engine HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Service Manual

The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the trip
meter. Press and release the select/
reset knob on the instrument panel.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the Maintenance Minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
Maintenance Minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer. If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
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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 Minder 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%

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Press the select/reset knob f or
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.Press the select/reset knob f or
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.

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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 percent or less, the display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON

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.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.

ÛÝYou 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.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
also be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see a ‘‘SERVICE

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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer immediately.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
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.
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 engine oil
lif e blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE

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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

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%

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We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.
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