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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 552
Safety When Performing Maintenance ...553Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 554
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 555
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 562
Opening the Hood ........................... 563
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 564
Oil Check ......................................... 565
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 566
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 567
Cooling System ................................ 569
Inverter Coolant ............................... 571
Transmission Fluid ............................ 572
Brake Fluid ....................................... 573
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 574
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 575
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 579
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 582
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 583
Tire Labeling .................................... 583
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 585
Wear Indicators ............................... 587
Tire Service Life ................................ 587
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 588
Tire Rotation .................................... 589
Winter Tires ..................................... 590
12-Volt Battery ................................. 591
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 593
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 594Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 595
Exterior Care.................................... 597
Accessories and Modifications ........ 601
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 573
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 579
■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. 559
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. 660
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 .................................. 604
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 605
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 611
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 625
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 626
Emergency Power System Off........... 627
Jump Starting .................................... 628
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 631
Models with optional spare tire
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 633If the 12-Volt Battery 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
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 640
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 641
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 646
Emergency Towing ........................... 647
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 648
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 649
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery................................... 10, 591
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 634
High Voltage..................................... 10, 477
Jump Starting ......................................... 628
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 591
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 593
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 540
Accessories and Modifications ................ 601
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 221
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 468
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 97, 98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow ............. 97, 98, 492
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 569
Engine Oil ............................................... 564
Washer ................................................... 574
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 564
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 214
Front Seats.............................................. 207
Head Restraints ....................................... 212
Mirrors.................................................... 205
Rear Seats ............................................... 210
Steering Wheel ....................................... 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 246
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 471 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 225
Changing the Mode ................................ 227
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 228
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 594
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 227
Sensors .................................................... 231
Synchronized Mode ................................. 230
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 225
Air Pressure ....................................... 583, 653
Airbags ........................................................ 51
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 57
After a Collision ......................................... 54
Airbag Care ............................................... 63
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Indicator .............................................. 61, 91
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 62
Sensors ...................................................... 51
Side Airbags .............................................. 58
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 60
AM/FM Radio .................................... 248, 290
Android Auto ............................................ 328
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 540
Indicator .................................................... 91
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 325
Armrest ..................................................... 214
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 237
Audio System .................................... 234, 241
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 246, 284 AM/FM Radio .......................................... 248
Audio/Information Screen................ 242, 263
Display Setup .................................. 247, 285
Error Messages ........................................ 332
General Information ................................ 337
Home Screen........................................... 271
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 278
How to Update with a USB Device........... 282
How to use Siri Eyes Free ................. 261, 324
iPod ................................................ 250, 305
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 286
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 255, 308
Pandora
®............................................... 253
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 258
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code .......................................... 236
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 286
Status Area ............................................. 276
System Updates....................................... 278
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives ...................... 255, 308, 338
USB Ports ................................................ 235
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 244, 269
Audio/Information Screen ............... 242, 263
Authorized Manuals ................................ 660
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 179
Customize ....................................... 159, 383
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 197
Indicator.................................................... 94
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Index
Customer Service Information................ 661
Customized Features ............... 153, 359, 366
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 196
Dead Battery ............................................ 628
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 464
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 228
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 193
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 205
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 565
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 193
Display Setup ............................................ 247
Door Mirrors ............................................. 206
Doors ........................................................ 166
Auto Door Locking.................................. 179
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 179
Door and Trunk Open Message................. 43
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 ........................ 585
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 144Driver Information Interface
................... 131
Switching the Display .............................. 131
Warning and Information Messages ........ 102
Driving ....................................................... 441
Braking .................................................... 532
Shifting Gear ........................................... 457
Transmission ............................................ 456
Turning on the Power .............................. 448
Driving Support Information ................... 147
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 594
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 16
Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/ Lifetime Points ........................................ 150
ECON Mode .............................................. 467
Indicator .................................................... 96
Elapsed Time ............................................. 138
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 91, 638
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 469
Emergency ................................................ 647
Emergency Power System Off .................. 627
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 657
Engine ....................................................... 654
Coolant ................................................... 569
Jump Starting .......................................... 628
Oil ........................................................... 564
Starting ................................................... 448 Engine Oil
................................................. 564
