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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle  before you leave the pavement and make sure that all 
scheduled maintenance has been comple ted. Pay special attention to the 
condition of the tires, an d check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have 
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your ve hicle has limits (traction, stability, and 
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in 
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking  should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start 
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris  in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover 
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes  increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to 
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight or down a slope is usually the 
safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it before 
you drive it. If there is any doubt whethe r you can safely pass, don’t try it. Find 
another route. If you get stuck when clim bing, do not try to turn around. Back 
down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream  - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water 
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully 
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground 
underneath. If you are not sure of the  depth or the ground, turn around and find 
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The 
water can get into the transmission and  differential, diluting the lubricant and 
causing an eventual failure. It can also  wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck, carefully go in the direction that you think will get you 
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this  will only make things worse and could 
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need 
to be towed.
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uuWhen Driving uReal Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM*
Driving
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM*
When the system senses a loss of front wh eel traction, it automatically transfers 
some power to the rear wheels. This allows  you to utilize all available traction and 
may increase mobility.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking 
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.
If you excessively spin all four wheels and overheat the AWD system, only the front 
wheels receive power. Stop until the system cools down.1 Real Time AWD with In telligent Control SystemTM*
NOTICE
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your 
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can 
cause transmission or re ar differential damage.
The AWD system may not f unction properly if tire 
type and size are mixed. Make sure to use the same 
size and type of tire,  and the air pressures as 
specified.
2 Tire and Wheel Replacement  P. 596
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission 
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the 
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission 
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
7●Replace brake fluid*5
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000 
miles).
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission 
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the 
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission 
fluid changed every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission 
Fluid
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■ Rear Differential Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)*1
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)*2
SpecifiedHonda DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.32 US qt (1.247 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange3.4 US qt (3.2 L)Change including 
filter3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.64 US gal (6.19 L)(change including the remaining 0.2 US gal 
(0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 17 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
*3: Models with 19 inch wheel
Regular
Size*1235/65R17 104HPressure*1
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])Rear30 (210 [2.1])Size*2235/60R18 103HPressure*2
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front33 (230 [2.3])Rear30 (210 [2.1])Size*3235/55R19 101HPressure*3
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front33 (230 [2.3])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact 
Spare Size
T155/90D17 112M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7 1/2J*1
18 x 7 1/2J*2
19 x 7 1/2J*3
Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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