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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in (D.
2.Firmly apply the parking brake.
3.Move the shift lever from
(D to (P.
4.Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1When StoppedNOTICEThe following can damage the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into (P before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 266
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 267Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 268
Maintenance Minder™.................... 269
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 275Opening the Hood ........................... 276
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 277
Oil Check ......................................... 278
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 279
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 280
Engine Coolant ................................ 282
Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Brake Fluid ....................................... 285
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 286
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 287
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 294Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 298
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 299Tire Labeling .................................... 299DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 301Wear Indicators................................ 303
Tire Service Life ................................ 303Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 304
Tire Rotation .................................... 305
Winter Tires ..................................... 306
Battery............................................... 307
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 308
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care
*........................... 309
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance....... 311
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 312
Exterior Care.................................... 314
* Not available on all models
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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.) 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 automatic transmission fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 284•Check the brake fluid level monthly.2Checking the Brake Fluid P. 285•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 298•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 287•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 294
■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 information display/multi-
information display.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 272
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.
2Authorized Manuals P. 351
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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uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Sub Items Main
Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A●Replace engine oil*1B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you tow your vehicle behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1●Rotate tires2●Replace air cleaner element*2●Replace dust and pollen filter*3●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission fluid*44●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant6●Replace rear differential fluid*
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)Battery
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■Rear Differential Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change2.3 US qt (2.2 ℓ)
*12.7 US qt (2.6 ℓ)*2
SpecifiedHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
CapacityChange 1.32 US qt (1.247 ℓ)
Total 1.57 US qt (1.488 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine CoolantRecommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.16 US gal (0.62 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
*1: Vehicle with 16 inch wheel
*2: Vehicle with 17 inch wheel
RegularSize215/70R16 100S*1225/65R17 102T*2Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])*130 (210 [2.1])*2
Compact
SpareSizeT155/90D17 101M
T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 6.5J*117 x 6.5J*2Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
4WD.......................................................... 251
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 256
Accessories and Modifications................ 264
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 135
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 282
Engine Oil ............................................... 277
Washer ................................................... 286
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 277
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 131
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Head Restraints ....................................... 125
Mirrors.................................................... 120
Rear Seat Back ........................................ 130
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 119
Air Conditioning System (Climate
Control System)...................................... 145
Changing the Mode................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 311
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode ................................ 147
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 145Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 311
Heating ................................................... 143
Air Pressure....................................... 299, 343
Airbags........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 41
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 71, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio............................................ 156
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 256
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest..................................................... 131
Audio Antenna......................................... 152
Audio System............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 155
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Error Messages ........................................ 186
General Information ................................ 190iPod®....................................................... 164
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 169
Pandora®................................................. 167
Reactivating ............................................ 152
Recommended CDs ................................. 191
Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 152
Theft Protection ...................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 151
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Authorized Manuals................................ 351
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 103
Customize ................................................. 89
Automatic Lighting.................................. 113
Automatic Transmission........................... 242
Creeping ................................................. 242
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Kickdown ................................................ 242
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 244
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 328
Shifting ................................................... 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 151
Average Fuel Economy........................ 79, 82
Average Speed........................................... 82
AWD.......................................................... 251
BBattery...................................................... 307
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 331
Jump Starting .......................................... 326
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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 307
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 308
Behind a Motorhome............................... 235
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders...................................... 134
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 172
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 194
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 64
Brake System............................................. 254
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 256
Brake Assist System ................................. 257
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 255
Indicator ............................................ 68, 333
Parking Brake .......................................... 254
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 117
Bulb Replacement..................................... 287
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear
Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear Side
Marker Light ........................................ 290
Fog Lights ................................................ 288
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 290
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 293
Rear License Plate Light............................ 293
Side Marker Lights ................................... 289
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight .............. 292
Bulb Specifications.................................... 342CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook............................................... 137
Cargo Side Net.......................................... 136
Carrying Cargo................................. 227, 229
CD Player................................................... 161
Certification Label.................................... 344
Changing Bulbs........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 331
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 64
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 60
Larger Children ......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 314
Cleaning the Interior................................ 312
Climate Control System............................ 145
Changing the Mode ................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode................................. 147Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 145
Clock........................................................... 96
Coat Hook................................................ 136
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 319, 343
Compass.................................................... 223
Console Compartment............................. 133
Controls...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 329
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 242
Cruise Control.......................................... 246
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders.............................................. 134
Customer Service Information................ 352
Customized Features................................. 84
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 114
Dead Battery............................................ 326
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows......................................... 144, 146
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 345
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 112
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Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors............................................. 121
Doors.......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 301
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................. 122
Driving...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 254
Cruise Control ........................................ 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 311
DVD Player............................................... 174
EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button............................................ 245
Elapsed Time.............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 333Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 249
Emergency................................................ 338
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 347
Engine....................................................... 344
Coolant ................................................... 282
Jump Starting .......................................... 326
Oil ........................................................... 277
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 329
Temperature Gauge .................................. 77
Engine Oil................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 331
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 73, 333
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 314
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 121FFeatures..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 311Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire..................................................... 319
Floor Mats................................................. 313
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 284
Brake ...................................................... 285
Engine Coolant ....................................... 282
Windshield Washer ................................. 286
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 129
Foot Brake................................................ 255
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel...................................................... 16, 260
Economy ................................................. 263
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 260
Refueling................................................. 260
Fuel Economy........................................... 263
Fuel Fill Cap.............................................. 262
Message.................................................. 332
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 261
Fuses.......................................................... 335
Inspecting and Changing......................... 337
Locations......................................... 335, 336
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Index
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 263
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 260
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 260
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care)................................................ 315
Glove Box.................................................. 133
HHalogen Bulbs................................... 287, 288
Handling the Unexpected........................ 317
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 125
Headlights................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator.................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System............................. 240
IIdentification Numbers............................ 344
Engine and Transmission ......................... 344
Vehicle Identification ............................... 344
Ignition Switch......................................... 111
Illumination Control................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System.................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators.................................................... 68ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 331
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 247
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 246
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 245
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 333
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 331
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 251, 252
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 332
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 333
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 253
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 72, 249
VSA® OFF.......................................... 72, 250