oil pressure HONDA PILOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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If equipped.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.69) (P.69)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.67) (P.65)
(P.66)
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
BRAKE LAMP
INDICATOR (P.66) LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.65) TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
(P.62,
277)
(P.62, 276) (P.63,
278)
(P.34, 63)
(P.33, 63)
(P.62, 276) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.63)
(P.21,
62)

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs to give you important
inform ation about your vehicl e. See page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
If
either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. 21
277
276
276 Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
62

Before you leave the pavement, be
sure to do all scheduled maintenance
and service, and inspect your vehicle
f or any problems. Pay special
attention to the condition of the tires,
and check the tire pressures.
After you return to the pavement,
caref ully inspect your vehicle to
make sure there is no damage that
could make driving it unsaf e.
Recheck the condition of the tires
and the tire pressures.
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving of f -highway can be
hazardous if you f ail to recognize
limits and take the proper
precautions.Forbettertractiononallsurfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get underway, and you may dig
yourself a hole. Starting with the
shif t lever in second (2) gear will
help you have a smoother start on
snow or ice.
Debris in the road can damage your
suspension or other components.
Because your vehicle has a high
center of gravity, driving over a large
obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop
into a deep hole can cause your
vehicle to tip or roll over.
If you can’t clearly see all conditions
or obstacles on a slope, walk the
slope bef ore you drive on it. If you
have any doubt whether or not you
can saf ely drive on the slope, don’t
do it. Find another route.
If you are driving up a hill and f ind
that you cannot continue,
. Your vehicle could roll
over. Slowly back down the hill,
f ollowing the same route you took up
the hill.
Keep in mind that you will usually
need more time and distance to
brake to a stop on unpaved surf aces.
Avoid hard braking. Do not ‘‘pump’’
the brakes; let the anti-lock braking
system pump them f or you.
do not try to
turn around
Check Out Your Vehicle
Remember A ccelerating and Braking A voiding Obstacles
Driving on Slopes
Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
Driving
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
According
to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display. Lights
Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
189
246
258
244 248
190
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is not
stuck to the engine block. If it is,
remove it bef ore installing a new oil
f ilter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
241
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .266
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .267
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If the Engine Won’t Start .271
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Jump Starting .272
..............
If the Engine Overheats .274
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
..........
Charging System Indicator .276
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
...............
Brake System Indicator .278
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Emergency Towing .279
..............................................
Fuses .279
..............................
Fuse Locations .283
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
265

If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipsti ck (see page ).
Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. Immediately turn off all electri cal
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.
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Let
the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
1.
2.
3.
4.
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279 239
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
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.

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets .101
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AC Power Outlet .102
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Additives, Engine Oil .239
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 25
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Airbag System Components .25
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Air Conditioning System .106
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Rear A/C Control .113
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Air Pressure, Tires .258
......................................
Antif reeze .242
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .209
...............................
Indicator . 63, 210
...................................
Operation .209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .139
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
................................
Audio System .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .76
.............
Automatic Speed Control .175
..............
Automatic Transmission .200
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .288 ...............
Checking Fluid Level .244
.......................................
Shif ting .200
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .200
................
Shif t Lever Positions .201
....................
Shif t Lock Release .203
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 276
............................
Jump Starting .272
..............................
Maintenance .262
............................
Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .185
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Belts, Seat . 10, 21
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Beverage Holders .99
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .209
.............
Break-in, New Linings .186
....................
Bulb Replacement .252
...........................................
Fluid .246
.........................................
Parking .97
.................
System Indicator . 63, 278
........................
Wear Indicators .209 .............................
Braking System .208
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Break-in, New Vehicle .186
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Brightness Control, Instruments .76
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Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .252
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Brake Lights . 252, 253
................
Front Parking Lights .249
........
Front Side Marker Lights .249
.................................
Headlights .248
........
High-mount Brake Lights . 253
.................................
Rear Bulbs .252
............................
Specif ications .289
.............
Turn Signal Light . 249, 252
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .248
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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying Cargo .193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 131, 134
.......................................
CD Player .130
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Certif ication Label .286
............................................
Chains .261
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .267
Change Oil
........................................
How to .240
......................................
When to .229
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 276
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .198
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Childproof Door Locks .83
Child Seats
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Climate Control System .112
.........................
Clock, Setting the .140
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Code, Audio System .139
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CO in the Exhaust .295
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Cold Weather, Starting in .199
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Compact Spare Tire .266
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Console Compartment .99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .302
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .242
....................................
Checking .190
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Proper Solution .242
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Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .295
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Cruise Control Operation .175
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Customer Service Inf ormation .302
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies on the Road .265
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Charging System Indicator . 276
..................
Checking the Fuses . 279
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
..................
Overheated Engine . 274
...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .279
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Emissions Controls .295
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Emissions Testing, State . 298
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .67
.................................
Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Defrosting 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 . 209
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Disposal of Used Oil .241 Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190
...................................
DVD Player .142
........
DVD Player Error Message . 171
Index
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CONT INUED
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Gas Mileage, Improving .190
.........................................
Gasoline .186
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .67
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .186
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
................
Gas Station Procedures .187 Gauges
...
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
........................................
Glove Box . 99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 77
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
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Speed Limiter .202
.......................................
Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 295
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .296
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..........................................
Brake .246
..........................
Power Steering .247
................
Windshield Washers . 243
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 90
..........................
Four-way Flashers .77
.................................................
Fuel .186
...............................
Cap Message .72
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Fill Door and Cap .187
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 186
........................
Reserve Indicator .67
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
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Fuses, Checking the .279
Index
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