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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 632
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..633
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 634
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 635
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 641
Opening the Hood ........................... 642
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 643
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 644
Oil Check ......................................... 645
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 646
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...647 Engine Coolant ................................ 649
Transmission Fluid ............................ 651
Brake Fluid ....................................... 652
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 652
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 653Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 658Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 662
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 663
Tire Labeling .................................... 663
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 665Wear Indicators................................ 667
Tire Service Life ................................ 667 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 668
Tire Rotation .................................... 669
Winter Tires ..................................... 670
Battery ............................................... 671
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 673
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 674Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 676Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 678
Exterior Care.................................... 680
Accessories and Modifications ........ 683
* 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 fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 652
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 662
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 653
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 658
■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. 638
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. 729
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
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 686
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 687
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 695
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 696
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 697
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 699
Jump Starting .................................... 700
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 705If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 705
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 706
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 707
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 707
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 708
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*..... 708
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 709
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 713
Emergency Towing ........................... 714
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 715
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 716
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 717
* Not available on all models
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Index
Warning and Information Messages........... 96
Driving ....................................................... 507
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 580
Automatic Transmission ........................... 533
Braking .................................................... 610
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 524
Shifting Gear ........................................... 536
Starting the Engine .................................. 526
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 677
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 549
Econ Mode
Indicator .................................................... 89
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 86, 707
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 552
Emergency ................................................. 714
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 725
Engine Coolant ................................................... 649
Jump Starting .......................................... 700
Number ................................................... 722
Oil ........................................................... 644
Remote Engine Start ................................ 528
Starting ................................................... 526
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 643Engine Coolant
......................................... 649
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 650
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 649
Overheating ............................................ 703
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 644
Adding .................................................... 646
Checking................................................. 645
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 636
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 705
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 644
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 707
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 76
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 680
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 243
File Manager ............................................. 290
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 677
Oil ........................................................... 647
Flat Tire ..................................................... 687
Floor Mats ................................................. 679
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 651
Brake ...................................................... 652
Engine Coolant ....................................... 649 Windshield Washer ................................. 652
FM/AM Radio ................................... 258, 302
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 88
Fog Lights ................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 205
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................ 611
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 607
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 627
Economy................................................. 630
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 84
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 627
Refueling ................................................ 627
Fuel Economy ........................................... 630
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 628
Unable to Unlock .................................... 715
Fuses ......................................................... 709
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 713
Locations ........................ 709, 710, 711, 712
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 630
Gauge .................................................... 110
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Index
M
Maintenance.................................... 118, 631
Battery .................................................... 671
Brake Fluid .............................................. 652
Cleaning ................................................. 678
Coolant .................................................. 649
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 635
Oil .......................................................... 645
Precautions ............................................. 632
Radiator .................................................. 650
Remote Control ...................................... 674
Remote Transmitter ................................ 673
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 653
Safety ..................................................... 633
Service Items ........................................... 638
Tires........................................................ 662
Transmission Fluid ................................... 651
Under the Hood ...................................... 641
Wireless Headphone ............................... 675
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 81, 706
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 511
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 683
Moonroof ................................................. 169
MP3 ................................... 263, 316, 322, 325 MP3/WMA/AAC
................ 263, 316, 322, 325
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 625
My Honda Music ....................................... 325
N
Navigation................................................ 117
Now Playing .............................................. 120
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 722
O
Odometer.................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 524
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 644
Adding .................................................... 646
Checking ................................................. 645
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 636
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 705
Oil Life ..................................................... 118
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 644
Viscosity .................................................. 644
Open Source Licenses ............................... 372
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 642
Moonroof................................................ 169
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 153
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 171 Outside Temperature Display
.................. 112
Overheating .............................................. 703
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .... 23, 543
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 170
Parking ...................................................... 614
Parking Brake ........................................... 610
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 707
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 80
Parking Sensor System ............................. 616
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 175
Phone ........................................................ 119
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 266, 329
Power Tailgate ......................................... 155
Hands Free Access ................................... 155
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving ....................... 532
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 532
Rain ........................................................ 532
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 687
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Index
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................... 174
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 87
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 229
Units .......................................................... 120
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 149
USB Flash Drives ........................ 263, 322, 357
USB Port .................................................... 245
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization .............................. 125
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 722
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 552
Off Button ............................................... 553
System Indicator ................................ 85, 552
Ventilation ............................................... 236
Ventilation ................................................ 230
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 644, 721
Voice Control Operation .......................... 299
Audio Commands.................................... 301
Phone Commands ................................... 301
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 300
Voice Recognition .................................... 299
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 254, 274
Warning and Information Messages ......... 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 705
Warning Labels ........................................... 77
Warnings ................................................... 117
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 727
Watts ......................................................... 720
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 667
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 691
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 338
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 652
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
Windshield ................................................ 183
Cleaning ................................................. 681
Defrosting ............................................... 233
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 236
Washer Fluid ........................................... 652
Wiper Blades ........................................... 658
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 670
Snow Tires .............................................. 670
Tire Chains .............................................. 670
Wipers and Washers ................................. 183
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 184
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 658
Front ....................................................... 183
Rear ........................................................ 185 Wireless Charger
...................................... 219
WMA ................................. 263, 316, 322, 325
Worn Tires ................................................ 662
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