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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 500
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 501Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 502
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 503
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 509Opening the Hood ........................... 510
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 511
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 512
Oil Check ......................................... 513
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 514
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 515Engine Coolant ................................ 517
Transmission Fluid ............................ 519
Brake Fluid ....................................... 520
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 520
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 521
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 526
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 530
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 531
Tire Labeling .................................... 531
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 533
Wear Indicators ............................... 535
Tire Service Life ................................ 535
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 536
Tire Rotation .................................... 537
Winter Tires ..................................... 538
Battery ............................................... 539
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 541
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 542
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 544
Exterior Care.................................... 546
Accessories and Modifications ........ 549
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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 an y 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.)
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 28
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 520
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 530
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 521
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 526
■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. 506
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. 596
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, 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 .................................. 552
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 553
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 561
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 563
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 564
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 565
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 568 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ........ 570If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 571
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 571
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 572
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 572
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 573 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 574
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 575
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 581
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 582
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 583
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 543
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 216
Sensors ................................................... 221
Synchronization Mode ............................ 218
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 215
Clock ......................................................... 126
Coat Hook ................................................ 206
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 435
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 95, 96
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 197
Controls .................................................... 125
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 517
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 518
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 517
Overheating ............................................ 568
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 404
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 488
Cup Holders .............................................. 199
Customer Service Information ................ 597
Customized Features ............................... 329
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................ 565 Defaulting All the Settings
...................... 347
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 216
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 46
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 164
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 181
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 513
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 163
Door Mirrors ............................................. 182
Doors ......................................................... 128
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 38
Keys ........................................................ 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 138
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 533
Driver Information Interface ................... 110
Accessing Content ................................... 112
Warning and Information Messages .......... 98
Driving ....................................................... 377
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission ........................... 404
Braking .................................................... 477
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 394
Shifting Gear ........................................... 405 Starting the Engine.................................. 396
Driving Position Memory System ............ 178
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 543
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 418
Econ Mode Indicator.................................................... 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 87, 572
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 421
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 591
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 517
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 565
Number................................................... 588
Oil ........................................................... 512
Remote Engine Start................................ 398
Starting ................................................... 396
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 511
Engine Coolant ......................................... 517
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 518
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 517
Overheating ............................................ 568
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Engine Oil ................................................. 512
Adding .................................................... 514
Checking................................................. 513
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Index
Oil (Engine).............................................. 512
Adding ................................................... 514
Checking ................................................ 513
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 504
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 570
Oil Life .................................................... 117
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 512
Viscosity.................................................. 512
Open Source Licenses .............................. 323
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 510
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Tailgate................................................... 143
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Outside Temperature .............................. 111
Overheating ............................................. 568
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 25, 412
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ..................................................... 481
Parking Brake ........................................... 477
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 82
Parking Sensor System ............................. 483
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 164
Phone ........................................................ 118
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 285
Power Tailgate .......................................... 145
Power Windows ........................................ 156
Precautions While Driving ....................... 403
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 403
Rain ......................................................... 403
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 553
R
Radiator.................................................... 518
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 262
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 265
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 264
Range ........................................................ 115
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 264
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 591
Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel ................................ 220
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 175
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 211
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ................ 188, 189Rear Seats
................................................. 187
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 181
Refueling .................................................. 494
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 109
Gasoline .......................................... 494, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regulations ............................... 430, 533, 589
Remote Engine Start ................................ 398
Remote Transmitter ................................. 136
Replacement Battery .................................................... 541
Bulbs ....................................................... 521
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 526
Fuses ............................... 575, 576, 577, 578
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 528
Tires ........................................................ 536
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 182
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 469
On and Off.............................................. 471
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 94
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 38
Safety Labels ............................................... 80
Safety Message ............................................. 4
Seat Belts ............................................ 39, 120
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 45
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Index
Summer .................................................. 538
Tire Chains.............................................. 538
Wear Indicators....................................... 535
Winter .................................................... 538
Tools ......................................................... 552
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 384
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 387
Load Limits ............................................. 384
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 393
Emergency .............................................. 580
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Indicator ................................................... 88
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 428
Indicator ................................................. 573
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 573
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 391
Transmission ....................................... 24, 405
Automatic......................................... 24, 405
Fluid ....................................................... 519
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 407
Number .................................................. 588
Sequential Mode..................................... 411
Trip Computer .......................................... 114
Trip Meter ................................................ 115
Troubleshooting ...................................... 551
Blown Fuse ..................... 575, 576, 577, 578
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 580
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 561
Noise When Braking ................................. 31 Overheating ............................................ 568
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 553
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 30, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Turn Signals .............................................. 163
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 88
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 214
Units .......................................................... 119
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 139
USB Flash Drives ................................ 278, 308
USB Port .................................................... 225
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 421
Off Button ............................................... 422
System Indicator ................................ 86, 421
Ventilation ............................................... 216
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 512, 587
Voice Control Operation .......................... 259
Audio Commands ................................... 261
Phone Commands ................................... 261
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 260
Voice Recognition .................................... 259
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 234
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 98
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 570
Warning Labels ........................................... 80
Warnings ................................................... 116
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 535
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 557
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 294
Window Washers ..................................... 172
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 520
Switch ..................................................... 172
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 156
Windshield ................................................ 172
Cleaning ......................................... 544, 547
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 216
Washer Fluid ........................................... 520
Wiper Blades ........................................... 526
Wipers and Washers................................ 172
Winter Tires .............................................. 538
Snow Tires .............................................. 538
Tire Chains .............................................. 538
Wipers and Washers ................................. 172
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 173
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 526
Front ....................................................... 172
Rear ........................................................ 174
Wireless Charger ...................................... 203
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