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633
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 634
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..635
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 636
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 637
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 643
Opening the Hood ........................... 644
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 645
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 646
Oil Check ......................................... 647
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 648
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...649 Engine Coolant ................................ 651
Transmission Fluid ............................ 653
Brake Fluid ....................................... 654
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 654
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 655Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 660Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 664
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 665
Tire Labeling .................................... 665
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 667Wear Indicators................................ 669
Tire Service Life ................................ 669 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 670
Tire Rotation .................................... 671
Winter Tires ..................................... 672
Battery ............................................... 673
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 675
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 676Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 678Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 680
Exterior Care.................................... 682
Accessories and Modifications ........ 685
* 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 fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 654
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 664
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 655
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 660
■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. 640
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. 732
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 .................................. 688
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 689
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 697
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 698
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 699
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 701
Jump Starting .................................... 702
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 705 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 707If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 707
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 708
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 709
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 709
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 710
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*..... 710
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 711
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 715
Emergency Towing ........................... 716
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 717
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 718
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 719
* Not available on all models
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Index
Warning and Information Messages........... 96
Driving ....................................................... 507
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 581
Automatic Transmission ........................... 534
Braking .................................................... 611
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 525
Shifting Gear ........................................... 537
Starting the Engine .................................. 527
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 679
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 550
Econ Mode
Indicator .................................................... 89
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 86, 709
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 553
Emergency ................................................. 716
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 728
Engine Coolant ................................................... 651
Jump Starting .......................................... 702
Number ................................................... 724
Oil ........................................................... 646
Remote Engine Start ................................ 529
Starting ................................................... 527
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 645Engine Coolant
......................................... 651
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 652
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 651
Overheating ............................................ 705
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 646
Adding .................................................... 648
Checking................................................. 647
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 638
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 707
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 646
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 709
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 76
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 682
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 243
File Manager ............................................. 290
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 679
Oil ........................................................... 649
Flat Tire ..................................................... 689
Floor Mats ................................................. 681
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 653
Brake ...................................................... 654
Engine Coolant ....................................... 651 Windshield Washer ................................. 654
FM/AM Radio ................................... 258, 302
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 88
Fog Lights ................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 205
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................ 612
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 608
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 628
Economy................................................. 631
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 84
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 628
Refueling ................................................ 628
Fuel Economy ........................................... 631
Fuel Fill Cap .............................................. 630
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 629
Unable to Unlock .................................... 717
Fuses ......................................................... 711
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 715
Locations ........................ 711, 712, 713, 714
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 631
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Index
M
Maintenance.................................... 118, 633
Battery .................................................... 673
Brake Fluid .............................................. 654
Cleaning ................................................. 680
Coolant .................................................. 651
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 637
Oil .......................................................... 647
Precautions ............................................. 634
Radiator .................................................. 652
Remote Control ...................................... 676
Remote Transmitter ................................ 675
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 655
Safety ..................................................... 635
Service Items ........................................... 640
Tires........................................................ 664
Transmission Fluid ................................... 653
Under the Hood ...................................... 643
Wireless Headphone ............................... 677
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 81, 708
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 511
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 685
Moonroof ................................................. 169
MP3 ................................... 263, 316, 322, 325 MP3/WMA/AAC
................ 263, 316, 322, 325
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 626
My Honda Music ....................................... 325
N
Navigation................................................ 117
Now Playing .............................................. 120
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 724
O
Odometer.................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 525
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 646
Adding .................................................... 648
Checking ................................................. 647
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 638
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 707
Oil Life ..................................................... 118
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 646
Viscosity .................................................. 646
Open Source Licenses ............................... 371
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 644
Moonroof................................................ 169
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 153
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 171 Outside Temperature Display
.................. 112
Overheating .............................................. 705
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .... 23, 544
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 170
Parking ...................................................... 615
Parking Brake ........................................... 611
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 709
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 80
Parking Sensor System ............................. 617
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 175
Phone ........................................................ 119
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 266, 329
Power Tailgate ......................................... 155
Hands Free Access ................................... 155
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving ....................... 533
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 533
Rain ........................................................ 533
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 689
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Index
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................... 174
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 87
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 229
Units .......................................................... 120
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 149
USB Flash Drives ........................ 263, 322, 356
USB Port .................................................... 245
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization .............................. 125
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 724
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 553
Off Button ............................................... 554
System Indicator ................................ 85, 553
Ventilation ............................................... 236
Ventilation ................................................ 230
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 646, 723
Voice Control Operation .......................... 299
Audio Commands.................................... 301
Phone Commands ................................... 301
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 300
Voice Recognition .................................... 299
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 254, 274
Warning and Information Messages ......... 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 707
Warning Labels ........................................... 77
Warnings ................................................... 117
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 730
Watts ......................................................... 722
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 669
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 693
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 338
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 654
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
Windshield ................................................ 183
Cleaning ................................................. 683
Defrosting ............................................... 233
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 236
Washer Fluid ........................................... 654
Wiper Blades ........................................... 660
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 672
Snow Tires .............................................. 672
Tire Chains .............................................. 672
Wipers and Washers ................................. 183
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 184
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 660
Front ....................................................... 183
Rear ........................................................ 185 Wireless Charger
...................................... 219
WMA ................................. 263, 316, 322, 325
Worn Tires ................................................ 664
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