manual transmission HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .63
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Features .189
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Bef ore Driving .397
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Driving .413
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Maintenance .457
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .511
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T echnical Inf ormation .539
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .557
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .561
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Owner's Identification Form
2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
00X31-SZA-6002
\251 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
2009 Pilot

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary Index Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption. In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption. Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible. Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
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Fuel Economy Factors
Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Drive moderatelyObserve the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
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Vehicle Maint enance
Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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µIf you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone. This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.
To shif t f rom second to
first, press the release button on the
side of the shif t lever. This position
locks the transmission in f irst gear.
By upshif ting and downshif ting
through 1, 2, D , and D, you can
operate the transmission much like a
manual transmission without a
clutch pedal. 1.
2.
3
Engine Speed Limiter
Shift Lock Release
First (1)
Automatic Transmission
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .458
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Maintenance Minder . 459
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Fluid Locations .474
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Engine Compartment Covers . 475
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Adding Engine Oil .476
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .477
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Engine Coolant .479
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Windshield Washers .481
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 482
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 484
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 484
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Brake Fluid .485
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Power Steering Fluid . 486
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Timing Belt .486
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Lights .487
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 494
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Floor Mats .495
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Wiper Blades .496
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Tires .500
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Checking the Battery . 508
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Vehicle Storage .510
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Replacing Seat Belt Af ter a............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 402
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position . 418
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Rotation Tire .503
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 560
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .14
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Seat Belts .8, 15
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 13,14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 60
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 234, 264
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Seat Belts .8, 15
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .494
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21 ................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 67
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats .152
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Adjusting the Second Seat . 157
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Folding the Second Seat . 158
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Folding the Third Seat . 159
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Head Restraints .155
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Heaters .162
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Position Memory .171
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Third Row Access .159
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Security System .347
Sensors ....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 29
Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .29
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Impact Sensors .25, 26
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Serial Number .540
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Service Intervals .459
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Service Manual .561
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Service Minder .459
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Service Station Procedures . 399
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Setting the Clock .312 Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .417
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 417
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Shif t Lock Release .420
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Side Airbags .30
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Of f Indicator .33
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 488,489
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .506
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Sound System .206, 250
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .501, 512
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Specif ications .543
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Specif ications Charts . 542
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Speed Control .348
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Speed Limiter .420
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Speedometer .80
Index
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