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uu Cleaning u Exterior Care
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cl
e for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when
driving in the following
conditions:
• If
driving on roads with road salt.
•If
driving in coastal areas.
•I
f tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• F
old in the door mirrors.
Make sure to follow the instructions indicat
ed on the automated car wash.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the
vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. St anding too close may ca
use water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spra y water into the engine compartment.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine
compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD models
*2: 4WD models
*3: LX models with 4WD
*4: Except LX models with 4WD
ModelHonda Pilot
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Second 3
Third 3
Total
8Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 5,953 lbs (2,700 kg)*1
6,096 lbs (2,765 kg)*2
Canada: 2,700 kg*1
2,765 kg*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)Canada: 1,325 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 3,197 lbs (1,450 kg)*1
3,251 lbs (1,475 kg)*3
3,362 lbs (1,525 kg)*4
Canada: 1,450 kg*1
1,525 kg*2
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity21.2 – 22.9 oz (600 – 650 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Ba
ttery
■Wa
sher Fluid
Displacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKDILZKR7A11G
Fuel:TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.0 US gal (79.5 ℓ)
Capacity/Type60AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Canada: 6.9 US qt (6.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
*5: Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)
Headlights (High Beam)60 W (HB3)Daytime Running Lights60 W (HB3)
Fog Lights*555W (H11)Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights28/8W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights 
(on Door Mirrors)
*5 LED
Front Side Marker Lights3CP
Rear Side Marker Lights5WBrake/Taillights21/5W
Back-Up Lights18WRear Turn Signal/Taillights21/5W
High-Mount Brake Light5WRear License Plate Light5W
Interior Lights Map Lights (Front) 8W
Map Lights (Rear) 4CP
Door Courtesy Lights 2CP
Console Compartment
Light 1.4W
Glove Box Light 1.4W
Foot Light LED
Cargo Area Light 8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4W

Index
478
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet .............
.......................... 158
Accessories and Modifications ............
..... 375
Accessory Power Sockets .....................
..... 156
Additives Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil ......
.......................... 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) ...................
..... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure .....................
.................. 415, 465Airbags
...........
............................................. 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ........................................ 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio .
................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................
. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest ..........
........................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls .....
.............. 184, 217
Audio System .
........................................... 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod ®............
........................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivate ............................................... 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 173
USB Flash Drives...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display ...
................... 176
Authorized Manuals .............
................... 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................
105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting ...............
................... 126
Automatic Transmission .......
................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............
................... 173
Average Fuel Economy .........
............... 82, 88
Average Speed .
.................................. 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat) ........
.......................................... 29
Beverage Holders ..................
................... 154
Bluetooth ® Au
dio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeL
ink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children) .
..................... 64

479
Index
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400
Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ...
130
Bulb Replacement ............
........................ 402
Brake Light, Tailligh t, Back-Up Light, 
Rear Turn Signal Light and 
Rear Side Marker Light .......................... 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light and 
Front Side Marker Light ......................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Light ..................... 404
Bulb Specifications ...........
........................ 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook .
............................................. 160
Cargo Net ....
............................................. 159
Carrying Cargo .................
................ 325, 327
CD Library ....
............................................. 197
CD Player .....
..................................... 193, 226
Certification Label ...........
........................ 466Changing Bulbs
....................
..................... 402
Charging System Indicator ..
............... 69, 450
Child Safety .....
............................................ 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat ........
............................................ 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ........
..................... 104
Cleaning the Exterior ..........
..................... 430
Cleaning the Interior ...........
..................... 428
Climate Control System .......
..................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Clock ................
............................................ 98
Coat Hook .......
.......................................... 159
Compact Spare Tire .............
............. 435, 465
Console Compartment ........
..................... 152
Controls ...........
............................................ 97 Coolant (Engine)
....................
.................. 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........
345
Cruise Control ....
....................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 77
Cup Holders .......
....................................... 154
Customer Service Information .................
475
Customized Features ..............
.................... 90
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 127
Dead Battery ......
....................................... 445
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ..........
....................................... 166
Detachable Anchor ................
.................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............
467
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ...............
.................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............
125
Display/Information Button ...
.................... 85
Door Mirrors ......
....................................... 136
Doors ..................
......................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99

480
Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Inside ...................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Outside ................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................
..... 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .............
..... 137
Driving ........
............................................... 323
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System ........
..... 132
Dust and Pollen Filter .....
.......................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........
..... 352
Emergency ..
............................................... 459
Emissions Testing (R
eadiness Codes)....... 470
Engine ........
............................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant ...............
.......................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398Adding to the Reserve Tank.....................
397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Temperature Gauge .................................. 80
Engine Oil ......
........................................... 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard 
(Carbon Monoxide) ..........
........................ 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .....
...................... 430
Exterior Mirrors ..................
...................... 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire ..........
........................................... 435
Floor Mats ......
........................................... 429
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator .............
........................ 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats ..
146, 147, 148
Foot Brake .....
........................................... 361 Front Airbags (SRS)
...............
..................... 40
Front Seats ........
........................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel ...................
.................................. 15, 371
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy ...
........................................ 374
Fuel Fill Cap ......
.................................. 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door ....
.................................. 15, 372
Fuses .................
........................................ 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges ..............
.......................................... 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346

