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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Canadian models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against possible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.
2.0 L engine models
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1 Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified br ake fluid is not av ailable, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve Tank
MIN
MAX
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Light and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn
Signal Light and Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Use a Phillip-head screwdriver or socket to
remove the bolts.
2. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
3. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
5. Slide the light assembly onto the guide on
the body.
6. Align the pins with the body grommets,
then push in until they fully seat.
Brake Light: 21 W
Tail/Rear Side Marker Light: LED
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Back-Up Light: 16 W
1Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Light
and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Tail/rear side marker lights are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda d ealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
Bolt
BulbSocket
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillights
Maintenance
Taillights
Taillights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Honda dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Rear License Plate Light
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
When replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Open the trunk.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W
Bulb
Socket
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the
law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1032
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1032
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1034
1Winter Tires
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
Models with 215/55R16 tires
Models with 215/50R17 tires
Models with 235/40R18 tires
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