automatic transmission HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
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Emergencies .507
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Battery, Jump Starting . 517
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Brake System Indicator . 523
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Changing a Flat Tire . 509
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Charging System Indicator . 521
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Checking the Fuses . 525
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Jump Starting .517
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
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Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
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Emergency Brake .169
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Emergency Flashers .130
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Emergency Towing .531
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Emissions Controls .547
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Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
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If it Won’t Start .516
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .70, 522
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Oil Lif e .455
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
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Overheating .519
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Specif ications .539
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Speed Limiter .416
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Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
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Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
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Dashboard .3, 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 128
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Dead Battery .517
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
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Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
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Dif f erential Fluid .538
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Dimensions .538
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Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
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Engine Oil .398
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
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Disc Care .285
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Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
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Disc Player .218, 242,274
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Disposal of Used Oil .474
Doors .................................
Indicator .13, 95
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Locking and Unlocking . 138
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Lockout Prevention . 144
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Power Door Locks . 138
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .409
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Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
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DVD Player Error Messages . 345
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DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .20
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Fan, Interior .193, 202
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 395
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .490
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Oil .473
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 509
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Floor Mats .491
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
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Brake .481
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Power Steering .482
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Rear Differential .480
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Transf er Assembly . 480
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Windshield Washer . 477
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .308
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Fog Lights .128
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Folding the Second Seat . 160.................
Folding the Third Seat . 161
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Four-way Flashers .130
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Front Airbags .11, 29
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Front Seat .154
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Adjusting .154
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Airbags .11, 29
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Heaters .164
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Fuel .394
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Fill Door and Cap .395
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Gauge .82
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Octane Requirement . 394
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Oxygenated .394
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Reserve Indicator .80
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Tank, Filling the .395
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Tighten Fuel Cap .396
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Fuel Economy .399
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Fuses, Checking the .525
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 483
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HandsFreeLink
. 361
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HFL Buttons .361
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 400
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Gasoline .394
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Gauge .82
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Low Fuel Indicator .80
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Octane Requirement . 394
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Tank, Ref ueling .395 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 395
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 82
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Fuel .82
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Speedometer .82
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Tachometer .82
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .435
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .436
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 413
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Glass Hatch .148
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Glove Box .183
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .435
Index
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F
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Replacing Seat Belt Af ter a............................................
Crash .25
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 556
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 398
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Restraint, Child .39
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Reverse Gear Position . 414
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Rotation Tire .499
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Saf ety Belts .9, 22
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 556
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Saf ety Features .8
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Airbags .11
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Door Locks .13
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Head Restraints .16
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Seat Belts .9, 17
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 15,16
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 62
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 236, 266
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Seat Belts .9, 17
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Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .24
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Cleaning .490 ......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .23
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .22, 69
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System Components . 22
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seats .154
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Adjusting the Second Seat . 159
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Folding the Second Seat . 160
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Folding the Third Seat . 161
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Head Restraints .157
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Heaters .164
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Position Memory .173
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Third Row Access .161
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Security System .349
Sensors ....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 31
Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .31
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Impact Sensors .27, 28
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Serial Number .536
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Service Intervals .455
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Service Manual .557
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Service Inf ormation .455
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Service Station Procedures . 395..........................
Setting the Clock .314
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .413
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 413
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Shif t Lock Release .416
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Side Airbags .32
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Of f Indicator .35
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Side Curtain Airbags .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 484,485
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .502
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Sound System .208, 252
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .497, 508
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Specif ications .539
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Specif ications Charts . 538
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Speed Control .350
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Speed Limiter .416
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Speedometer .82
Index
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Tires .496
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Air Pressure .496
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Checking Wear .498
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Compact Spare .508
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540
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Inf lation .496
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Inspection .498
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Maintenance .499
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Replacing .499
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Rotating .499
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Snow .502
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Specif ications .539
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Tire Chains .503
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Tools, Tire Changing . 509
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .434
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Emergency Wrecker . 531
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Equipment and Accessories . 441
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Weight Limit .434
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Trailer Loading .434
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Trailer Towing Tips . 446
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 478
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Fluid Selection .479
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Identif ication Number . 536
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Shif ting the Automatic . 413.....................................
Treadwear .498
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Trip Computer .92
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Trip Meter .83, 89
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Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .507
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 540
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Unleaded Gasoline .394
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USB Adapter Cable . 290,301
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USB Flash Memory Device . 298
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 474
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Vanity Mirror .185
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 405
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Vehicle Dimensions .538
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 536
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .431
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .73, 95,431
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VSA Of f Switch .432 ........
VSA System Indicator . 73,431
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Vehicle Storage .505
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Ventilation .195
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VIN .536
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Viscosity, Oil .472
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Voice Control System . 200,252
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VTM-4 Lock .418
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 62
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Warranty Coverages .555
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 477
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Level Indicator .80
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Operation .124
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 133
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Alignment and Balance . 499
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 503
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Cleaning .503
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Compact Spare .508
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Wrench, Nut .510
Index
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4WD models only4WD 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 ). 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 ).
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
472 480
479 482481
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