check transmission fluid HONDA PILOT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

467
uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of ca rgo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the gear position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performa nce. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not change the gear position to
( N, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 467 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

555
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 556
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..557
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 558
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 559
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 563
Opening the Hood ........................... 564
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 565
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 566
Oil Check ......................................... 567
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 568
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...569 Engine Coolant ................................ 571
Transmission Fluid ............................ 573
Brake Fluid ....................................... 574
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 574
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 575Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 581Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 585
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 586
Tire Labeling .................................... 586
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 588Wear Indicators................................ 590
Tire Service Life ................................ 590 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 591
Tire Rotation .................................... 592
Winter Tires ..................................... 593
Battery ............................................... 594
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 596
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 597Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 599Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 600
Exterior Care.................................... 602
* Not available on all models
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 555 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

561
uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minderinf
ormation, 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
t

hey are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 645.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: 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).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: 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/100,000 km.
*5: 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 Minder. 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).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●
Replace transmission fluid,
transfer fluid
*

4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5

*Not available on all models

16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 561 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

573
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fl uid ATF-TYPE 3.1 or
higher
1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) with other transmission
fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 (automatic transmissi on fluid) may adversely
affect the operation and dur ability of your vehicle's
transmission, and da mage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) is not covered by Honda's new
vehicle warranty.
Do not mix Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) with
other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
TYPE 3.1 (or higher) may adversely affect the
operation and durability of your vehicle’s
transmission, and da mage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) is
not covered by Honda’s new vehicle warranty.
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear
selector
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 573 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

626
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 626 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

650
Index
Auto Idle-stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 90
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 164
Automatic Lighting .................................. 156
Automatic Transmission ........................... 468
Creeping ................................................. 468
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Kickdown ................................................ 468
Operating the Shift Button....................... 473
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 618
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 470
Shifting............................................ 469, 471
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 220
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 116
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 580
Battery ....................................................... 594
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 624
Jump Starting .......................................... 619
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 594
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 194
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 518
Indicator .................................................... 94
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 239, 294
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 381, 406
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ...................................................... 313
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 334 Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 314
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 341
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 327
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 315
Initial Settings.......................................... 325
Operating the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system ................................................... 327
Operating the System .............................. 316
Overhead Screen ..................................... 316
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 339
Playable Disc Types .................................. 339
Playable Discs .......................................... 335
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 333
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 317
Playing AM/FM Radio in the Rear............. 332
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear ...................................................... 333
Playing Audio .......................................... 331
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio in the Rear ......... 332
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 318
Rear System Setup................................... 328
Recommended Discs ............................... 340
Screen and Surround Settings.................. 321
Selecting the Audio Sour ce using Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 327
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 329
System Controls .............................. 317, 331
USB Ports ................................................ 315
Wireless Headphones .............................. 313
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73Brake System
............................................ 527
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 529
Brake Assist System................................. 530
Brake System Indicator .............................. 78
Fluid ....................................................... 574
Foot Brake .............................................. 528
Indicator ........................................... 78, 626
Parking Brake.......................................... 527
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 78
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 626
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 575
Back-Up Light ......................................... 580
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light ............ 579
Daytime Running Light............................ 577
Headlights .............................................. 575
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 580
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 580
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light ..................................................... 578
Taillight and Rear Si de Marker Light ........ 579
Bulb Specifications ................................... 638C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 475
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
CD Player .................................................. 278
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 650 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

652
Index
E
ECON Button............................................. 483
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 86, 626
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 515
Emergency ................................................. 633
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 643
Engine ....................................................... 640
Coolant ................................................... 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 619
Oil ........................................................... 566
Remote Engine Start ................................ 463
Starting ................................................... 461
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 565
Engine Coolant ......................................... 571
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 572
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 571
Overheating............................................. 622
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Engine Oil .................................................. 566
Adding .................................................... 568
Checking ................................................. 567
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 559
Engine Oil Life ......................................... 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 79, 624
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 566
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 151
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ................................................ 86, 626
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 602
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 172
F
Features.................................................... 217
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 599
Oil ........................................................... 569
Flat Tire ..................................................... 607
Floor Mats ................................................. 601
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 573
Brake ...................................................... 574
Engine Coolant ....................................... 571
Windshield Washer ................................. 574
FM/AM Radio .................................... 231, 265
Fog Lights ................................................. 158
Indicator.................................................... 87
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 184
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 185
Foot Brake ................................................ 528
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 174
Adjusting ................................................ 174
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 489
Fuel ...................................................... 24, 550
Economy ................................................. 552
Gauge ..................................................... 113
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82 Range ..................................................... 117
Recommendation.................................... 550
Refueling ................................................ 550
Fuel Economy ........................................... 552
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 24, 551
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 551
Unable to Unlock .................................... 634
Fuses ......................................................... 628
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 632
Locations ........................ 628, 629, 630, 631
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 552
Gauge .................................................... 113
Information............................................. 550
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82
Refueling ................................................ 550
Gauges ...................................................... 113
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 473
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Glass (care) ............................................... 603
Glove Box ................................................. 191
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 652 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分

657
Index
T
Tachometer.............................................. 113
Tailgate ..................................................... 135
Unable to Open ...................................... 636
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 113
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Temperature Sensor ........................ 116, 216
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 185
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 183
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 198
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 627
Tires .......................................................... 585
Air Pressure..................................... 586, 639
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 585
Inspection ............................................... 585
Labeling .................................................. 586
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 607
Regulations ............................................. 588
Rotation.................................................. 592
Spare Tire ....................................... 607, 639
Summer .................................................. 593
Tire Chains.............................................. 593
Wear Indicators....................................... 590
Winter .................................................... 593
Tools ......................................................... 606
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 448
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 452
Load Limits ............................................. 448 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 458
Emergency .............................................. 633
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 523
Indicator ............................................ 86, 627
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 627
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 456
Transmission ......................... 21, 23, 469, 471
Automatic ................................. 21, 469, 471
Dual Clutch ............................................... 23
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 473
Number ................................................... 640
Sequential Mode ..................................... 477
Transmission Indicator ............................... 80
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 605
Blown Fuse ...................... 628, 629, 630, 631
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 633
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 615
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 622
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 607
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 133
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 618
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 154
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 117
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 131
USB Flash Drives ....................... 236, 291, 311
USB Port ............................................ 219, 315
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 640
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 515
Off Button............................................... 516
System Indicator ................................ 84, 515
Ventilation .............................................. 211
Ventilation ................................................ 205
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 566, 639
Voice Control Operation .......................... 261
Audio Commands ................................... 263
Climate Control Commands .................... 264
General Commands ................................ 264
Music Search Commands ........................ 264
On Screen Commands............................. 264
Phone Commands ................................... 263
Useful Commands ................................... 263
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 262
Voice Recognition ................................... 261
16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 657 ページ ２０１５年６月１５日　月曜日　午前１１時３０分