oil temperature HONDA PILOT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
57
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Î
ÎÎ
Î Î
If equipped.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
:
Instrument Panel
Instruments and Controls
61
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM (VSA) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TPMS INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.69) (P.
69)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62) (P.62)(P.64)
(P.67) (P.63)
(P.
62)
(P.
63) (P.
65)(P.
66)
(P.
65)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.
65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
64)
(P.67)
(P.63)
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P.62)
BRAKE LAMP
INDICATOR (P.66) (P.63)

µ
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will be blinking. The display comes
oneverytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed by
your dealer as soon as possible. The maximum total mileage shown
is ‘‘ 9999.’’
You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature (if
equipped) every time you press and
release the Select/Reset knob.
When the engine oil lif e display is 0
percent or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenif youchangethe
inf ormation display.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described in the next
page.
If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage. It is displayed
when you drive over 10 miles (f or
U.S. models) or 10 km (f or Canadian
models) af ter seeing the 0 percent
message.Afterward,itshowsyour
driving distance if you continue to
drive. Immediately have the
indicated maintenance done by your
dealer.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
231

ÌÌ
µµ
Ì
Maintenance Minder
235
Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
:
If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: 1:
233
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
61
1
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles,
replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer
towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures or
frequently fully loaded. This requires transmission and transfer
fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C),
in very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer,
replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer
towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid
or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the
differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Symbol
Symbol
Maintenance Minder

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
239
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
1.
2.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
240
DRAIN BOLT
WASHER

µµ
Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely. Tightening
torque:
The dif f erential should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
The timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
message shown on the inf ormation
display. Replaced the belt at 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in one or more of
these conditions:
Check the f luid level with the
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer, and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
VTM-4 Dif f erential Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.
6.
4WD models only
Timing Belt
Dif f erential Oil
A utomatic Transmission Fluid, Dif f erential Oil, Timing Belt
Maint enance
245
FILLER BOLT
CORRECT LEVEL
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield. Disconnect the battery.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible periodically run the
engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
263

........................
Certif ication Label .286
............................................
Chains .261
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .267
Change Oil ........................................
How to .240
......................................
When to .229
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,276
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 83
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...............
Climate Control System . 112
.........................
Clock, Setting the .140
.....................
Code, Audio System .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .293
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 199
......................
Compact Spare Tire .266
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .242
....................................
Checking .189
.........................
Proper Solution .242
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .293
............
Cruise Control Operation . 175
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 300
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 76
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .67
.................................
Dead Battery .272
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
......
Def rosting the Windows . 108,110
....................................
Dimensions .288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..................................
Engine Oil .189
....................
Directional Signals . 66,75
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 210
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .241 Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190
...................................
DVD Player .142
........
DVD Player Error Message . 171
..............................
Economy, Fuel .190
............
Emergencies on the Road . 265
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 272
...........
Brake System Indicator . 278
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 267
.....
Charging System Indicator . 276
..................
Checking the Fuses . 279
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
..................
Overheated Engine . 274
...........................
Emergency Brake .97
......................
Emergency Flashers .77
.......................
Emissions Controls .293
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 296
Index
D
E
II
Emergency Towing .......................278

CONT INUED
Engine....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 277
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
...............................
Overheating .274
............................
Specif ications .289
............................
Speed Limiter .202
.......................................
Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .294
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
.........................................
Gasoline .186
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 186
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
................
Gas Station Procedures . 187Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
........................................
Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 77
...................................
Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..........................................
Brake .246
..........................
Power Steering .247
................
Windshield Washers . 243
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 89
..........................
Four-way Flashers .77
.................................................
Fuel .186
...............................
Cap Message .72
......................
Fill Door and Cap .187
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 186
........................
Reserve Indicator .67
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .279
Index
F GH
INDEX
III