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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 452
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 453Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 454
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 455
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 463Opening the Hood ........................... 464
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 465
Oil Check ......................................... 466
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 467
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 468
Engine Coolant ................................ 470
Transmission Fluid ............................ 472
Brake Fluid ....................................... 473
Power Steering Fluid Check.............. 474
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 475
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 486Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 490
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 491Tire Labeling .................................... 491DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 493Wear Indicators................................ 495 Tire Service Life ................................ 495
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 496
Tire Rotation .................................... 497
Winter Tires ..................................... 498
Battery ............................................... 499
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 500
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 502
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 504
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 505
Exterior Care.................................... 507
* 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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 473
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 490
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 475
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 486
■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 maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/multi-
information display*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 457, 461
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. 551
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 .................................. 510
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 511
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 520
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak...521
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 522
Jump Starting .................................... 523
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 525
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 526 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 528
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 528
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 529
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 530
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ................................................. 531 If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 531
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 532
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 533
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 538
Emergency Towing ........................... 539
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate ............................................ 540
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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 499
Maintenance (Replacing).................. 500, 502
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ...................................... 181
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 432
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 232, 265
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 327, 360
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 436
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 438
Brake Assist System ................................. 439
Fluid ........................................................ 473
Foot Brake ............................................... 437
Indicator ............................................ 70, 530
Parking Brake .......................................... 436
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 153
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 432
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 475
Back-Up Light/Taillights............................ 483
Brake Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, and Rear
Side Marker/Taill ights ............................. 481
Fog Lights ................................................ 479
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 480
Headlights ............................................... 475
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 485
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 484
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights..................................................... 480
Bulb Specifications .................................... 542C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 186
Carrying Cargo ................................. 397, 399
CD Player ........................................... 221, 252
Center Pocket ........................................... 180
Certification Label .................................... 544
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 475
Charging System Indicator ................. 72, 528
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 119
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 60
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 119
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 507
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 505
Climate Control System ............................ 198
Changing the Mode ................................ 198
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 199
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 504
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 198
Sensors ................................................... 203 Using Automatic Climate Control............ 198
Clock ......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 511, 543
Compass .................................................... 392
Controls .................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 470
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 471
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 470
Overheating ............................................ 526
Temperature Gauge .................................. 92
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 412
Cruise Control .......................................... 415
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 181
Customer Service Information ................ 552
Customized Features ......................... 99, 295
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 523
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 196, 199
Detachable Anchor .................................... 35
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 545
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 147
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 466
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 147
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Index
Display Button.................................. 212, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ........................................................ 110
Auto Door Locking.................................. 120
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 120
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 75
Keys........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 493
Driving ...................................................... 395
Automatic Transmission .......................... 412
Braking ................................................... 436
Cruise Control ........................................ 415
Shifting Gear .......................................... 413
Starting the Engine ......................... 407, 409
Driving Position Memory System ............ 155
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 504
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 97
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 426
Emergency ................................................ 539
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 522
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 547
Engine ....................................................... 544
Coolant .................................................. 470 Jump Starting .......................................... 523
Oil ........................................................... 465
Starting ........................................... 407, 409
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 142
Engine Coolant ......................................... 470
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 471
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 470
Overheating ............................................ 526
Temperature Gauge .................................. 92
Engine Oil ................................................. 465
Adding .................................................... 467
Checking ................................................. 466
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 455, 459
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 465
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 143
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 160
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 507
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 159
F
Features..................................................... 205
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 504
Oil ........................................................... 468
Flat Tire ..................................................... 511
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring ............................. 179
Floor Mats ................................................. 506 Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake ...................................................... 473
Engine Coolant ....................................... 470
Power Steering ........................................ 474
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 78
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 162, 173
Foot Brake ................................................ 437
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 418
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Fuel ...................................................... 19, 446
Economy ................................................. 449
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 94, 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ................................................. 94, 97
Recommendation .................................... 446
Refueling................................................. 446
Fuel Economy ........................................... 449
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 448
Message.................................................. 529
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 447
Fuses .......................................................... 533
Inspecting and Changing......................... 538
Locations................. 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
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Index
Oil ........................................................... 466
Power Steering Fluid ................................ 474
Precautions .............................................. 452
Radiator................................................... 471
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ............................................ 502
Remote Transmitter ................................. 500
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 475
Safety ...................................................... 453
Service Items.................................... 457, 461
Tires ........................................................ 490
Transmission Fluid.................................... 472
Under the Hood....................................... 463
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 529
Map Lights ................................................ 177
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 399
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 450
Moonroof .................................................. 141
MP3 .................................... 221, 229, 252, 262
Multi-Information Display .......................... 96
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 544
O
Odometer............................................. 93, 97
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 465
Adding .................................................... 467
Checking................................................. 466
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 455, 459
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 465
Viscosity .................................................. 465
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 464
Moonroof ............................................... 141
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Sliding Doors ........................................... 127
Tailgate ................................................... 121
Outside Temperature Display .............. 95, 98
Overheating .............................................. 526
P
Pandora®........................................... 228, 260
Panic Mode ............................................... 137
Parking ...................................................... 440
Parking Brake ........................................... 436
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................... 70
Parking Sensor System ............................. 441
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 147
Power Sliding Doors ................................. 129
Power Tailgate ......................................... 123 Power Windows
....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving ....................... 411
Rain ........................................................ 411
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 511
R
Radiator.................................................... 471
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 218, 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 219, 247
Range .................................................... 94, 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 219, 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 547
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 276
Rear Seats (Folding Down) .............. 162, 173
Rearview Camera ..................................... 445
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
Refueling .................................................. 446
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 446, 542
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 429, 493, 545
Remote Transmitter ................................. 115
Removable Center Console ..................... 178
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat ...... 170
Removing the Second Row Center
Seat ......................................................... 172
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Index
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 490
Inspection ................................................ 490
Labeling................................................... 491
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 511
Regulations.............................................. 493
Rotation .................................................. 497
Spare Tire ........................................ 511, 543
Summer................................................... 498
Tire Chains .............................................. 498
Wear Indicators ....................................... 495
Winter ..................................................... 498
Tools .......................................................... 510
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 401
Equipment and Accessories...................... 402
Load Limits .............................................. 401
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 406
Emergency............................................... 539
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 428
Indicator .................................... 76, 531, 532
Transmission .............................................. 413
Automatic ............................................... 412
Fluid ........................................................ 472
Number ................................................... 544
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 72, 414
Trip Meter ............................................. 94, 97
Troubleshooting ....................................... 509
Blown Fuse .............. 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 539 Engine Won’t Start .................................. 520
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 526
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 511
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 525
Sliding Door Won’t Open .................. 23, 119
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Tucking away the One-Motion Third
row magic Seat ....................................... 173
Turn Signals .............................................. 147
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 118
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 275
USB Port .................................................... 207
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ............................................ 113
V
Vacuum..................................................... 191
Valet Key ................................................... 111
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 544
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 426
Off Button............................................... 427
Off Indicator.............................................. 74 System Indicator ....................................... 74
Ventilation ....................................... 194, 198
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 465, 543
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 426
W
Warning and Information Messages .. 84, 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 528
Warning Labels .......................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 549
Watts ........................................................ 542
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 495
Wheel Cover ............................................. 515
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 514
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 474
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 138
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ......................................... 505, 508
Defrosting....................................... 196, 199
Washer Fluid ........................................... 474
Wiper Blades........................................... 486
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires .............................................. 498
Snow Tires .............................................. 498
Tire Chains.............................................. 498
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