engine oil HONDA PILOT 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
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. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
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.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
191
245
285
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
282
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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Specif ications
294
Dimensions
Weights
Battery
Capacities
Seating Capacities 1.93 US gal (7.3
)
2.43 US gal (9.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
20.34 US gal (77.0
)
188.0 in (4,775 mm)
76.5 in (1,943 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.3 in (1,685 mm) 106.3 in (2,700 mm)
70.5 in (1,790 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
77.5 in (1,968 mm)
71.7 in (1,821 mm)
70.1 in (1,780 mm)
71.3 in (1,811 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
66.7 in (1,694 mm)
12 V 20 AH/5 HR
Capacity Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.193 US gal (0.73
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 2.79 US qt (2.64
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
8.3 US qt (7.9
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
8.9 US qt (8.4
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering
fluid cooler.
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Total
Front
Rear 8
2
3
3 Approx.
1:
2:
1:
2: Front
Rear
4WD
2WD
Front
Rear
4WD
2WD Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change 4WD
2WD
4WD
2WD
Second row
Third row
1 : LX and LX-VP models 2 : EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
2
1 1
2
1
2
1
2
1
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Technical Inf ormation
295
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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...
Accessories and Modif ications .196
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets .101
...........................
AC Power Outlet .102
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .245
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,25
..........
Airbag System Components .25
..............
Air Conditioning System .106
.....................
Rear A/C Control .113
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .264
......................................
Antif reeze .248
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .216
...............................
Indicator .63,217
...................................
Operation .216
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .141
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
................................
Audio System .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .76
.............
Automatic Speed Control .177
..............
Automatic Transmission .206
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .294 ...............
Checking Fluid Level .250
.......................................
Shif ting .206
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
................
Shif t Lever Positions .207
....................
Shif t Lock Release .209
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,282
............................
Jump Starting .278
..............................
Maintenance .269
............................
Specif ications .294
..............................
Bef ore Driving .187
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21
...........................
Beverage Holders .99
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .216
.............
Break-in, New Linings .188
....................
Bulb Replacement .258
...........................................
Fluid .252
.........................................
Parking .97
.................
System Indicator .63,284
........................
Wear Indicators .215 .............................
Braking System .215
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .188
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .76
........................
Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .258
.....................
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
.............
Turn Signal Light .255,258
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .254
............................
Capacities Chart .294
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .57
.............................
Carrying Cargo .198
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
..........................
CD Changer .131,134
.......................................
CD Player .130
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Certif ication Label .292
............................................
Chains .268
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .273
Change Oil
........................................
How to .246
......................................
When to .237
...
Charging System Indicator .62,282
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .204
..................
Childproof Door Locks .83
Child Seats
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
...............
Climate Control System .112
.........................
Clock, Setting the .142
.....................
Code, Audio System .141
........................
CO in the Exhaust .302
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .205
......................
Compact Spare Tire .272
...................
Console Compartment .99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .308
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .248
....................................
Checking .192
.........................
Proper Solution .248
...................
Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .302
............
Cruise Control Operation .177
....
Customer Service Inf ormation .308
..............................
Economy, Fuel .193
............
Emergencies on the Road .271
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .278
...........
Brake System Indicator .284
................
Changing a Flat Tire .273
.....
Charging System Indicator .282
..................
Checking the Fuses .285
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .282
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .283
..................
Overheated Engine .280
...........................
Emergency Brake .97
......................
Emergency Flashers .77
......................
Emergency Towing .285
.......................
Emissions Controls .302
........................
Emissions Testing .305
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .4,60
................
Daytime Running Lights .76
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .67
.................................
Dead Battery .278
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .310
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .77
......
Def rosting the Windows .108,110
....................................
Dimensions .294
...............
Dimming the Headlights .75
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .250
..................................
Engine Oil .191
....................
Directional Signals .66,75
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .215
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .247 Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .296
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
...........................................
Driving .203
....................................
Economy .193
...................................
DVD Player .144
........
DVD Player Error Message .173
Index
D
E
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Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .189
Filters
...............................................
Oil .246
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .77
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .273 Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .250
..........................................
Brake .252
..........................
Power Steering .253
................
Windshield Washers .249
...................
Folding the Third Seat .90
..........................
Four-way Flashers .77
.................................................
Fuel .188
...............................
Cap Message .72
......................
Fill Door and Cap .189
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .188
........................
Reserve Indicator .67
........................
Tank, Filling the .189
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .285
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .194
.........................................
Gasoline .188
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .67
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .188
........................
