CVT Fluid Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
Remove the lid for maintenance.

Fig 1: Identifying Lid Fasteners
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Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVT fluid (CVTF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

Fig 2: Drain Plug With Torque Specifications And Sealing Washer
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Install the lid.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick tube opening (A) to bring it to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda CVT fluid (CVTF). Using a non-Honda CVTF can affect shift quality.
CVT Fluid Capacity:

2.8 L (3.0 US qt) at change

5.2 L (5.5 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 3: Identifying Dipstick Tube Opening
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Check that the CVT fluid level is between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B) of the dipstick (see CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK ).
Insert the dipstick.
If the maintenance minder required to replace the CVTF, reset the maintenance minder (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the CVTF, go to step 10.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 4: Identifying DLC
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select Gauges in the BODY ELECTRICAL menu with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the CVTF life with the HDS.