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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 562
Safety When Performing Maintenance ...563Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 564
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 565
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 572
Opening the Hood ........................... 573
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 574
Oil Check ......................................... 575
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 576
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 577
Cooling System ................................ 579
Inverter Coolant ............................... 581
Transmission Fluid ............................ 582
Brake Fluid ....................................... 583
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 584
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 585
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 589
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 592
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 593
Tire Labeling .................................... 593
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 595
Wear Indicators ............................... 597
Tire Service Life ................................ 597
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 598
Tire Rotation .................................... 599
Winter Tires ..................................... 600
12-Volt Battery ................................. 601
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 603
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 604Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 605
Exterior Care.................................... 607
Accessories and Modifications ........ 611
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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 fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 583
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 592
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 585
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 589
■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. 569
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. 671
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
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 614
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 615
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 621
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 635
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 636
Emergency Power System Off........... 637
Jump Starting .................................... 638
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 641
Models with optional spare tire
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 643If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 644
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 645
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 646
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 647
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 648 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 649
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 650
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 651
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 656
Emergency Towing ........................... 657
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 658
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 659
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery.................................... 12, 601
Charging System Indicator ................. 92, 644
High Voltage ..................................... 12, 486
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 601
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 603
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 547
Accessories and Modifications ................. 611
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 228
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 474
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ......... 101, 102
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow .......... 101, 102, 499
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 579
Engine Oil ................................................ 574
Washer .................................................... 584
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 574
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 221
Front Seats .............................................. 214
Head Restraints........................................ 219
Mirrors .................................................... 212
Rear Seats................................................ 217
Steering Wheel ........................................ 211
Adjusting the Sound ................................. 252
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 477 Air Conditioning System (Climate
Control System) ...................................... 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 234
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 235
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 604
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 234
Sensors ................................................... 238
Synchronized Mode................................. 237
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232
Air Pressure ....................................... 593, 663
Airbags ........................................................ 53
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 59
After a Collision ........................................ 56
Airbag Care............................................... 67
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 56
Indicator.............................................. 64, 95
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 65
Sensors ..................................................... 53
Side Airbags .............................................. 61
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 63
AM/FM Radio .................................... 254, 296
Android Auto ........................................... 334
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 547
Indicator.................................................... 95
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 331
Armrest ..................................................... 221
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 243
Audio System .................................... 240, 247
Adjusting the Sound........................ 252, 290 AM/FM Radio.......................................... 254
Audio/Information Screen ............... 248, 269
Display Setup .................................. 253, 291
Error Messages ....................................... 338
General Information................................ 343
Home Screen .......................................... 277
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 284
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 288
How to use Siri Eyes Free ................ 267, 330
iPod ................................................ 256, 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 292
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 261, 314
Pandora
®.............................................. 259
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio........................ 264
Reactivating ............................................ 242
Remote Controls ..................................... 243
Security Code ......................................... 242
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 292
Status Area ............................................. 282
System Updates ...................................... 284
Theft Protection ...................................... 242
USB Flash Drives...................... 261, 314, 344
USB Ports ................................................ 241
Wallpaper Setup ............................. 250, 275
Audio/Information Screen ............... 248, 269
Authorized Manuals ................................ 671
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 185
Customize ...................................... 164, 389
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 204
Indicator ................................................... 98
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Index
Cup Holders............................................... 226
Customer Service Information ................. 672
Customized Features ................ 158, 365, 372
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 203
Dead Battery ............................................. 638
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 470
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 391
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 235
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 665
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 200
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 212
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 575
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 199
Display Setup ............................................ 253
Door Mirrors ............................................. 213
Doors ......................................................... 172
Auto Door Locking .................................. 185
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 185
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 45
Keys ........................................................ 172
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 182
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 181
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 595Driver Attention Monitor
........................ 149
Driver Information Interface ................... 136
Switching the Display .............................. 136
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Driving ...................................................... 447
Braking ................................................... 539
Shifting Gear ........................................... 463
Transmission ........................................... 462
Turning on the Power.............................. 454
Driving Support Information ................... 152
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 18
Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/
Lifetime Points ........................................ 155
ECON Mode .............................................. 473
Indicator.................................................. 100
