wiper blades HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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
469
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The washer level indicator will come
on when the level is low (see page).
If the washer f luid is low, a ‘‘LOW
WASHER FLUID’’ message appears
on the multi-information display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
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On Touring models
Except Touring models
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
481
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.To replace the f ront wiper blades:Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and hold the lock tab.
Slide the blade assembly toward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade, make
sure not to drop the wiper blade or
wiper arm down on the windshield. 2.
1.
Wiper Blades
496
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm against the
window.
Windshield: Lower the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. 6.
7.
4. 5.
3.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
497
BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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Toreplacetherearwiperblade: Slidethebladeoutof thewiperarm.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Raise the wiper arm of f the glass
hatch and hold it.
3.
1. 2.
Wiper Blades
498
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER ARM
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Slide the new blade into the wiper
arm. Make sure it is engaged in
the slot along its f ull length.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield or the hatch glass.
4.
5.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
499
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Oil........................
Change, How to .477
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Change, When to .459
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Checking Engine .402
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Lif e, Engine .459
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Pressure Indicator . 68,525
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .476
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 135
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Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature . 83,88
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Overheating, Engine .523
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 471
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Oxygenated Fuels .398
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Panel Brightness Control . 129
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Park Gear Position .418
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Parking .423
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Parking Brake .167
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,527
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Parking Lights .124
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 423
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34.............................
PGM-FI System .552
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Pollen Filter .494
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Power Door Locks .136
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Power Seat Adjustments . 152
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Power Socket Locations . 177
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Power Windows .163
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 55
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 523
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .208, 225,251
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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RDS .211, 228,255 ...........................
Readiness Codes .554
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Rear A/C Unit .195, 202
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 319
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 490
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
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Rearview Mirror .168
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Rear Window Def ogger . 192,201
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .123
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 152,153
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Reclining the Second Seats . 157
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Reminder Indicators .67
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
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Remote Control (RES) . 320
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Remote Transmitter .148
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 477
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Fuses .529
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Light Bulbs .487
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Schedule .459
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Timing Belt .486
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Tires .503
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Wiper Blades .496
Index
INDEX
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Î Windows.............................
Auto Reverse .164
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Operating the Power . 163
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Rear, Def ogger .128
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .122
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Def roster .192, 201
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Washers .122
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .496
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Operation .122
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
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WMA .217, 241,278,298
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Worn Tires .502
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 535
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XM Satellite Radio . 234,264
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Index
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