engine oil HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Owner's Guide

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
......................CompactSpareTire.508
....................ChangingaFlatTire.509
.............IftheEngineWon’tStart.516
................................JumpStarting.517
..............IftheEngineOverheats.519
.........LowOilPressureIndicator.521
..........ChargingSystemIndicator.521
.......MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
...............BrakeSystemIndicator.523
..............................................Fuses.524
..............................FuseLocations.528
......................EmergencyTowing.531
..........IfYourVehicleGetsStuck.532
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
507
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
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
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing 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.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
521
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
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Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning
Dimensions Capacities
Weights
1.98 US gal (7.5)2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
190.9 in (4,850 mm) 78.5 in (1,995 mm)70.9 in (1,802 mm)21.00 US gal (79.5)
TotalFrontSecondThird 33 28
Refrigerant type Charge quantityLubricant type ND-OIL821.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305meters) of elevation.
See the tire information label atta-ched to the driver’s doorjamb.8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
LengthWidthHeight
Wheelbase Track67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.196 US gal (0.74)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engineReserve tank capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Fuel tank
Engine coolantEngine oil
Automatic transmissionfluid
Rear differentialfluid (4WD)Transferassemblyfluid (4WD)Windshieldwasherreservoir6.9 US qt (6.5)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
3.6 US qt (3.4)8.6 US qt (8.1)3.6 US qt (3.4)8.6 US qt (8.1)2.96 US qt (2.80)3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43)0.48 US qt (0.45)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
Approx.
FrontRear
1:
2:
U.S. vehicles Canadianvehicles
1 :2 : Except U.S. LX modelsU.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
2:3: 4WDmodels
2WD
4WD
Change TotalChangeIncludingfilterWithoutfilterTotalChangeTotalChangeTotalChangeTotal
Change Total
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CONTINUED
................................................AAC.300
...AccessoriesandModifications.402
ACCESSORY(IgnitionKey
.....................................Position).137
............AccessoryPowerSockets.186
...........................ACPowerOutlet.187
................ActiveHeadRestraints.158
....................Additives,EngineOil.473
...........................AdvancedAirbags.31
.............................Airbag(SRS).11,26
..........AirbagSystemComponents.26
......AirConditioningSystem.192,199
.............RearA/CControl.197,204
.......................AirOutlets(Vents).206
.......................AirPressure,Tires.496
......................................Antifreeze.475
Anti-lockBrakes(ABS)
....................IndicatorLight.72,430
...................................Operation.429
..............Anti-theft,AudioSystem.313
Anti-theftSteeringColumn
............................................Lock.137
........AudioSystem.208,210,226,252
AutoControlMode,Starting
........................................Engine.411
............................AutoDoorLock.116
...AutoDoorLocking/Unlocking.139
.........................AutoDoorUnlock.117
..........AutomaticClimateControl.199
.......................AutomaticLighting.127
...AutomaticSeatBeltTensioners.24
.............AutomaticSpeedControl.350
..............AutomaticTransmission.413
..........................Capacity,Fluid.538
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
.......................................Shifting.413
ShiftLeverPosition
...............................Indicators.413
................ShiftLeverPositions.414
....................ShiftLockRelease.416
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
Battery
ChargingSystem
...........................Indicator.70,521
............................JumpStarting.517
..............................Maintenance.504
............................Specifications.539
..............................BeforeDriving.393
....................................Belts,Seat.9,22
.........................BeverageHolders.181
........HandsFreeLink.361
..................................BoosterSeats.58
Brakes
...........Anti-lockSystem(ABS).429
.............Break-in,NewLinings.394
............BulbReplacement.486,488
...........................................Fluid.481
.......................................Parking.169
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
........................WearIndicators.429
.............................BrakingSystem.428
.................Break-in,NewVehicle.394
BrightnessControl,
...............................Instruments.131
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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CONTINUED
..............................Economy,Fuel.399
ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)
........................................System.431
..................................Emergencies.507
.............Battery,JumpStarting.517
...........BrakeSystemIndicator.523
