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635
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 636
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 637
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 638
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 639
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 645
Opening the Hood ........................... 646
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 648
Oil Check ......................................... 649
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 650
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 651Engine Coolant ................................ 653
Transmission Fluid ............................ 655
Brake Fluid ....................................... 656
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 657
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 658
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 669Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 673
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 674Tire Labeling .................................... 674DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 676Wear Indicators................................ 678 Tire Service Life ................................ 678
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 679
Tire Rotation .................................... 680
Winter Tires ..................................... 681
Battery ............................................... 682
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 684
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 685Climate Control System Maintenance.... 687Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 688
Exterior Care.................................... 691
Accessories and Modifications ........ 694
* 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. 656
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 673
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 658
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 669
■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 driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 642
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. 748
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 .................................. 698
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 699
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 708
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 709
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 710
Jump Starting .................................... 711
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 713
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 716
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 716
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 717
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 718
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 719
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 720
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 720 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 721
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 722
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 728
Emergency Towing ........................... 729
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 730When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 731When You Cannot Close the Power
Sliding Doors*................................. 733
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 734
* Not available on all models
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Index
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
Econ Mode Indicator ................................................... 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 91, 720
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 589
Emergency ................................................ 729
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 710
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 744
Engine ....................................................... 740
Coolant .................................................. 653
Jump Starting ......................................... 711
Oil .......................................................... 648
Starting................................................... 536
Engine Coolant ........................................ 653
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 654
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 653
Overheating ............................................ 713
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil ................................................. 648
Adding ................................................... 650
Checking ................................................ 649
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 640
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 716
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 648
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 186
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 80 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 691
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 207
F
Features..................................................... 259
File Manager ............................................. 306
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 687
Oil ........................................................... 651
Flat Tire ..................................................... 699
Floor Mats ................................................. 689
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 655
Brake ....................................................... 656
Engine Coolant ........................................ 653
Windshield Washer .................................. 657
FM/AM Radio .................................... 274, 318
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 93
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................. 603
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Knee Airbags .................................... 54
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 242
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 243
Front Seats ................................................ 209
Adjusting ................................................. 209
Fuel ...................................................... 26, 630
Economy ................................................. 633 Gauge ..................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Range ..................................................... 125
Recommendation .................................... 630
Refueling................................................. 630
Fuel Economy ........................................... 633
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 26, 631
Fuses .......................................................... 722
Inspecting and Changing......................... 728
Locations................................. 722, 724, 727
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 633
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Information ............................................. 630
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Refueling................................................. 630
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 87
Glass (care) ........................................ 688, 692
Glove Box .................................................. 227
Grocery Bag Hook .................................... 239
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 127, 635
Battery..................................................... 682
Brake Fluid............................................... 656
Cleaning .................................................. 688
Climate Control System ........................... 687
Coolant ................................................... 653
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 639
Oil ........................................................... 649
Precautions .............................................. 636
Radiator................................................... 654
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ............................................ 685
Remote Transmitter ................................. 684
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 658
Safety ...................................................... 637
Service Items............................................ 642
Tires ........................................................ 673
Transmission Fluid.................................... 655
Under the Hood....................................... 645
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 717
Map Lights ................................................ 226
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 527
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
Mirrors ....................................................... 206
Adjusting ................................................. 206
Door ........................................................ 207
Exterior .................................................... 207
Interior Rearview...................................... 206
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 694Moonroof
................................................. 185
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 279, 332, 338, 341
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 628
My Honda Music ....................................... 341
N
Navigation................................................ 126
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 356
Now Playing .............................................. 129
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 740
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 648
Adding .................................................... 650
Checking................................................. 649
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 640
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 716
Oil Life .................................................... 127
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 648
Viscosity .................................................. 648
Open Source Licenses ............................... 390
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 646
Moonroof ............................................... 185
Power Windows ...................................... 182
Sliding Doors ........................................... 170
Tailgate ................................................... 159 Outside Temperature Display
................. 121
Overheating ............................................. 713
P
Panic Mode............................................... 181
Parking ..................................................... 617
Parking Brake ........................................... 600
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 85, 719
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 84, 718, 719
Parking Sensor System ............................. 619
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 189
Phone ........................................................ 128
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 282, 345
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 172
Unable to Close ...................................... 733
Power Tailgate ......................................... 161
Unable to Open ...................................... 731
Power Windows ....................................... 182
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 542
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 699
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Index
V
Vacuum..................................................... 245
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 133
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 740
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 589
Off Button .............................................. 590
Off Indicator ............................................. 91
System Indicator ....................................... 91
Ventilation ............................................... 248
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 648, 739
Voice Control Operation ......................... 315
Audio Commands ................................... 317
Phone Commands .................................. 317
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 316
Voice Recognition ................................... 315
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 589
W
Wallpaper......................................... 270, 290
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...... 102
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 716
Warning Labels .......................................... 81
Warnings .................................................. 126
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 746
Watts ........................................................ 738
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 678
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 702
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 354 Window Washers
...................................... 197
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 657
Switch ..................................................... 197
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 182
Windshield ................................................ 197
Cleaning .......................................... 688, 692
Defrosting ....................................... 249, 253
Washer Fluid ........................................... 657
Wiper Blades ........................................... 669
Wipers and Washers ................................ 197
Winter Tires
Snow Tires ............................................... 681
Tire Chains .............................................. 681
Wipers and Washers ................................. 197
Checking and Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.................................................... 669
Checking and Replacin g the Rear Wiper
Blade ..................................................... 671
Wireless Charger ....................................... 236
Worn Tires ................................................. 673
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