steering wheel HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owner's Guide

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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer immediately. The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button af ter cancel it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until your vehicle have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed by
your dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the engine oil
lif e blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE’’
message along with the maintenance
item code(s) on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Maintenance Minder
not
Maint enance
467
U.S. model is shown.
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vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point. The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
thetotalmileageaftertheremaining
oillifebecame0%,andthe
maintenance item code(s). To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the negative
mileage blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE’’
message along with the maintenance
item code(s) on the multi-
inf ormation display. 469
Maintenance Minder
not
468
U.S.
U.S.
Canada Canada
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Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
mode will be shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page . Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel until you see
the engine oil lif e display.
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2. 3.
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On Touring models On Touring models
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
ItemsResetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
469
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEMMAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM(S)
U.S. model is shown.
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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
If you are not sure how to add
f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
486
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models). Move the tires to the
positions shown in the diagram each
time they are rotated. If you
purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.
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T ire Maintenance Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
Tires
Maint enance
503
Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)Front
On vehicles with aluminum wheels,
improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................
Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .33 ,70
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 135
.......................
Starting the Engine .415
...................
Auto Control Mode . 415
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .416
................
With a Dead Battery . 521
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 523
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .131
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 135
......................
Buttons .309, 348,361
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 206,207,224,250
..................
Storage Compartment . 180
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .510 ........................
Sunglasses Holder .181
........................................
Sun Visor .182
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .33 ,70
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System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .477
.....................................
Tachometer .80
..........................................
Tailgate .142
...............................
Glass Hatch .146
......................
Open Indicator .11, 93
...............................
Opening the .142
.........................................
Power .143
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 490
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 511
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
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Emissions Control Systems . 551
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .553
.......................
Temperature Gauge .80
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 205
....................
Temperature, Outside . 88...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 53
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 311
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 553
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 131
....................................
Timing Belt .486
....................................
Tire Chains .507
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 513
.................................
Tire Labeling .546
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 424,548
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .72, 427
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 89,428
Index
INDEX
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Tires .500
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Air Pressure .500
.........................
Checking Wear .502
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Compact Spare .512
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
......................................
Inf lation .500
..................................
Inspection .502
..............................
Maintenance .503
...................................
Replacing .503
......................................
Rotating .503
...........................................
Snow .506
............................
Specif ications .543
................................
Tire Chains .507
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .438
................
Emergency Wrecker . 535
....
Equipment and Accessories . 445
.............................
Weight Limit .438
.........................
Trailer Loading .438
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 450
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 482
...........................
Fluid Selection .483
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Identif ication Number . 540
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Shif ting the Automatic . 417.....................................
Treadwear .502
................................
Trip Computer .90
.................................
Trip Meter .81, 87
....................................
Turn Signals .71
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .511
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 544
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .398
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 288,299
.........
USB Flash Memory Device . 296
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 478
................................
Vanity Mirror .183
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 409
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .542
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 540
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .435
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .71, 93,435 .........................
VSA Of f Switch .436
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VSA System Indicator . 71,93,435
.............................
Vehicle Storage .510
.....................................
Ventilation .204
.................................................
VIN .540
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .476
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Voice Control System . 198,250
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .422
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 60
..................
Warranty Coverages .559
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 481
............................
Level Indicator .94
...................................
Operation .122
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 131
............
Alignment and Balance . 503
..........
Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 507
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Cleaning .507
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Compact Spare .512
..............................
Wrench, Nut .514
Index
U
V W
X
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