automatic transmission fluid HONDA PILOT 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
■Sway control
This device can be used if your trailer te nds to sway. Your trailer maker can tell you
what kind of sway control you need and how to install it. Improper installation could
degrade the handling and stability of your vehicle.
■Trailer mirrors
Many states, provinces and te rritories require special exterior mirrors when towing a
trailer. Install special mirrors whenever you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the
trailer creates a blind spot.
■Automatic transmission cooler
An additional ATF (automatic transmission fluid) cooler is required to keep the
transmission from overheating when towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg). You
can get the additional ATF cooler at a dealer.
AWD models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it n ears the white (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Change the gear position to
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the water, we recommend using the sequential shift
mode
(S to utilize the tran smissions lower gears.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 708
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Id le Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the
indicator (Amber) will come on.
The Auto Idle Stop syst em is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.
The vehicle stops with the gear position in
(D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restarts.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• A gear position other than
(D.
■Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF1Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is
activated, the engine will restart.
Auto Idle
Stop System
Indicator
(Amber)
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open a hood, during idling stop. If the hood is
opened, the engine will not restart automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
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 using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) is
not covered by Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
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Index
Updating Apps ........................................ 278
USB Flash Drives ...................... 259, 318, 354
USB Port .................................................. 241
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 250, 270
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 334
Audio/Information Screen ................ 248, 266
Authorized Manuals ................................. 724
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 179
Indicator .................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 91
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 91
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 540
OFF Button .............................................. 541
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 176
Automatic Transmission ........................... 531
Creeping ................................................. 531
Fluid ........................................................ 647
Kickdown ................................................ 531
Operating the Shift Button....................... 534
Shifting.................................................... 532
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 242
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 116
AWD Torque ............................................. 119
B
Battery....................................................... 667
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 699
Jump Starting .......................................... 694 Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 667
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ..................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 551
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 262, 325
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®........... 452, 477
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ..................................................... 375
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 396
Auxiliary Console Panels .......................... 377
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 421
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 388
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 378
How Much Farther?TM............................. 395
Media Servers.......................................... 395
Operating the System .............................. 379
Overhead Screen ..................................... 378
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 419
Playable Disc Types .................................. 419
Playable Discs .......................................... 397
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 393
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 382
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 394
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear ................................................ 393
Playing Apps ........................................... 391
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 383
Rear System Setup................................... 389
Recommended Discs ............................... 420
Selecting the App us ing Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 388 Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 390
System Controls .............................. 382, 392
System Settings....................................... 386
Video Accessibility ................................... 380
Wireless Headphones .............................. 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 606
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 608
Brake Assist System................................. 609
Fluid ....................................................... 648
Foot Brake .............................................. 607
Indicator ........................................... 82, 701
Parking Brake.......................................... 606
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ................................................. 701
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 188
Bulb Replacement .................................... 649
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 653
Brake Lights ............................................ 653
Brake/Taillights........................................ 652
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 650
Fog Lights ............................................... 651
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 650
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 651
Headlights .............................................. 649
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 653
Parking Lights ......................................... 650
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 653
Rear Side Marker Lights .......................... 652
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 652
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Index
Starting the Engine .................................. 524
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 673
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 545
Econ Mode Indicator .................................................... 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 87, 701
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 548
Emergency ................................................. 708
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 719
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 645
Jump Starting .......................................... 694
Number ................................................... 716
Oil ........................................................... 640
Remote Engine Start ................................ 526
Starting ................................................... 524
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 639
Engine Coolant ......................................... 645
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 646
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 645
Overheating............................................. 697
Temperature Gauge................................. 110
Engine Oil .................................................. 640
Adding .................................................... 642
Checking ................................................. 641 Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 632
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 699
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 640
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 701
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 676
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 239
File Manager ............................................. 286
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 673
Oil ........................................................... 643
Flat Tire ..................................................... 683
Floor Mats ................................................. 675
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 647
Brake ...................................................... 648
Engine Coolant ....................................... 645
Windshield Washer ................................. 648
