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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the driver
information interface. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Washer
Drain Bolt
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717Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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719Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears
■Reasons for the symbol to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the symbol appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 655
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure symbol.
u The symbol disappears: Start driving again.
u The symbol does not disappear within 10 seconds: Immediately
stop the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Radiator .................................................. 660
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ........................................... 691
Remote Transmitter ................................ 690
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 664
Safety ..................................................... 643
Service Items ........................................... 648
Tires........................................................ 679
Transmission Fluid ................................... 661
Under the Hood ...................................... 651
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 86, 723
Map Lights ................................................ 229
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 533
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 119
Mirrors ...................................................... 209
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Door ....................................................... 210
Exterior ................................................... 210
Interior Rearview ..................................... 209
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 700
Moonroof ................................................. 187
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 283, 336, 342, 345
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 635
My Honda Music ...................................... 345
N
Navigation................................................ 126
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 360
Now Playing ............................................. 130
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 746
O
Odometer.................................................. 121
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 654
Adding .................................................... 656
Checking ................................................. 655
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 646
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 722
Oil Life ..................................................... 128
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 654
Viscosity .................................................. 654
Open Source Licenses ............................... 394
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 652
Moonroof................................................ 187
Power Windows ...................................... 184
Sliding Doors ........................................... 172
Tailgate ................................................... 161
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Overheating .............................................. 719
P
Panic Mode............................................... 183
Parking ...................................................... 624
Parking Brake ........................................... 607
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 85, 725
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 84, 724, 725 Parking Sensor System
............................. 626
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 192
Phone ........................................................ 129
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 286, 349
Power Sliding Doors ................................. 174
Unable to Close....................................... 739
Power Tailgate ......................................... 163
Unable to Open....................................... 737
Power Windows ....................................... 184
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 548
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 705
R
Radiator.................................................... 660
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 278, 322
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 326
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 279, 324
Range ........................................................ 125
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 279, 324
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 749
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 203
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 400
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 221
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 209
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