light HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .458
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Maintenance Minder . 459
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Fluid Locations .474
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Engine Compartment Covers . 475
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Adding Engine Oil .476
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .477
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Engine Coolant .479
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Windshield Washers .481
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 482
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 484
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 484
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Brake Fluid .485
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Power Steering Fluid . 486
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Timing Belt .486
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Lights .487
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 494
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Floor Mats .495
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Wiper Blades .496
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Tires .500
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Checking the Battery . 508
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Vehicle Storage .510
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page . Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
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487
Maintenance Minder
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CONT INUED
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
The high beam headlight bulb, the
low beam headlight bulb, and
daytime running light bulb are
replaced the same way.
1.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight/Daytime
Running L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
487
CONNECTOR BULBHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Open the hood.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
1.
2.
3.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Lights
Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker L ight
Bulbs
488
SOCKET
BULB
CONNECTOR
BULB
CONNECTOR BULB
FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover. Remove the covers by
caref ully prying on the edge with a
small f lat-tipped screwdriver.
1.
4.
5.
6.
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Except LX models
Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
489
BULB
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Remove the f ront f og light
assembly f rom the bumper.Open the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.
Remove the assembly f rom the
mounting holes by pulling it out. Place a cloth on the inner edge of
the assembly. Loosen the
assembly by caref ully prying on
thetopandsideedgeswithasmall
f lat-tipped screwdriver. Use your
fingers to further pull it loose.
1.
3.
3.
4. 2.
2.
4.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
490
CONNECTOR
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Align the two tabs on the light
assembly with the mounting holes
and install the rear light assembly
in the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts securely.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light, side marker light, or
turn signal light.
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7. 8.
9.
10.
11.
5.
On Touring models
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ights
Maint enance
491
BULB
TABS
SOCKET
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Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment. Remove each lens
segment by caref ully prying on its
edge with a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Remove the screw under each lens.
Pull the high-mount brake light
assembly out of the vehicle.Remove the lens f rom the light
assembly.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Put the lens back on the light
assembly, and tighten the
mounting bolts securely.
Put the light assembly back into
the vehicle. Install the screws and
tighten them securely.
Reinstall the lens segments.
Remove the two mounting screws
f rom the light assembly.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.7.
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9.
6.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
492
LENS SEGMENT
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Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t edge until it snaps into
place.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment to prevent
scratching. Insert a small f lat-tip
screwdriver between the lef t edge
of the lens and the housing. The
lens will come down.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket. 3.
4.
1.
2. Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
493
BULB
LENS
SCREWDRIVER
LENS
CLOTH
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Vehicle Storage
510
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