 168
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 216
Units .......................................................... 114
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 144
USB Flash Drives ........................ 245, 300, 331
USB Port .................................................... 227
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 119
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 644
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 477
Off Button ............................................... 478
System Indicator ................................ 80, 477
Ventilation ............................................... 218
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 570, 643
Voice Control Operation .......................... 280
Audio Commands ................................... 282
Phone Commands ................................... 282
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 281
Voice Recognition .................................... 280
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 236, 255
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 627
Warning Labels ........................................... 74 Warnings
................................................... 111
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 649
Watts ......................................................... 642
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 593
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 615
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 317
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 578
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 177
Cleaning ......................................... 602, 605
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 218
Washer Fluid ........................................... 578
Wiper Blades ........................................... 584
Wipers and Washers................................ 177
Winter Tires .............................................. 596
Snow Tires .............................................. 596
Tire Chains .............................................. 596
Wipers and Washers ................................. 177
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 584
Front ....................................................... 177
Rear ........................................................ 179
Wireless Charger ...................................... 207
WMA ......................................... 245, 300, 303
Worn Tires ................................................ 588
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