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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 628
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..629
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 630
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 631
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 637
Opening the Hood ........................... 638
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 639
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 640
Oil Check ......................................... 641
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 642
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....643
Engine Coolant ................................ 645
Transmission Fluid ............................ 647
Brake Fluid ....................................... 648
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 648
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 649
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 654
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 658
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 659
Tire Labeling .................................... 659
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 661Wear Indicators................................ 663 Tire Service Life ................................ 663
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 664
Tire Rotation .................................... 665
Winter Tires ..................................... 666
Battery ............................................... 667
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 669
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 670Climate Control System Maintenance .. 672Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 674
Exterior Care.................................... 676
Accessories and Modifications ........ 679
* Not available on all models
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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.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 648
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 658
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 649
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 654
■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. 634
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. 724
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 .................................. 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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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
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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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Customization .............................. 125
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 716
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 548
Off Button ............................................... 549
System Indicator ................................ 86, 548
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 640, 715
Voice Control Operation .......................... 295
Audio Commands.................................... 297
Phone Commands ................................... 297
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 296
Voice Recognition .................................... 295
W
Wallpaper .......................................... 250, 270
Warning and Information Messages ......... 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 699
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 117
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 721
Watts ......................................................... 714
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 663
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 687
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 334
Window Washers ...................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 648
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 166Windshield
................................................ 183
Cleaning ................................................. 677
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 232
Washer Fluid ........................................... 648
Wiper Blades ........................................... 654
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 666
Snow Tires .............................................. 666
Tire Chains .............................................. 666
Wipers and Washers ................................. 183
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 184
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 654
Front ....................................................... 183
Rear ........................................................ 185
Wireless Charger ...................................... 219
WMA ................................. 259, 312, 318, 321
Worn Tires ................................................ 658
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