towing HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Owner's Guide

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
533
TRAILER HITCH
REAR
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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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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...............................................Tires.496
..............................AirPressure.496
.........................CheckingWear.498
..........................CompactSpare.508
......DOTTireQualityGrading.540
......................................Inflation.496
..................................Inspection.498
..............................Maintenance.499
...................................Replacing.499
......................................Rotating.499
...........................................Snow.502
............................Specifications.539
................................TireChains.503
...................Tools,TireChanging.509
Towing
.....................................ATrailer.434
................EmergencyWrecker.531
....EquipmentandAccessories.441
.............................WeightLimit.434
.........................TrailerLoading.434
.................TrailerTowingTips.446
Transmission
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
...........................FluidSelection.479
..............IdentificationNumber.536
.............ShiftingtheAutomatic.413
.....................................Treadwear.498
................................TripComputer.92
.................................TripMeter.83,89
....................................TurnSignals.73
Unexpected,TakingCare
..........................................ofthe.507
....UniformTireQualityGrading.540
........................UnleadedGasoline.394
..............USBAdapterCable.290,301
.........USBFlashMemoryDevice.298
.......UsedOil,HowtoDisposeof.474
............WARNING,Explanationof.iii
.........WarningLabels,Locationof.62
..................WarrantyCoverages.555
Washer,Windshield
........CheckingtheFluidLevel.477
............................LevelIndicator.96
...................................Operation.124
Wheels
.............AdjustingtheSteering.133
............AlignmentandBalance.499
..........AluminumAlloyWheels.503
.....................................Cleaning.503
..........................CompactSpare.508
..............................Wrench,Nut.510
................................VanityMirror.185
.................VehicleCapacityLoad.405
......................VehicleDimensions.538
....VehicleIdentificationNumber.536
VehicleStabilityAssist(VSA)
....................................System.431
VSAActivation
....................Indicator.73,95,431
.........................VSAOffSwitch.432
..VSASystemIndicator.73,95,431
.............................VehicleStorage.506
.....................................Ventilation.195
.................................................VIN.536
..................................Viscosity,Oil.472
...........VoiceControlSystem.200,252
..................................VTM-4Lock.418
Index
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Windows
.............................AutoReverse.166
................OperatingthePower.165
.........................Rear,Defogger.130
Windshield
.....................................Cleaning.124
...........................Defroster.194,203
.....................................Washers.124
Wipers,Windshield
.......................ChangingBlades.492
...................................Operation.124
RearWindshieldWiperand
...................................Washer.125
......................WMA.219,243,280,300
....................................WornTires.498
.....Wrecker,EmergencyTowing.531
.............................XMRadio.236,266
:U.S.only
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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479
482
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