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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 468Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 469Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 470
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 471
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 475Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 479Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 480
Coolant System................................ 482
Inverter Coolant ............................... 484
Transmission Fluid ............................ 485
Brake Fluid ....................................... 486
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 495Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 497Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 498Tire Labeling .................................... 498DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 500
Wear Indicators ............................... 502
Tire Service Life ................................ 502
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 503
Tire Rotation .................................... 504
Winter Tires ..................................... 505
12-Volt Battery ................................. 506
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 507
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 508
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511

468Maintenance
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and MaintenanceFor 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.) Refer to the separate maintenance 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. 486
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2Checking and Mainta ining Wiper Blades P. 495
■
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 federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 473
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 553
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, 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.
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 516
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 525If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 526Emergency Power System Off........... 527
Jump Starting .................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 530Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 531
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 534If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 535If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ........................... ....... 536
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 536If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 537
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 540
Emergency Towing ........................... 541

Index
558Index
Index
Numbers12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ............................................ 76, 534AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 458
Accessories and Modifications ................. 466
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 164
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 427
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 431
Additives Coolant ........................................... 482, 484
Engine Oil ................................................ 477
Washer .................................................... 487
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 477
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 158
Clock ....................................................... 114
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Temperature ............................................ 100
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 228, 281
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Air Pressure ....................................... 498, 545
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ........................................ 48
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 55, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................ 186, 212, 251
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Indicator.................................................... 78
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 178
Audio System ............................................ 174
Adjusting the Sound................ 184, 210, 241
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 176
Error Messages ........................................ 287
General Information ................................ 293
HDD ........................................................ 261
Internet Radio ......................... 194, 226, 279
iPod ........................................ 191, 222, 271
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 196, 229, 282
Reactivating ............................................ 177 Recommended CDs ................................ 294
Recommended Devices ........................... 296
Remote Controls ..................................... 178
Security Code ......................................... 177
Theft Protection ...................................... 177
Touch Screen .................................. 202, 235
USB Flash Drives...................................... 296
USB Port ................................................. 175
Authorized Manuals ................................ 553
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 125
Customize .............................. 109, 308, 326
Automatic Lighting .................................. 141
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Fuel Economy Records .............. 101
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery................................................ 11, 506
12-Volt ................................................... 506
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................. 76
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 506
High Voltage..................................... 11, 455
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt
Battery) ................................................. 506
Maintenance (Replacing the Button Battery) ................................................. 507
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38

560Index
Doors......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 125
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 125
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 122
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 500
Driving ....................................................... 413
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 431
Braking .................................................... 456
Cruise Control ......................................... 428
Shifting.................................................... 424
Transmission ............................................ 423
Turning on the Power .............................. 420
Driving Position Memory System ............. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508EEco Assist System........................................ 16
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 17
ECON Button ............................................. 426
Elapsed Time ............................................... 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 447Emergency
................................................ 541
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 549
Engine ....................................................... 546
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 477
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding .................................................... 479
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 79, 536
EV Button .................................................... 13
EV Indicator ................................................ 75
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 75
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 151
FFeatures.................................................... 173 Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 508
Oil .......................................................... 480
Flat Tire ..................................................... 516
Floor Mats ................................................ 510
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 482
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 484
Transmission ........................................... 485
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Foot Brake ................................................ 457
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 439
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 27, 463
Economy................................................. 465
Gauge ...................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 78
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation.................................... 463
Refueling ................................................ 463
Fuel Economy ........................................... 465
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 27, 464
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 27, 464
Fuses ......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 540
Locations ........................................ 538, 539

563Index
Multi-Information Display......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 461NNumbers (Identification)......................... 546OOdometer................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 477
Adding ................................................... 479
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
Viscosity.................................................. 477
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 136
Power Windows...................................... 133
Trunk ...................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................. 100
Overheating ............................................. 531PPandora®.................................. 195, 227, 280
Panic Mode ............................................... 132
Parking ..................................................... 460
Parking Brake ........................................... 456 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 140
POWER Button .......................................... 137
Power System Turning on .............................................. 420
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 75
Power Windows ........................................ 133
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ............................. 96
Precautions While Driving ....................... 423
Rain ......................................................... 423
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 516
RRadiator.................................................... 483
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 186, 212, 251
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 216, 255
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 187, 214, 253
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 187, 214, 253
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 549
READY Indicator ......................................... 75
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 146
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 168
Rearview Camera ...................................... 462
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 150 Refueling
.................................................. 463
Fuel Gauge................................................ 95
Gasoline .......................................... 463, 544
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 453, 500, 547
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Replacement Battery .................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 488
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Tires ........................................................ 503
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 495
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 548
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 99
SSafe Driving................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 77

565Index
Trunk........................................................ 126
Lid .......................................................... 126
Light Bulb ............................................... 544
Main Switch............................................ 128
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 100
Turning on the Power ............................. 420
Does Not Activate ................................... 525
Jump Starting ......................................... 528UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................................. 21
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 296
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 119VValet Key .................................................. 128
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 546
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 447
OFF Button ............................................. 448
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 169 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 477, 545
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 447
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 551
Watts ......................................................... 544
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 502
Window Washers ...................................... 144
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 144
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 133
Windshield ................................................ 144
Cleaning .................................................. 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 170
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 495
Wipers and Washers ................................ 144
Winter Tires .............................................. 505
Snow Tires ............................................... 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers ................................. 144
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 495
WMA ................. 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282
Worn Tires ................................................. 497