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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 490
Safety When Performing Maintenance ...491Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 492
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 493
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 499
Opening the Hood ........................... 500
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 501
Oil Check ......................................... 502
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 503
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 504
Cooling System ................................ 506
Inverter Coolant ............................... 508
Transmission Fluid ............................ 509
Brake Fluid ....................................... 510
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 511
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 512
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 516
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 519
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 520
Tire Labeling .................................... 520
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 522
Wear Indicators ............................... 524
Tire Service Life ................................ 524
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 525
Tire Rotation .................................... 526
Winter Tires ..................................... 527
12-Volt Battery ................................. 528
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 530
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 531Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 532
Exterior Care.................................... 534
Accessories and Modifications ........ 537
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 33
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 510
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 519
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 512
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 516
■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. 497
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. 597
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.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 540
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 541
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 547
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 561
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ...562
Emergency Power System Off........... 563
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 564
Jump Starting Procedure .................. 564
Models with optional spare tire
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 567
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 569If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 570
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 571
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 572
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....573
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 574
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 575
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 576
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 577
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 582
Emergency Towing ........................... 583
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 584If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 585
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery................................... 12, 528
Charging System Indicator ................ 89, 570
High Voltage..................................... 12, 414
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 564
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 528
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 530
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 476
Accessories and Modifications ................ 537
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 213
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 402
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 98, 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow ............. 98, 99, 428
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 506
Engine Oil ............................................... 501
Washer ................................................... 511
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 501
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 206
Front Seats.............................................. 199
Head Restraints ....................................... 204
Mirrors.................................................... 197
Rear Seats ............................................... 202
Steering Wheel ....................................... 196
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 405 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 216
Changing the Mode ................................ 218
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 219
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 531
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 218
Sensors .................................................... 222
Synchronized Mode ................................. 221
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 216
Air Pressure ....................................... 520, 589
Airbags ........................................................ 51
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 57
After a Collision ......................................... 54
Airbag Care ............................................... 65
Event Data Recorder .................................... 1
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Indicator .............................................. 62, 92
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 63
Sensors ...................................................... 51
Side Airbags .............................................. 59
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 61
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 258
Android Auto
TM........................................ 298
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator .................................................... 92
Apple CarPlay
TM........................................ 294
Armrest ..................................................... 206
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 227
Audio System ............................................ 224
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 252 Audio/Information Screen........................ 231
Display Setup .......................................... 253
Error Messages ........................................ 302
General Information ................................ 304
Home Screen........................................... 239
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 246
How to Update with a USB Device........... 250
How to use Siri Eyes Free ......................... 293
iPod ........................................................ 273
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 254
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 276
Reactivating ............................................ 226
Remote Controls ..................................... 227
Security Code .......................................... 226
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 254
Status Area ............................................. 244
System Updates....................................... 246
Theft Protection ...................................... 226
USB Flash Drives .............................. 276, 305
USB Ports ................................................ 225
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 237
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 231
Authorized Manuals ................................ 597
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 170
Customize ............................................... 343
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 189
Indicator.................................................... 95
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 473
Indicator............................................ 85, 473
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator............................................ 85, 473
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 188
Dead Battery ............................................ 564
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 398
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 345
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 219
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 591
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 185
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 197
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 502
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 184
Door Mirrors ............................................. 198
Doors ........................................................ 157
Auto Door Locking.................................. 170
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 170
Door and Trunk Open Message................. 43
Keys........................................................ 157
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 167
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 166
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 522
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 145
Driver Information Interface ................... 132
Switching the Display .............................. 132
Warning and Information Messages ........ 104
Driving ...................................................... 375
Braking ................................................... 468 Shifting Gear ........................................... 391
Transmission ............................................ 390
Turning on the Power .............................. 382
Driving Support Information ................... 148
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 531
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 18
Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/
Lifetime Points ........................................ 151
ECON Mode .............................................. 401
Indicator .................................................... 97
Elapsed Time ............................................. 139
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 92, 574
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 403
Emergency ................................................ 583
Emergency Power System Off .................. 563
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 173
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 593
Engine ....................................................... 590
Coolant ................................................... 506
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead ................... 564
