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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 486
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 487Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 488
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 489
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 493Opening the Hood ........................... 494
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 495
Oil Check ......................................... 496
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 497
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 498
Cooling System ................................ 500
Inverter Coolant ............................... 502
Transmission Fluid ............................ 503
Brake Fluid ....................................... 504
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 505
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 506
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 516
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 517Tire Labeling .................................... 517DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 519
Wear Indicators ............................... 521
Tire Service Life ................................ 521
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 522
Tire Rotation .................................... 523
Winter Tires ..................................... 524
12-Volt Battery ................................. 525
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 526
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 527
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 528
Exterior Care.................................... 530
Accessories and Modifications ........ 533
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 504
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 506
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 514
■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 maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 491
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. 573
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
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 536
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 545
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 546
Emergency Power System Off........... 547
Jump Starting .................................... 548
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 550Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 551
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 554
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 554
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 555
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 556
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 558
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 560
Emergency Towing ........................... 561
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 500
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 501
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 500
Overheating ............................................ 551
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 502
Cooling System ......................................... 500
Creeping (Transmission) .......................... 421
Cup Holders .............................................. 171
Customer Service Information ................ 574
Customized Features ............... 108, 295, 314
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 548
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 313, 337
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 180
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 567
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 144
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 496
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .................................. 191, 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 129
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 129
Door and Trunk Open Message................. 37
Keys........................................................ 120 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 126
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 122
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 125
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driving ....................................................... 409
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 429
Braking .................................................... 463
Shifting ................................................... 422
Transmission ............................................ 421
Turning on the Power .............................. 416
Driving Position Memory System ............. 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 527
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 16
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 17
ECON Button ............................................. 424
Elapsed Time ............................................. 102
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 556
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 454
Emergency ................................................ 561
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 133
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 569
Engine ....................................................... 566
Coolant ................................................... 500
Jump Starting .......................................... 548
Oil ........................................................... 495 Remote Engine Start................................ 418
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 501
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 500
Overheating ............................................ 551
Engine Oil ................................................. 495
Adding .................................................... 497
Checking................................................. 496
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 489
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 554
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 495
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 79, 556
EV Button .................................................... 13
EV Indicator ................................................ 75
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 75
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 159
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 530
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 159
F
Features.................................................... 183
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 527
Oil ........................................................... 498
Flat Tire ..................................................... 536
Floor Mats ................................................. 529
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Index
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 144
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 129
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 128
From Inside .............................................. 126
From Outside ........................................... 122
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 125
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 125
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 554
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 554
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 121
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 413
M
Maintenance............................................. 485
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 525
Brake Fluid............................................... 504
Cleaning .................................................. 528
Climate Control System ........................... 527
Coolant ........................................... 500, 502
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 489
Oil ........................................................... 496
Precautions .............................................. 486 Radiator .................................................. 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 526
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 506
Safety...................................................... 487
Service Items ........................................... 491
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 503
Under the Hood ...................................... 493
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 76, 555
Map Lights ................................................ 168
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 98
Mirrors ...................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................ 158
Door ....................................................... 159
Exterior ................................................... 159
Interior Rearview ..................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 533
Moonroof ................................................. 140
Motor Number ......................................... 566
MP3 ................................... 199, 208, 249, 262
Multi-Information Display ....................... 100
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 480
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 566
O
Odometer................................................. 102 Oil (Engine)
.............................................. 495
Adding ................................................... 497
Checking ................................................ 496
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 489
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 554
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 495
Viscosity.................................................. 495
Open Source Licences .............................. 294
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 494
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows...................................... 137
Trunk ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display ................. 103
Overheating ............................................. 551
P
Pandora®.......................................... 207, 259
Panic Mode ............................................... 136
Parking ..................................................... 475
Parking Brake ........................................... 463
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 556
Parking Sensor System ............................. 476
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 211, 265
POWER Button ......................................... 141
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 416
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Index
Steering WheelAdjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 475
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 141
SYNC Mode ............................................... 181
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 103, 182
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 458
Indicator ............................................ 80, 557
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 537
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 565
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 516
Inspection ................................................ 516
Labeling................................................... 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 536
Regulations.............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Summer................................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524 Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 537
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 415
Emergency .............................................. 561
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 458
Indicator............................................ 80, 557
Transmission ..................................... 421, 422
Creeping ................................................. 421
Fluid ........................................................ 503
Kickdown ................................................ 421
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 423
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 77, 423
Shifting ................................................... 422
Trip Meter ................................................. 102
Troubleshooting ....................................... 535
Blown Fuse...................................... 558, 559
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 561
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 551
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 545
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 536
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 128
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 550
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 130
Lid........................................................... 130 Light Bulb ............................................... 564
Main Switch............................................ 132
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 103
Turning on the Power ............................. 416
Does Not Activate ................................... 545
Jump Starting ......................................... 548
Remote Engine Start ............................... 418
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 122
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 21
USB Flash Drives ....................... 208, 262, 291
USB Port .................................................... 185
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 122
V
Valet Key .................................................. 132
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 454
OFF Button ............................................. 455
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 179
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 495, 565
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