fuel HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owner's Guide

CONT INUED
..............................
Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
..................................
Emergencies .507
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Battery, Jump Starting . 517
...........
Brake System Indicator . 523
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Changing a Flat Tire . 509
.....
Charging System Indicator . 521
..................
Checking the Fuses . 525
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Jump Starting .517
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
..................
Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
.........................
Emergency Brake .169
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .531
.......................
Emissions Controls .547
........................
Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
.........................
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
.......................................
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
............
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
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .538
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Dimensions .538
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
..................................
Engine Oil .398
..........................
Directional Signals .73
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
.......................................
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
............
Locking and Unlocking . 138
..................
Lockout Prevention . 144
....................
Power Door Locks . 138
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .409
....................................
Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
......
DVD Player Error Messages . 345
...................................
DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .20
..........................
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
..........................................
Brake .481
..........................
Power Steering .482
.......................
Rear Differential .480
...................
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
...................................
Airbags .11, 29
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Heaters .164
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Fuel .394
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Fill Door and Cap .395
...........................................
Gauge .82
................
Octane Requirement . 394
...............................
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
...........................
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
...........................................
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
...................................
Glass Hatch .148
......................................
Glove Box .183
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .435
Index
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Headlights .126
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Aiming .483
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Automatic Lighting . 127
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 128
..................
High Beam Indicator . 78
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High Beams, Turning on . 126
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Lights On Indicator .78
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 126
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Reminder Chime .126
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 483
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Turning on .126
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Headphones .346
............................
Head Restraints .157
...............................
Heated Mirror .172
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Heaters, Seats .164
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Heating and Cooling . 192,199
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .357
.......................
Hood, Opening the .397
...........................................
Horn .4,123
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 536Ignition
............................................
Keys .134
.........................................
Switch .137
............
Timing Control System . 548
......................
Immobilizer System .135
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
...
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 67,68
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 72
....................................
A/T Temp .76
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .71, 523
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Charging System . 70,521
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Cruise Control .78
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Cruise Main .78
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .79
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Fog Lights .78
...................................
High Beam .78
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 78
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Lights On .78
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Low Fuel .80
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Low Oil Pressure . 70,521
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Low Tire Pressure .74
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
..........................
Security System .81
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .72 .......................................
Seat Belt .69
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SRS .72
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System Message . 77,94
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 75
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .73
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VSA Activation .73
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VSA System .73
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Individual Map Lights . 177
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Inf ant Restraint .44
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Inf ant Seats .44
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 496
..................................
INFO Buttons .87
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Inside Mirror .170
.............................
Inspection, Tire .498
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Instrument Panel .67, 68
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 131
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Instruments and Controls . 65
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Integrated Sunshade .183
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Interf ace Dial .252
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Interior Lights .176
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 288
Index
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Keys .134
...........
Keyless Memory Settings . 153
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Label, Certif ication .536
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Lane Change, Signaling . 126
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,23
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Light Control Switch .176
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .483
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Indicator .67, 68
.......................................
Interior .176
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Parking .126
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Turn Signal .126
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Load Limit .405, 434
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 137Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 137
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Fuel Fill Door .395
..................................
Glove Box .183
..................
Lockout Prevention . 144
...............................
Power Door .138
..............................
Tailgate .144, 145
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Low Coolant Level .398
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .80
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 538
............
Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 404...................
Neutral Gear Position . 414
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 394
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 536
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 394
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Odometer .83, 89
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Odometer, Trip .83, 89
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Of f -Highway Driving . 449
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Of f -Road Precautions . 449
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 511
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Jack, Tire .509
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Jump Starting .517
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Maintenance .453
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Inf ormation .455
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .467
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Saf ety .454
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Schedule .469
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 173
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Message Display .95
..........................
Message Indicator .77
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Meters, Gauges .82 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .171
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Modif ications .403
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 403
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Moonroof .168
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MP3 .219, 243,280,300
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 87
Index
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CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 131
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Park Gear Position .414
...........................................
Parking .419
...............................
Parking Brake .169
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 71,523
...............................
Parking Lights .126
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 419
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 36.............................
PGM-FI System .548
...................................
Pollen Filter .490
........................
Power Door Locks .138
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 154
...............
Power Socket Locations . 179
............................
Power Windows .165
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 21
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .39
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General Guidelines .39
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .44
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Protecting Larger Children . 57
.........
Protecting Small Children . 45
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .54
.............................
Using LATCH .49
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Radiator Overheating . 519
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .210, 227,253
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 313
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RDS .213, 230,257 ...........................
Readiness Codes .550
.......................
Rear A/C Unit .197, 204
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 321
........
Rear Entertainment System . 317
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 486
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 390
...........................
Rearview Mirror .170
.......
Rear Window Def ogger . 194,203
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .125
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 154,155
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 159
.......................
Reminder Indicators .69
................
Remote Audio Controls . 311
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 322
.....................
Remote Transmitter .150
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 473
..........................................
Fuses .525
................................
Light Bulbs .483
....................................
Schedule .469
................................
Timing Belt .482
...........................................
Tires .499
.............................
Wiper Blades .492
Oil
........................
Change, How to .473
......................
Change, When to .455
......................
Checking Engine .398
...............................
Lif e, Engine .455
..............
Pressure Indicator . 70,521
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .472
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 137
............................
Outside Mirrors .171
...............
Outside Temperature . 85, 90
....................
Overheating, Engine .519
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 467
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .394
Index
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
446
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