Oil ........................................................... 501
Starting ................................................... 382
Engine Oil ................................................. 501
Adding .................................................... 503
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 494
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 569 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 501
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 574
EV Button .................................................... 14
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 79
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 534
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 198F
Features.................................................... 223
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 531
Oil ........................................................... 504
Flat Tire ..................................................... 541
Floor Mats ................................................. 533
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 510
Engine Coolant ....................................... 506
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 508
Windshield Washer ................................. 511
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 258
Fog Lights ................................................. 188
Indicator.................................................... 95
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 202
Foot Brake ................................................ 472
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 54
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 215
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 199
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 465
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Index
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 569
Lower Anchors ............................................ 71
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 379
M
Maintenance..................................... 141, 489
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 528
Brake Fluid............................................... 510
Cleaning .................................................. 532
Climate Control System ........................... 531
Coolant ................................................... 506
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 493
Oil ........................................................... 502
Precautions .............................................. 490
Radiator................................................... 507
Remote Transmitter ................................. 530
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 512
Safety ...................................................... 491
Service Items............................................ 497
Tires ........................................................ 519
Transmission Fluid.................................... 509
Under the Hood....................................... 499
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 88, 571
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 379
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 129
Mirrors ....................................................... 197
Adjusting ................................................. 197
Door ........................................................ 198
Exterior .................................................... 198 Interior Rearview ..................................... 197
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 537
Moonroof ................................................. 180
MP3 ........................................................... 276
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 276
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 483
N
Navigation................................................ 140
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 590
O
Odometer................................................. 134
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 501
Adding .................................................... 503
Checking................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 494
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 569
Oil Life .................................................... 141
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 501
Viscosity .................................................. 501
Open Source Licenses ............................... 320
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 585
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 500
Moonroof ............................................... 180
Power Windows ...................................... 177
Trunk ...................................................... 171 Outside Temperature Display
................. 135
Overheating ............................................. 567
P
Panic Mode............................................... 176
Parking ..................................................... 478
Parking Brake ........................................... 468
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................. 84, 573
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 83, 572, 573
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 63
Passing Indicators ..................................... 185
Phone ........................................................ 142
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 279
POWER Button ......................................... 181
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 153
Power Windows ....................................... 177
POWER/CHARGE Gauge .......................... 131
Precautions While Driving ....................... 388
Rain ........................................................ 388
Pregnant Women ....................................... 49
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 541
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 467
Radiator .................................................... 507
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 258
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 262
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Index
Tires........................................................... 519
Air Pressure ..................................... 520, 589
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 519
Inspection ................................................ 519
Labeling................................................... 520
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 541
Regulations.............................................. 522
Rotation .................................................. 526
Spare Tire ........................................ 541, 589
Summer................................................... 527
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 548
Tire Chains .............................................. 527
Wear Indicators ....................................... 524
Winter ..................................................... 527
Tools .......................................................... 540
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 381
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 381
Emergency............................................... 583
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 406
Indicator ............................................ 94, 575
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 459
Transmission .............................................. 391
Automatic ............................................... 391
Creeping ................................................. 390
Number ................................................... 590
Shift Operation ........................................ 393
Shift Position Indicator ............................... 89
Shifting.................................................... 391
Transmission System Indicator .................................................... 90 TRIP Button
............................................... 134
Trip Computer .................................. 136, 138
Trip Meter ................................. 135, 137, 139
Troubleshooting ....................................... 539
Blown Fuse...................................... 577, 581
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 35
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 35
Emergency Towing .................................. 583
Noise When Braking ............................ 36, 37
Overheating ............................................ 567
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 561
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 541
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 35, 169
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 171
Lid........................................................... 171
Light Bulb................................................ 588
Unable to Open....................................... 585
Turn Signals .............................................. 184
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 95
Turning on the Power .............................. 382
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 564
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 160
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 24
USB Flash Drives ............................... 276, 305
USB Ports ................................................... 225
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 160
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 590
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 403
Off Button .............................................. 404
Off Indicator ............................................. 93
System Indicator ....................................... 93
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 501, 589
Voice Control Operation ......................... 255
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 256
Voice Recognition ................................... 255
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 403
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 237
Warning and Information Messages ...... 104
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 569
Warning Labels .......................................... 80
Warnings .................................................. 141
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 594
Watts ........................................................ 588
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 524
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 544
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 290
Window Washers ..................................... 192
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 511
Switch .................................................... 192
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 177
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