469 HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

To change the inf ormation display
f rom the engine oil lif e display to the
odometer or the trip meter, press
and release the select/reset knob.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described as f ollows. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
maintenance inf ormation indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance inf ormation as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
is displayed.
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2.
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On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles without navigation system
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Inf ormation
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
U.S. model is shown. MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM(S)
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ÛÝ
ÛÝ Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point. The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
the total distance traveled after the
remaining oil lif e became 0%, and the
maintenance item code(s). To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the negative
distance traveled blinking and a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
maintenance item code(s) on the
multi-inf ormation display. 465
Maintenance Inf ormation
not
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U.S.
U.S.
Canada Canada
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Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
mode will be shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page . Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance inf ormation as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel until you see
the engine oil lif e display.
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2. 3.
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On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Inf ormation
Maint enance
465
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEMMAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM(S)
U.S. model is shown.
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Maintenance Inf ormation
469
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Symbol
Symbol
A B 1
2
3
4
5
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1
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page . If the message, ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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NOTE : 467
1:
2 : 4WD models only
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the maintenance information. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Maintenance Information
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The rear dif f erential should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display. This service
may be needed more of ten under
certain driving conditions (see page). Always use Honda VTM-4
Dif f erential Fluid, and have your
dealer replace the rear differential
f luid.
Always use hypoid gear oil GL4 or
GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or
80W-90. Have the f luid replaced by
your dealer. The transf er assembly should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display.
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4WD models only 4WD models only
Rear Differential Fluid, Transfer Assembly Fluid
Rear Dif f erential FluidTransf er Assembly Fluid
480
FILLER BOLT
CORRECT LEVEL
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Î
ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured. 469
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
547
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................................................
Keys .134
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Keyless Memory Settings . 153
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Label, Certif ication .536
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Lane Change, Signaling . 126
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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
.......................................
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
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 137
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Fuel Fill Door .395
..................................
Glove Box .183
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Lockout Prevention . 144
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Power Door .138
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Tailgate .144, 145
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Low Coolant Level .398
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Low Fuel Indicator .80
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 538
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 404...................
Neutral Gear Position . 414
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New Vehicle Break-in . 394
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 536
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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
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
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Memory, Driving Position . 173
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Message Display .95
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Message Indicator .77
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Meters, Gauges .82 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .171
.................................
Modif ications .403
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 403
.......................................
Moonroof .168
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MP3 .219, 243,280,300
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 87
Index
O
J
K
L
MN
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Panel Brightness Control . 131
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Park Gear Position .414
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Parking .419
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Parking Brake .169
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 71,523
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Parking Lights .126
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 419
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 36.............................
PGM-FI System .548
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Pollen Filter .490
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Power Door Locks .138
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Power Seat Adjustments . 154
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Power Socket Locations . 179
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Power Windows .165
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .39
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General Guidelines .39
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Protecting Inf ants .44
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Protecting Larger Children . 57
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Protecting Small Children . 45
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .54
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Using LATCH .49
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Radiator Overheating . 519
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .210, 227,253
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Radio Thef t Protection . 313
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RDS .213, 230,257 ...........................
Readiness Codes .550
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Rear A/C Unit .197, 204
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 321
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Rear Entertainment System . 317
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 486
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 390
...........................
Rearview Mirror .170
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Rear Window Def ogger . 194,203
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .125
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 154,155
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Reclining the Second Seats . 159
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Reminder Indicators .69
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Remote Audio Controls . 311
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Remote Control (RES) . 322
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Remote Transmitter .150
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 473
..........................................
Fuses .525
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Light Bulbs .483
....................................
Schedule .469
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Timing Belt .482
...........................................
Tires .499
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Wiper Blades .492
Oil
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Change, How to .473
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Change, When to .455
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Checking Engine .398
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Lif e, Engine .455
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Pressure Indicator . 70,521
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .472
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 137
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Outside Mirrors .171
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Outside Temperature . 85, 90
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Overheating, Engine .519
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 467
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Oxygenated Fuels .394
Index
INDEX
P
R
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