FM/AM Radio .................................... 254, 298
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 89
Fog Lights ................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 205
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................ 607
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50 Front Seats
................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 603
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 623
Economy................................................. 626
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 623
Refueling ................................................ 623
Fuel Economy ........................................... 626
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 624
Unable to Unlock .................................... 709
Fuses ......................................................... 703
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 707
Locations ........................ 703, 704, 705, 706
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 626
Gauge .................................................... 110
Information............................................. 623
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................ 623
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 534
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 532
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Index
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 93
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA®) OFF ... 87, 549
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 86, 548
Information ............................................... 713
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 116
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Brightness Control ................................... 188
Intelligent Traction Management
System ...................................................... 546
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 556
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
iPad ............................................................ 353
iPhone ....................................................... 353
iPod ............................................ 256, 315, 353
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 687
Jump Starting ............................................ 694
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 148Keys
........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 148
Number Tag ............................................ 140
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 151
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 531
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 589
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 92
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ...................................... 92
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 554
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 67, 73
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 367
License Information ................................. 370
Lights ................................................. 175, 649
Automatic ............................................... 176
Bulb Replacement ................................... 649
Daytime Running Lights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Interior .................................................... 209
Light Switches ......................................... 175
Lights On Indicator .................................... 88
Turn Signals ............................................ 174
Load Limits ................................................ 509 Locking/Unlocking
................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 151
From Inside ............................................. 149
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 148
Low Battery Charge ................................. 699
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 699
Lower Anchors ..................................... 67, 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 715
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 509
Lumbar Support ............................... 194, 195
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ...... 195
M
Maintenance.................................... 118, 627
Battery .................................................... 667
Brake Fluid .............................................. 648
Cleaning ................................................. 674
Coolant .................................................. 645
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 631
Oil .......................................................... 641
Precautions ............................................. 628
Radiator .................................................. 646
Remote Control ...................................... 670
Remote Transmitter ................................ 669
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 649
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Index
Jump Starting ......................................... 694
Remote Engine Start ............................... 526
Steering Wheel ........................................ 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Heater .................................................... 228
Stopping ................................................... 610
Summer Tires ............................................ 666
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 223
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 50
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 171
SYNC Mode .............................................. 234
System Message Indicator ......................... 90
System Updates ........................................ 280
T
Tachometer.............................................. 111
Tailgate ..................................................... 153
Unable to Open ...................................... 711
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .................. 112
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Temperature Sensor ........................ 112, 237
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 204
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 229
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 702
Tire Pressure ............................................. 118 Tire Pressure Moni
toring System (TPMS)
Indicator .................................................... 88
Tires ........................................................... 658
Air Pressure ..................................... 659, 715
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 658
Inspection ................................................ 658
Labeling .................................................. 659
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 683
Regulations ............................................. 661
Rotation .................................................. 665
Spare Tire ........................................ 683, 715
Summer .................................................. 666
Tire Chains .............................................. 666
Wear Indicators ....................................... 663
Winter ..................................................... 666
Tools .......................................................... 682
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 512
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 515
Load Limits .............................................. 512
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 521
Emergency .............................................. 708
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Indicator .................................................... 88
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 557
Indicator .................................................. 702
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 702
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 519
Transmission ....................................... 23, 532
Automatic ......................................... 23, 532
Fluid ........................................................ 647
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 534 Number................................................... 716
Sequential Mode ..................................... 538
Trip Computer .......................................... 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 681
Blown Fuse...................... 703, 704, 705, 706
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 30
Emergency Towing .................................. 708
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 691
Noise When Braking .................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 697
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 683
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 151
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Turn Signals .............................................. 174
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 88
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 230
Units .......................................................... 120
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 149
USB Flash Drives ....................... 259, 318, 354
USB Port .................................................... 241
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