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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 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 using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda's
new vehicle limited warranty.
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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 reserve
tank.
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 br ake fluid is not av ailable, 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 the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
MIN
MAX
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by
looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
1 Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the window washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle

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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using the automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1 Jump Starting Procedure
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•Engine temperature too hot. Do no t drive. Allow engine to cool. appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with Engine temperature too
hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. on the
driver information interfac e may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three
minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 566
3.Start the engine and check the Engine oil
pressure low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediatelyM
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Index
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 575
Safety ...................................................... 553
Service Items............................................ 559
Tires ........................................................ 581
Transmission Fluid.................................... 572
Under the Hood....................................... 563
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 91, 623
Map Light Switches .................................. 190
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 413
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................. 178
Door ........................................................ 179
Exterior .................................................... 179
Interior Rearview...................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 601
Moonroof .................................................. 162
MP3 .................................................... 227, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 545
N
Navigation................................................. 113
No Content ................................................ 122
NORMAL Mode Indicator ........................... 98
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 642
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 416Oil (Engine)
............................................... 565
Adding .................................................... 567
Checking................................................. 566
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 556
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 622
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 565
Viscosity .................................................. 565
Open Source Licenses ....................... 332, 652
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 162
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 564
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows ...................................... 159
Tailgate ................................................... 153
Outside Temperature Display .................. 105
Overheating .............................................. 620
P
Panic Mode............................................... 158
Parking ...................................................... 537
Parking Brake ........................................... 528
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 90, 626
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 88, 89, 624, 626
Parking Lights ........................................... 166
Parking Sensor System ............................. 538
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 67
Passing Indicators ..................................... 166
Phone ........................................................ 112 Playing Bluetooth
® Audio ............... 230, 290
Power Windows ....................................... 159
Precautions While Driving Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 425
Rain ........................................................ 425
Pregnant Women ....................................... 48
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 605
R
Radiator.................................................... 571
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 222, 269
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 273
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 223, 271
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 223, 271
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 645
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM.................................................. 437
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 176
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 178
Refueling .......................................... 408, 547
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 104
Gasoline ......................................... 547, 640
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 92
Regulations .............................. 443, 585, 643
Remote Transmitter ................................. 145
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