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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.)

1Inspection and Maintenance

U.S. models

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.

Types of Inspection and Maintenance

■

According to state and federal 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 accordance with the intervals

indicated by the information display^*/multi-

information display^*.

■ 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. 539

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 523, 527

• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks

that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a

subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.honda.com.

• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 541

2 Authorized Manuals P. 623

• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 551

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make

sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.

After performing maintenance, update the records in

the separate maintenance booklet.

* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuSafety When Performing Maintenance

Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot

warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.

Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

1Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or

failing to correct a problem before driving

can cause a crash in which you can be

seriously hurt or killed.

Maintenance Safety

■

• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames

away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not

gasoline.

Always follow the inspection and

maintenance recommendations according

to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or

compressed air.

• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

u Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance

instructions and precautions can cause you

to be seriously hurt or killed.

Vehicle Safety

■

Always follow the procedures and

precautions in this owner’s manual.

• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

u Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and

the engine is off.

• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before

touching vehicle parts.

• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

u Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away

from moving parts.

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uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and

servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the

same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.

1Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may

damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder^TM

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages

appear on the information display or the multi-information display every time you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1. The messages notify you when to change the

engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance

services.

1Displaying the Engine Oil Life

Based on the engine operating conditions, the

remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed

as a percentage.

Displayed Engine Oil Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

Life (%)

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

Models with information display

To Use Maintenance Minder^TM

Displaying the Engine Oil Life

■

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

2. Press the (select/reset) knob repeatedly

until the engine oil life appears on the

information display.

The Maintenance Minder indicator (

) stays

on in the instrument panel after the engine oil

life becomes 0%. Have the indicated

maintenance done by a dealer immediately.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display

■

To switch the display, press the

(select/reset) knob.

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Minder Indicator

The engine oil life indicator starts The engine oil is approaching the

end of its service life.

to appear along with other due

soon maintenance item codes

when the remaining oil life

becomes 15 percent.

Starts to come on when the

remaining engine oil life becomes

15 percent.

It goes off when the display is

switched.

The SERVICE message also starts The engine oil has almost reached

the end of its service life, and the

maintenance items should be

inspected and serviced as soon as

possible.

to appear along with the engine oil

life indicator and the maintenance

item codes.

The remaining engine oil life has

passed its service life, and a

negative distance appears after

driving over 10 miles. The negative

distance on the display blinks.

The engine oil life has passed.

The maintenance items must be

inspected and serviced

immediately.

Stays on as a reminder even when

the display is switched.

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

1Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

■

• Independent of the Maintenance Minder

information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.

• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if

they are noisy.

Maintenance

Minder Indicator

Maintenance Minder Message

Main Item

Sub Items

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

• Rotate tires

• Replace air cleaner element^*2

• Replace dust and pollen filter^*3

• Inspect drive belt

• Replace transmission fluid^*4

• Replace spark plugs

• Replace engine oil^*1

• Replace engine oil^*1and oil filter

• Inspect front and rear brakes

• Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

• Inspect suspension components

• Inspect driveshaft boots

• Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA®)

• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

• Inspect exhaust system^#

• Inspect fuel lines and connections^#

• Inspect valve clearance

• Replace engine coolant

• Replace rear differential fluid^*

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance

Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed

every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).

*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the

engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

* Not available on all models

Continued

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

1Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

■

NOTICE

Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance

service results in the system showing incorrect

maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious

mechanical problems.

2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly

pressing the

(select/reset) knob.

3. Press and hold the

or more.

u The engine oil life indicator and the

knob for 10 seconds

The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after

completing the required maintenance service. If

someone other than a dealer performs maintenance

service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.

maintenance item codes blink.

4. Press the

knob for five seconds or more.

u The displayed maintenance items

disappear, and the engine oil life display

returns to 100%.

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

1Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Models with multi-information display

To Use Maintenance Minder^TM

Based on the engine operating conditions, the

remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed

as a percentage.

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

■

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the

engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.

You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1.

Displayed Engine Oil Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

Life (%)

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

2. Press the

(Information) button repeatedly until the engine oil life appears

on the multi-information display.

Remaining

Engine Oil

Life

Maintenance

Item Codes

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you

can view on the multi-information display.

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 527

Button

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information

Display

■

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Soon

Maintenance Due Now

Maintenance Past Due

15 %

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to The engine oil is approaching the end

of its service life, and the maintenance

items should be inspected and serviced

soon.

6 percent. Once you switch the

display by pressing the

(Information) button, this message

will go off.

5 %

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 The engine oil has almost reached the

end of its service life, and the

maintenance items should be inspected

and serviced as soon as possible.

percent. Press the

switch to another display.

button to

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has

passed its service life, and a negative

distance appears after driving over

10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km

(Canadian models). Press the

The engine oil life has passed.

The maintenance items must be

inspected and serviced immediately.

button to switch to another

display.

The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

1Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

■

• Independent of the Maintenance Minder

information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.

• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if

they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder

Message

System Message

Indicator

Main Item

Sub Items

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

• Replace engine oil^*1

• Replace engine oil^*1and oil filter

• Inspect front and rear brakes

• Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

• Inspect suspension components

• Inspect driveshaft boots

Maintenance Sub Items

• Rotate tires

• Replace air cleaner element^*2

• Replace dust and pollen filter^*3

• Inspect drive belt

• Replace transmission fluid^*4

• Replace spark plugs

• Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA®)

• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

• Inspect exhaust system^#

• Inspect fuel lines and connections^#

• Inspect valve clearance

• Replace engine coolant

• Replace rear differential fluid^*

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance

Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed

every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).

*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the

engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

* Not available on all models

Continued

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uuMaintenance Minder^TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder^TM

1Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

■

NOTICE

Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the

maintenance service.

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder^TMdisplay

after a maintenance service results in the system

showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can

lead to serious mechanical problems.

(Information)

Button

Maintenance Item Codes

The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder^TM

display after completing the required maintenance

service. If someone other than a dealer performs

maintenance service, reset the Maintenance

Minder^TMdisplay yourself.

SEL/RESET

Button

Engine Oil Life

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1.

2. Press the

button to select Maintenance Info., then press the SEL/RESET

button.

3. Select Reset with the

button, then press the SEL/RESET button.

u The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display

returns to 100%.

To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then press the SEL/RESET button.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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