Tank, Filling the .189
................
Gas Station Procedures .189 Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .71
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .221
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .221
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .206
........................................
Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .221
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .254
.................
Hazard Warning Button .77
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .71
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,283
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .62,282
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .245
...............................
Overheating .280
............................
Specif ications .295
............................
Speed Limiter .208
.......................................
Starting .205
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .302
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System .303
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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INDEX
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Lower Anchor .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .294
.........................................
Luggage .198
..................................
Maintenance .235
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .242
................................
Minder .237-243
.........................
Minder Indicator .69
..........................................
Saf ety .236
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,283
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments .88
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
.................................
Modif ications .197
.........................................
Moonroof .96
...................
Neutral Gear Position .207
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .188
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .292 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .188
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
....................
Of f -Highway Driving .230
...................
Of f -Road Precautions .230
Oil
........................
Change, How to .246
......................
Change, When to .237
......................
Checking Engine .191
..............
Pressure Indicator .62,282
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .245
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .302
..............................
Outside Mirrors .93
....................
Overheating, Engine .280
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .242
..............
Panel Brightness Control .76
........................
Park Gear Position .207
...........................................
Parking .214 .................................
Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake System
...............................
Indicator .63,284
.................................
Parking Lights .75
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .304
..........................
Playing the Radio .117
................................
Playing a Disc .130
....
Playing the Disc Changer .131,134
.............................
PGM-FI System .303
................
Power Seat Adjustments .87
.................
Power Socket Locations .98
..............................
Power Windows .94
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions .20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
........................
Protecting Children .38
...........................
Protecting Inf ants .43
...........
Protecting Larger Children .53
.............
Protecting Small Children .44
Index
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Saf ety Belts .10
............
Safety Defects, Reporting .310
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .58
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .260
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .21,62 ...................
System Components .25
...............
Use During Pregnancy .19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
....................................
Seat Heaters .86
.................................................
Seats .87
............
Folding the Second Seat .89
...............
Folding the Third Seat .90
..........................
Head Restraints .91
.........
Reclining the Second Seat .89
............
Reclining the Third Seat .90
.......................
Third Seat Access .90
...................
Seats, Adjusting the .87-91
............................
Security System .176
...............................
Serial Number .292
...........................
Service Intervals .237
.............................
Service Manual .311
.........
Service Station Procedures .189
..........................
Setting the Clock .142
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .206
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
........................
Shif t Lock Release .209
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .255
..............................
Side Airbags .11,31
..........................
Of f Indicator .34,63
...................
Radiator Overheating .280
.............
Radio/CD Sound System .115
...........................
Readiness Codes .305
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .113
............
Rear Audio Control Panel .149
........
Rear Entertainment System .144
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .258
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
............................
Rear View Mirror .92
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
..........
Reclining the Seat Backs .87-91
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
................
Remote Audio Controls .140
.................
Remote Control (RES) .171
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .246
.................................
Floor Mats .260
..........................................
Fuses .285
................................
Light Bulbs .254
........................................
Minder .243
................................
Timing Belt .252
...........................................
Tires .265 .............................
Wiper Blades .261
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .192
...............................
Restraint, Child .38
..................
Reverse Gear Position .207
................................
Rotation, Tire .266
Index
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Signaling Turns .75
.....................................
Snow Tires .268
................................
Sound System .115
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .272
............................
Specif ications .295
....................
Specif ications Charts .294
................................
Speed Control .177
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
...
Additional Safety Precautions .37
.............................
Airbag Service .36
How the Side Airbag Of f
........................
Indicator Work .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .31
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .33,63
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .81
.......................
Starting the Engine .205
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .205
................
With a Dead Battery .278
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .280 Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .78
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .81
...............................
Buttons .140,177
...................
Stereo Sound System .115
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .270
........................
Sunglasses Holder .100
........................................
Sun Visor .101
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .33,63
...................
System Components .25
..................................
Synthetic Oil .246
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .258
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .271
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .296
.....
Emissions Control Systems .302
....................
Emissions Testing .305
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .304
.......................
Temperature Gauge .71
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .114 ....................
Temperature, Outside .71
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .23
........
Testing of Readiness Codes .305
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .51
............................
Thef t Protection .141
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .304
..........................
Time, Setting the .142
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .78
....................................
Timing Belt .252
....................................
Tire Chains .268
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .273
Tire Pressure Monitoring
................
System (TPMS) .211,300
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Compact Spare Tire:
Front/Rear:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
245
251 253
252
251
20.34 US gal (77.0)
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