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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 608
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 609Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 610
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 611
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 618Opening the Hood ........................... 620
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 621
Oil Check ......................................... 622
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 624
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 625
Engine Coolant ................................ 629
Transmission Fluid ............................ 631
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 633
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 634
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 635
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 643
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 646
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 647Tire Labeling .................................... 647DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 649Wear Indicators................................ 651 Tire Service Life ................................ 651
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 652
Tire Rotation .................................... 653
Winter Tires ..................................... 654
Battery ............................................... 655
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 657
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 658Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 659
Exterior Care.................................... 661
Accessories and Modifications ........ 664
* 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 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 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 633
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 646
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 635
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 643
■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. 615
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. 715
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
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 668
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 669
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 675
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 676Emergency Engine Stop ................... 677
Jump Starting .................................... 678
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 681
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 683 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 685If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 685
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 686
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 687
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 688
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 689 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 690
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 691
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 692
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 696
Emergency Towing ........................... 697
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 698
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 699
Refueling ........................................... 701

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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 476
Fluid ....................................................... 631
Kickdown ............................................... 476
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 485, 487
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 681
Shifting ........................................... 484, 486
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 629
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 630
Overheating ............................................ 683
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 476
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 594
Cup Holders .............................................. 227
Customer Service Information ................ 716
Customized Features ....................... 372, 383
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 197
Dead Battery ............................................ 678
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 401
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 709
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 194
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 209 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 622
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 193
Door Mirrors ............................................. 210
Doors ......................................................... 166
Auto Door Locking .................................. 179
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 179
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 169
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 175
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 649
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 152
Driver Information Interface ................... 138
Switching the Display .............................. 138
Warning and Information Messages ........ 105
Driving ....................................................... 455
Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 476
Braking .................................................... 575
Shifting Gear ................................... 477, 490
Shifting Position .............................. 484, 486
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Driving Position Memory System ............. 206
Driving Support Information ................... 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 658
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................ 494
Econ Mode Indicator.................................................... 97
Elapsed Time ............................................. 145
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 92, 689
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 496
Emergency ................................................ 697
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 677
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 711
Engine ....................................................... 708
Coolant ................................................... 629
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Oil ........................................................... 621
Starting ................................................... 467
Engine Coolant ......................................... 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 629
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 630
Overheating ............................................ 683
Temperature Gauge ................................ 137
Engine Oil ................................................. 621
Adding .................................................... 624
Checking................................................. 622
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 685
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 621
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 190

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Index
Numbers (Identification)......................... 708
O
Odometer................................................. 140
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 621
Adding ................................................... 624
Checking ................................................ 622
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 685
Oil Life .................................................... 147
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 621
Viscosity.................................................. 621
Open Source Licenses .............................. 366
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 699
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 620
Moonroof ............................................... 189
Power Windows...................................... 186
Trunk ...................................................... 180
Outside Temperature Display ................. 141
Overheating ............................................. 683
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ............... 488
Pandora ®................................................. 266
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Parking ..................................................... 587 Parking Brake
........................................... 575
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 79, 687, 688
Parking Sensor System ............................. 589
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 194
Phone ........................................................ 148
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 271, 321
Power Windows ........................................ 186
Precautions While Driving ....................... 475
Rain ......................................................... 475
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 669
R
Radiator.................................................... 630
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 261, 300
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 304
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 262, 302
Range ........................................................ 143
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 262, 302
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 711
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 203
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 215
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 239
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 209 Refueling
.................................................. 601
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 137
Gasoline .................................. 601, 704, 706
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Regulations ............................... 503, 649, 709
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Replacement Battery .................................................... 657
Bulbs ....................................................... 635
Fuses ............................................... 692, 694
Tires ........................................................ 652
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 643
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 710
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 141, 143
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 562
On and Off.............................................. 564
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Safety Support .......................................... 156
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41

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Index
Fluid ............................................... 631, 632
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 84
Manual ................................................... 490
Number .................................................. 708
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 85
TRIP Button .............................................. 140
Trip Computer .................................. 142, 144
Trip Meter ................................ 141, 143, 145
Troubleshooting ...................................... 667
Blown Fuse ..................................... 692, 694
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 697
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 675
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 683
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 669
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 178
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 681
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Trunk ........................................................ 180
Lid .......................................................... 180
Light Bulb ....................................... 704, 706
Main Switch............................................ 182
Unable to Open ...................................... 699
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 605
Turn Signals .............................................. 193
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 161U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 169
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ......................................... 14
USB Flash Drives ........................ 268, 318, 351
USB Ports ................................................... 247
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
V
Valet Key ................................................... 182
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 708
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 160
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 496
Off Button ............................................... 497
Off Indicator .............................................. 92
System Indicator ........................................ 91
Ventilation ................................................ 238
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 621, 705, 707
Voice Control Operation .......................... 297
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 298
Voice Recognition .................................... 297
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 496
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 257, 279
Warning and Information Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 685Warning Labels
........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 147
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 713
Watts ................................................. 704, 706
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 651
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 668, 672
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 332
Window Washers ..................................... 201
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 634
Switch ..................................................... 201
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 659, 662
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 241
Washer Fluid ........................................... 634
Wiper Blades ........................................... 643
Wipers and Washers................................ 201
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 654
Tire Chains .............................................. 654
Wipers and Washers ................................. 201
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 202
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 643
Wireless Charger ...................................... 231
WMA ................................................. 268, 318
Worn Tires ................................................ 646