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.)
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
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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.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 607
■ Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 37
■ Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 621
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 tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 631
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 623
2 Authorized Manuals P. 704
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.
• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 627
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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.
3WARNING
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 12-volt battery, all High Voltage system, 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 12-volt
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.
3WARNING
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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uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
Vehicle Safety
■
• 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 power system is turned off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system
cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and
limbs away from moving parts. When the power mode 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.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
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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 driver information interface every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
■
Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
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 engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
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
10 to 6
5 to 1
2. Press the
(home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until
is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items
due soon.
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
15
10
5
Engine Oil Life
0
0
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 607
Left Selector Wheel
Main Item
Sub Item
(Home) Button
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
■
Maintenance Message
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
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
15 %
The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent.
The engine oil is approaching
the end of its service life, and
the maintenance items should
be inspected and serviced
soon.
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance Message
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
Maintenance Due Now
5 %
The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent.
The engine oil has almost
reached the end of its service
life, and the maintenance items
should be inspected and
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
serviced as soon as possible.
Maintenance Past Due
The engine oil life has passed its service life, The engine oil life has passed.
and a negative distance appears after The maintenance items must
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km be inspected and serviced
Negative Distance
(Canadian models). The negative distance
on the display blinks.
immediately.
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder
message.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance Service Items
■
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Main Item
Sub Items
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
U.S. models
CODE
A
B
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil*1
Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle
CODE
1
2
Maintenance Sub Items
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Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen filter*3
Replace transmission fluid*4
Replace spark plugs
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid*
Replace brake fluid*5
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3
4
5
6
7
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Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system#
*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 47,500 miles (76,000 km) or 3 years.
• Fuel lines and connections#
· Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
*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 in the first column on page 701.
*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.
* Not available on all models
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Canadian models
CODE
A
0
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil*1
CODE
1
2
Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen filter*3
Replace transmission fluid*4
Replace spark plugs
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
Replace brake fluid*5
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Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
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· Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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3
4
5
6
7
9
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 76,000 km (47,500 miles) 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.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 701.
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●
Service front and rear brakes
Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle
●
Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system#
• Fuel lines and connections#
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Resetting the Display
■
NOTICE
Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM 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 MinderTM
display after completing the required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
MinderTM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
using the driver information interface or audio/
information screen.
Left Selector Wheel
(Home) Button
2 Settings* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the
(home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until
is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen.
5. Press and hold the left selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset
mode.
6. Roll the left selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All
due items (You can also select Cancel to end the process).
7. Press the left selector wheel to reset the selected item.
8. Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.
* Not available on all models
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