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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 570
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 571Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 572
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 573
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 579Opening the Hood ........................... 581
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 582
Oil Check ......................................... 583
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 585
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 586
Engine Coolant ................................ 589
Transmission Fluid ............................ 591
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 592
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 593
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 594
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 604
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 609
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 610Tire Labeling .................................... 610DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 612Wear Indicators................................ 614 Tire Service Life ................................ 614
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 615
Tire Rotation .................................... 616
Winter Tires ..................................... 617
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 619
Battery ............................................... 620
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 622
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 624Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 625
Exterior Care.................................... 628
Accessories and Modifications ........ 631
* 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 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/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 592
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 609
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 594
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 604
■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. 576
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. 695
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 634
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 635
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 648
Handling of the Jack
*
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 656
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 659
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 660
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with smart entry system
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 661
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 662
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 665
Overheating ...................................... 666
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 668
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 668
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 669
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 670
Models with smart entry systemIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 671
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 672
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 673
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 674
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 678
Emergency Towing ........................... 679
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 680If You Cannot Open the Hatch ........ 681
Refueling ........................................... 682
* Not available on all models
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 460
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Kickdown ................................................ 460
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 24, 462
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 665
Shifting.................................................... 461
Controls ..................................................... 143
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 589
Adding the Coolant ................................. 590
Overheating............................................. 666
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 460
Cup Holders ............................................... 205
Customer Service Information ................. 696
Customized Features ........................ 134, 350
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 180
Dead Battery ............................................. 662
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 379
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 221
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 687
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 177
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 190
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 583
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 176
Display Button .......................................... 252 Display Setup
............................................ 239
Display/Information Button ..................... 125
Door Mirrors ............................................. 192
Doors ......................................................... 145
Auto Door Locking .................................. 159
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 159
Keys ........................................................ 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 612
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 473
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driving ...................................................... 443
Braking ................................................... 549
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 460
Shifting Gear ........................................... 468
Shifting Position ...................................... 461
Starting the Engine.......................... 451, 454
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 624
E
Eco Assist System........................................ 11
ECON Mode .............................................. 472
Elapsed Time ............................................. 128
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 89
Indicator............................................ 89, 672
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 475
Emergency ................................................ 679 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 661
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 689
Engine Coolant .................................................. 589
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 662
Oil .......................................................... 582
Starting........................................... 451, 454
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 171
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Adding the Coolant ................................ 590
Overheating ............................................ 666
Temperature Gauge ................................ 122
Engine Oil ................................................. 582
Adding ................................................... 585
Checking ................................................ 583
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 574
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 84, 668
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 582
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 172
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 672
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 79
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 628
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 192F
Features.................................................... 225
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 624
Oil .......................................................... 586
Flat Tire ..................................................... 635
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Index
Load Limits............................................... 447
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 159
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 158
From Inside ............................................. 156
From Outside .......................................... 147
Keys........................................................ 145
Using a Key............................................. 154
Low Battery Charge ................................. 668
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 88
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 84, 668
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 146
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 447
M
Maintenance............................................ 569
Adding the Coolant ................................ 590
Battery .................................................... 620
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 592
Cleaning ................................................. 625
Climate Control System .......................... 624
Coolant .................................................. 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 573
Oil .......................................................... 583
Precautions ............................................. 570
Remote Transmitter ................................ 622
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 594
Safety ..................................................... 571 Service Items ........................................... 576
Tires ........................................................ 609
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 579
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 85, 669
Manual Transmission ................................ 468
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 447
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 122
Mirrors ....................................................... 190
Adjusting ................................................. 190
Door ........................................................ 192
Exterior .................................................... 192
Interior Rearview ..................................... 190
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 631
Moonroof .................................................. 170
MP3 ................................................... 245, 300
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 560
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 686
O
Odometer.................................................. 127
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 582
Adding .................................................... 585
Checking ................................................. 583
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 574
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 84, 668 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 582
Viscosity .................................................. 582
Open Source Licenses ............................... 341
Opening Hatch ...................................................... 681
Opening/Closing Hatch ...................................................... 160
Hood....................................................... 581
Moonroof ............................................... 170
Power Windows ...................................... 167
Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Overheating .............................................. 666
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 25, 465, 466
Pandora ®................................................. 298
Panic Mode ............................................... 166
Parking ...................................................... 558
Parking Brake ........................................... 549
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 83
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................... 82, 670, 671
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 177
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 248, 303
Power Windows ....................................... 167
Precautions While Driving ....................... 459
Rain ........................................................ 459
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Index
Remote Engine Start ............................... 456
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 189
Stopping ................................................... 558
Stopwatch ................................................ 132
Summer Tires ............................................ 617
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 51
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 92
T
Tachometer.............................................. 122
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Temperature Sensor ................................ 129
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 636
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 212
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 91, 673
Tires .......................................................... 609
Air Pressure..................................... 610, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 609
Inspection ............................................... 609
Labeling .................................................. 610
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 635
Regulations ............................................. 612
Rotation.................................................. 616 Spare Tire ........................................ 648, 685
Summer .................................................. 617
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Tire Chains .............................................. 617
Wear Indicators ....................................... 614
Winter ..................................................... 617
Tools .......................................................... 634
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 679
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 482
Indicator ............................................ 91, 673
Transmission ..................................... 461, 468
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 461
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Manual .................................................... 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 86, 462, 464
Trip Meter ................................................. 127
Troubleshooting ....................................... 633
Blown Fuse ...................................... 674, 676
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 679
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 659
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 666
Premium Gasoline ................................... 684
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 635
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 31, 158
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 665
Warning Indicators .................................... 82 Turbo Engine Vehicle
............................... 567
Turbo Meter ............................................. 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 176
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 92
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 130
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 147
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 156
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 226
USB Flash Drives ............................... 300, 326
USB Port(s) ................................................ 227
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 475
Off Button............................................... 476
Off Indicator.............................................. 90
System Indicator ........................................ 90
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 582, 685
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