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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 556
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..557
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 558
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 559
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 563
Opening the Hood ........................... 564
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 565
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 566
Oil Check ......................................... 567
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 568
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...569 Engine Coolant ................................ 571
Transmission Fluid ............................ 573
Brake Fluid ....................................... 574
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 574
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 575Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 581Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 585
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 586
Tire Labeling .................................... 586
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 588Wear Indicators................................ 590
Tire Service Life ................................ 590 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 591
Tire Rotation .................................... 592
Winter Tires ..................................... 593
Battery ............................................... 594
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 596
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 597Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 599Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 600
Exterior Care.................................... 602
* 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 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 574
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 585
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 581
■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 multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 561
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. 647
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 .................................. 606
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 607
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 615
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 616
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 617
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 618
Jump Starting .................................... 619 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 622
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 624
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 624
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 625
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 626
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................... 626
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 627
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message*.......... 627
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 628
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 632
Emergency Towing ........................... 633
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 634
Refueling........................................... 635Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 635
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 636
* Not available on all models
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................. 483
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 86, 626
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 515
Emergency ................................................. 633
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 643
Engine ....................................................... 640
Coolant ................................................... 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 619
Oil ........................................................... 566
Remote Engine Start ................................ 463
Starting ................................................... 461
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 565
Engine Coolant ......................................... 571
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 572
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 571
Overheating............................................. 622
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Engine Oil .................................................. 566
Adding .................................................... 568
Checking ................................................. 567
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 559
Engine Oil Life ......................................... 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 79, 624
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 566
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 151
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ................................................ 86, 626
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 602
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 172
F
Features.................................................... 217
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 599
Oil ........................................................... 569
Flat Tire ..................................................... 607
Floor Mats ................................................. 601
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 573
Brake ...................................................... 574
Engine Coolant ....................................... 571
Windshield Washer ................................. 574
FM/AM Radio .................................... 231, 265
Fog Lights ................................................. 158
Indicator.................................................... 87
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 184
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 185
Foot Brake ................................................ 528
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 174
Adjusting ................................................ 174
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 489
Fuel ...................................................... 24, 550
Economy ................................................. 552
Gauge ..................................................... 113
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82 Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation.................................... 550
Refueling ................................................ 550
Fuel Economy ........................................... 552
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 24, 551
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 551
Unable to Unlock .................................... 634
Fuses ......................................................... 628
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 632
Locations ........................ 628, 629, 630, 631
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 552
Gauge .................................................... 113
Information............................................. 550
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82
Refueling ................................................ 550
Gauges ...................................................... 113
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 473
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Glass (care) ............................................... 603
Glove Box ................................................. 191
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 79, 625
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 113
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 171
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Door ....................................................... 172
Exterior ................................................... 172
Interior Rearview ..................................... 171
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 553
Moonroof ................................................. 149
MP3 ........................................... 236, 278, 291
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 236, 278, 291
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 114
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 549
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 640
O
Odometer................................................. 115
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 459
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 566
Adding ................................................... 568
Checking ................................................ 567
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 559
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 624
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 566 Viscosity .................................................. 566
Open Source Licences ............................... 312
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 564
Moonroof................................................ 149
Power Windows ...................................... 147
Tailgate ................................................... 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 151
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 622
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 478
Pandora® ................................................... 288
Panic Mode ............................................... 146
Parking ...................................................... 540
Parking Brake ........................................... 527
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 626
Parking Sensor System ............................. 541
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 155
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 239, 294
Power Tailgate .......................................... 140
Power Windows ........................................ 147
Precautions While Driving ....................... 467
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 467
Rain ......................................................... 467 Pregnant Women
....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 607
R
Radiator.................................................... 572
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 231, 265
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 270
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 232, 268
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 232, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 643
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 167
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 313
Rear Seats ................................................. 183
Second Row Seat ............................ 183, 184
Third Row Seat ........................................ 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 171
Refueling .................................................. 550
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 113
Gasoline .......................................... 550, 638
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Regulations ............................... 525, 588, 641
Remote Engine Start ................................ 463
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Replacement Battery .................................... 596, 597, 598
Bulbs ....................................................... 575
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Index
T
Tachometer.............................................. 113
Tailgate ..................................................... 135
Unable to Open ...................................... 636
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 113
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Temperature Sensor ........................ 116, 216
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 185
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 183
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 198
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 627
Tires .......................................................... 585
Air Pressure..................................... 586, 639
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 585
Inspection ............................................... 585
Labeling .................................................. 586
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 607
Regulations ............................................. 588
Rotation.................................................. 592
Spare Tire ....................................... 607, 639
Summer .................................................. 593
Tire Chains.............................................. 593
Wear Indicators....................................... 590
Winter .................................................... 593
Tools ......................................................... 606
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 448
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 452
Load Limits ............................................. 448 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 458
Emergency .............................................. 633
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 523
Indicator ............................................ 86, 627
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 627
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 456
Transmission ......................... 21, 23, 469, 471
Automatic ................................. 21, 469, 471
Dual Clutch ............................................... 23
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 473
Number ................................................... 640
Sequential Mode ..................................... 477
Transmission Indicator ............................... 80
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 605
Blown Fuse ...................... 628, 629, 630, 631
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 633
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 615
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 622
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 607
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 133
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 618
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 154
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 117
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 131
USB Flash Drives ....................... 236, 291, 311
USB Port ............................................ 219, 315
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 640
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 515
Off Button............................................... 516
System Indicator ................................ 84, 515
Ventilation .............................................. 211
Ventilation ................................................ 205
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 566, 639
Voice Control Operation .......................... 261
Audio Commands ................................... 263
Climate Control Commands .................... 264
General Commands ................................ 264
Music Search Commands ........................ 264
On Screen Commands............................. 264
Phone Commands ................................... 263
Useful Commands ................................... 263
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 262
Voice Recognition ................................... 261
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