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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
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Instrument Panel
Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. ■ Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Instant Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel Economy
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy, Odometer
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of the trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM
.
2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 257
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Check Fuel Cap
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ............ 192
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 193Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 194
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 195
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 199
Opening the Hood ........................... 200
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 201
Oil Check ......................................... 202
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 203
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 204
Engine Coolant ................................ 206
Transmission Fluid ............................ 208
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 210
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 211
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 212
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 218
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 222
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 223
Tire Labeling .................................... 223
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 225Wear Indicators................................ 227 Tire Service Life ................................ 227
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 228
Tire Rotation .................................... 229
Winter Tires ..................................... 230
Battery ............................................... 231
Remote Transmitter Care *
Replacing the Battery ....................... 232
Heating and Cooling *
System
Maintenance ................................... 233
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 234
Exterior Care.................................... 235
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder TM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance Minder TM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
2. Press the (select/reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( )
stays on in the instrument panel after the
engine oil life becomes 0%. Have the
indicated maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance Minder TM
Maintenance
To switch the display, press the (select/reset) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life
becomes 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the
remaining engine oil life becomes 15 percent.
It goes off when the display is switched.
The
SERVICE message also starts
to appear along with the engine oil
life indicator and the maintenance item codes.The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). The
negative distance on the display
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when
the display is switched.
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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (select/reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the knob for ten seconds
or more.
uThe engine oil life indicator and the
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the knob for five seconds or more.
uThe displayed maintenance items
disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset th e engine oil life display after
completing the requi red maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 )
Change
including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 )
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.18 US gal (4.47 ) *1
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ) in the reserve tank)
1.15 US gal (4.37 ) *2

(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
*1: All models except Sport models
*2: Sport models
*3: U.S. models and Canadian manual transmission models
RegularSize175/65R15 84S *1
185/55R16 83H *2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
])32 (220 [2.2]) *1
33 (230 [2.3]) *2
Compact
Spare Size T135/80D15 99M
*3
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm 2
]) 60 (420 [4.2])
*3
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 5 1/2J
*1
16 x 6J *2
Compact Spare15 x 4T *3
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Index
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Engine Oil ................................................. 201
Adding ................................................... 203
Checking ................................................ 202
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System ....... 68, 258
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 235
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 102
F
Features .................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire ..................................................... 239
Floor Mats ................................................ 234
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210
Engine Coolant ....................................... 206
Manual Transmission .............................. 209
Windshield Washer ................................. 211
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 127 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 108
Foot Brake ................................................. 182
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 186
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Recommendation .................................... 186
Refueling ................................................. 186
Fuel Economy ............................................ 189
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 14
Message .................................................. 257
Fuel Fill Door ............................................... 14
Fuses .......................................................... 260
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 263
Locations ................................................. 260
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling ................................................. 186
Gauges ........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ................... 165, 167 Manual Transmission ............................... 172
Glass (care) ................................................ 236
Glove Box .................................................. 113
H Halogen Bulbs .................................. 212, 214
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 237
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 140
Change Language ................................... 151
Help Features .......................................... 141
Making a Call .......................................... 146
Menus..................................................... 142
Muting a Call .......................................... 147
Phone Setup............................................ 144
Phonebook.............................................. 148
Receiving a Call ....................................... 147 Sending Numbers or Names During a
Call ......................................................... 147
Transferring a Call ................................... 147
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 105
Headlights ................................................... 95
Aiming .................................................... 212
Dimming ............................................. 95, 96
Operating.................................................. 95
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 100
Heating and Cooling System ................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
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Index
Lockout Prevention System....................... 81
Low Battery Charge ................................. 256
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 269
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 157
M
Maintenance ............................................ 191
Battery .................................................... 231
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 210
Cleaning ................................................. 234
Coolant .................................................. 206
Heating and Cooling System ................... 233
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 195
Oil .......................................................... 202
Precautions ............................................. 192
Radiator .................................................. 207
Remote Transmitter ................................ 232
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 212
Safety ..................................................... 193
Service Items ........................................... 197
Tires........................................................ 222
Transmission Fluid ................................... 208
Under the Hood ...................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 65, 257
Manual Transmission ............................... 171
Map Lights ................................................ 111
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 157 Meters, Gauges
........................................... 72
Mirrors ....................................................... 102
Adjusting ................................................. 102
Door ........................................................ 102
Exterior .................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 190
MP3 ................................................... 129, 133
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 270
OOdometer .................................................... 73
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 201
Adding .................................................... 203
Checking ................................................. 202
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 201
Viscosity .................................................. 201
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 200
Power Windows ........................................ 92
Tailgate ..................................................... 88
Overheating .............................................. 254 P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)
..................... 13, 169
Panic Mode ................................................. 91
Parking ...................................................... 185
Parking Brake ........................................... 181
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 258
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ....................................... 95
Precautions While Driving ....................... 163
Rain ........................................................ 163
Pregnant Women ....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 239, 245
R
Radiator .................................................... 207
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 127
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 128
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 128
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 273
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 100
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 108
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 102
Refueling .................................................. 186
Fuel Gauge................................................ 72
Gasoline .......................................... 186, 268
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ............................... 179, 225, 271
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