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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 508
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..509
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 510
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 511
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 516
Opening the Hood ........................... 517
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 518
Oil Check ......................................... 519
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 520
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...521
Engine Coolant ................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ............................ 525
Brake Fluid ....................................... 526
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 526
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 527
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 532
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 534
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 535
Tire Labeling .................................... 535
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..537Wear Indicators................................ 539 Tire Service Life ................................ 539
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 540
Tire Rotation .................................... 541
Winter Tires ..................................... 542
Battery ............................................... 543
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 544
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 546Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 547
Exterior Care.................................... 550
Accessories and Modifications ........ 553
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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.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 526
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 534
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 532
■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-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 514
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. 607
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 .................................. 556
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 557
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 572
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 579
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 580
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 581
Jump Starting .................................... 582
Models with a compact spare tire
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 585
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 586
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 588
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 588
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 589
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 590
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 590
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 591
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 592
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 594
Emergency Towing ........................... 595
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Index
612
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 235, 260
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 494
Accessories and Modifications ................. 553
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 169
AcuraLink .................................................. 410
AcuraWatch
TM..................................... 20, 446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 459
Additives Coolant ................................................... 523
Engine Oil ................................................ 518
Washer .................................................... 526
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 518
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 163
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Head Restraints........................................ 158
Mirrors .................................................... 152
Rear Seat ................................................. 162
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Temperature .............................................. 92
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 171
Changing the Mode ................................ 171
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 172
Maintenance ........................................... 546
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 171
Sensors .................................................... 174
Synchronization Mode ............................. 173
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 171 Air Pressure
....................................... 535, 599
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio .................................... 190, 221
Android Auto ........................................... 270
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 494
Indicator.................................................... 71
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 266
Armrest ..................................................... 163
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 181
Audio System ............................................ 176
Adjusting the Sound........................ 188, 216
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 179
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................ 204, 263
CD .................................................. 192, 235
Display Setup .................................. 189, 217
Error Messages ........................................ 275
General Information ................................ 286
HDD ........................................................ 238
iPhone............................................. 258, 289
iPod ................................................ 195, 251
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 201, 235, 260 Pandora
®...................................... 198, 258
Reactivating ............................................ 180
Recommended CDs ................................ 287
Recommended Devices ........................... 289
Security Code ......................................... 180
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 265
SiriusXM ® Radio ...................................... 224
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ............................. 254
Theft Protection ...................................... 180
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 177
USB Flash Drives...................... 201, 260, 289
USB Port ................................................. 178
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 184
Authorized Manuals ................................ 607
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 123
Customize ...................................... 101, 323
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 143
Automatic Lighting .................................. 140
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 179
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 92
Average Speed ........................................... 93
B
Battery...................................................... 543
Charging System Indicator ................ 70, 588
Jump Starting ......................................... 582
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 543
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 544
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 168
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Index
Doors......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 123
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 123
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Door Open Message .................................. 83
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 537
Driving ....................................................... 419
Braking .................................................... 492
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ................................................ 525, 599
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 585
Shifting.................................................... 433
E
Elapsed Time ............................................... 93
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 590 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 437
Emergency ................................................ 595
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 603
Engine ....................................................... 600
Coolant ................................................... 523
Jump Starting .......................................... 582
Oil ........................................................... 518
Remote Engine Start................................ 428
Starting ................................................... 426
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 135
Engine Coolant ......................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 523
Overheating ............................................ 586
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 518
Adding .................................................... 520
Checking................................................. 519
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 512
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 588
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 518
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 135
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 590
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 550
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 153F
Features.................................................... 175 Filters
Oil .......................................................... 521
Flat Tire ..................................................... 557
Floor Mats ................................................ 548
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 526
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 525
Engine Coolant ....................................... 523
Windshield Washer ................................. 526
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 162
Foot Brake ................................................ 493
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 489
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 503
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 505
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 93
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 503
Refueling ................................................ 503
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 505
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 504
Message ................................................. 589
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 504
Fuses ......................................................... 592
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 594
Locations ........................................ 592, 593
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Index
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 110
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 588
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 423
M
Maintenance............................................ 507
Battery .................................................... 543
Brake Fluid .............................................. 526
Cleaning ................................................. 547
Climate Control System .......................... 546
Coolant .................................................. 523
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 511
Oil .......................................................... 519
Precautions ............................................. 508
Radiator .................................................. 524
Remote Transmitter ................................ 544
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 527
Safety ..................................................... 509
Service Items ........................................... 514
Tires........................................................ 534
Transmission Fluid ................................... 525
Under the Hood ...................................... 516
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 70, 589
Map Lights ................................................ 165
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 423
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 88
Mirrors ...................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152 Door ........................................................ 153
Exterior .................................................... 153
Interior Rearview ..................................... 152
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 553
Moonroof .................................................. 134
MP3 ................................... 192, 201, 235, 260
Multi-Information Display ......................... 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 501
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 600
O
Odometer.................................................... 92
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 518
Adding .................................................... 520
Checking ................................................. 519
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 512
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 588
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 518
Viscosity .................................................. 518
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 207
Open Source Licenses ............................... 302
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 517
Moonroof ................................................ 134
Power Windows ...................................... 131
Trunk ...................................................... 124 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 135
Outside Temperature ................................. 92
Adjusting .................................................. 92
Overheating .............................................. 586
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 18
Pandora ®......................................... 198, 258
Panic Mode ............................................... 130
Parking ...................................................... 496
Parking Brake ........................................... 492
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 590
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 139
Power Windows ....................................... 131
Precautions While Driving ....................... 431
Rain ........................................................ 431
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 557
R
Radar Sensor............................................. 491
Radiator .................................................... 524
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 190, 221
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 224
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 191, 222
Range .......................................................... 93
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 442
Indicator ........................................... 73, 591
Tires .......................................................... 534
Air Pressure..................................... 535, 599
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 534
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 557
Inspection ............................................... 534
Labeling .................................................. 535
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 557
Regulations ............................................. 537
Rotation.................................................. 541
Spare Tire ............................................... 599
Summer .................................................. 542
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 558
Tire Chains.............................................. 542
Wear Indicators....................................... 539
Winter .................................................... 542
Tools ......................................................... 556
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 425
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 425
Emergency .............................................. 595
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 442
Transmission ............................................. 433
Automatic............................................... 433
Fluid ....................................................... 525
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 69
Number .................................................. 600
Sequential Mode..................................... 435
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 434 Trip Meter
................................................... 92
Troubleshooting ....................................... 555
Blown Fuse ...................................... 592, 593
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 595
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 579
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 557
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating ............................................ 586
Premium Gasoline ........................... 503, 598
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 557
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 23, 122
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 585
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 124
Lid ........................................................... 124
Light Bulb ................................................ 598
Open Message .......................................... 83
Turn Signals .............................................. 138
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 93
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 119, 428
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 111
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 120
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 176, 177
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 289 USB Port
.................................................... 178
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 111
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 600
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 437
Off Button............................................... 438
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 518, 599
Voice Control Operation .......................... 218
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 219
Voice Recognition ................................... 218
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 437
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 214
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 186
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 588
Warning Labels ........................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 605
Watts ......................................................... 598
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 539
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 575
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