When checking the transmission fluid level at the check bolt, it is not uncommon to find the fluid in the upper or lower level.
Do the transmission fluid level check immediately, after the shift lever operation.
Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.
1.
Apply the parking brake.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to PRNDSDNRP position/mode (with paddle shifters) or PRNDSLSDNRP position/mode (without paddle shifters), and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position/mode.
4.
Turn the engine off.
5.
Remove the check bolt (A) with the sealing washer (B).
6.
Check the transmission fluid level.
NOTE: The transmission fluid is proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole gradually.
If there is no transmission fluid dripping from the check hole, then check for transmission fluid leaks at the transmission, the transmission fluid pan, the transmission fluid warmer, the transmission fluid warmer hoses, and the transmission fluid warmer lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with transmission fluid, go to step 7.
If the transmission fluid flows out of the check hole, go to step 13.
7.
Loosely install the check bolt with the old sealing washer.
8.
Lower the vehicle.
9.
Remove the filler cap (A).
10.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A) at the suitable amount. Always use genuine Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
11.
Install the filler cap (A) with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.
12.
Go to step 2, then recheck.
13.
Wait until the transmission fluid is at the proper level.
14.
After checking the transmission fluid level, install the check bolt (A) with a new sealing washer (B).
R
N
D
S
D
N
R
P position/mode (with paddle shifters) or P
R
N
D
S
L
S
D
N
R
P position/mode (without paddle shifters), and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position/mode.