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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 498
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 499Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 500
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 501
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 507Opening the Hood ........................... 508
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 509
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 510
Oil Check ......................................... 511
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 512
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 513Engine Coolant ................................ 515
Transmission Fluid ............................ 517
Brake Fluid ....................................... 518
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 518
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 519
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 524
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 528
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 529
Tire Labeling .................................... 529
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 531
Wear Indicators ............................... 533
Tire Service Life ................................ 533
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 534
Tire Rotation .................................... 535
Winter Tires ..................................... 536
Battery ............................................... 537
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 539
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 540
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 542
Exterior Care.................................... 544
Accessories and Modifications ........ 547
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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. 26
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 518
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 528
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 519
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 524
■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. 504
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. 592
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 .................................. 550
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 551
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 559
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 560
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 561
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 562
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 565 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ........ 567If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 568
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 568
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 569
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 569
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 570 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 571
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 572
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 576
Emergency Towing ........................... 577
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 578
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 579
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 580
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 214
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 541
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 214
Sensors ................................................... 219
Synchronization Mode ............................ 216
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 213
Clock ......................................................... 124
Coat Hook ................................................ 204
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 434
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 93, 94
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 551, 583
Console Compartment ............................. 195
Controls .................................................... 123
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 107
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 402
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 487
Cup Holders .............................................. 197
Customer Service Information ................ 593
Customized Features ............................... 327
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 166
Dead Battery ............................................ 562 Defaulting All the Settings
...................... 345
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 214
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 585
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 179
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 511
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ......................................................... 126
Auto Door Locking .................................. 140
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 140
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 126
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 136
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 531
Driver Information Interface ................... 108
Accessing Content ................................... 110
Warning and Information Messages .......... 96
Driving ....................................................... 375
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 446
Automatic Transmission ........................... 402
Braking .................................................... 476
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 392
Shifting Gear ........................................... 403 Starting the Engine.................................. 394
Driving Position Memory System ............ 176
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 541
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................ 417
Econ Mode Indicator.................................................... 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 85, 569
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 420
Emergency ................................................ 577
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 587
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 515
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 562
Number................................................... 584
Oil ........................................................... 510
Remote Engine Start................................ 396
Starting ................................................... 394
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 509
Engine Coolant ......................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 107
Engine Oil ................................................. 510
Adding .................................................... 512
Checking................................................. 511
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Index
Oil (Engine).............................................. 510
Adding ................................................... 512
Checking ................................................ 511
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 502
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 567
Oil Life .................................................... 115
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 510
Viscosity.................................................. 510
Open Source Licenses .............................. 321
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 508
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows...................................... 154
Tailgate................................................... 141
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature .............................. 109
Overheating ............................................. 565
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 23, 410
Panic Mode ............................................... 153
Parking ..................................................... 480
Parking Brake ........................................... 476
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 569
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 80 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 80
Parking Sensor System ............................. 482
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 162
Phone ........................................................ 116
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 283
Power Tailgate .......................................... 143
Power Windows ........................................ 154
Precautions While Driving ....................... 401
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 401
Rain ......................................................... 401
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 551
R
Radiator.................................................... 516
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 260
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 263
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 262
Range ........................................................ 113
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 262
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 587
Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel ................................ 218
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 173
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 209
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ................ 186, 187Rear Seats
................................................. 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 179
Refueling .................................................. 493
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 107
Gasoline .......................................... 493, 582
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regulations ............................... 429, 531, 585
Remote Engine Start ................................ 396
Remote Transmitter ................................. 134
Replacement Battery .................................................... 539
Bulbs ....................................................... 519
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 524
Fuses ............................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 526
Tires ........................................................ 534
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 586
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 180
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 468
On and Off.............................................. 470
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 92
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 78
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts ............................................ 37, 118
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 43
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Index
Summer .................................................. 536
Tire Chains.............................................. 536
Wear Indicators....................................... 533
Winter .................................................... 536
Tools ......................................................... 550
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 382
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 385
Load Limits ............................................. 382
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 391
Emergency .............................................. 577
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 86
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 427
Indicator ................................................. 570
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 570
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 389
Transmission ....................................... 22, 403
Automatic......................................... 22, 403
Fluid ....................................................... 517
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 405
Number .................................................. 584
Sequential Mode..................................... 409
Trip Computer .......................................... 112
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 549
Blown Fuse ..................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 577
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 559 Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 565
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 551
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 139
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 86
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 212
Units .......................................................... 117
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 129
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ....................................................... 137
USB Flash Drives ................................ 276, 306
USB Port .................................................... 223
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 584
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 420
Off Button ............................................... 421
System Indicator ................................ 84, 420
Ventilation ............................................... 214
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 510, 583
Voice Control Operation .......................... 257
Audio Commands ................................... 259
Phone Commands ................................... 259
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 258 Voice Recognition ................................... 257
W
Wallpaper
................................................. 232
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 567
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warnings ................................................... 114
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 589
Watts ......................................................... 582
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 533
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 555
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 292
Window Washers ..................................... 170
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 518
Switch ..................................................... 170
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 154
Windshield ................................................ 170
Cleaning ......................................... 542, 545
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 214
Washer Fluid ........................................... 518
Wiper Blades ........................................... 524
Wipers and Washers................................ 170
Winter Tires .............................................. 536
Snow Tires .............................................. 536
Tire Chains .............................................. 536
Wipers and Washers ................................. 170
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 171
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 524
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