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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 682
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 683
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 691
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 692
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 693
Jump Starting .................................... 694
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 697 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 699If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 699
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 700
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 701
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 701
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 702
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ....... 702
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 703
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 707
Emergency Towing ........................... 708
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 709
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 710
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 711
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 641
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving again.
u The warning does not disappear within 10 seconds: Immediately
stop the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Tran smission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF Type-3.1 or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedHonda DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
SpecifiedHonda HGO-1CapacityChange0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity
Change5.4 US qt (5.1 L)Change
including
filter5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.40 L)(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 18 inch wheel
*2: Models with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1
245/50R20 102H*2
Pressure32 (220 [2.2])*1
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])*2
Compact
SpareSizeT165/80D17 104MPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
727
Index
Index
A
AAC................................... 259, 312, 318, 321
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 608
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 679
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 217
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 576
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 94
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Green) ...................................................... 94
Additives Coolant .................................................. 645
Engine Oil ............................................... 640
Washer ................................................... 648
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 640
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 207
Front Seats.............................................. 194
Head Restraints ....................... 200, 201, 202
Mirrors.................................................... 192
Rear Seats ............................................... 204
Second Row Seats................................... 198
Steering Wheel ....................................... 191
third row seat ......................................... 199
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 550
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 231
Changing the Mode................................ 231
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 232 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 673
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 232
Sensor ..................................................... 237
Synchronization Mode ............................. 234
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 231
Air Pressure ....................................... 659, 715
Airbags ........................................................ 47
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 53
After a Collision ......................................... 51
Airbag Care ............................................... 61
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Indicator .............................................. 58, 86
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 59
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 55
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 57
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 91
AM/FM Radio .................................... 254, 298
Android Auto ............................................ 341
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 608
Indicator .................................................... 85
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 338
Armrest ..................................................... 207
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 244
Audio System ............................ 240, 247, 265
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 252, 292
AM/FM Radio .................................. 254, 298
Android Auto .......................................... 341
Apple CarPlay .......................................... 338
Audio/Information Screen ................ 248, 266 Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 242
Changing the Screen Brightness .............. 293
Display Setup .................................. 253, 293
Error Messages ........................................ 345
File Manager ........................................... 286
General Information ................................ 350
HD Subchannel ....................................... 301
Home Screen........................................... 272
HondaLink
®........................................... 329
How to Delete a File ................................ 289
How to Transfer a File ............................. 286
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 280
How to Update with a USB Device........... 284
iPod ................................................ 256, 315
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 294
MP3/WMA/AAC .............. 259, 312, 318, 321
My Honda Music ..................................... 321
Playing a CD............................................ 312
Playing AM/FM Radio .............................. 298
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 262, 325
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio .......................... 302
Playing Social Playlist ............................... 327
Reactivating ............................................ 243
Recommended CDs ................................. 351
Remote Controls ..................................... 244
Security Code .......................................... 243
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 294
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 337
Status Area

............................................. 277
System Updates....................................... 280
Theft Protection ...................................... 243
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Index
Starting the Engine .................................. 524
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 673
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 545
Econ Mode Indicator .................................................... 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 87, 701
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 548
Emergency ................................................. 708
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 719
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 645
Jump Starting .......................................... 694
Number ................................................... 716
Oil ........................................................... 640
Remote Engine Start ................................ 526
Starting ................................................... 524
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 639
Engine Coolant ......................................... 645
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 646
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 645
Overheating............................................. 697
Temperature Gauge................................. 110
Engine Oil .................................................. 640
Adding .................................................... 642
Checking ................................................. 641 Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 632
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 699
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 640
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 701
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 676
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 239
File Manager ............................................. 286
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 673
Oil ........................................................... 643
Flat Tire ..................................................... 683
Floor Mats ................................................. 675
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 647
Brake ...................................................... 648
Engine Coolant ....................................... 645
Windshield Washer ................................. 648
FM/AM Radio .................................... 254, 298
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 89
Fog Lights ................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 205
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................ 607
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50 Front Seats
................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 603
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 623
Economy................................................. 626
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 623
Refueling ................................................ 623
Fuel Economy ........................................... 626
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 624
Unable to Unlock .................................... 709
Fuses ......................................................... 703
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 707
Locations ........................ 703, 704, 705, 706
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 626
Gauge .................................................... 110
Information............................................. 623
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................ 623
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 534
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 532
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Index
Glass (care)............................................... 677
Glove Box ................................................. 213
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 681
Hands Free Access .................................... 155
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 452, 477
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History............................. 466, 486
Automatic Transferring ........................... 485
