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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission*
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Continuously Variable Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehi cle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
2 Important Handling Information P. 32
2 Precautions While Driving P. 332
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 380
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 381Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 382
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 383
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 387Opening the Hood ........................... 388
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 389
Oil Check ......................................... 390
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 391
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 392
Engine Coolant ................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ............................ 396
Brake Fluid ....................................... 397
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 398
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 399
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 407
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 411
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 412
Tire Labeling .................................... 412
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 414Wear Indicators................................ 416 Tire Service Life ................................ 416
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 417
Tire Rotation .................................... 418
Winter Tires ..................................... 419
Battery ............................................... 420
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 422
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 424
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 425
Exterior Care.................................... 427
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Continuously variable transmission models
1Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda's
new vehicl e warranty.
Manual transmission models
1Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
The brake fluid reservoir is also used for your
vehicle’s clutch fluid. As long as you keep the
brake fluid level as ins tructed above, there is
no need for checking the clutch fluid level.
Specified fluid: Honda He avy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for l eaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
MIN
MAXManual transmission models
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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 99
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 104
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 414
Driving ....................................................... 313
Braking .................................................... 363
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 333
Cruise Control ......................................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................... 334, 336, 340
Starting the Engine .......................... 325, 328
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 424
E
ECO Assist System......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 343
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 81
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 354
Emergency ................................................. 461
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 471
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 394
Jump Starting .......................................... 446
Number ................................................... 468
Oil ........................................................... 389 Starting ........................................... 325, 328
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ......................................... 394
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 395
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 394
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Engine Oil ................................................. 389
Adding .................................................... 391
Checking................................................. 390
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 383
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 389
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 427
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 139
F
Features.................................................... 175
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 424
Oil ........................................................... 392
Flat Tire ..................................................... 434
Floor Mats ................................................. 426
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 397
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 396
Engine Coolant ....................................... 394 Manual Transmission .............................. 396
Windshield Washer ................................. 398
FM/AM Radio ................................... 189, 211
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 147
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................ 148
Foot Brake ................................................ 365
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 347
Indicator ................................................... 83
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Front Seats ................................................ 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Fuel ..................................................... 22, 374
Economy................................................. 376
Gauge ...................................................... 91
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Recommendation.................................... 374
Refueling .......................................... 22, 374
Fuel Economy ........................................... 376
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 22, 375
Message ................................................. 452
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 375
Fuses ......................................................... 456
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 460
Locations ................................................ 456
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 376
Gauge ...................................................... 91
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Index
Security System......................................... 116
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 82
Select Lever ................................. 21, 334, 340
Operation .......................... 21, 335, 336, 337
Releasing ................................................. 448
Won’t Move ............................................ 448
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 89
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 61
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 182
Setting the Clock ........................................ 94
Shift Lever ........................... 21, 334, 336, 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 75, 335, 337
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 334, 336, 340
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 51
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 53
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 230
Snow Tires ................................................. 419
Spare Tire .......................................... 434, 467
Spark Plugs ................................................ 466
Specifications ............................................ 466
Specified Fuel .................................... 374, 466
Speedometer ............................................... 88
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starter System Indicator ............................. 80
Starting the Engine .......................... 325, 328
Does Not Start ......................................... 443
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 122
Jump Starting .......................................... 446 Steering Wheel
......................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Stopping ................................................... 371
Summer Tires ............................................ 419
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 122
T
Tachometer ................................................. 88
Tailgate ..................................................... 113
Unable to Open....................................... 462
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Tie-down Hooks ....................................... 158
Time (Setting) ............................................. 94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 359
Indicator.................................................... 79
Tires ........................................................... 411
Air Pressure ..................................... 412, 467
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 411
Inspection ............................................... 411
Labeling .................................................. 412
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 434
Regulations ............................................. 414
Rotation .................................................. 418
Spare Tire ........................................ 434, 467
Summer .................................................. 419 Tire Chains.............................................. 419
Wear Indicators....................................... 416
Winter .................................................... 419
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 159
Tools ......................................................... 432
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 319
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 320
Emergency .............................................. 461
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 359
Indicator ................................................... 79
Transmission ............................. 334, 336, 340
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 338
Continuously Variable ............................. 333
Fluid ....................................................... 396
Manual ................................................... 340
Number .................................................. 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 75, 335, 337
Trip Meter .................................................. 90
Troubleshooting ...................................... 431
Blown Fuse ..................................... 456, 458
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 461
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 443
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 449
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 434
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 108
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 448
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
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