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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 354
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 355Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 356
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 357
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 361Opening the Hood ........................... 362
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 363
Oil Check ......................................... 364
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 365
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 366
Engine Coolant ................................ 368
Transmission Fluid ............................ 370
Brake Fluid ....................................... 371
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 372
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 373
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 380
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 384
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 385
Tire Labeling .................................... 385
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 387Wear Indicators................................ 389 Tire Service Life ................................ 389
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 390
Tire Rotation .................................... 391
Winter Tires ..................................... 392
Battery ............................................... 393
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 395
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 397
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 398
Exterior Care.................................... 400
* 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 maintena nce 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. 371
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 384
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 373
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 380
■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 information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 359
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. 441
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 .................................. 404
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 405
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 411
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....... 412
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 413
Jump Starting .................................... 414
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 416
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 417 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 419
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 419
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 420
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 421
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 421 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 422
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 423
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 427
Emergency Towing ........................... 428
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 429
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 328
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 421
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 332
Emergency ................................................ 428
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 437
Engine Coolant .................................................. 368
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Number .................................................. 434
Oil .......................................................... 363
Starting........................................... 311, 313
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Engine Oil ................................................. 363
Adding ................................................... 365
Checking ................................................ 364
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 75, 421
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 400
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 397
Oil ........................................................... 366
Flat Tire ..................................................... 405
Floor Mats ................................................. 398
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 370
Brake ....................................................... 371
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Manual Transmission ............................... 370
Windshield Washer .................................. 372
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 177
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 341
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 347
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 347
Refueling ........................................... 21, 347
Fuel Economy ............................................ 350 Fuel Fill Cap
........................................ 21, 349
Message.................................................. 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 348
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Inspecting and Changing......................... 427
Locations................................................. 423
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Information ............................................. 347
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 347
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .................. 319, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 326
Glass (care) ................................................ 401
Glove Box .................................................. 146
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 373, 375
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 403
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 248
Menus..................................................... 250
Phone Setup.................................... 254, 279
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
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Index
L
LaneWatchTM............................................ 334
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
Lights ................................................ 121, 373
Bulb Replacement ................................... 373
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 124
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 144
Light Switches......................................... 121
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 121
Load Limits ............................................... 305
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 90
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 102
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 93
Keys.......................................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Using a Key............................................... 97
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 419
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 433
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 305
M
Maintenance............................................. 353
Battery .................................................... 393
Brake Fluid .............................................. 371
Cleaning .................................................. 398
Coolant ................................................... 368
Heating and Cooling System .................... 397
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 357
Oil ........................................................... 364
Precautions .............................................. 355
Radiator .................................................. 369
Remote Transmitter ................................. 395
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 373
Safety ...................................................... 355
Service Items ........................................... 359
Tires ........................................................ 384
Transmission Fluid ................................... 370
Under the Hood ...................................... 361
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 420
Manual Transmission ................................ 325
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 327
Map Lights ................................................ 145
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 305
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................. 131
Door ........................................................ 131
Exterior .................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 131
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 351
MP3 ........................................... 179, 185, 210 Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 345
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 363
Adding .................................................... 365
Checking................................................. 364
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
Viscosity .................................................. 363
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 115
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 362
Power Windows ...................................... 113
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Overheating .............................................. 417
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors............................. 93, 99
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 225
USB Port(s) ................................................. 163
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 434
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 332
Off Button ............................................... 333
Off Indicator .............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 363, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 332
W
Wallpaper................................................. 195
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 419
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 439
Watts ......................................................... 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 389
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 404, 408
Window Washers ..................................... 126
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 372
Switch ..................................................... 126
Windshield ................................................ 126
Cleaning ................................................. 401
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 156
Washer Fluid ........................................... 372
Wiper Blades ........................................... 380
Wipers and Washers................................ 126
Winter Tires .............................................. 392
Snow Tires .............................................. 392
Tire Chains .............................................. 392
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........................................... 380, 382
WMA ......................................... 179, 185, 210
Worn Tires ........................................ 384, 389
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