2003 HONDA PILOT change time

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are replaced.
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). We also recommend that you do not
tow a trailer during the f irst 500
miles (800 km).
Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Premium f uel is recommended when
towing in certain conditions (see
page ).
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Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline
216

Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.Shift to Park or Neutral and set
the parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks several
times. If you do not properly
tighten the cap, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may come on (see
page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Your vehicle has an on-board
ref ueling vapor recovery system to
help keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. If the fuel
nozzle keeps clicking of f even
though the tank is not full, there
maybeaproblemwiththissystem.
Consult your dealer. 1.
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6.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Opening the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

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uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions. it only helps with steering
control during braking. You should
always maintain a saf e f ollowing
distance f rom other vehicles.
The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your vehicle as soon as
possible.63
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A BS Indicat or
Import ant Saf et y RemindersA vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly, A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle,
The Braking System
Driving243
ABS INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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Engine Oil
Maint enance
Changing the Oil and Filter
285
WASHERDRAIN BOLT

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield. Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
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St oring Your Vehicle
Maint enance324

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Cancel Button .209
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Capacities Chart .362
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo .225
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .181
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Operation . 149,160,178
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 145,165,184
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CD Player .143, 163,182
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Certif ication Label .360
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Chains .315
Change Oil ........................................
How to .285
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When to .274, 276
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Changing a Flat Tire .335
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Changing Engine Coolant . 289
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Charging System Indicator . 62,348
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 231
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .21
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Cleaner Element, Air . 297Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .327
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Carpeting .328
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Exterior .326
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Fabric .329
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Interior .328
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Leather .329
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Seat Belts .329
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Vinyl .329
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Windows .330
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Climate Control System . 128
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Coat Hook .111
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Code, Audio System .189
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CO in the Exhaust .368
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Coin Box .111
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 232
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Compact Spare .334
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Consumer Inf ormation . 374
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .287
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Checking .221
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Proper Solution .287
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Replacing .289
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection .331 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .368
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Cruise Control Operation . 207
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .374
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 376
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 125,133
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Dimensions .362
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
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Engine Oil .220
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 241
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Disposal of Used Oil .286
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door Locks .82
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