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625
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 626
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..627
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 628
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 629
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 635
Opening the Hood ........................... 636
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 637
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 638
Oil Check ......................................... 639
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 640
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....641
Engine Coolant ................................ 643
Transmission Fluid ............................ 645
Brake Fluid ....................................... 646
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 646
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 647
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 652
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 656
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 657
Tire Labeling .................................... 657
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 659Wear Indicators................................ 661 Tire Service Life ................................ 661
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 662
Tire Rotation .................................... 663
Winter Tires ..................................... 664
Battery ............................................... 665
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 667
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 668Climate Control System Maintenance .. 670Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 672
Exterior Care.................................... 674
Accessories and Modifications ........ 677
* 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.)
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 27
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 646
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 656
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 647
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 652
■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. 632
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. 722
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 .................................. 680
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 681
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 689
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 690
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 691
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 692
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 695 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 697If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 697
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 698
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 699
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 699
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 700
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ....... 700
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 701
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 705
Emergency Towing ........................... 706
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 707
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 708
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 709
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Index
Starting the Engine .................................. 522
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 671
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 543
Econ Mode Indicator .................................................... 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 87, 699
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 546
Emergency ................................................. 706
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 717
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 643
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 692
Number ................................................... 714
Oil ........................................................... 638
Remote Engine Start ................................ 524
Starting ................................................... 522
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 637
Engine Coolant ......................................... 643
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 644
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 643
Overheating............................................. 695
Temperature Gauge................................. 110
Engine Oil .................................................. 638
Adding .................................................... 640
Checking ................................................. 639 Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 630
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 697
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 638
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 699
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 674
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 239
File Manager ............................................. 286
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 671
Oil ........................................................... 641
Flat Tire ..................................................... 681
Floor Mats ................................................. 673
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 645
Brake ...................................................... 646
Engine Coolant ....................................... 643
Windshield Washer ................................. 646
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 ................................................ 605
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50 Front Seats
................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 601
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 621
Economy................................................. 624
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 621
Refueling ................................................ 621
Fuel Economy ........................................... 624
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 622
Unable to Unlock .................................... 707
Fuses ......................................................... 701
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 705
Locations ........................ 701, 702, 703, 704
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 624
Gauge .................................................... 110
Information............................................. 621
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................ 621
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 532
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 530
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Index
Safety ..................................................... 627
Service Items ........................................... 632
Tires........................................................ 656
Transmission Fluid ................................... 645
Under the Hood ...................................... 635
Wireless Headphone ............................... 669
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 83, 698
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 507
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 677
Moonroof ................................................. 169
MP3 ................................... 259, 312, 318, 321
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 259, 312, 318, 321
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 619
My Honda Music ...................................... 321
N
Navigation................................................ 117
Now Playing ............................................. 120
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 714
O
Odometer.................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 520
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 638
Adding .................................................... 640
Checking ................................................. 639
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 630
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 697
Oil Life ..................................................... 118
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 638
Viscosity .................................................. 638
Open Source Licenses ............................... 368
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 636
Moonroof ................................................ 169
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 153
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 171
Outside Temperature Display .................. 112
Overheating .............................................. 695
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .... 24, 537
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 170
Parking ...................................................... 608
Parking Brake ........................................... 604 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator .................................................. 699
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 82
Parking Sensor System ............................. 610
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 ....................... 528
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 528
Rain ........................................................ 528
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 681
R
Radiator.................................................... 644
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) ....... 717
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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................. 714
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® )............... 546
Off Button ............................................... 547
System Indicator ................................ 86, 546
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 638, 713
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 ................ 697
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 117
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 719
Watts ......................................................... 712
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 661
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 685
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 334
Window Washers ...................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 646
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 166
Windshield ................................................ 183
Cleaning .................................................. 675
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 232 Washer Fluid ........................................... 646
Wiper Blades ........................................... 652
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 664
Snow Tires .............................................. 664
Tire Chains .............................................. 664
Wipers and Washers ................................. 183
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 184
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 652
Front ....................................................... 183
Rear ........................................................ 185
Wireless Charger ...................................... 219
WMA ................................. 259, 312, 318, 321
Worn Tires ................................................ 656
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