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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 542
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 543Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 544
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 545
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 551Opening the Hood ........................... 553
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 554
Oil Check ......................................... 555
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 557
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 558
Engine Coolant ................................ 561
Transmission Fluid ............................ 563
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 564
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 565
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 566
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 575Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 578
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 579Tire Labeling .................................... 579DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 581Wear Indicators................................ 583
Tire Service Life ................................ 583 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 584
Tire Rotation .................................... 585
Winter Tires ..................................... 586
Battery ............................................... 588
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 590
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 592CleaningInterior Care .................................... 593
Exterior Care.................................... 595
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 598
Modifications................................... 599
* 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/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 564
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 578
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 575
■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. 548
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. 659
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 602
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 603
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 610
Handling of the Jack ......................... 622
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 623
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 624Emergency Engine Stop ................... 625
Jump Starting .................................... 626
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 629
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 630 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 632
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 632
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 633
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 634
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 635 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 636
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 637
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 638
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 641
Emergency Towing ........................... 642
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 643
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....644
Refueling ........................................... 645
* Not available on all models
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Index
Shifting ........................................... 442, 444
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 561
Adding the Coolant ................................ 562
Overheating ............................................ 630
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 441
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customer Service Information ................ 660
Customized Features ............... 123, 328, 335
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 626
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 361
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 653
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 555
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 225, 260
Display/Information Button ............ 113, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ........................................................ 136
Auto Door Locking.................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 94 Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 581
Driver Information Interface ................... 112
Warning and Information Messages .......... 94
Driving ....................................................... 425
Braking .................................................... 524
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 448
Shifting Position .............................. 442, 444
Starting the Engine .......................... 432, 435
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 592
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 452
Elapsed Time ............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 636
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 454
Emergency ................................................ 642
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 625
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 644
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 655
Engine Coolant ................................................... 561
Jump Starting .......................................... 626 Oil ........................................................... 554
Starting ........................................... 432, 435
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 561
Adding the Coolant................................. 562
Overheating ............................................ 630
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 554
Adding .................................................... 557
Checking................................................. 555
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 546
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 632
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 554
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 636
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 595
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 180
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 592
Oil ........................................................... 558
Flat Tire ..................................................... 603
Floor Mats ................................................. 594
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Low Battery Charge .................................. 632
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 632
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 648, 650
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 429
M
Maintenance............................................. 541
Adding the Coolant ................................. 562
Battery..................................................... 588
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 564
Cleaning .................................................. 593
Climate Control System ........................... 592
Coolant ................................................... 561
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 545
Oil ........................................................... 555
Precautions .............................................. 542
Remote Transmitter ................................. 590
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 566
Safety ...................................................... 543
Service Items............................................ 548 Tires ........................................................ 578
Transmission Fluid ................................... 563
Under the Hood ...................................... 551
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 633
Manual Transmission ............................... 448
Map Lights ................................................ 191
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 429
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................ 178
Door ....................................................... 180
Exterior ................................................... 180
Interior Rearview ..................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 598
Moonroof ................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 231, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 534
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 652
O
Odometer................................................. 115
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 554
Adding .................................................... 557
Checking................................................. 555
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 546
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 632 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 554
Viscosity.................................................. 554
Open Source Licenses .............................. 326
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 644
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 553
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Outside Temperature Display ................. 117
Overheating ............................................. 630
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ............... 446
Pandora® .................................................. 285
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ..................................................... 532
Parking Brake ........................................... 524
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ....................................... 77, 78, 635
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 76, 634, 635
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 166
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 234, 290
Power Windows ....................................... 156
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 440
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 49
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ......... 4, 5, 160
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 117
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 610
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 457
Indicator ............................................ 85, 637
Tires ........................................................... 578
Air Pressure ............................. 579, 649, 651
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 578
Inspection ................................................ 578
Labeling................................................... 579
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 603
Regulations.............................................. 581
Rotation .................................................. 585
Spare Tire ................................ 603, 649, 651
Summer................................................... 587
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 610
Tire Chains .............................................. 586
Wear Indicators ....................................... 583
Winter ..................................................... 586 Tools
.......................................................... 602
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 431
Emergency .............................................. 642
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 457
Indicator............................................ 85, 637
Transmission ..................... 441, 442, 444, 448
Continuously Variable
Transmission.......................... 441, 442, 444
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Manual ................................................... 448
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 80, 443, 445
TRIP Knob ................................................. 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 115
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 610
Troubleshooting ....................................... 601
Blown Fuse...................................... 638, 639
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 642
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 623
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 630
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 603
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 629
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid........................................................... 150
Light Bulb........................................ 648, 650
Release Lever........................................... 644
Unable to Open....................................... 644 Turbo Engine Vehicle
.............................. 540
Turbo Meter ............................................. 117
Turn Signals .............................................. 165
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 86
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Door s from the Inside..... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 212
USB Flash Drives ....................... 231, 287, 311
USB Port(s) ................................................ 213
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 652
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 454
Off Button .............................................. 455
Off Indicator ............................................. 83
System Indicator ....................................... 83
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 554, 649, 651
Voice Control Operation ......................... 262
Audio Commands ................................... 264
Climate Control Commands.................... 265
General Commands ................................ 265
Music Search Commands ........................ 265
On Screen Commands ............................ 265
Phone Commands .................................. 264
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