brake HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Repair Manual

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines
the readiness codes are still not
set, see your Honda dealer.
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation372

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 223
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Accessories .223
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 224
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Modif ications .224
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Additives, Engine Oil . 284
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 50
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .297
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Air Conditioning System . 118,130
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Maintenance .306
.....................
Rear A/C Control .135
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Usage .118, 130
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 120,128
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .308
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Alcohol in Gasoline .366
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 327
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Antif reeze .287
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .63, 243
...................................
Operation .242
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 153
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81..........................
Appearance Care .325
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Audio System . 137,153,168
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 48
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 73
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Automatic Speed Control . 207
..............
Automatic Transmission . 233
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Capacity, Fluid .362
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Checking Fluid Level . 293
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Shif ting .234
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 233
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Shif t Lever Positions . 234
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Shif t Lock Release . 236
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 348
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Jump Starting .343
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Maintenance .302
............................
Specif ications .363
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Bef ore Driving .215
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Belts,Seat .8,46
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Beverage Holders .105
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Body Repairs .332 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 242
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Break-in, New Linings . 216
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Fluid .295
....................
Bulb Replacement .320
.......................................
Parking .104
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System Indicator . 63,351
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Wear Indicators .241
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Braking System .241
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 216
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights .72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .321
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Brake Lights .320
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Cargo Area Light .323
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Front Parking Lights . 318
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Front Side Marker Lights . 319
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Headlights .317
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Individual Map Lights . 322
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License Plate Light . 321
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Rear Bulbs .320
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Specif ications .363
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Turn Signal Lights . 318,320
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .317
Index
A
B
I

Î
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Cancel Button .209
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Capacities Chart .362
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo .225
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .181
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Operation . 149,160,178
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 145,165,184
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CD Player .143, 163,182
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Certif ication Label .360
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Chains .315
Change Oil ........................................
How to .285
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When to .274, 276
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Changing a Flat Tire .335
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Changing Engine Coolant . 289
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Charging System Indicator . 62,348
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 231
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
.....................................
Child Saf ety .21
.......................................
Child Seats .21
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Cleaner Element, Air . 297Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels .327
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Carpeting .328
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Exterior .326
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Fabric .329
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Interior .328
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Leather .329
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Seat Belts .329
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Vinyl .329
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Windows .330
...............
Climate Control System . 128
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Coat Hook .111
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Code, Audio System .189
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CO in the Exhaust .368
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Coin Box .111
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 232
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Compact Spare .334
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Consumer Inf ormation . 374
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .287
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Checking .221
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Proper Solution .287
...................................
Replacing .289
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection .331 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .368
............
Cruise Control Operation . 207
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .374
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 376
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 125,133
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Dimensions .362
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..................................
Engine Oil .220
..........................
Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 241
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .286
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door Locks .82
Index
C
D
II

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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Drive Belts .307
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .229
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Economy .222
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In Bad Weather .245
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In Foreign Countries . 367
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 307
...................................
DVD Player .190
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Economy, Fuel .222
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Emergencies on the Road . 333
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Battery, Jump Starting . 343
...........
Brake System Indicator . 351
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 348
..................
Checking the Fuses . 353
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 347
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 349
..................
Overheated Engine . 345
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .358
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Emissions Controls .368 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.................................
Drive Belts .307
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 349
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,347
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
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Overheating .345
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Specif ications .363
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Speed Limiter .236
.......................................
Starting .232
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Ethanol in Gasoline .366
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 368
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .369
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 326
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Fabric, Cleaning .329
..........................
Fan, Interior .118, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .117 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 217
Filters ...............................................
Air .297
.......................
Air Conditioning .306
...............................................
Oil .285
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 335
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..........................................
Brake .295
..........................
Power Steering .296
..................
Windshield Washer . 292
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .176
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 367
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Fuel .216
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Fill Door and Cap .217
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement . 216
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Oxygenated .366
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .217
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Fuses, Checking the .353
Index
E
F
III

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Parking .240
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Parking Brake .104
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 370
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PGM-FI System .369
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .44 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 376
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Saf ety Features .7
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Air bags .9
..................................
Door Locks .10
..........................
Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 46
...............
Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .48
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Cleaning .329
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
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Maintenance .49
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 62
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System Components . 46
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .137, 153,168
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Rear A/C Unit .135 ........
Rear Entertainment System . 190
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 320
..........................
Rear View Mirror .102
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 92
................
Reclining the Third Seat . 92
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
................
Remote Audio Controls . 188
.......................
Remote Transmitter .84
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 297
.......................................
Coolant .289
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 285
..........................................
Fuses .353
................................
Light Bulbs .317
............................
Schedule .274, 276
................................
Spark Plugs .299
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Timing Belt .308
...........................................
Tires .312
.............................
Wiper Blades .304
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .49
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 221
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 235................................
Rotation, Tire .311
Index
S
R
VI

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)