service HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Owner's Guide

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) This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand. Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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CONT INUED
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Tachometer .67
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 320
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
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Tape Player . 149,160,178
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Emissions Control Systems . 368
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Oxygenated Fuels .366
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .370
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 48
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 371
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Thef t Protection .189
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 370
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Timing Belt .308
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Seats .89
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Folding the Second Seat . 94
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Head Restraints .93
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Reclining the Second Seat . 92
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Reclining the Third Seat . 92
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Serial Number .360
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Service Intervals .272
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Service Manual .377
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Service Station Procedures . 217
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .234
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 233
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Shif t Lock Release .236
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .319
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .314
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 137,153,168
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .334
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Specif ications .363
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Spark Plugs .301
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Specif ications Charts . 362................................
Speed Control .207
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Speedometer .67
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 50
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 53
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .50
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 52
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SRS Components .50
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SRS Service .55
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SRS Indicator .53 ,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .232
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .232
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With a Dead Battery . 343
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State Emissions Testing . 371
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 137,153,168
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Storing Your Vehicle .324
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Sunglasses Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109 Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing .55
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SRS Indicator .53 ,62
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System Components . 50
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Synthetic Oil .284
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8
, 4.2 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 296
295
294
283
293
19.3 US gal (73, 16.1 Imp gal)