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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 electrical 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.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the transmission 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 power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons 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)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 538
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 539Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 540
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 541
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 548Opening the Hood ........................... 550
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 551
Oil Check ......................................... 552
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 554
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 555
Engine Coolant ................................ 559
Transmission Fluid ............................ 561
Brake Fluid ....................................... 562
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 563
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 564
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 572
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 575
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 576Tire Labeling .................................... 576DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 578Wear Indicators................................ 580 Tire Service Life ................................ 580
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 581
Tire Rotation .................................... 582
Winter Tires ..................................... 583
Battery ............................................... 584
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 586
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 587Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 588
Exterior Care.................................... 590
Accessories and Modifications ........ 593

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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.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid*
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
■Automatic Transmission Fluid*
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 2.0
1Continuously 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.
1Automatic Transmission Fluid*
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF-Type 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fl uid other than Honda
ATF-Type 2.0 may adversel y 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 Honda ATF-Type 2.0 is not
covered by Honda’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
* Not available on all models

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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 indica tor 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.
■Reasons 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 (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This 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
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U.S.
Canada (Red)

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Index
Automatic TransmissionCreeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 561
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Shift Operation ....................................... 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 145
Average Speed ......................................... 147
B
Battery...................................................... 584
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 613
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 584
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 586
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 450
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 299
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 508
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 516
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 513
Brake Assist System................................. 517
Fluid ....................................................... 562
Foot Brake .............................................. 512
Indicator ............................. 83, 84, 615, 616
Parking Brake.......................................... 508
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205Bulb Replacement
.................................... 564
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................ 567
Fog Lights ................................................ 566
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 566
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 566
Headlights ............................................... 564
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 571
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 566
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 571
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 566
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light ... 569
Bulb Specifications ........................... 632, 634
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 78
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 229
Carrying Cargo .................................. 403, 405
Center Pocket ........................................... 225
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 564
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 613
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 183
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 77
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67 Installing a Child Seat wi
th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Larger Children ......................................... 76
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Using a Tether ........................................... 74
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 590
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 588
Climate Control System ............................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 587
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Clock .......................................................... 166
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 456
Coat Hook ................................................. 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 456
Compact Spare Tire .................. 597, 633, 635
Console Compartment ............................. 226
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 419
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Kickdown ................................................ 419
Operating the Shift Lever........... 24, 428, 430

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 486
Language (HFL) ........................................ 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 564
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 564
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 198
Fog Lights ............................................... 197
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 223
Light Switches......................................... 195
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 194
Load Limits ............................................... 405
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 167
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 180
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 179
From Inside ............................................. 177
From Outside .......................................... 170
Keys........................................................ 167
Using a Key............................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 176
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 169
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 465
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 632, 634Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 405
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 537
Battery .................................................... 584
Brake Fluid .............................................. 562
Cleaning .................................................. 588
Climate Control System ........................... 587
Coolant ................................................... 559
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 541
Oil ........................................................... 552
Precautions .............................................. 538
Radiator .................................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 586
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 564
Safety ...................................................... 539
Service Items ........................................... 545
Tires ........................................................ 575
Transmission Fluid ................................... 561
Under the Hood ...................................... 548
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 405
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 593
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 529
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 551
Adding .................................................... 554
Checking................................................. 552
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
Viscosity .................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses ............................... 345
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 628
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 550
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 611

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Index
Shifting (Transmission)............ 420, 427, 429
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 312
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 282
Snow Tires ................................................ 583
Spare Tire ................................. 597, 633, 635
Spark Plugs ....................................... 632, 634
Specifications ........................................... 632
Specified Fuel ........................... 531, 632, 634
Speedometer ............................................ 139
SPORT Mode ............................................. 433
Indicator ................................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 439
Starting the Engine .................................. 412
Does Not Start ........................................ 603
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 209
Stopping ................................................... 518
Summer Tires ............................................ 583
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 191
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 266T
Tachometer....................................... 151, 162
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 139
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Temperature Sensor ......................... 143, 243
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 444
Indicator ............................................ 96, 618
Tires ........................................................... 575
Air Pressure ............................. 576, 633, 635
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 575
Inspection ................................................ 575
Labeling .................................................. 576
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 597
Regulations ............................................. 578
Rotation .................................................. 582
Spare Tire ................................ 597, 633, 635
Summer .................................................. 583
Tire Chains .............................................. 583
Wear Indicators ....................................... 580
Winter ..................................................... 583
Tools .......................................................... 596
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 407
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 409
Load Limits .............................................. 407
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 411
Emergency .............................................. 626 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 444
Indicator............................................ 96, 618
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 498
Transmission ..................... 419, 420, 427, 429
Automatic ............................................... 420
Continuously Variable ..................... 427, 429
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Number................................................... 636
Shift Position Indicator............................... 88
Transmission System
Indicator.............................................. 89, 91
TRIP Button ............................................... 142
Trip Computer .................................. 144, 146
Trip Meter ................................. 143, 145, 147
Troubleshooting ....................................... 595
Blown Fuse.............................. 620, 622, 624
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 626
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 603
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 611
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 597
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 179
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 609
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 181
Lid........................................................... 181
Light Bulb........................................ 632, 634
Main Switch ............................................ 183