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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 560
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..561Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 562
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 563
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 571
Oil Check ......................................... 572
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 573
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...574
Engine Coolant ................................ 576
Transmission Fluid ............................ 578
Brake Fluid ....................................... 579
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 580
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 581
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 586Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 590
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 591Tire Labeling .................................... 591DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 593Wear Indicators................................ 595
Tire Service Life ................................ 595 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 596
Tire Rotation .................................... 597
Winter Tires ..................................... 598
Battery ............................................... 599
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 601
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 603Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 604
Exterior Care.................................... 606
Accessories and Modifications .......... 609
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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 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 579
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 590
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 581
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 586
■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. 566
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. 653
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 .................................. 612
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 613
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 620
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 621
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 622
Jump Starting .................................... 623
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 626
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 627 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu
re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 629
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 629
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 630
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 631
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 632
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 633
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 634
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 635
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 639
Emergency Towing ........................... 640
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 641Refueling................................................. 642
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Index
Continuously Variable Transmission....... 473
Creeping................................................. 473
Fluid ....................................................... 578
Kickdown ............................................... 473
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 23, 475
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 626
Shifting ................................................... 474
Controls .................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 576
Adding the Coolant ................................ 577
Overheating ............................................ 627
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 473
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 548
Cup Holders .............................................. 215
Customer Service Information ................ 654
Customized Features ............... 121, 353, 360
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 185
Dead Battery ............................................ 623
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 386
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 229
Detachable Anchor .................................... 45
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 647
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 176
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 196
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 572 Directional Signals (Turn Signals)
............ 175
Display Setup .................................... 246, 284
Display/Information Button ..................... 113
Door Mirrors ............................................. 197
Doors ......................................................... 135
Auto Door Locking .................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 148
Keys ........................................................ 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 593
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 198
Driving ....................................................... 451
Braking .................................................... 528
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 473
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 463
Shifting Gear ........................................... 474
Starting the Engine .......................... 465, 467
Driving Position Memory System ............. 193
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 603
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 482
Elapsed Time ............................................. 115 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 85, 633
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 513
Emergency ................................................ 640
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 649
Engine Coolant ................................................... 576
Jump Starting .......................................... 623
Number................................................... 646
Oil ........................................................... 571
Starting ........................................... 465, 467
Switch Buzzer.................................. 170, 173
Engine Coolant ......................................... 576
Adding the Coolant................................. 577
Overheating ............................................ 627
Temperature Gauge ................................ 112
Engine Oil ................................................. 571
Adding .................................................... 573
Checking................................................. 572
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 564
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 629
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 571
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 633
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 606
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 197
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Index
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 185
Fog Lights ................................................ 180
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Interior .................................................... 208
Light Switches ......................................... 176
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................. 175
Load Limits ................................................ 455
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 135
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 138
Keys ........................................................ 135
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
Low Battery Charge .................................. 629
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 629
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 137
Lower Anchors ...................................... 67, 71
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 455
Lumbar Support ........................................ 199
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 199
M
Maintenance............................................. 559
Adding the Coolant ................................. 577
Battery..................................................... 599 Brake Fluid .............................................. 579
Cleaning ................................................. 604
Coolant ................................................... 576
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 563
Oil ........................................................... 572
Precautions ............................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 601
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 581
Safety...................................................... 561
Service Items ........................................... 566
Tires ........................................................ 590
Transmission Fluid ................................... 578
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 630
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 455
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 112
Mirrors ...................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................ 196
Door ....................................................... 197
Exterior ................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 609
Moonroof ................................................. 166
MP3 ................................................... 254, 310
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 552
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 646
O
Odometer................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 463
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 571
Adding ................................................... 573
Checking ................................................ 572
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 564
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 629
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 571
Viscosity.................................................. 571
Open Source Licenses .............................. 352
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 570
Moonroof ............................................... 166
Power Windows...................................... 163
Tailgate................................................... 149
Outside Temperature Display ................. 119
Overheating ............................................. 627
P
Pandora®......................................... 252, 308
Panic Mode ............................................... 162
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 167
Parking ..................................................... 546
Parking Brake ........................................... 528
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Amber) ............................... 79, 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 631, 632
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 60
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Index
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®).............. 513
Off Button .............................................. 514
Off Indicator ............................................. 84
System Indicator ....................................... 84
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 571, 645
Voice Control Operation ......................... 286
Audio Commands ................................... 288
Climate Control Commands.................... 289
General Commands ................................ 289
Music Search Commands ........................ 289
On Screen Commands ............................ 289
Phone Commands .................................. 288
Useful Commands .................................. 288
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 287
Voice Recognition ................................... 286
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 513
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 243, 271
Warning and Info rmation Messages ........ 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 629
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 651
Watts ........................................................ 644
WAV .......................................................... 254
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 595
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 616
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 321 Window Washers
...................................... 186
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 580
Switch ..................................................... 186
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 163
Windshield ................................................ 186
Cleaning .......................................... 604, 607
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 229
Washer Fluid ........................................... 580
Wiper Blades ........................................... 586
Wipers and Washers ................................ 186
Winter Tires .............................................. 598
Snow Tires ............................................... 598
Tire Chains .............................................. 598
Wipers and Washers ................................. 186
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 187
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 586
Front ....................................................... 186
Rear ........................................................ 188
Wireless Charger ....................................... 218
WMA ................................................. 254, 310
Worn Tires ................................................. 590
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