................ChangingaFlatTire.509
.....ChargingSystemIndicator.521
..................CheckingtheFuses.525
...........DrivingwithaFlatTire.508
.......HazardWarningFlashers.130
............................JumpStarting.517
.....LowOilPressureIndicator.521
...MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
..................OverheatedEngine.519
.......................................Towing.531
.........................EmergencyBrake.169
....................EmergencyFlashers.130
......................EmergencyTowing.531
.......................EmissionsControls.547
........................EmissionsTesting.550
Engine
..............CheckStarterSystem.412
....CoolantTemperatureGauge.82
.........................IfitWon’tStart.516
MalfunctionIndicator
................................Lamp.70,522
.......................................OilLife.455
........OilPressureIndicator.70,521
..............Oil,WhatKindtoUse.472
...............................Overheating.519
............................Specifications.539
............................SpeedLimiter.416
.......................................Starting.411
.EvaporativeEmissionsControls.547
...............................ExhaustFumes.61
ExhaustGasRecirculation
........................................System.548
...................................Dashboard.3,66
..............DaytimeRunningLights.128
.................................DeadBattery.517
............Defects,ReportingSafety.556
..............Defogger,RearWindow.130
......DefrostingtheWindows.194,203
..........................DifferentialFluid.538
....................................Dimensions.538
.............DimmingtheHeadlights.126
Dipstick
..........AutomaticTransmission.478
..................................EngineOil.398
..........................DirectionalSignals.73
........DiscBrakeWearIndicators.429
.......................................DiscCare.285
........................DiscChanger.242,274
DiscChangerError
...........................Messages.251,284
....................DiscPlayer.218,242,274
.....................DisposalofUsedOil.474
Doors
.................................Indicator.13,95
............LockingandUnlocking.138
..................LockoutPrevention.144
....................PowerDoorLocks.138
..........DOTTireQualityGrading.540
...........DriverandPassengerSafety.5
...........................................Driving.409
....................................Economy.399
DrivingPositionMemory
........................................System.173
..................DustandPollenFilter.490
......DVDPlayerErrorMessages.345
...................................DVDPlayer.320
Index
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INDEX
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ExpectantMothers,UseofSeat
........................................Beltsby.20
..........................Fan,Interior.193,202
Features,Comfortand
..............................Convenience.191
....................FillingtheFuelTank.395
Filters
.........................DustandPollen.490
...............................................Oil.473
...........Flashers,HazardWarning.130
...................FlatTire,Changinga.509
.....................................FloorMats.491
Fluids
..........AutomaticTransmission.478
..........................................Brake.481
..........................PowerSteering.482
.......................RearDifferential.480
...................TransferAssembly.480
..................WindshieldWasher.477
FMStereoRadio
...................................Reception.308
.....................................FogLights.128
..............FoldingtheSecondSeat.160
.................FoldingtheThirdSeat.161
........................Four-wayFlashers.130
............................FrontAirbags.11,29
......................................FrontSeat.154
....................................Adjusting.154
...................................Airbags.11,29
.......................................Heaters.164
.................................................Fuel.394
......................FillDoorandCap.395
...........................................Gauge.82
................OctaneRequirement.394
...............................Oxygenated.394
........................ReserveIndicator.80
........................Tank,Fillingthe.395
......................TightenFuelCap.396
...............................FuelEconomy.399
.....................Fuses,Checkingthe.525
.............HalogenHeadlightBulbs.483
...........................HandsFreeLink.361
..............................HFLButtons.361
............HazardWarningFlashers.130
...............GasMileage,Improving.400
.........................................Gasoline.394
...........................................Gauge.82
.....................LowFuelIndicator.80
................OctaneRequirement.394
........................Tank,Refueling.395
................GasStationProcedures.395
Gauges
...EngineCoolantTemperature.82
...............................................Fuel.82
...............................Speedometer.82
.................................Tachometer.82
GAWR(GrossAxleWeight
.......................................Rating).435
GCWR(GrossCombinedWeight
.......................................Rating).436
............GearshiftLeverPositions.413
...................................GlassHatch.148
......................................GloveBox.183
GVWR(GrossVehicleWeight
.......................................Rating).435
Index
G
H
F
IV
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............PanelBrightnessControl.131
........................ParkGearPosition.414