Caller ID Information............................... 464
Displaying Messages ............................... 496
Favorite Contacts .................................... 487
HFL Buttons .................................... 452, 477
HFL Menus...................................... 454, 480
HFL Status Display ........................... 453, 479
In Case of Emergency ............................. 500
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 453, 479
Making a Call ................................. 471, 489
Options During a Call...................... 476, 492
Phone Setup ................................... 458, 482
Receiving a Call............................... 475, 492
Receiving a Text Message........................ 494
Ring Tone ....................................... 464, 485
Selecting a Phone ................................... 495
Speed Dial .............................................. 467
To Clear the System ................................ 465
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 493
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 301 HDMI
TM Port
.............................................. 378
Head Restraints ......................... 200, 201, 202
Headlights ................................................. 175
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 179
Automatic Operation ............................... 176
Dimming ......................................... 175, 182
Operating ................................................ 175
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 228
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 187
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 228
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 225, 226, 227
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 452, 477
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 529
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 449
Honda App License Agreement ............... 355
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 26
HondaLink ®............................................. 329
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 716
Engine and Transmission ......................... 716
Vehicle Identification ............................... 716
Illumination Control ................................. 188
Button ..................................................... 188
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) ..... 94
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ...... 94 All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 91
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 85
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop (Amber).............................. 91
Auto Idle Stop (Green)............................... 91
Blind spot information ....................... 96, 552
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 82
Brake System (Red) ............................ 82, 701
Charging System ............................... 83, 699
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 94, 95
Econ Mode................................................ 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 87, 701
Fog Light ................................................... 89
Gear Position............................................. 83
Hazard Warning ........................................ 88
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System ................................... 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......... 591
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 92
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) .................................................... 92
Lights On .................................................. 88
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 699
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 88, 702
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 83, 700
Parking Brake and Brake System .............. 701
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .. 82
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....... 82
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Index
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 93
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA®) OFF ... 87, 549
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 86, 548
Information ............................................... 713
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 116
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Brightness Control ................................... 188
Intelligent Traction Management
System ...................................................... 546
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 556
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
iPad ............................................................ 353
iPhone ....................................................... 353
iPod ............................................ 256, 315, 353
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 687
Jump Starting ............................................ 694
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 148Keys
........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 148
Number Tag ............................................ 140
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 151
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 531
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 589
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 92
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ...................................... 92
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 554
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 67, 73
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 367
License Information ................................. 370
Lights ................................................. 175, 649
Automatic ............................................... 176
Bulb Replacement ................................... 649
Daytime Running Lights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Interior .................................................... 209
Light Switches ......................................... 175
Lights On Indicator .................................... 88
Turn Signals ............................................ 174
Load Limits ................................................ 509 Locking/Unlocking
................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 151
From Inside ............................................. 149
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 148
Low Battery Charge ................................. 699
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 699
Lower Anchors ..................................... 67, 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 715
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 509
Lumbar Support ............................... 194, 195
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ...... 195
M
Maintenance.................................... 118, 627
Battery .................................................... 667
Brake Fluid .............................................. 648
Cleaning ................................................. 674
Coolant .................................................. 645
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 631
Oil .......................................................... 641
Precautions ............................................. 628
Radiator .................................................. 646
Remote Control ...................................... 670
Remote Transmitter ................................ 669
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 649
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Index
Safety ..................................................... 629
Service Items ........................................... 634
Tires........................................................ 658
Transmission Fluid ................................... 647
Under the Hood ...................................... 637
Wireless Headphone ............................... 671
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 83, 700
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 509
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 679
Moonroof ................................................. 169
MP3 ................................... 259, 312, 318, 321
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 259, 312, 318, 321
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 621
My Honda Music ...................................... 321
N
Navigation................................................ 117
Now Playing ............................................. 120
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 716
O
Odometer.................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 522
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 640
Adding .................................................... 642
Checking ................................................. 641
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 632
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 699
Oil Life ..................................................... 118
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 640
Viscosity .................................................. 640
Open Source Licenses ............................... 369
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 638
Moonroof ................................................ 169
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 153
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 171
Outside Temperature Display .................. 112
Overheating .............................................. 697
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .... 24, 539
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 170
Parking ...................................................... 610
Parking Brake ........................................... 606 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator .................................................. 701
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 82
Parking Sensor System ............................. 612
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 175
Phone ........................................................ 119
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 262, 325
Power Tailgate ......................................... 155
Hands Free Access ................................... 155
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving ....................... 530
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 530
Rain ........................................................ 530
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 683
R
Radiator.................................................... 646
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 254, 298
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 302
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 255, 300
Range ........................................................ 116
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 255, 300
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 719
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