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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
Maintenance
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
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, app ear on the MID.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the   (Information) button until  the engine oil life appears on the 
MID.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items1 Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information 
Display (MID)
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 
6 percent. Once you switch the 
display by pressing the   
(Information) button, this message 
will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end 
of its service life,...

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•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.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main 
Item
*1: If the message 
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the...

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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you  have performed the maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Go to the  Maintenance Info.  group.
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3.Press and hold the  RESET button
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the MID.
4. Select  Reset with the   (Information) button, then push the  RESET 
button.
u The displayed maintenance items disappea r, and the engine oil life display 
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid 
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant 
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Dipstick 
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the 
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center 
of the hood to release the lock mechanism, 
and open the hood.
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...

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Compartment Cover
Maintenance
Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine co mpartment are protected by a cover.
You may need to remove the cover when  you perform certain maintenance work. 
Pull up on the engine compartment  cover, remove it from the pins.
Engine Compartment Cover
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
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.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving 
and that it meets the American Petroleum 
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another 
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for 
the ambient temperature as...

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off 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....