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How to Refuel

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4.

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the 
lower part of filler opening, then insert it 
slowly and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the filler 
nozzle goes down along with the filler 
pipe.

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Keep the filler nozzle level.

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When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will 
click off automatically.

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After filling, wait about five seconds 
before removing the filler nozzle.

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If you do not fill up the tank to full, 
always add a minimum of 

1.3 US gal 

(5.0 L)

 of fuel.

5.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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How to Refuel

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is 
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel 
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If 
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

If you repeatedly fill the tank with less than the 
specified minimum amount of fuel, the malfunction 
indicator lamp may come on. If this happens, have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in 
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result 
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has 
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed 
the full tank capacity.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

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Fuel Economy and CO

2

 Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

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Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

2

 emissions is dependent on several 

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and 
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the 
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle. 
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the 
driver information interface.

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Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

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Recommended Engine Oil

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•

Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

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Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside 
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

1

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

2

 Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to 
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

Miles driven

Gallons of 

fuel

Miles per 

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 578
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..579
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance 

Service ........................................... 580

Maintenance Minder

TM

..................... 581

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood.. 586
Opening the Hood ........................... 587
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 588
Oil Check ......................................... 589
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 590
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...591

Cooling System................................ 593
Transmission Fluid............................ 595
Brake Fluid....................................... 596
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 597

Replacing Light Bulbs

....................... 598

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

.. 601

Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires ................................. 606

Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 607

Tire Labeling .................................... 607
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 609
Wear Indicators................................ 611
Tire Service Life ................................ 611

Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 612
Tire Rotation.................................... 613
Winter Tires ..................................... 614

12-volt Battery

.................................. 615

Remote Transmitter Care

Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 617

Climate Control System Maintenance

.. 618

Cleaning

Interior Care .................................... 619
Exterior Care.................................... 621

Accessories and Modifications

.......... 624

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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.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when 
refueling.

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Periodic inspections

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Check the brake fluid level monthly.

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Checking the Brake Fluid

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

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Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 606

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

 P. 598

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

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Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

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Inspection 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 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 driver information interface.

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Maintenance Service Items

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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

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Authorized Manuals

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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.

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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.

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 
away from the 12-volt battery, all High Voltage system, and all fuel related parts.

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

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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.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt 
battery or compressed air.

•

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

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Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

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Maintenance Safety

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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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.

Always follow the inspection and 
maintenance recommendations according 
to the schedules in this owner's manual.

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WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance 
instructions and precautions can cause you 
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and 
precautions in this owner's manual.

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

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The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and 
the power system is turned off.

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Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

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Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system 
cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.

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Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

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Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and 
limbs away from moving parts. When the power system is on, the engine can 
automatically start, or the radiator fan may start operating without the engine 
running.

•

Do not touch the high-voltage battery and wiring (orange).

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.

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Maintenance Minder

TM

Select the Maintenance Minder to see maintenance items that are due soon and to 
see the percentage of life remaining in the engine oil.

When the engine oil life is less than 15%, a Maintenance Minder message will 
appear every time you set the power mode to ON, reminding you to bring your 
vehicle to a dealer for service.

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To Use Maintenance Minder

TM

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the Maintenance Minder screen at any time.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 button several times until 

 is displayed.

3.

Press 

ENTER

 to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine oil life appears 

on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due soon.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the 
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you 
can view on the driver information interface.

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Displayed Engine Oil 

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil 

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90

90 to 81

80

80 to 71

70

70 to 61

60

60 to 51

50

50 to 41

40

40 to 31

30

30 to 21

20

20 to 16

15

15 to 11

10

10 to 6

5

5 to 1

0

0

Sub Item

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

ENTER

 Button

 Button

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information 

Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

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When you select the Maintenance 
Minder screen, it displays codes for 
maintenance items due at the next 
engine oil change, along with the 
percentage of engine oil life 
remaining.

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Maintenance Due Soon

The engine oil life indicator starts to 
appear along with other due-soon 
maintenance item codes when the 
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.

