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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical
devices and systems may ma lfunction if liquids are
splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside
the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make su re to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
Opening
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Maintenance
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
The driver’s floor mat hooks over the floor
anchors, which keep the mat from sliding
forward. To remove a mat for cleaning, turn
the anchor knobs to the unlock position.
When reinstalling the mat after cleaning, turn
the knobs to the lock position.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of
the anchored mats.
To properly clean leather:
1. Use a vacuum or soft dry cloth first to remove any dirt or dust.
2. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampen ed with a solution comprised of 90%
water and 10% neutral soap.
3. Wipe away any soap residu e with a clean damp cloth.
4. Wipe away residual water and allo w leather to air dry in the shade.
■Cleaning the Window
■Floor Mats
1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the in side of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direct ion as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.
Be careful not to spill fluids, such as water or glass
cleaner, on or around the cover of the front wide
view camera.
1 Floor Mats
If you use any floor mats that were not originally
provided with your vehicle, make sure they are
designed for your specific ve hicle, fit correctly, and
are securely anchored by the floor anchors.
Position any rear seat floor mats properly. If not
properly positioned, the floor mats can interfere with
the front seat functions.
Lock
Unlock
■Maintaining Genuine Leather*1
Maintaining Genuine Leather*
It is important to clean or wipe away dirt or dust as
soon as possible. Spills can soak into leather resulting
in stains. Dirt or dust ca n cause abrasions in the
leather. In addition, pl ease note that some dark
colored clothing can rub onto the leather seats
resulting in discol oration or stains.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. St anding too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
• Do not spray water directly onto the ca mera or the area around it. Water may
enter the lens and cause the camera to malfunction.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents.
It can cause a malfunction.
Lock the doors when washing the vehicle.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A
high-pressure spray ma y cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position. 2 Changing the Front Wiper Blade P. 577
Air Intake Vents
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Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resi n coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish,
the wheels also may lo se their luster or appear burn ished. To avoid water stains,
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1 Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and st rong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the corr ect coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (head lights, brake lights etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in mo isture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on the sides of the rear seats, on front or side pillars, or
near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 628
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Maintenance
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is prop erly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, draine d battery, or other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
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Index
B
Battery....................................................... 592
Charging System Indicator ................. 91, 623
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 617
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 592
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 594
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ...................................... 193
Blind Spot Information System ................ 445
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 230, 290
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 369, 389
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 82
Brake System ............................................. 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 535
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 532
Brake Assist System ................................. 536
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Foot Brake ............................................... 531
Indicator (Amber)............................... 90, 626
Indicator (Red) ..................... 88, 89, 624, 626
Parking Brake .......................................... 528
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 575
Back-Up Lights......................................... 576
Brake Lights ............................................. 576
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime Running and Front Side Marker Lights ................. 575
Headlights ............................................... 575
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 576
Rear License Plate Light............................ 576
Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 576
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 576 Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 575
Taillights.................................................. 576
Bulb Specifications ................................... 640
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 83
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 195
Carrying Cargo ................................. 411, 413
Certification Label .................................... 642
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 575
Charging System Indicator ................. 91, 623
Child Safety ................................................. 70
Childproof Door Locks............................. 151
Child Seat .................................................... 70
Booster Seats ............................................ 82
Child Seat for Infants................................. 72
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 73
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 77
Larger Children ......................................... 81
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 72
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 74
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 598
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 596
Climate Control System ............................ 203
Changing the Mode ........................ 203, 204
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 206 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 205
Synchronization Mode ............................ 208
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 203
Clock ......................................................... 134
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 453
Coat Hook ................................................ 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 453
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 605, 641
Console Compartment ............................. 192
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 426
Creeping................................................. 426
Kickdown ............................................... 426
Operating the Shift ................................. 428
Operating the Shift Lever .......................... 24
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 619
Shifting ................................................... 427
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ....................................................... 572
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 570
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 571
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 570
Overheating ............................................ 620
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 426
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 542
Cup Holders .............................................. 193
Customer Service Information ................ 651
Customize Display .................................... 121
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