air condition HONDA PILOT 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks 5 times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er tof or more inf ormation (see
page ).
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emission control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance,
continued operation may cause
serious damage.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Ittakes
several days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
305 Emissions
Testing
Readiness Codes
Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
283
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and the engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ). If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
284
U.S. Canada
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
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Lights
Fuses Engine
Air Conditioning
Alignment
Tires
Headlights
Front side marker lights
Front position lights
Front turn signal lights
Side turn signal lights
Front fog lights
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Stop/Taillights
Backup lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Front map lights
Rear map lights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror light
Door (Courtesy) light
21 W/5 W
5W
12 V
12 V
3CP
21 CP (18 W)
8W
4CP
5W
5W
21 W
3CP
55 W
3CP
12 V
12 V 1.1 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W/5 W 5W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ16DR-M11IZFR5K-1110.0 : 1
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
i-VTEC V6 gasoline engine (2WD) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
VTEC V6 gasoline engine (4WD)
12 V
12 V
55 W
60 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T155/90D16 110M P235/70R16 104S
1°98’ 1°88’
0°50’
0°50’
0°76’
0°66’ 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
3.8 W
21 CP (18 W) HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
See page290or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page290or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page289or the fuse box
cover. Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side NGK:
DENSO:
(2WD)
(2WD)
(2WD)(4WD)
(4WD)
(4WD)
High
Low
(AMBER)
(H11)(HB3)
(H11)
1 : EX-L and EX-SE models
2 : LX, LX-VP, and EX models
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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst em T hree Way Cat alyt ic Convert er Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .196
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 .245
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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 .264
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Antif reeze .248
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .216
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Indicator .63,217
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Operation .216
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .141
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
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Audio System .115
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .76
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Automatic Speed Control .177
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Automatic Transmission .206
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Capacity, Fluid .294 ...............
Checking Fluid Level .250
.......................................
Shif ting .206
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
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Shif t Lever Positions .207
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Shif t Lock Release .209
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,282
............................
Jump Starting .278
..............................
Maintenance .269
............................
Specif ications .294
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Bef ore Driving .187
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Belts, Seat .10,21
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Beverage Holders .99
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .216
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Break-in, New Linings .188
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Bulb Replacement .258
...........................................
Fluid .252
.........................................
Parking .97
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System Indicator .63,284
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Wear Indicators .215 .............................
Braking System .215
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Break-in, New Vehicle .188
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Brightness Control, Instruments .76
........................
Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .258
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Brake Lights .258,259
................
Front Parking Lights .255
........
Front Side Marker Lights .255
.................................
Headlights .254
........
High-mount Brake Lights .259
.................................
Rear Bulbs .258
............................
Specif ications .295
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Turn Signal Light .255,258
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Bulbs, Halogen .254
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Capacities Chart .294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .57
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Carrying Cargo .198
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Changer .131,134
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CD Player .130
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