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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 538
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 539Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 540
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 541
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 548Opening the Hood ........................... 550
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 551
Oil Check ......................................... 552
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 554
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 555
Engine Coolant ................................ 559
Transmission Fluid ............................ 561
Brake Fluid ....................................... 562
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 563
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 564
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 572
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 575
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 576Tire Labeling .................................... 576DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 578Wear Indicators................................ 580 Tire Service Life ................................ 580
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 581
Tire Rotation .................................... 582
Winter Tires ..................................... 583
Battery ............................................... 584
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 586
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 587Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 588
Exterior Care.................................... 590
Accessories and Modifications ........ 593

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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. 28
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 562
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 575
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 564
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 572
■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. 545
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. 644
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 .................................. 596
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 597
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 603
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ....604Emergency Engine Stop ................... 605
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 606
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 609
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 611 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 613If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 613
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 614
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 615
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 616
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 617 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 618
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 619
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 620
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 625
Emergency Towing ........................... 626
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door....627
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........... 628
Refueling ........................................... 630

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Index
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 609
Shifting............................................ 427, 429
Controls ..................................................... 165
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 559
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ...................................................... 559
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 560
Overheating............................................. 611
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) ..... 419
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 525
Cup Holders ............................................... 227
Customer Service Information ................. 645
Customized Features ................................ 351
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 198
Dead Battery ............................................. 606
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 370
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 637
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 210
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 552
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 194
Door Mirrors ............................................. 211 Doors
......................................................... 167
Auto Door Locking .................................. 180
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 180
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 167
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 177
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 170
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 176
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 578
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 154
Driver Information Interface ................... 140
Switching the Display .............................. 140
Warning and Information Messages ........ 109
Driving ...................................................... 401
Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable
Transmission.......................................... 419
Braking ................................................... 508
Shifting Position ...................... 420, 427, 429
Starting the Engine.................................. 412
Driving Position Memory System ............ 207
Driving Support Information ................... 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 587
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................ 434
Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................. 100 Elapsed Time
............................................ 147
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 95, 617
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 626
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 605
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 183
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant .................................................. 559
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Oil .......................................................... 551
Starting................................................... 412
Engine Coolant ........................................ 559
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 559
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 560
Overheating ............................................ 611
Temperature Gauge ................................ 139
Engine Oil ................................................. 551
Adding ................................................... 554
Checking ................................................ 552
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 191
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 617
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 590
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 211

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 486
Language (HFL) ........................................ 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 564
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 564
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 198
Fog Lights ............................................... 197
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 223
Light Switches......................................... 195
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 194
Load Limits ............................................... 405
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 167
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 180
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 179
From Inside ............................................. 177
From Outside .......................................... 170
Keys........................................................ 167
Using a Key............................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 176
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 169
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 465
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 632, 634Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 405
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 537
Battery .................................................... 584
Brake Fluid .............................................. 562
Cleaning .................................................. 588
Climate Control System ........................... 587
Coolant ................................................... 559
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 541
Oil ........................................................... 552
Precautions .............................................. 538
Radiator .................................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 586
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 564
Safety ...................................................... 539
Service Items ........................................... 545
Tires ........................................................ 575
Transmission Fluid ................................... 561
Under the Hood ...................................... 548
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 405
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 593
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 529
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 551
Adding .................................................... 554
Checking................................................. 552
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
Viscosity .................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses ............................... 345
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 628
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 550
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 611

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Index
Unable to Open ....................................... 628
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 535
Turn Signals ............................................... 194
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 148, 163
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 170
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ........................................ 178
USB Flash Drives ................................ 296, 330
USB Ports ................................................... 247
Using the Keyless Acce ss System with Push
Button Start System ................................ 170
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 636
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 162
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® )............... 441
Off Button ............................................... 442
Off Indicator .............................................. 95
System Indicator ........................................ 94
Ventilation ........................................ 238, 240
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 551, 633, 635
Voice Control Operation .......................... 275
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 276
Voice Recognition .................................... 275
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 441
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 257
Warning and Information Messages ....... 109
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 613
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 149
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 641
Watts ................................................. 632, 634
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 580
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 596, 600
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 310
Window Washers ..................................... 202
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 563
Switch ..................................................... 202
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 187
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 588, 591
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 241
Washer Fluid ........................................... 563
Wiper Blades ........................................... 572
Wipers and Washers................................ 202
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 583
Tire Chains .............................................. 583
Wipers and Washers ................................. 202
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 203
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 572
Wireless Charger ...................................... 232
WMA ......................................................... 296
Worn Tires ................................................ 575