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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 502
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 503Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 504
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 505
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 513Opening the Hood ........................... 515
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 517
Oil Check ......................................... 518
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 520
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 521
Engine Coolant ................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ............................ 525
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 527
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 528
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 529
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 537
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 538Tire Labeling .................................... 538DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 540Wear Indicators................................ 542 Tire Service Life ................................ 542
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 543
Tire Rotation .................................... 544
Winter Tires ..................................... 545
Battery ............................................... 546
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 547
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 549CleaningInterior Care .................................... 550
Exterior Care.................................... 552
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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 any 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.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 527
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 537
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 529
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 535
■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 information display
*/multi-
information display*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 507, 511
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. 593
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 556
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 557
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 563
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 564
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 565
Jump Starting .................................... 566
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 569Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 570
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 572
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 572
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 573
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 574 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 574
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 575
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 576
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
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Index
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Creeping ................................................. 429
Fluid ........................................................ 525
Kickdown ................................................ 429
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 19, 431
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 569
Shifting.................................................... 430
Controls ..................................................... 115
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Overheating............................................. 570
Creeping (Automatic Transmission
/CVT) ........................................................ 429
Cruise Control ........................................... 442
Indicator .................................................... 81
Cup Holders ............................................... 173
Customer Service Information ................. 594
Customized Features ................ 106, 298, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 151
Dead Battery ............................................. 566
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 315, 339
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 181
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 587
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 145 Rearview Mirror....................................... 159
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 518
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .................................. 193, 216
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ......................................................... 118
Auto Door Locking .................................. 128
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 128
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 33, 77
Keys ........................................................ 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 126
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 121
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 540
Driving ...................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 429
Braking ................................................... 479
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ................................... 434, 438
Shifting Position ...................................... 430
Starting the Engine.......................... 421, 423
Driving Position Memory System ............ 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 549
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441 Elapsed Time
............................................ 104
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 77, 574
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 471
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 565
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 589
Engine ....................................................... 586
Coolant .................................................. 523
Jump Starting ......................................... 566
Oil .......................................................... 517
Remote Engine Start ............................... 425
Starting........................................... 421, 423
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 140
Engine Coolant ........................................ 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ..................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 524
Overheating ............................................ 570
Temperature Gauge .................................. 98
Engine Oil ................................................. 517
Adding ................................................... 520
Checking ................................................ 518
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 505, 509
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 572
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 517
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 141
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 77, 574
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Index
Oil (Engine)............................................... 517
Adding .................................................... 520
Checking ................................................. 518
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 505, 509
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 572
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 517
Viscosity .................................................. 517
Open Source Licences ............................... 297
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 515
Moonroof ................................................ 139
Power Windows ...................................... 136
Trunk....................................................... 129
Outside Temperature Display .......... 101, 105
Overheating .............................................. 570
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 432
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 436
Pandora® ........................................... 209, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 135
Parking ...................................................... 491
Parking Brake ............................................ 479
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 70, 574
Parking Sensor System .............................. 492
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145 Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 213, 268
Power Windows ....................................... 136
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 428
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 557
R
Radiator.................................................... 524
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 199, 239
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 244
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 200, 242
Range ................................................ 101, 104
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 200, 242
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 589
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 168
Rear Seat Access ....................................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 159
Refueling .................................................. 497
Fuel Gauge................................................ 98
Gasoline .................................. 497, 582, 584
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations ............................... 477, 540, 587
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Remote Transmitter ................................. 123
Replacement Battery .................................................... 547
Bulbs ....................................................... 529 Fuses .............................................. 576, 578
Tires........................................................ 543
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 535
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 588
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 100, 104
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 460
Indicator ................................................... 84
On and Off ............................................. 461S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 67
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 36
Checking .................................................. 40
Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 35
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 74
Seat Heaters ............................................. 179
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Rear Seat Access ..................................... 167
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Seat Heaters ........................................... 179
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 555
Blown Fuse ...................................... 576, 578
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 26
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 580
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 563
Noise When Braking .................................. 27
Overheating............................................. 570
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 557
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 569
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk ......................................................... 129
Lid ........................................................... 129
Light Bulb ........................................ 582, 584
Main Switch ............................................ 131
Turn Signals ............................................... 145
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 79
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 121
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........ 13
USB Flash Drives ........................ 210, 265, 294
USB Port(s) ................................................. 187
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 121
V
Valet Key ........................................... 119, 131
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7 Vehicle Identification Number
................ 586
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 76
System Indicator ........................................ 76
Ventilation ................................................ 180
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 517, 583, 585
Voice Control Operation .......................... 235
Audio Commands ................................... 237
Climate Control Commands .................... 238
General Commands ................................ 238
Music Search Commands ........................ 238
On Screen Commands............................. 238
Phone Commands ................................... 237
Useful Commands ................................... 237
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 236
Voice Recognition ................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 471
W
Wallpaper......................................... 195, 222
Warning and Information Messages ... 88, 90
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 572
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 591
Watts ................................................. 582, 584
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 542
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 560
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 275 Window Washers
..................................... 152
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 528
Switch .................................................... 152
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 136
Windshield ............................................... 152
Cleaning ......................................... 550, 553
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 528
Wiper Blades........................................... 535
Wipers and Washers ............................... 152
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 545
Tire Chains.............................................. 545
Wipers and Washers ................................ 152
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 153
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 535
Wireless Charger ...................................... 175
WMA ................................. 201, 210, 252, 265
Worn Tires ................................................ 537
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