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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.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
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.
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*/intelligent multi-information
display (i-MID).
Types of Inspection and Maintenance
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Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
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Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 450
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 434
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 465
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
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 452
2 Authorized Manuals P. 519
• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 461
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
1Safety 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 or not you should perform
a given task.
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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.
Maintenance Safety
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• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Always follow the inspection and
• 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.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
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.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Operate the engine only when there is sufficient ventilation.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.
Vehicle Safety
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• 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.
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Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display*/multi-information display* and the i-MID 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.
1To Use Maintenance MinderTM
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
90
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
5 to 1
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Displaying the Engine Oil Life on the Information Display*
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
15
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1
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.
10
5
0
0
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the i-MID.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 434
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Displaying the Engine Oil Life on the Multi-Information
Display*
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Maintenance Service
Items
Remaining Engine Oil
Life
Button
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the
button repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the multi-
information display.
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items on
the i-MID
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Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the i-MID.
You can view them on the Maintenance info screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1
.
2. Press the MENU button to go to the Vehicle Menu screen.
3. Select Vehicle Information, then press the SOURCE button.
4. Press the SOURCE button again to go to the Maintenance info screen. The
engine oil life appears on the i-MID.
Main
Item
Engine Oil Life
Sub
Item
SOURCE
Button
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MENU Button
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
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Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID and Information Display*
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Oil Life Display on the
Information Display
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
15%
The engine oil life indicator The engine oil is
approaching the end of
its service life.
starts to appear along with
other due soon
2345
15
maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life
becomes 15 percent.
Engine oil
Air filters
Starts to come on when
5%
The SERVICE message also The engine oil has almost the remaining engine oil
reached the end of its
service life, and the
maintenance items
should be inspected and
serviced as soon as
possible.
life becomes 15 percent.
It goes off when the
display is switched.
starts to appear along with
the engine oil life indicator
and the maintenance item
codes.
2345
5
Engine oil
Air filters
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). The
negative distance on the
display blinks.
The engine oil life has
passed. The
maintenance items must
be inspected and
Stays on as a reminder
even when the display is
switched.
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serviced immediately.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID and Multi-Information Display*
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Maintenance
Message
Oil Life Display on
the Multi-
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
Information Display
15%
The remaining engine oil life is 15 The engine oil is
SERVICE DUE SOON
SERVICE DUE NOW
approaching the end of its
to 6 percent. Once you switch the
2345
15
service life, and the
maintenance items should
be inspected and serviced
soon.
display by pressing the
button, this message will go off.
Engine oil
Air filters
5%
The remaining engine oil life is 5 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 1 percent. Press the
button to switch to another
display.
2345
5
Engine oil
Air filters
The remaining engine oil life has The engine oil life has
SERVICE PAST DUE
passed. The maintenance
items must be inspected
and serviced immediately.
passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). Press
—
the
button to switch to
another display.
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
* Not available on all models
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1Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Service Items
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Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Models with information display
Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Main
Item
Sub Items
Models with multi-information display
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Message
Main
Item
Sub Items
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CODE
A
B
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil*1
Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
CODE
1
2
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 valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid*
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3
4
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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#
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5
6
*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 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
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
1Resetting the Display
Resetting the Display
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NOTICE
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
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.
Models with information display
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (Select/Reset) knob.
.
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.
3. Press and hold the
knob for 10 seconds
or more.
u The engine oil life indicator and the
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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Models with multi-information display
Engine Oil Life
Maintenance Item Codes
SEL/RESET Button
Button
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Select VEHICLE SETTINGS using the
button.
3. Select MAINTENANCE RESET using the
RESET button.
button, then press the SEL/RESET
button, then press the SEL/
4. Select RESET using the
button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
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All models
Engine
Oil Life
Maintenance Item Codes
SOURCE
Button
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1
2. Go to the Maintenance info screen.
.
2 Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items on the i-MID P. 431
3. Press the SOURCE button.
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the i-MID.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
4. Select Yes with the (- button, then press the SOURCE button.
u The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
u Any maintenance items that are necessary for your vehicle at the next
maintenance service will appear.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select No, then press the SOURCE button.
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