481
Index
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected ....................
... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (H
FL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289
Automatic Import of Ce llular Ph
onebook and
Call History ................................... 291, 312
Automatic Transferring ................... 289, 311
HFL Buttons .................................... 278, 301
HFL Menus...................................... 280, 303
HFL Status Display ........................... 279, 302
Making a Call ................................. 295, 316
Options During a Call...................... 300, 319
Phone Setup ................................... 283, 305
Receiving a Call............................... 299, 319
Speed Dial ...................................... 292, 313
To Clear the System ........................ 290, 312
To Create a Security PIN .................. 288, 310
Hazard Warning Button ..
............................ 2
Head Restraints ................
........................ 141
Headlights ...
............................................. 125
Aiming.................................................... 402
Automatic Operation .............................. 126
Dimming......................................... 125, 127
Operating ............................................... 125
Heaters (Seat) ...................
........................ 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ......
................ 278, 301High Beam Indicator
...........
....................... 75
Hill Start Assist System ........
..................... 343
I
Identification Numbers............................ 466
Engine and Transmission ......................... 466
Vehicle Identification ............................... 466
Ignition Switch .....................
..................... 124
Illumination Control ............
..................... 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System .............
..................... 118
Indicator .................................................... 76
Indicators ........
............................................ 68
A/T Temperature ....................................... 73
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 71
Charging System ............................... 69, 450
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 77, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 348
Door Open .......................................... 28, 72
Fog Light ................................................... 75
Fuel Economy ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System .................................... 76
Lights On ................................................... 75
Low Fuel .................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 450
Low Tire Pressure ....................... 74, 355, 357
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 74, 355
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 381
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 451 Parking Brake and Brake System ........
68, 452
Power Tailgate .......................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm ............................... 76
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Starter System ........................................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 48, 71
System Message ........................................ 73
Tailgate Open............................................ 72
TPMS ................................................ 74, 358
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ................................................ 75
VSA ® (Ve
hicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 72, 352
VSA ® OFF
.......................................... 72, 353
VTM-4 ® Sy
stem ................................. 71, 354
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information .......
....................................... 463
Information Display ...............
.................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy .............
.............. 82, 88
Instrument Panel ....................
.................... 67
Brightness Control................................... 130
Integrated Sunshades ............
.................. 164
Interior Lights ....
....................................... 150
Interior Rearview Mirror ........
.................. 135
iPod ®..................
....................................... 240

482
Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 439
Jump Starting ..................
.......................... 445
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ................
..... 102
Keys ............
................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention .................................. 102
Master Keys ............................................... 99
Number Tag ............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ..
..... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats) ........
...................... 57, 61
Lights ..........
....................................... 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................
125
Load Limits .....
........................................... 327
Locking/Unlocking ..............
........................ 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 105
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
From Inside ............................................. 103
From Outside .......................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ....................
. 102
Low Battery Charge ...........
...................... 450
Low Fuel Indicator ..............
........................ 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .
................ 68, 450
Lower Anchors ....................
.................. 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............
. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425Remote Transmitter ................................
424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety ..................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone ...............................
426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............
69, 451
Map Lights ........
........................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit ............
................... 327
Meters, Gauges .....................
..................... 80
Mirrors ..............
........................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
375
Moonroof .........
........................................ 123
MP3 ...................
................ 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display ....
..................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ......
................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466

483
Index
O
Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..........
... 340
Oil (Engine) .
............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .............
84, 87
Overheating .....................
........................ 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ........
............................................. 364
Parking Brake ...................
........................ 360
Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator ..
.................. 68, 452
Parking Sensor System .....
........................ 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ............
..... 49
Passing Indicators .............
........................ 125
Power Tailgate .................
........................ 112
Power Windows ...............
........................ 120
Precautions While Driving ....................
... 344Driving Guidelines

for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ................
....................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .....................
..................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .....................
............. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) ....
.......................................... 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .....
............. 189, 222
Range ..............
...................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .....
............. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) .......
470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ...................
131
Rear Entertainment System .....................
251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ..
..... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .................
............. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ...................
..................... 135
Refueling .........
.......................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .....
.......................... 357, 417 , 467
Remote Transmitter ............
..................... 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456 , 457Tires ........................................................
420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects .......
.................. 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ...........
.............. 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ......
......................................... 28
Safety Labels ......
......................................... 66
Safety Message ..
......................................... 21
Seat Belts ...........
......................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters.......
....................................... 162
Seats ...................
....................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ..
....................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76

485
Index
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instru ment Panel)
..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 101
USB Adapter Cable ..........
................ 172, 173
USB Flash Drives ...............
........................ 275
V
Valet Key.................................................. 100
Vanity Mirrors ..................
............................ 5
Vehicle Identification Number .............
... 466
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ..............
... 352
Off............................................................ 72
Off Button .............................................. 353
System ...................................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil) ....................
................ 392, 465
VSA ® (Veh
icle Stability Assist) ................. 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management)  System ........
............................................. 354
W
Wallpaper................................................. 179
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...
..... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............
... 450
Warning Labels ................
.......................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately
).............................................. 472 Watts
...............
.......................................... 464
Wear Indicators (Tire) ..........
..................... 419
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ...........
439
Window Washers .................
..................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 401
Switch ..................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing) .............
120
Windshield ......
.......................................... 128
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 401
Wiper Blades ........................................... 410
Wipers and Washers ................................ 128
Winter Tires ....
.......................................... 422
Snow Tires ............................................... 422
Tire Chains .............................................. 422
Wipers and Washers ............
..................... 128
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 410
Front ....................................................... 128
Rear ........................................................ 129
WMA ...............
.................. 193, 207, 226 , 244
Worn Tires .......
.......................................... 414
X
XM® Radio ................................................. 223