Elapsed Time ............................................. 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 648
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 475
Emergency ................................................ 657
Emergency Power System Off ................. 637
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 188
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 579
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Oil ........................................................... 574 Starting................................................... 454
Engine Oil ................................................. 574
Adding ................................................... 576
Checking ................................................ 575
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 566
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 643
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 574
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 648
EV Button ................................................... 14
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 81
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 213F
Features.................................................... 239
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 604
Oil .......................................................... 577
Flat Tire ..................................................... 615
Floor Mats ................................................ 606
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 583
Engine Coolant ....................................... 579
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 581
Windshield Washer ................................. 584
FM/AM Radio ................................... 254, 296
Fog Lights ................................................. 203
Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 217
Foot Brake ................................................ 543
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Index
From Outside .......................................... 175
Keys........................................................ 172
Using a Key............................................. 180
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 181
Low Battery Charge ................................. 644
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 643
Low Remote Signal Strength .................. 174
Lower Anchors ........................................... 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
M
Maintenance.................................... 145, 561
Battery .................................................... 601
Brake Fluid .............................................. 583
Cleaning ................................................. 605
Climate Control System .......................... 604
Coolant .................................................. 579
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 565
Oil .......................................................... 575
Precautions ............................................. 562
Radiator .................................................. 580
Remote Transmitter ................................ 603
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 585
Safety ..................................................... 563
Service Items ........................................... 569
Tires........................................................ 592
Transmission Fluid ................................... 582
Under the Hood ...................................... 572
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 91, 645Map Lights
................................................ 223
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 133
Mirrors ....................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................. 212
Door ........................................................ 213
Exterior .................................................... 213
Interior Rearview ..................................... 212
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 611
Moonroof .................................................. 195
MP3 ................................................... 261, 314
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 314
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 554
N
Navigation................................................ 144
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 664
O
Odometer.................................................. 138
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 574
Adding .................................................... 576
Checking ................................................. 575
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 566
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 643
Oil Life ..................................................... 145
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 574
Viscosity .................................................. 574
Open Source Licenses ............................... 359 Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 659
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 573
Moonroof ............................................... 195
Power Windows ...................................... 192
Trunk ...................................................... 186
Outside Temperature Display .................. 139
Overheating .............................................. 641
P
Pandora®................................................. 259
Panic Mode ............................................... 191
Parking ...................................................... 549
Parking Brake ........................................... 539
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................. 86, 647
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 85, 646, 647
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 65
Passing Indicators ..................................... 200
Phone ........................................................ 146
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 264, 317
POWER Button ......................................... 196
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 157
Power Windows ....................................... 192
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ........................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 460
Rain ........................................................ 460
Pregnant Women ....................................... 51
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Index
System Updates........................................ 284
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display .................. 139
Temperature Sensor ........................ 139, 238
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 622
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 478
Indicator ........................................... 97, 649
Tires .......................................................... 592
Air Pressure..................................... 593, 663
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 592
Inspection ............................................... 592
Labeling .................................................. 593
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 615
Regulations ............................................. 595
Rotation.................................................. 599
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 600
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 622
Tire Chains.............................................. 600
Wear Indicators....................................... 597
Winter .................................................... 600
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 453
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 453
Emergency .............................................. 657 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 478
Indicator ............................................ 97, 649
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 530
Transmission ............................................. 463
Automatic ............................................... 463
Creeping ................................................. 462
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Number ................................................... 664
Shift Operation ........................................ 465
Shifting ................................................... 463
Transmission System Indicator .................................................... 93
TRIP Button ............................................... 138
Trip Computer .................................. 140, 142
Trip Meter ................................. 139, 141, 143
Troubleshooting ....................................... 613
Blown Fuse ...................................... 651, 655
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 37
Emergency Towing .................................. 657
Noise When Braking ............................ 38, 39
Overheating ............................................ 641
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 635
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 615
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 37, 184
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Trunk ......................................................... 186
Lid ........................................................... 186
Light Bulb ................................................ 662
Unable to Open ....................................... 659 Turn Signals
.............................................. 199
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 98
Turning on the Power .............................. 454
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 175
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 24
USB Flash Drives ....................... 261, 314, 344
USB Ports ................................................... 241
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 175
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 475
Off Button............................................... 476
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 574, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 293
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 294
Voice Recognition ................................... 293
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 475
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 250, 275
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