towing HONDA PILOT 2011 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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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
..................................
Emergencies .507
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 517
...........
Brake System Indicator . 523
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 509
.....
Charging System Indicator . 521
..................
Checking the Fuses . 525
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
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
.......................................
Oil Lif e .455
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
...............................
Overheating .519
............................
Specif ications .539
............................
Speed Limiter .416
.......................................
Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
...................................
Dashboard .3, 66
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 128
.................................
Dead Battery .517
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
......
Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .538
....................................
Dimensions .538
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
..................................
Engine Oil .398
..........................
Directional Signals .73
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
.......................................
Disc Care .285
........................
Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
....................
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
E
INDEX
III
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Î
...............................................
Tires .496
..............................
Air Pressure .496
.........................
Checking Wear .498
..........................
Compact Spare .508
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540
......................................
Inf lation .496
..................................
Inspection .498
..............................
Maintenance .499
...................................
Replacing .499
......................................
Rotating .499
...........................................
Snow .502
............................
Specif ications .539
................................
Tire Chains .503
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 509
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .434
................
Emergency Wrecker . 531
....
Equipment and Accessories . 441
.............................
Weight Limit .434
.........................
Trailer Loading .434
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 446
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 478
...........................
Fluid Selection .479
..............
Identif ication Number . 536
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 413.....................................
Treadwear .498
................................
Trip Computer .92
.................................
Trip Meter .83, 89
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .507
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 540
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .394
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 290,301
.........
USB Flash Memory Device . 298
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 474
................................
Vanity Mirror .185
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 405
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .538
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 536
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .431
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .73, 95,431
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .432 ........
VSA System Indicator . 73,431
.............................
Vehicle Storage .505
.....................................
Ventilation .195
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VIN .536
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .472
...........
Voice Control System . 200,252
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .418
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 62
..................
Warranty Coverages .555
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 477
............................
Level Indicator .80
...................................
Operation .124
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 133
............
Alignment and Balance . 499
..........
Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 503
.....................................
Cleaning .503
..........................
Compact Spare .508
..............................
Wrench, Nut .510
Index
U
V W
X
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Î Windows.............................
Auto Reverse .166
................
Operating the Power . 165
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .130
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .124
...........................
Def roster .194, 203
.....................................
Washers .124
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .492
...................................
Operation .124
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .125
......................
WMA .219, 243,280,300
....................................
Worn Tires .498
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 531
.............................
XM
Radio .236, 266
:U.S.only
Index
X
XI
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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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