2003 HONDA PILOT fuel reserve

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page .
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293 295 308
315
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance281

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation362
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.74 US gal (6.6
, 1.45 Imp gal)
2.25 US gal (8.5, 1.87 Imp gal)
5.1 US qt (4.8
, 4.2 Imp qt)
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
8.2 US qt (7.8, 6.9 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 19.3 US gal (73
, 16.1 Imp gal)
2.79 US qt (2.64
,2.32Impqt)
188.0 in (4,775 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
70.6 in (1,793 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering fluid
cooler. Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
1:
2:
2 1
2
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Drive Belts .307
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .229
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Economy .222
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In Bad Weather .245
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In Foreign Countries . 367
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 307
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DVD Player .190
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Economy, Fuel .222
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Emergencies on the Road . 333
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Battery, Jump Starting . 343
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Brake System Indicator . 351
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 348
..................
Checking the Fuses . 353
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 347
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 349
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Overheated Engine . 345
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .358
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Emissions Controls .368 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts .307
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 349
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,347
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
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Overheating .345
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Specif ications .363
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Speed Limiter .236
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Starting .232
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Ethanol in Gasoline .366
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 368
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .369
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 326
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Fabric, Cleaning .329
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Fan, Interior .118, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .117 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 217
Filters ...............................................
Air .297
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Air Conditioning .306
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Oil .285
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 335
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..........................................
Brake .295
..........................
Power Steering .296
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Windshield Washer . 292
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .176
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 367
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Fuel .216
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Fill Door and Cap .217
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Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement . 216
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Oxygenated .366
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .217
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Fuses, Checking the .353
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 222
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Gasohol .366
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Gasoline .216
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 65
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement . 216
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Tank, Filling the .217
................
Gas Station Procedures . 217
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .67
.................................
Tachometer .67
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .248
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .248
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 234
..............................
Glass Cleaning .330
........................................
Glove Box .88
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .248 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 317
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
........................................
Headlights .72
........................................
Aiming .317
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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High Beams, Turning on . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 72
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 317
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirror .104
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Heating and Cooling .118
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High Altitude, Starting at . 232
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High-Low Beam Switch . 72
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transmitter .210
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Hood Latch .298
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Hood, Opening the .218
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Horn .71
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Hydroplaning .246 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 360
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 369
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Individual Map Lights . 114
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Inf ant Restraint .26, 30
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Inf ant Seats .26, 30
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 308
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Inside Mirror .102
.............................
Inspection, Tire .310
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Instrument Panel .2 ,60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Interior Cleaning .328
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Interior Lights .112
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 338
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Jack, Tire .335
Index
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