oil HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Except T ouring models
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
POWER TAILGATE INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.75)
(P.68)
(P.68)
(P.75)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P.77) (P.68)
(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.72)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P.76) (P.81) (P.76)
(P.70) (P.73)
(P.74)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.70) (P.76)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.76)
(P.69)
(P.67)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.79)
(P.73)
(P.71)
(P.71)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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: 4WD models only
Instrument Panel
On T ouring models
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
(P.75) (P.68)
(P.68)
(P.77) (P.74)
(P.72)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P.76) (P.85)(P.76)
(P.70)
(P.76)(P.76)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.76)
(P.78) (P.77)
(P.75)
(P.79)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.76)
(P.69)
(P.67)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.71)
(P.71)
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The engine can be severely
damaged if this indicator f lashes
or stays on when the engine is
running. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C
in Canadian models) warmer or
cooler.
The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Celsius (Canadian
models).
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
ref lection f rom the road surf ace,
engine heat, and the exhaust f rom
surrounding traf f ic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
To adjust outside temperature
indicator,
Press and hold the select/reset
knob until ‘‘Oil Lif e

The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle

Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The display changes as
shown.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This shows the remaining lif e of the
engine oil. It shows 100% af ter the
engine oil is replaced and the display
is reset. The engine oil lif e is
calculated based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
ref lection f rom the road surf ace,
engine heat, and the exhaust f rom
surrounding traf f ic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
You can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
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Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Oil L if e
Mult i-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S.
Canada
ENGINE OIL LIFE
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If there is a problem with your
vehicle, f or example the engine oil
level is low or a door is not f ully
closed, the multi-inf ormation display
will show you the problem. It does
this by interrupting the current
display with one or more messages. The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go of f until the problem(s)
is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on f or the
first time.
When there are several messages to
be shown, the system switches the
messages every 5 seconds.
The message is shown until you
push the INFO ( or ) button.
To see the message again, press the
INFO ( or ) button, 5 seconds
after the display disappears.
Here is a list of messages shown on
the multi-information display:
Mult i-Inf ormation Display
System Messages
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SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period . 494
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Fuel Recommendation . 495
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Service Station Procedures . 497
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Ref ueling . 497
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 498
Opening and Closing the
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Hood . 499
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Oil Check . 500
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Engine Coolant Check . 500
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Fuel Economy . 501
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Accessories and Modif ications . 504
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Carrying Cargo . 506
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange loop). Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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Oil Check
A dding Engine OilEngine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
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Before you leave the pavement, be
sure to do all scheduled maintenance
and service, and inspect your vehicle
f or any problems. Pay special
attention to the condition of the tires,
and check the tire pressures.
After you return to the pavement,
caref ully inspect your vehicle to
make sure there is no damage that
could make driving it unsaf e.
Recheck the condition of the tires
and the tire pressures.
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comf ort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving of f -highway can be
hazardous if you f ail to recognize
limits and take the proper
precautions.Forbettertractiononallsurfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get underway, and you may dig
yourself a hole. Starting with the
shif t lever in D position will help you
have a smoother start on snow or ice.
Keep in mind that you will usually
need more time and distance to
brake to a stop on unpaved surf aces.
Avoid hard braking. Do not ‘‘pump