...........................................Parking.419
...............................ParkingBrake.169
ParkingBrakeandBrake
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
...............................ParkingLights.126
..ParkingOverThingsthatBurn.419
....PassengerAirbagOffIndicator.36
.............................PGM-FISystem.548
...................................PollenFilter.490
........................PowerDoorLocks.138
..............PowerSeatAdjustments.154
...............PowerSocketLocations.179
............................PowerWindows.165
.........Pregnancy,UsingSeatBelts.20
.........ProtectingAdultsandTeens.13
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.21
.....AdviceforPregnantWomen.20
........................ProtectingChildren.39
.....................GeneralGuidelines.39
.......................ProtectingInfants.44
.......ProtectingLargerChildren.57
.........ProtectingSmallChildren.45
UsingChildSeatswith
.....................................Tethers.54
.............................UsingLATCH.49
...................RadiatorOverheating.519
Radio/DiscSound
.......................System.210,227,253
.................RadioTheftProtection.313
................................RDS.213,230,257
...........................ReadinessCodes.550
.......................RearA/CUnit.197,204
............RearAudioControlPanel.321
........RearEntertainmentSystem.317
..RearLights,BulbReplacement.486
...RearviewCameraandMonitor.390
...........................RearviewMirror.170
.......RearWindowDefogger.194,203
RearWindowWiperand
.......................................Washer.125
.....RecliningtheSeatBacks.154,155
.........RecliningtheSecondSeats.159
.......................ReminderIndicators.69
................RemoteAudioControls.311
.................RemoteControl(RES).322
.....................RemoteTransmitter.150
ReplacementInformation
................EngineOilandFilter.473
..........................................Fuses.525
................................LightBulbs.483
....................................Schedule.469
................................TimingBelt.482
...........................................Tires.499
.............................WiperBlades.492
Oil
........................Change,Howto.473
......................Change,Whento.455
......................CheckingEngine.398
...............................Life,Engine.455
..............PressureIndicator.70,521
SelectingProperViscosity
......................................Chart.472
.........ON(IgnitionKeyPosition).137
............................OutsideMirrors.171
...............OutsideTemperature.85,90
....................Overheating,Engine.519
....Owner’sMaintenanceChecks.467
.........................OxygenatedFuels.394
Index
INDEX
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CONTINUED
..........SRS,AdditionalInformation.26
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.37
.............................AirbagService.37
......AirbagSystemComponents.26
..HowtheSRSIndicatorWorks.35
HowYourFrontAirbags
.........................................Work.29
...HowYourSideAirbagsWork.32
HowYourSideCurtainAirbags
.........................................Work.34
.............................SRSIndicator.35,72
..START(IgnitionKeyPosition).137
.......................StartingtheEngine.411
...................AutoControlMode.411
InColdWeatheratHigh
..................................Altitude.412
................WithaDeadBattery.517
........SteamComingfromEngine.519
SteeringWheel
................................Adjustment.133
...........Anti-theftColumnLock.137
......................Buttons.311,350,361
StereoSound
...............System.208,209,226,252
..................StorageCompartment.182
....................StoringYourVehicle.506
........................SunglassesHolder.183
........................................SunVisor.184
SupplementalRestraintSystem
......................................Servicing.37
.........................SRSIndicator.35,72
...................SystemComponents.26
..................................SyntheticOil.473
.....................................Tachometer.82
..........................................Tailgate.144
...............................GlassHatch.148
......................OpenIndicator.13,95
...............................Openingthe.144
.........................................Power.145
......Taillights,ChangingBulbsin.486
.TakingCareoftheUnexpected.507
TechnicalDescriptions
......DOTTireQualityGrading.540
.....EmissionsControlSystems.547
ThreeWayCatalytic
...............................Converter.549
.......................TemperatureGauge.82
........Temperature,InsideSensor.207
....................Temperature,Outside.90
...................Tensioners,SeatBelts.24
..............TetherAnchoragePoints.55
................TheftProtection,Radio.313
..ThreeWayCatalyticConverter.549
.Tilt/TelescopicSteeringWheel.133
....................................TimingBelt.482
....................................TireChains.503
.........Tire,HowtoChangeaFlat.509
.................................TireLabeling.542
TirePressureMonitoring
............System(TPMS).420,544
LowTirePressure
...........................Indicator.74,423
.......TirePressureMonitor.91,424
Index
INDEX
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4WD models only
4WD models only
Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid)
(see page ).
4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
21.00 US gal (79.5)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Premium fuel is recommended
when towing in certain conditions
(see page ).
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