tailgate HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the tailgate.Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
f loor.
Remove the cargo area floor.
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3. 4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of the Unexpected
613
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
CARGO AREA FLOOR
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Main MenuTable of Contents

Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
No. Amps. No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Small Light
Stop Lamp
Back Lamp
Turn Lamp, Hazard
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
1 2 34
1 2 34 40 A
20 A
30 A
40 A 56 7 89
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 30 A
30 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
Power Tailgate Motor
VTM-4
Trailer Main
VSA FSR Rear Blower
VSA Motor Hazard
Power Tailgate Closer
Driver

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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
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Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 586
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Indicator . 65, 66
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Interior . 176
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Parking . 125
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Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
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Glove Box . 183
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Lockout Prevention . 143
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Power Door . 137
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Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
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Odometer . 81, 87
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Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
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Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
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Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
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Minder . 559
Owner

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CONT INUED
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Starting the Engine . 513
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Auto Control Mode . 513
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 514
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With a Dead Battery . 621
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 623
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 132
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 136
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Buttons . 392, 430, 442, 463
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Stereo Sound System . 209
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Storage Compartment . 182
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Storing Your Vehicle . 608
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Sunglasses Holder . 183
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Sun Visor . 184
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 70
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil . 577
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Tachometer . 80
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Tailgate . 143
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Glass Hatch . 148 ......................
Open Indicator . 13, 79
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Opening the . 143
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Power . 144
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 589
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 611
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Emissions Control Systems . 651
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 653
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Temperature Gauge . 80
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 208
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Temperature, Outside . 88
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 24
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54, 55
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 394
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 653
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 132
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Time, Setting the . 294
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Timing Belt . 585
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Tire Chains . 606
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 613
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Tire Labeling . 646 Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 522, 648
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 72, 525
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 89, 526
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Tires . 599
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Air Pressure . 599
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Checking Wear . 601
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Compact Spare . 612
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Inf lation . 599
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Inspection . 601
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Maintenance . 602
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Replacing . 602
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Rotating . 602
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Snow . 605
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Specif ications . 643
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Tire Chains . 606
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Tools, Tire Changing . 613
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