wiper blades HONDA PILOT 2005 1.G Owners Manual

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .188
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Maintenance Schedule . 189
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Maintenance Record .195
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Fluid Locations .198
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Adding Engine Oil .199
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 200
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Engine Coolant .202
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Windshield Washers .203
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 204
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Dif f erential Oil .205
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Timing Belt .205
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Brake Fluid .206
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Power Steering Fluid . 207
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Lights .208
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Floor Mats .213
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Cleaning Seat Belts .213
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Wiper Blades .214
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Tires .216
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Checking the Battery . 221
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Vehicle Storage .222
261
Maintenance
Maint enance
187

When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator will come on when the
level is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
203
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
1.
2. Front only:
Wiper Blades
214
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
Front only:
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
215
REINFORCEMENT
BLADE
BLADE

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Remote Control (RES) . 131
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Remote Transmitter .79
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 200
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Floor Mats .213
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .208
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Schedule .192-194
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Timing Belt .205
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Tires .218
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Wiper Blades .214
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 149
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 161
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Roof Rack .153
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Rotation, Tire .214
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 260
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .213
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 58
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System Components . 23
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .82
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Seats .83
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Folding the Second Seat . 85
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Folding the Third Seat . 86
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Head Restraints .87
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Reclining the Second Seat . 85
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Reclining the Third Seat . 86
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Third Seat Access .85
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Seats, Adjusting the . 83-86
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Security System .137
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Serial Number .244
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Service Intervals .189 .............................
Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures . 147
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Setting the Clock .124
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .160
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 160
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Shif t Lock Release .163
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .212
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Side Airbags .11, 28
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Cutof f Indicator .30, 58
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .219
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Sound System .106
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .224
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Specif ications .247
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Specif ications Charts . 246
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Speed Control .138
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
Index
S
VI

Transmission...............
Checking Fluid Level . 204
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Fluid Selection .204
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Identif ication Number . 244
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Shif ting the Automatic . 160
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Treadwear .248
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Trip Meter .66
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Turn Signals .71
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .223
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Unleaded Gasoline .146
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 201 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .259
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 203
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Level Indicator .63
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Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 218
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Compact Spare .224
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Nut Wrench .227
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 90
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .101, 103
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Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .214 .....................................
Operation .70
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .70
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Worn Tires .217
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 154
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Vehicle Dimensions .246
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 244
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .171
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VSA of f Switch .172
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Vehicle Storage .222 .................................................
VIN .244
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Viscosity, Oil .199
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VTM-4 Lock .164
Index
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VIII