warning HONDA PILOT 2006 1.G User Guide

They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints in the second
and third row seats adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. To raise it, pull upward. To
lower it, push the release button
sideways, and push the restraint
down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
Head Restraints
Seats
Instruments and Controls
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RELEASE BUTTON

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes signif icantly low, the
sensor in that tire immediately sends
a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator and the
appropriate tire on the tire pressure
monitor to come on.Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold and
set to the recommended inf lation
pressure as specif ied in the vehicle
placard and this owner’s manual (see
page ).
Although your tire pressure is
monitored, you must manually check
thetirepressuresmonthly.
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly, and inf late the tire to
the recommended pressure shown
on the driver’s doorjamb.
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicator is on, one
or more of your tires is signif icantly
under-inf lated. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper
pressureasindicatedonthevehicle’s
tire inf ormation placard.
Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire. 289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Driving
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.

Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.Thetoolsandjackarebehinda
cover in the cargo area on the
driver’s side. Remove the cover by
pushing the top of it.
Turn the jack’s end
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack and tools.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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SPARE TIRE
TOOLS
COVER
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all the accessories, and
turn on the hazard warning lights.
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If the Engine Overheats
Emergency
T owing
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine. on page278).

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure light. If it does not go out
within ten seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving.
(Seeon page
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
276
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
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Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry). Rim diameter in inches.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width). Tire width in millimeters. Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. Grade
C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. P
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Temperature A,B,C
Tire Labeling
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire L abeling
Tire Size
T echnical Inf ormation
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P235/70R16 104S

CONT INUED
Engine....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 277
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .274
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Specif ications .289
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Speed Limiter .202
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Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .294
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasoline .186
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
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Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Fan, Interior .106
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Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 244
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Brake .246
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Power Steering .247
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Windshield Washers . 243
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Folding the Third Seat . 89
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Four-way Flashers .77
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Fuel .186
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Cap Message .72
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Fill Door and Cap .187
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Reserve Indicator .67
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Fuses, Checking the .279
Index
F GH
INDEX
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Tires .257
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Air Pressure .257
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Checking Wear .258
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Compact Spare .266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Inf lation .257
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Inspection .258
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Maintenance .259
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Replacing .260
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Rotating .259
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Snow .260
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Specif ications .289
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .213
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Equipment and Accessories . 219
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Traction Devices .261
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Weight Limit .215
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Trailer Driving Tips .220
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 244
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Fluid Selection .244
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Identif ication Number . 286
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Shif ting the Automatic . 200.....................................
Treadwear .290
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Trip Meter .70
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Turn Signals .75
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 241
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .211
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VSA Of f Switch .212
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Vehicle Storage .263
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VIN .286
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Viscosity, Oil .239
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VTM-4 Lock .204 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages .301
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 243
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Level Indicator .67
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Operation .74
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 259
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Compact Spare .266
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Nut Wrench .269
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 94
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .108, 110
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Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .255
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Operation .74
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .74
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Wireless Headphones . 172
Index
U
V W
VIII
Emergency Wrecker ................
.278