tow HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Service Manual

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100% credit toward a replacement
battery.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2010 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2010 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit ed
Warranty
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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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
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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
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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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