The engine oil is approaching the end 
of its service life.

Maintenance Due Now

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 
percent. Press the 

 button to 

switch to another display.

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.

Maintenance Past Due

The engine oil 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.

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Maintenance Service Items

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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message 

Indicator

Sub Items

Main Item

*1: If a Maintenance Minder message 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.

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Maintenance Main Items

A

●

Replace engine oil

*1

B

●

Replace engine oil

*1

 and oil filter

●

Inspect front and rear brakes

●

Check expiration date for tire repair kit bottle

●

Inspect these items:

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Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

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Suspension components

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Driveshaft boots

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Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA

®

)

•

All fluid levels and condition of fluids

•

Exhaust system

#

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Fuel lines and connections

#

*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 or trailer towing 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 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.

*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is 

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

●

Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

3

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Replace transmission fluid

*4

4

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

5

●

Replace engine coolant

6

●

Replace rear differential fluid

7

●

Replace brake fluid

*5

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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the 
maintenance service.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 (display/information) button repeatedly until the 

 appears.

3.

Press the 

ENTER

 button.

4.

Press and hold the 

ENTER

 button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

5.

Press 

 / 

 to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select 

All Due Items

 

(You can also select 

Cancel

 to end the process).

6.

Press the 

ENTER

 button to reset the selected item.

7.

Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.

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Resetting the Display

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Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 display 

after a maintenance service results in the system 
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can 
lead to serious mechanical problems.

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

TM

 display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 display 

using the audio/information screen.

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How to customize

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Models with Display Audio

ENTER

 Button

 (Display/Information) Button

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Brake Fluid 

(Black Cap)

Engine Coolant 

Reserve Tank

Radiator Cap

Washer Fluid 

(Blue Cap)

Engine Oil Dipstick 

(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

12-volt Battery

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Opening the Hood

1.

Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.

2.

Pull the hood release handle under the 
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.

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The hood will pop up slightly.

3.

Push the hood latch lever (located under 
the front edge of the hood to the center) to 
the side and raise the hood. Once you have 
raised the hood slightly, you can release the 
lever. 

4.

Remove the support rod from the clamp 
using the grip. Mount the support rod in 
the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and 
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the 
hood. Remove your hand at a height of 
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the 
hood close.

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Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are 
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in 
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.

When closing the hood, check that the hood is 
securely latched.

If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can 
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch 
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

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WARNING

The hood support rod can become very hot 
due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against possible burns, do not 
handle the metal section of the rod:
Use the foam grip instead.

Hood Release Handle

Pull

Lever

Support Rod

Grip

Clamp

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Recommended Engine Oil

Use a genuine engine oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable type and 
viscosity (for the ambient temperature) as shown in the image that follows.

Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. If you drive 
the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.

*1:Formulated to improve fuel economy.

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Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal 
and is the specified viscosity grade.

Genuine Engine Oil

Commercial Engine Oil

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Honda Genuine Motor Oil

•

Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil 
with an API Certification Seal on the 
container

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Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, 
they may adversely affect the engine performance 
and durability.

The following seal indicates the oil is energy 
conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum 
Institute’s latest requirements.

Ambient Temperature

0W-20

Ambient Temperature

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Oil Check

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Turn off the power system. You can check the oil level without the engine having 
run beforehand. If the engine has been running, wait approximately three minutes 
before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange).

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or 
paper towel.

3.

Insert the dipstick back all the way into its 
hole.

4.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the 
level. It should be between the upper and 
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.

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Oil Check

If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly 
add oil, being careful not to overfill.

Upper Mark
Lower Mark

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Adding Engine Oil

1.

Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.

2.

Add oil slowly.

3.

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten 
it securely.

4.

Wait for three minutes and recheck the 
engine oil dipstick.

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Adding Engine Oil

NOTICE

Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. 
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and 
engine damage.

If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil 
may damage the engine compartment components.

Engine Oil 

Fill Cap