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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause elec trical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
( q*1
while driving, the engine will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not select
( N while driving as you will lose engine
braking (and accelera tion) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 512
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 513Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 514
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 515
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 521Opening the Hood ........................... 523
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 524
Oil Check ......................................... 525
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 535
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 536
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 548
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 549
Tire Labeling .................................... 549
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 551Wear Indicators................................ 553
Tire Service Life ................................ 553 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 554
Tire Rotation .................................... 555
Winter Tires ..................................... 556
Battery ............................................... 558
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 560
Climate Control System Maintenance....562CleaningInterior Care .................................... 563
Exterior Care.................................... 565
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 568
Modifications................................... 569
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
1 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda HCF-2 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operation and durability of your
vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Hond a HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda's new vehicle limited warranty.
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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reason for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 592
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Index
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Lighting .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 112
Average Speed .......................................... 112
B
Battery....................................................... 558
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 558
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 560
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 224, 280
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 355, 382
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 494
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 499
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Brake Assist System ................................. 500
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 496
Indicator (Amber)............................... 79, 592
Indicator (Red) ........................... 78, 591, 592
Parking Brake .......................................... 494
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 168
Built-in Key ................................................ 128 Bulb Replacement
.................................... 536
Brake Lights, Tail/Rear Si de Marker Lights, Rear
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights ... 543
Fog Lights ............................................... 538
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 541
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 540
Headlights ............................................... 536
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 544
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 542
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 544
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 542
Taillights.................................................. 544
Bulb Specifications ........................... 604, 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 536
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
Child Safety ................................................. 62
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 144
Child Seat .................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 64
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 69 Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Using a Tether .......................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 565
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 563
Climate Control System ........................... 193
Changing the Mode................ 193, 194, 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 197
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 562
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensors ................................................... 200
Synchronization Mode ............................ 199
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 193
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 453
Coat Hooks ............................................... 190
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 453
Compact Spare Tire .................. 573, 605, 607
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 431
Fluid ....................................................... 533
Kickdown ............................................... 431
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 24, 433, 435
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 586
Shifting ........................................... 432, 434
Controls .................................................... 125
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................ 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 617
Customized Features ............... 115, 318, 325
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery ............................................ 583
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 351
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 158
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 170
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 157
Display Setup .................................... 215, 250
Display/Information Button ............ 110, 228
Door Mirrors ............................................. 171
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 95
Keys........................................................ 128 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 415
Braking .................................................... 494
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Shifting Position .............................. 432, 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 425
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................. 438
Elapsed Time ............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 593
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 439
Emergency ................................................ 599
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 582
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 144, 601
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 422, 425 Switch Buzzer.......................................... 152
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant................................. 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Temperature Gauge ................................ 108
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 153
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 171
F
Features.................................................... 201
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
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Index
Lubricant Specifications Chart......... 604, 606
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 419
M
Maintenance............................................. 511
Adding the Coolant ................................. 532
Battery..................................................... 558
Brake Fluid............................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Climate Control System ........................... 562
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 515
Oil ........................................................... 525
Precautions .............................................. 512
Remote Transmitter ................................. 560
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 536
Safety ...................................................... 513
Service Items............................................ 518
Tires ........................................................ 548
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 521
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 590
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 108
Mirrors ....................................................... 170
Adjusting ................................................. 170
Door ........................................................ 171
Exterior .................................................... 171
Interior Rearview...................................... 170 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 568
Moonroof ................................................. 151
MP3 ................................................... 221, 277
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 503
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 608
O
Odometer................................................. 111
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
Viscosity .................................................. 524
Open Source Licenses ............................... 316
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 601
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 523
Moonroof ............................................... 151
Power Windows ...................................... 148
Trunk ...................................................... 142
Opening/Closing the Moonroof .............. 151
Outside Temperature Display .................. 113
Overheating .............................................. 587
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 436
Pandora® ................................................. 275
Panic Mode ............................................... 147
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 494
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ....................................... 79, 80, 592
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 78, 591, 592
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 158
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 224, 280
Power Windows ....................................... 148
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 430
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 573
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 216, 256
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 260
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 217, 258
Range ........................................................ 112
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 217, 258
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 167
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Index
Tires........................................................... 548
Air Pressure ............................. 549, 605, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 548
Inspection ................................................ 548
Labeling................................................... 549
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 573
Regulations.............................................. 551
Rotation .................................................. 555
Spare Tire ................................ 573, 605, 607
Summer................................................... 557
Tire Chains .............................................. 556
Wear Indicators ....................................... 553
Winter ..................................................... 556
Tools .......................................................... 572
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency............................................... 599
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 442
Indicator ............................................ 86, 594
Transmission ...................................... 432, 434
Continuously Variable
Transmission .................................. 432, 434
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 82, 433, 435
TRIP Knob .................................................. 111
Trip Meter ................................................. 111
Troubleshooting ....................................... 571
Blown Fuse ...................................... 595, 596
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31 Emergency Towing .................................. 599
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 580
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 587
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 573
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 140
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 586
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Trunk ......................................................... 142
Lid........................................................... 142
Light Bulb........................................ 604, 606
Release Lever........................................... 601
Unable to Open....................................... 601
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 509
Turbo Meter ............................................. 113
Turn Signals .............................................. 157
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 87
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Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 138
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 202
USB Flash Drives ....................... 221, 277, 301
USB Port(s) ................................................ 203
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 131
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 439
Off Button .............................................. 440
Off Indicator ............................................. 85
System Indicator ....................................... 84
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 524, 605, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
Climate Control Commands.................... 255
General Commands ................................ 255
Music Search Commands ........................ 255
On Screen Commands ............................ 255
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Useful Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 439
W
Wallpaper......................................... 212, 237
Warning and Information Messages ........ 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 589
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ................................................ 604, 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 553
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 576
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