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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 378
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 379Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 380
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 381
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 385Opening the Hood ........................... 386
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 387
Oil Check ......................................... 388
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 389
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 390
Engine Coolant ................................ 392
Transmission Fluid ............................ 394
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 395
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 396
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 397
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 405
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 409
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 411
Tire Labeling .................................... 411
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 413Wear Indicators................................ 415 Tire Service Life ................................ 415
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 416
Tire Rotation .................................... 417
Winter Tires ..................................... 418
Battery ............................................... 419
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 421
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 423
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 424
Exterior Care.................................... 426
Accessories and Modifications ........ 429
* 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.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 395
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 409
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 397
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 405
■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. 383
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. 475
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
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 432
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 434
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 443
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....444
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 445
Jump Starting .................................... 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 448
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 449 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 451
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 451
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 452
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 453
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 453 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 454
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 455
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 456
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 460
Emergency Towing ........................... 461
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 462
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Index
Controls....................................................... 93
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 392
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 393
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 392
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 77
Overheating............................................. 449
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ........................................... 333
Cruise Control ........................................... 344
Indicator .................................................... 82
Cup Holders ............................................... 153
Customer Service Information ................. 476
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 131
Dead Battery ............................................. 446
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 164, 168
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 469
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 127
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 138
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 388
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 127
Display Setup .................................... 188, 210
Door Mirrors ............................................. 139 Doors
........................................................... 96
Auto Door Locking .................................. 109
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 109
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 34, 78
Keys .......................................................... 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................. 99
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 104
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 413
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 ............................... 423
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 .................................................. 392
Jump Starting ......................................... 446
Number .................................................. 468
Oil .......................................................... 387
Starting........................................... 325, 328
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ........................................ 392
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 393
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 392
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Engine Oil ................................................. 387
Adding ................................................... 389
Checking ................................................ 388
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 381
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 387
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 426
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 139
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Index
Lights................................................ 127, 397
Bulb Replacement ................................... 397
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 131
Fog Lights ............................................... 130
High Beam Indicator ................................. 80
Interior.................................................... 150
Light Switches......................................... 127
Lights On Indicator.................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................ 127
Load Limits ............................................... 317
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 96
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 109
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 108
From Inside ............................................. 105
From Outside ............................................ 99
Keys.......................................................... 96
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 104
Using a Key............................................. 103
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 104
Low Battery Charge ................................. 451
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Lower Anchors ........................................... 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 467
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 317M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 419
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 395
Cleaning .................................................. 424
Coolant ................................................... 392
Heating and Cooling Sy stem/Climate Control
System................................................... 423
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 381
Oil ........................................................... 388
Precautions .............................................. 379
Radiator .................................................. 393
Remote Transmitter ................................. 421
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 397
Safety ...................................................... 379
Service Items ........................................... 383
Tires ........................................................ 409
Transmission Fluid ................................... 394
Under the Hood ...................................... 385
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 452
Manual Transmission ................................ 340
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 342
Map Lights ................................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 317
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 88 Mirrors
...................................................... 138
Adjusting ................................................ 138
Door ....................................................... 139
Exterior ................................................... 139
Interior Rearview ..................................... 138
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 429
Moonroof ................................................. 121
MP3 ................................... 191, 197, 214, 222
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 372
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 468
O
Odometer................................................... 90
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 323
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 387
Adding .................................................... 389
Checking................................................. 388
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 381
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 387
Viscosity .................................................. 387
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 121
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors........................... 99, 105
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 237
USB Port(s) ................................................. 177
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 468
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 354
Off Button ............................................... 355
Off Indicator .............................................. 78
System Indicator ........................................ 78
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 387, 467
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 354
W
Wallpaper.......................................... 185, 207
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 451
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 473
Watts ......................................................... 466
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 415
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) .... 432, 438
Window Washers ...................................... 132
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 396
Switch ..................................................... 132 Windshield
................................................ 132
Cleaning ......................................... 424, 427
Defrosting/Defogging .............. 136, 164, 168
Washer Fluid ........................................... 396
Wiper Blades ........................................... 405
Wipers and Washers................................ 132
Winter Tires .............................................. 418
Snow Tires .............................................. 418
Tire Chains .............................................. 418
Wipers and Washers ................................. 132
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades ........................................... 405, 407
WMA ................................. 191, 197, 214, 222
Worn Tires ........................................ 409, 415
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