HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the cargo area.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack Jack Handle Bar
Funnel
Box Wrench Tire Strap/Tire Storage Bag
*
* Not available on all models
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire
*/full-size spare tire*. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-
size tire repaired or replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare
* precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
* Not available on all models
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1. Turn the knobs counter-clockwise to
remove the tool case cover.
2. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, jack
handle bar, and box wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Pull the rear edge of the handle on the
floor lid and remove the lid.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Knob
Tool Case Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Jack
Box Wrench
Handle
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4. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover.
Remove the rubber plug on the cargo area
lining to access the shaft for the spare tire
hoist.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
5. Connect the wheel nut wrench with the
box wrench.
6. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack
handle bar on the hoist shaft.
Turn the wrench to the left to lower the
spare tire to the ground.1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is
specially adapted to fit the hoist shaft. Do not use any
other tool.Cover
Rubber Plug
Wheel Nut Wrench
Box Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench
Box
Wrench
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7. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to
create slack in the cable.
8. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
9. Place a wheel block or rock in front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
10. Place the spare tire (wheel side up) under
the vehicle body, near the tire that needs
to be replaced.Bracket
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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11. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jacking Points
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3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
Jack Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench as Jack Handle
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1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around
tightening the nuts two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Wheel
Nut
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1. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag
provided with your vehicle.
u The tire storage bag is in the tool case.
2. Knot the top of the tire storage bag.
3. Securely put the jack, wheel nut wrench,
jack handle bar, and box wrench back in
the tool case.
4. Bore through the bag, and pass the holding
belt through the hole of the bag and the
wheel of the flat tire as shown.
5. Place the cargo floor lid in the lower
position.
2 Under-floor Storage Area P. 269
6.Place the flat tire in the cargo area, and
thread the belt through the rear anchor as
shown.
7. Pass the belt through the ring, and tighten
the belt to secure the flat tire in place.
■Storing the Flat Tire
Models with compact spare tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Belt
Rear Anchor
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