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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 582
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 583Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 584
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 585
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 595Opening the Hood ........................... 597
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 598
Oil Check ......................................... 599
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 601
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 602
Engine Coolant ................................ 605
Transmission Fluid ............................ 607
Brake Fluid ....................................... 608
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 609
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 610
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 615Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 617
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 618
Tire Labeling .................................... 618
DOT Tire Quality Gradi ng (U.S. Vehicles) .... 620Wear Indicators................................ 622
Tire Service Life ................................ 622 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 623
Tire Rotation .................................... 624
Winter Tires ..................................... 625
Battery ............................................... 627
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 629
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 630Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 631
Exterior Care.................................... 633
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 636
Modifications................................... 637

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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.)
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 31
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 608
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 617
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 615
■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. 590
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. 688
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 .................................. 640
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 641
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 648
If the Remote Key Battery is Weak.... 649
Emergency Engine Start ................... 650
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 651
If the Battery Is Dead Jump Starting Procedure .................. 652
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 655Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 656
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 658If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ............................................. 659
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 659
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 660
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....661
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 662
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 663
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 664
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 668
Emergency Towing ........................... 670
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door .... 671
If You Cannot Open the Trunk............672
Refueling........................................... 673

692
Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 442
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Kickdown ................................................ 442
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 26, 444, 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 655
Shifting............................................ 443, 445
Controls ..................................................... 153
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 605
Adding the Coolant ................................. 605
Overheating............................................. 656
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 442
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 569
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customer Service Information ................. 689
Customize Display ..................... 124, 136, 151
Customized Features ................ 126, 355, 363
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 186
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 362, 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 224
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 681
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 196
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 599 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 182
Display Setup .................................... 239, 281
Door Mirrors ............................................. 197
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 169
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 169
Door Open Message.................................. 41
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 159
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 620
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 450
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 119, 144
Driver Information Interface ... 113, 135, 138
Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 59
Driving ...................................................... 429
Braking ................................................... 554
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 442
Shifting Position .............................. 443, 445
Starting the Engine.................................. 436
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 630
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 449
Elapsed Time .................................... 118, 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 96, 662
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 651
Emergency Trunk Opener ............... 172, 672
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 683
Engine Coolant .................................................. 605
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Oil .......................................................... 598
Starting................................................... 436
Engine Coolant ........................................ 605
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Overheating ............................................ 656
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 598
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 599
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 180
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 84
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 633
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 197

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Index
Load Limits............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 168
From Inside ............................................. 166
From Outside .......................................... 159
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 164
Low Battery Charge ................................. 659
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 658
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ........... 158
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 488
Lower Anchors ........................................... 76
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 676, 678
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
M
Maintenance............................................ 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Battery .................................................... 627
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 633
Climate Control System .......................... 630
Coolant .................................................. 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 599
Precautions ............................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................ 629
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 610 Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 590
Tires ........................................................ 617
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 595
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 93, 659
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................. 196
Door ........................................................ 197
Exterior .................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
Moonroof .................................................. 179
MP3 ................................................... 245, 304
Multi-Information Display Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 573
N
Navigation................................................ 143
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 680
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 598
Adding .................................................... 601
Checking................................................. 599
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
Viscosity .................................................. 598
Open Source Licenses ............................... 350
Opening
Hood....................................................... 597
Trunk ...................................................... 672
Opening/Closing
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Trunk ...................................................... 170
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Overheating .............................................. 656
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 447
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Parking ...................................................... 562
Parking Brake ........................................... 554
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 661
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .................................... 90, 91, 660, 661

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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 680
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® )............... 459
Off Button ............................................... 460
Off Indicator .............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 598, 677, 679
Voice Control Operation .......................... 283
Audio Commands.................................... 284
General Commands ................................. 284
List Commands ........................................ 285
Navigation Commands ............................ 285
Phone Commands ................................... 284
Standard Commands ............................... 285
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 284
Voice Recognition .................................... 283
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 459
W
Wallpaper .................................................. 267
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 658
Warning Labels ........................................... 85
Warnings ........................................... 125, 150
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 685
Watts ................................................. 676, 678
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 622
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 644
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 317 Window Washers
..................................... 190
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 609
Switch ..................................................... 190
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 176
Windshield ................................................ 190
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 634
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 224
Washer Fluid ........................................... 609
Wiper Blades ........................................... 615
Wipers and Washers................................ 190
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 625
Tire Chains .............................................. 625
Wipers and Washers ................................. 190
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 615
Wireless Charger ...................................... 215
WMA ................................................. 245, 304
Worn Tires ................................................ 617