HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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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No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
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No. Amps.
1 2 34 5 VBSOL2
STRLD
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Not Used
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
4WD models Except 4WD models
Emergency T owing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the 4WD
system. It should be transported on a
f lat-bed truck or trailer.
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If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous page).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench placed behind a
cover under the cargo area.
Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
Remove the cover, put cloth on the
edge of the cover to prevent
scratches and caref ully pry with a
small f lat-tip screwdriver or a
metalfingernailfile.
To use the f ront towing hook:
The cover is attached to the
bumper with a tether.
Remove the rubber cap by pulling
it out.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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COVER
Front
RUBBER CAP WHEEL NUT WRENCH
TOWING HOOK
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To use the rear towing hook:
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Ref er to ‘‘Towing a Trailer

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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle

Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver

The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
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ENGINE NUMBERAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specif ications
642 Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning
Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
191.4 in (4,861 mm)
78.5 in (1,995 mm)
70.9 in (1,802 mm)
Total
Front
Second
Third 3
3
2
8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type ND-OIL8
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
67.7 in (1,720 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.196 US gal (0.74
)
1.98 US gal (7.5
)
2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
3.01 US qt (2.85
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.79 US qt (2.64)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.0 US qt (7.6
)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Front Rear
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 : 2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
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Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
2WD
4WD Approx.
Without automatic transmission fluid cooler
With automatic transmission fluid cooler
1
12
23 1 2
44
3 3
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Specif ications
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Lights Battery
Alignment
Alignment
Fuses
Engine
Tires
60 W
55 W
3CP
28/8 W
55 W
21/5 W
21/5 W5W
18 W 5W8W
4CP8W5W
1.4 W
2CP
Headlights (High)/
Daytime running lights
Headlights (Low)
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal/
parking lights
Front fog lights
Rear turn signal/taillights
Stop/taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Individual map lights
Cargo area lights
High-mount brake lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Glove box light
Front console compartment
light
Capacity
12 V
12 V
72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR
Toe-in
Camber 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0