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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 506
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..507
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 508
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 509
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 514
Opening the Hood ........................... 515
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 516
Oil Check ......................................... 517
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 518
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...519
Engine Coolant ................................ 521
Transmission Fluid ............................ 523
Brake Fluid ....................................... 524
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 524
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 530
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 532
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 533
Tire Labeling .................................... 533
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..535Wear Indicators................................ 537 Tire Service Life ................................ 537
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 538
Tire Rotation .................................... 539
Winter Tires ..................................... 540
Battery ............................................... 541
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 542
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 544Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 545
Exterior Care.................................... 548
Accessories and Modifications ........ 551
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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.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 524
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 532
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 525
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 530
■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 multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 512
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. 605
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 .................................. 554
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 555
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 570
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 577
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 578
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 579
Jump Starting .................................... 580
Models with optional spare tire
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 583
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 584
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 586
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 586
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 587
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 588
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 588
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 589
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 590
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 592
Emergency Towing ........................... 593
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Index
610
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 235, 260
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 493
Accessories and Modifications ................. 551
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 169
AcuraLink .................................................. 410
AcuraWatch
TM..................................... 20, 446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 459
Additives Coolant ................................................... 521
Engine Oil ................................................ 516
Washer .................................................... 524
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 516
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 163
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Head Restraints........................................ 158
Mirrors .................................................... 152
Rear Seat ................................................. 162
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Temperature .............................................. 92
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 171
Changing the Mode ................................ 171
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 172
Maintenance ........................................... 544
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 171
Sensors .................................................... 174
Synchronization Mode ............................. 173
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 171 Air Pressure
....................................... 533, 597
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio .................................... 190, 221
Android Auto ........................................... 270
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 71
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 266
Armrest ..................................................... 163
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 181
Audio System ............................................ 176
Adjusting the Sound........................ 188, 216
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 177
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................ 204, 263
CD .................................................. 192, 235
Display Setup .................................. 189, 217
Error Messages ........................................ 275
General Information ................................ 286
HDD ........................................................ 238
iPhone............................................. 258, 289
iPod ................................................ 195, 251
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 201, 235, 260 Pandora
®...................................... 198, 258
Reactivating ............................................ 180
Recommended CDs ................................ 287
Recommended Devices ........................... 289
Security Code ......................................... 180
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 265
SiriusXM ® Radio ...................................... 224
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ............................. 254
Theft Protection ...................................... 180
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 178
USB Flash Drives...................... 201, 260, 289
USB Port ................................................. 179
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 184
Authorized Manuals ................................ 605
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 123
Customize ...................................... 101, 323
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 143
Automatic Lighting .................................. 140
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 177
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 92
Average Speed ........................................... 93
B
Battery...................................................... 541
Charging System Indicator ................ 70, 586
Jump Starting ......................................... 580
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 541
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 542
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 168
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Index
Doors......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 123
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 123
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Door Open Message .................................. 83
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 535
Driving ....................................................... 419
Braking .................................................... 491
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ................................................ 523, 597
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 583
Shifting.................................................... 433
E
Elapsed Time ............................................... 93
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 588 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 437
Emergency ................................................ 593
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 601
Engine ....................................................... 598
Coolant ................................................... 521
Jump Starting .......................................... 580
Oil ........................................................... 516
Remote Engine Start................................ 428
Starting ................................................... 426
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 135
Engine Coolant ......................................... 521
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 522
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 521
Overheating ............................................ 584
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 516
Adding .................................................... 518
Checking................................................. 517
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 510
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 586
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 516
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 135
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 588
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 548
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 153F
Features.................................................... 175 Filters
Oil .......................................................... 519
Flat Tire ..................................................... 555
Floor Mats ................................................ 546
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 524
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 523
Engine Coolant ....................................... 521
Windshield Washer ................................. 524
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 162
Foot Brake ................................................ 492
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 488
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 502
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 504
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 93
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 502
Refueling ................................................ 502
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 504
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 503
Message ................................................. 587
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 503
Fuses ......................................................... 590
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 592
Locations ........................................ 590, 591
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Index
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 110
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 586
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 423
M
Maintenance............................................ 505
Battery .................................................... 541
Brake Fluid .............................................. 524
Cleaning ................................................. 545
Climate Control System .......................... 544
Coolant .................................................. 521
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 509
Oil .......................................................... 517
Precautions ............................................. 506
Radiator .................................................. 522
Remote Transmitter ................................ 542
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 525
Safety ..................................................... 507
Service Items ........................................... 512
Tires........................................................ 532
Transmission Fluid ................................... 523
Under the Hood ...................................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 70, 587
Map Lights ................................................ 165
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 423
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 88
Mirrors ...................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152 Door ........................................................ 153
Exterior .................................................... 153
Interior Rearview ..................................... 152
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 551
Moonroof .................................................. 134
MP3 ................................... 192, 201, 235, 260
Multi-Information Display ......................... 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 500
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 598
O
Odometer.................................................... 92
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 516
Adding .................................................... 518
Checking ................................................. 517
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 510
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 586
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 516
Viscosity .................................................. 516
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 207
Open Source Licenses ............................... 302
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 515
Moonroof ................................................ 134
Power Windows ...................................... 131
Trunk ...................................................... 124 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 135
Outside Temperature ................................. 92
Adjusting .................................................. 92
Overheating .............................................. 584
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 18
Pandora ®......................................... 198, 258
Panic Mode ............................................... 130
Parking ...................................................... 495
Parking Brake ........................................... 491
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 588
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 139
Power Windows ....................................... 131
Precautions While Driving ....................... 431
Rain ........................................................ 431
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 555
R
Radar Sensor............................................. 490
Radiator .................................................... 522
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 190, 221
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 224
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 191, 222
Range .......................................................... 93
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 442
Indicator ........................................... 73, 589
Tires .......................................................... 532
Air Pressure..................................... 533, 597
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 532
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 555
Inspection ............................................... 532
Labeling .................................................. 533
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 555
Regulations ............................................. 535
Rotation.................................................. 539
Spare Tire ............................................... 597
Summer .................................................. 540
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 556
Tire Chains.............................................. 540
Wear Indicators....................................... 537
Winter .................................................... 540
Tools ......................................................... 554
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 425
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 425
Emergency .............................................. 593
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 442
Transmission ............................................. 433
Automatic............................................... 433
Fluid ....................................................... 523
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 69
Number .................................................. 598
Sequential Mode..................................... 435
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 434 Trip Meter
................................................... 92
Troubleshooting ....................................... 553
Blown Fuse ...................................... 590, 591
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 593
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 577
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 555
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating ............................................ 584
Premium Gasoline ........................... 502, 596
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 555
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 23, 122
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 583
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 124
Lid ........................................................... 124
Light Bulb ................................................ 596
Open Message .......................................... 83
Turn Signals .............................................. 138
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 93
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 119, 428
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 111
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 120
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 176, 178
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 289 USB Port
.................................................... 179
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 111
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 598
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 437
Off Button............................................... 438
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 516, 597
Voice Control Operation .......................... 218
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 219
Voice Recognition ................................... 218
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 437
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 214
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 186
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 586
Warning Labels ........................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 603
Watts ......................................................... 596
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 537
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 573
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