2003 HONDA PILOT light

Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it f or at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the ref rigerant.If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Ref rigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specif ications on page
.)
Your vehicle’s air conditioning is a
sealed system. Any major mainte-
nance, such as recharging, should be
done by a qualif ied mechanic. You
can do a couple of things to make
sure the air conditioning works
ef f iciently.
Periodically check the engine’s
radiator and air conditioning
condenser f or leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the f ront surf ace. These
block the air f low and reduce cooling
ef f iciency. Use a light spray f rom a
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AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSER
Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing
ref rigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
The condenser and radiator f ins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or sof t-bristle brush to clean them.

Check the operation of your vehicle’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
vehicle’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
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PARKING LIGHT/
SIDE MARKER
TURN SIGNAL/
PARKING LIGHT
HEADLIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
Turn signals
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
Hazard light f unction
License plate lights
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 363
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SIDE MARKER LIGHT
LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
BACK-UP LIGHT
TURN SIGNAL/
HAZARD LIGHT/
TAIL LIGHT
STOP/TAIL LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT

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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its steel base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Open the hood. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb.
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Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
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CONNECTOR
BULB
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the bulb is right side
up and the nubs on the base f it
into the indentations in the
headlight assembly. Pivot the hold-
down wire back in place, and clip
the end into the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure one of its arrows is
pointing up.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the f ront turn signal
bulb, push it in slightly and turn it
counterclockwise.Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the f ive holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender in place.
Install the f ive holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center.
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Replacing a Front Side Marker
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HOLDING CLIP

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the two screws, then pull
the rear light assembly straight
back to remove it from the body.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
turn signal/hazard lights, or side
marker light. Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Push the socket into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Make sure all the wires are
correctly routed on the rear light
assembly, then install the
assembly on the body.
Open the tailgate.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on its lef t edge with a f lat-
tip screwdriver.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out. Push a new bulb into
the socket.
Reinstall the lens, lef t side f irst.Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of back-up light cover.
Remove it by caref ully prying in
the notch on its edge with a small
f lat-tipped screwdriver.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push a new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the back-up light cover.
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Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Replacing a Back-up light bulb
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