Adding .................................................... 566
Checking................................................. 565
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 556
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 633
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 564
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 638
EV Button .................................................... 12
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 597
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 206F
Features.................................................... 233
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 594
Oil ........................................................... 567
Flat Tire ..................................................... 605
Floor Mats ................................................. 596
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 573
Engine Coolant ....................................... 569
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 571
Windshield Washer ................................. 574
FM/AM Radio .................................... 248, 290
Fog Lights ................................................. 196
Indicator.................................................... 94
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 210
Foot Brake ................................................ 536
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 54
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 166
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 179
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 178
From Inside .............................................. 176
From Outside ........................................... 169
Keys ........................................................ 166
Using a Key ............................................. 174
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 175
Low Battery Charge .................................. 634
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 90
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 633
Low Remote Signal Strength ................... 168
Lower Anchors ............................................ 69
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 445
M
Maintenance..................................... 140, 551
Battery..................................................... 591
Brake Fluid............................................... 573
Cleaning .................................................. 595
Climate Control System ........................... 594
Coolant ................................................... 569
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 555
Oil ........................................................... 565
Precautions .............................................. 552
Radiator................................................... 570
Remote Transmitter ................................. 593
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 575
Safety ...................................................... 553
Service Items............................................ 559 Tires ........................................................ 582
Transmission Fluid ................................... 572
Under the Hood ...................................... 562
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 635
Map Lights ................................................ 216
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 128
Mirrors ...................................................... 205
Adjusting ................................................ 205
Door ....................................................... 206
Exterior ................................................... 206
Interior Rearview ..................................... 205
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 601
Moonroof ................................................. 189
MP3 ................................................... 255, 308
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 308
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 544
N
Navigation................................................ 139
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 654
O
Odometer................................................. 133
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 564
Adding .................................................... 566
Checking................................................. 565
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 556
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 633 Oil Life .................................................... 140
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 564
Viscosity.................................................. 564
Open Source Licenses .............................. 353
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 649
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 563
Moonroof ............................................... 189
Power Windows...................................... 186
Trunk ...................................................... 180
Outside Temperature Display ................. 134
Overheating ............................................. 631
P
Pandora®................................................. 253
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Parking ..................................................... 542
Parking Brake ........................................... 532
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Amber) ............................. 82, 637
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 81, 636, 637
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 62
Passing Indicators ..................................... 193
Phone ........................................................ 141
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 258, 311
POWER Button ......................................... 190
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 152
Power Windows ....................................... 186
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Index
Summer Tires............................................ 590
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 54
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ......................................... 278
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 134
Temperature Sensor ......................... 134, 231
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 612
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 472
Indicator ............................................ 93, 639
Tires ........................................................... 582
Air Pressure ..................................... 583, 653
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 582
Inspection ................................................ 582
Labeling................................................... 583
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 605
Regulations.............................................. 585
Rotation .................................................. 589
Spare Tire ........................................ 605, 653
Summer................................................... 590
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 612
Tire Chains .............................................. 590
Wear Indicators ....................................... 587
Winter ..................................................... 590 Tools
.......................................................... 604
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 447
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 447
Emergency .............................................. 647
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 472
Indicator............................................ 93, 639
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 523
Transmission ............................................. 457
Automatic ............................................... 457
Creeping ................................................. 456
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 88
Number................................................... 654
Shift Operation........................................ 459
Shifting ................................................... 457
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 89
TRIP Button ............................................... 133
Trip Computer .................................. 135, 137
Trip Meter ................................. 134, 136, 138
Troubleshooting ....................................... 603
Blown Fuse...................................... 641, 645
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 35
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 35
Emergency Towing .................................. 647
Noise When Braking ............................ 36, 37
Overheating ............................................ 631
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 625
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 605
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 35, 178
Warning Indicators .................................... 80 Trunk
........................................................ 180
Lid .......................................................... 180
Light Bulb ............................................... 652
Unable to Open ...................................... 649
Turn Signals .............................................. 193
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 94
Turning on the Power ............................. 448
Jump Starting ......................................... 628U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 169
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 22
USB Flash Drives ....................... 255, 308, 338
USB Ports .................................................. 235
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 169
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 654
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 469
Off Button .............................................. 470
Off Indicator ............................................. 92
System Indicator ....................................... 92
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 564, 653
Voice Control Operation ......................... 287
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 288
Voice Recognition ................................... 287
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