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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 544
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 545Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 547
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 553Opening the Hood ........................... 555
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 556
Oil Check ......................................... 557
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 559
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 560
Engine Coolant ................................ 563
Transmission Fluid ............................ 565
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 566
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 567
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 568
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 577Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 580
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 581
Tire Labeling .................................... 581
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 583Wear Indicators................................ 585
Tire Service Life ................................ 585 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 586
Tire Rotation .................................... 587
Winter Tires ..................................... 588
Battery ............................................... 590
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 592
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 594
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 595
Exterior Care.................................... 597
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 600
Modifications................................... 601
* 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. 566
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 580
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 568
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 577
■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. 550
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. 661
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 .................................. 604
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 605
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 612
Handling of the Jack ......................... 624
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 625
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 626Emergency Engine Stop ................... 627
Jump Starting .................................... 628
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 631Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 632
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....634
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ...634
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 635
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 636
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ... 637
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 638
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 639
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 640
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 643
Emergency Towing ........................... 644
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 645
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....646
Refueling ........................................... 647
* Not available on all models
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 443
Fluid ....................................................... 565
Kickdown ............................................... 443
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 445, 447
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 631
Shifting ........................................... 444, 446
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 563
Adding the Coolant ................................ 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 443
Cup Holders .............................................. 192
Customer Service Information ................ 662
Customized Features ............... 124, 330, 337
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 628
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 363
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 202, 208
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 557
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 227, 262 Display/Information Button
............. 114, 240
Door Mirrors ............................................. 179
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 ........................ 583
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 94
Driving ....................................................... 427
Braking .................................................... 526
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 443
Shifting Gear ........................................... 450
Shifting Position .............................. 444, 446
Starting the Engine .......................... 434, 437
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 594
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 454
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 638
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 456
Emergency ................................................ 644 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 627
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 646
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 657
Engine Coolant ................................................... 563
Jump Starting .......................................... 628
Oil ........................................................... 556
Starting ........................................... 434, 437
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 563
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Temperature Gauge ................................ 111
Engine Oil ................................................. 556
Adding .................................................... 559
Checking................................................. 557
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 597
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 179
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 594
Oil ........................................................... 560
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Index
Lights................................................. 166, 568
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 170
Automatic ............................................... 167
Bulb Replacement .................................... 568
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 169
Fog Lights ................................................ 169
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 166
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 458
Load Limits ................................................ 431
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Low Battery Charge .................................. 634
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 650, 652
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 431M
Maintenance............................................. 543
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Battery .................................................... 590
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 566
Cleaning ................................................. 595
Climate Control System ........................... 594
Coolant ................................................... 563
Heating System ....................................... 594
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 547
Oil ........................................................... 557
Precautions ............................................. 544
Remote Transmitter ................................. 592
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 568
Safety...................................................... 545
Service Items ........................................... 550
Tires ........................................................ 580
Transmission Fluid ................................... 565
Under the Hood ...................................... 553
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 635
Manual Transmission ............................... 450
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 431
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................ 178
Door ....................................................... 179
Exterior ................................................... 179
Interior Rearview ..................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 600Moonroof
................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 233, 289
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 536
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 556
Adding ................................................... 559
Checking ................................................ 557
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
Viscosity.................................................. 556
Open Source Licenses .............................. 328
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 646
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 555
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Opening/Closing the Moonroof .............. 159
Outside Temperature Display ................. 118
Overheating ............................................. 632
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Index
USB Port(s)................................................ 215
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 654
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 456
Off Button .............................................. 457
Off Indicator ............................................. 83
System Indicator ....................................... 83
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 556, 651, 653
Voice Control Operation ......................... 264
Audio Commands ................................... 266
Climate Control Commands.................... 267
General Commands ................................ 267
Music Search Commands ........................ 267
On Screen Commands ............................ 267
Phone Commands .................................. 266
Useful Commands .................................. 266
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 265
Voice Recognition ................................... 264
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 456
W
Wallpaper......................................... 224, 249
Warning and Info rmation Messages ........ 94
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 634
Warning Labels .......................................... 74 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 659
Watts ................................................. 650, 652
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 585
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 608
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 299
Window Washers ...................................... 173
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 567
Switch ..................................................... 173
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 156
Windshield ................................................ 173
Cleaning .......................................... 595, 598
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 202, 208
Washer Fluid ........................................... 567
Wiper Blades ........................................... 577
Wipers and Washers ................................ 173
Winter Tires
Snow Tires ............................................... 588
Tire Chains .............................................. 588
Wipers and Washers ................................. 173
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 577
Wireless Charger ....................................... 195
WMA ................................................. 233, 289
Worn Tires ................................................. 580
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