oil dipstick HONDA PILOT 2015 2.G Owners Manual
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid (Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)Battery
Power Steering
Fluid (Red Cap)
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil being careful not to overfill.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the filter gasket.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
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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 ................................... 466 Changing 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