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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 566
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 567
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 568
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 569
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 576
Opening the Hood ........................... 577
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 578
Oil Check ......................................... 579
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 580
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 581Cooling System ................................ 583
Inverter Coolant ............................... 585
Transmission Fluid ............................ 586
Brake Fluid ....................................... 587
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 588
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 589
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 597Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 600
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 601
Tire Labeling .................................... 601
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 603
Wear Indicators ............................... 605
Tire Service Life ................................ 605
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 606
Tire Rotation .................................... 607
Winter Tires ..................................... 608
12-Volt Battery ................................. 609
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 611
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 612CleaningInterior Care .................................... 613
Exterior Care.................................... 615
Accessories and Modifications ........ 618
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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 Fluid P. 587
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 600
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 589
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
■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. 573
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. 669
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.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 622
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 623
Handling of the Jack ......................... 635
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 636
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 637
Emergency Power System Off........... 638
Jump Starting .................................... 639
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 641 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears ... 644If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 644
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 645
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 646
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 647
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 648 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 649
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 650
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 651
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 654
Emergency Towing ........................... 655
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 656
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....657RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 658
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 220
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 583
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 584
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 583
Overheating ............................................ 641
Coolant (Inverter) ............................ 585, 661
Cooling System ......................................... 583
Creeping (Transmission) .......................... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 554
Cup Holders .............................................. 221
Customer Service Information ................ 670
Customized Features ....................... 367, 378
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 194
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 639
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 472
Indicator ................................................... 90
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 396
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 233
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 663
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 191
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 206
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 579
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 191
Display Button .......................................... 247
Door Mirrors ............................................. 207 Doors
......................................................... 166
Auto Door Locking .................................. 177
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 177
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 41
Keys ........................................................ 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 174
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside............................................ 168
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 173
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 603
Driver Information Interface ................... 135
Switching the Display .............................. 135
Warning and Information Messages ........ 108
Driving ....................................................... 451
Braking .................................................... 539
Shifting ................................................... 465
Transmission ............................................ 464
Turning on the Power .............................. 458
Driving Position Memory System ............. 203
Driving Support Information ................... 151
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 612
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 16
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 17
ECON Button ............................................. 475
ECON Mode Indicator .................................................. 100
Elapsed Time ............................................. 142 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 648
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 478
Emergency ................................................ 655
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 180, 657
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 665
Engine ....................................................... 662
Coolant ........................................... 583, 661
Jump Starting .......................................... 639
Oil ................................................... 578, 661
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 584
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 583
Overheating ............................................ 641
Engine Oil ................................................. 578
Adding .................................................... 580
Checking................................................. 579
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 570
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 644
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 578
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 648
EV Button .................................................... 13
EV Indicator ................................................ 87
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 87
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 615
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 207
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Index
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 578
Adding ................................................... 580
Checking ................................................ 579
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 570
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 644
Oil Life .................................................... 144
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 578, 661
Viscosity.......................................... 578, 661
Open Source Licenses .............................. 361
Opening Trunk .............................................. 178, 657
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 577
Moonroof ............................................... 187
Power Windows...................................... 184
Trunk ...................................................... 178
Outside Temperature Display ................. 138
Overheating ............................................. 641
P
Pandora®.................................................. 258
Panic Mode ............................................... 183
Parking ..................................................... 548
Parking Brake ........................................... 539
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 84, 647 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 83, 646, 647
Parking Sensor System ............................. 549
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 63
Passing Indicators ..................................... 191
Phone ........................................................ 145
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 263, 316
POWER Button .......................................... 188
Power System Turning on .............................................. 458
Won’t Start ............................................. 636
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 86
Power Windows ........................................ 184
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ........................... 146
Precautions While Driving Rain ......................................................... 464
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 623
R
Radiator.................................................... 584
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 253, 295
Radio (FM/AM) .................................. 253, 295
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 299
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 254, 297
Range ........................................................ 140
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 254, 297
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 665READY Indicator
......................................... 87
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 200
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 212
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 231
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 206
Refueling .................................................. 561
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 133
Gasoline .................................. 561, 658, 660
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 92
Refuel Recommend ................................. 449
Regulations ............................... 484, 603, 663
Remote Transmitter ................................. 172
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 611
Bulbs ....................................................... 589
Fuses ............................................... 651, 652
Tires ........................................................ 606
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 597
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 664
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 138, 140
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 207
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 526
On and Off.............................................. 528
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Index
Transmission..................................... 464, 465
Creeping................................................. 464
Fluid ............................................... 586, 661
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 467
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 90, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Transmission System Indicator ........................................... 91, 650
Trip Computer .................................. 139, 141
Trip Meter ................................ 138, 140, 142
Troubleshooting ...................................... 621
Blown Fuse ..................................... 651, 652
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 34
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 34
Emergency Towing ................................. 655
Noise When Braking ................................. 35
Overheating ............................................ 641
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 636
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 623
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 34, 176
Warning Indicators............................ 82, 644
Trunk ........................................................ 178
Lid .......................................................... 178
Light Bulb ............................................... 660
Main Switch............................................ 180
Unable to Open ...................................... 657
Turn Signals .............................................. 191
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 161Turning on the Power
.............................. 458
Does Not Activate .................................... 636
Jump Starting .......................................... 639
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 168
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 22, 174
USB Flash Drives ........................ 260, 313, 346
USB Ports ................................................... 239
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 168
V
Valet Key ................................................... 180
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 662
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 160
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 478
Off Indicator .............................................. 95
On and Off .............................................. 479
System Indicator ........................................ 94
Ventilation ................................................ 232
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 578, 661
Voice Control Operation .......................... 292
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 293
Voice Recognition .................................... 292
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ................ 478
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 249, 274
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 108
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 644
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 144
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 667
Watts ......................................................... 660
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 605
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 327
Window Washers ..................................... 198
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 588
Switch ..................................................... 198
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 184
Windshield ................................................ 198
Cleaning ......................................... 613, 616
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 233
Washer Fluid ........................................... 588
Wiper Blades ........................................... 597
Wipers and Washers................................ 198
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 608
Tire Chains .............................................. 608
Wipers and Washers ................................. 198
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 199
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 597
Wireless Charger ...................................... 224
WMA ................................................. 260, 313
Worn Tires ................................................ 600
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