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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..577Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 578
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 584
Opening the Hood ........................... 585
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 586
Oil Check ......................................... 587
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 588
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...589
Cooling System ................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ............................ 593
Brake Fluid ....................................... 594
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 595
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 596
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 599Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 604
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 605Tire Labeling .................................... 605DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 607Wear Indicators................................ 609
Tire Service Life ................................ 609 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 610
Tire Rotation .................................... 611
Winter Tires ..................................... 612
12-volt Battery .................................. 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 616Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 617
Exterior Care.................................... 619
Accessories and Modifications .......... 622
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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 tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 36
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 594
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 596
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 599
■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. 582
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. 676
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.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 626
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 627
Handling of the Jack ......................... 641
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 642
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 643
Emergency Power System Off........... 644
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 645
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 647 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 650
If the 12-volt Batt ery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 650
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 651
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 652
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 653
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 654
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 655
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 656
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 657
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 660
Emergency Towing ........................... 661
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate.......... 662Refueling................................................. 663
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Index
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 504
Coat Hook ................................................ 223
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 504
Compass .................................................... 455
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 474
Kickdown ............................................... 474
Controls .................................................... 149
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 591
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 591
Overheating ............................................ 647
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 474
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 564
Cup Holders .............................................. 221
Customer Service Information ................ 677
Customized Features ............... 140, 361, 368
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 193
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 482
Indicator ................................................... 95
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 393
Deflation Warning System Indicator ................................................... 99
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 237 Detachable Anchor
..................................... 53
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 669
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 189
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 205
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 587
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 188
Display Setup .................................... 255, 293
Display/Information Button ..................... 128
Door Mirrors ............................................. 206
Doors ......................................................... 152
Auto Door Locking .................................. 165
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 165
Keys ........................................................ 152
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 162
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 155
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 161
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 607
Driver Information Interface ................... 128
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 208
Driving ....................................................... 457
Braking .................................................... 549
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 465
Shifting ................................................... 475
Transmission ............................................ 474
Driving Position Memory System ............. 202
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 616
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 18
Eco Drive Display ................................ 19, 132
ECON Mode .............................................. 485
Elapsed Time ............................................. 130
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 98, 654
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 487
Emergency ................................................ 661
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 671
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 591
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 645
Number................................................... 668
Oil ........................................................... 586
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 186
Engine Coolant ......................................... 591
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 591
Overheating ............................................ 647
Engine Oil ................................................. 586
Adding .................................................... 588
Checking................................................. 587
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 580
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 586
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 98, 654
EV Button .................................................... 14
EV Indicator ................................................ 94
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 94
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Index
Lights On Indicator .................................. 101
Turn Signals ............................................. 188
Load Limits ................................................ 461
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 152
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 165
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 164
From Inside .............................................. 162
From Outside ........................................... 155
Keys ........................................................ 152
Using a Key ............................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 161
Low Battery Charge .................................. 650
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 96
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 154
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator .............. 99
Lower Anchors ............................................ 77
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 461
Lumbar Support ........................................ 208
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 208
M
Maintenance............................................. 575
12-volt Battery ......................................... 613
Brake Fluid............................................... 594
Cleaning .................................................. 617
Coolant ................................................... 591
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 579
Oil ........................................................... 587 Precautions ............................................. 576
Radiator .................................................. 592
Remote Transmitter ................................. 615
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 596
Safety...................................................... 577
Service Items ........................................... 582
Tires ........................................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ................................... 593
Under the Hood ...................................... 584
Maintenance Minder ....................... 131, 579
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 94, 651
Map Lights ................................................ 218
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 461
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 205
Adjusting ................................................ 205
Door ....................................................... 206
Exterior ................................................... 206
Interior Rearview ..................................... 205
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 622
Moonroof ................................................. 184
MP3 ................................................... 263, 319
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 568
N
Navigation................................................ 139
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 668
O
Odometer................................................. 129
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 465
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 586
Adding ................................................... 588
Checking ................................................ 587
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 580
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 586
Viscosity.................................................. 586
Open Source Licenses .............................. 360
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 585
Moonroof ............................................... 184
Power Windows...................................... 180
Tailgate................................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display ................. 138
Overheating ............................................. 647
P
Pandora®......................................... 261, 317
Panic Mode ............................................... 179
Parking ..................................................... 557
Parking Brake ........................................... 549
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 653
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 91, 652, 653
Parking Sensor System ............................. 559
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 69
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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 668
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 487
Off Button .............................................. 488
OFF Indicator ............................................ 98
System Indicator ....................................... 97
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 586, 667
Voice Control Operation ......................... 295
Audio Commands ................................... 297
Climate Control Commands.................... 298
General Commands ................................ 298
Music Search Commands ........................ 298
On Screen Commands ............................ 298
Phone Commands .................................. 297
Useful Commands .................................. 297
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 296
Voice Recognition ................................... 295
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 487
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 252, 280
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...... 109
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 650
Warning Labels .......................................... 87
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 673
Watts ........................................................ 666
WAV .................................................. 263, 319
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 609 Wi-Fi Connection
...................................... 329
Window Washers ...................................... 197
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 595
Switch ..................................................... 197
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 180
Windshield ................................................ 197
Cleaning .......................................... 617, 620
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 237
Washer Fluid ........................................... 595
Wiper Blades ........................................... 599
Wipers and Washers ................................ 197
Winter Tires .............................................. 612
Snow Tires ............................................... 612
Tire Chains .............................................. 612
Wiper and Washer Front ....................................................... 197
Wipers and Washers ................................. 197
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 198
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 599
Rear ........................................................ 199
Wireless Charger ....................................... 229
WMA ................................................. 263, 319
Worn Tires ................................................. 604
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