2004 HONDA PILOT bulb

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.If a brake light does not work, the
indicator comes on
when you push the brake pedal with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away. The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II).
When you push the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash. 181
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Brake L amp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor
Instrument Panel
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BRAKE LAMP

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be perf ormed by
a Honda dealer or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulb. Handle it by its steel base and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
NOTE: Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.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.
Insert the new bulb and make sure
it is right side up. The tabs 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.
Reinstall the rubber seal and make
sure one of its arrow is pointing up.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance180
CONNECTOR
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 and reinstall it.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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5.
3. 2.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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Open the tailgate.
Remove the two screws, then pull
the rear light assembly straight
back to remove it from the body.
Remove the socket of the burned
out bulb by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise, and pull it
straight out of its socket.Place a cloth on the middle edge
of a part of the lens on the
passenger’s side. Remove a part of
the lens by caref ully prying on its
edge with a small f lip tipped
screwdriver.
Install a new bulb into the socket
and reinstall the socket into the
light assembly.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw under the lens.
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2.
3.
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4.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the High-mount Brake
Light
Replacing Rear Bulbs
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SCREW

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 light assembly out of the
tailgate.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push a new bulb into the
socket until it bottoms. Reinstall
the assembly.
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4.
5. 3.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIP

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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4. 5.
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8.
Maint enance
Lights
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ). If a trailer light is burned out, check
if these f uses are blown when you
replace the light bulbs:
If those f uses are OK, but the trailer
lights still do not work, there are two
blown 7.5 amp f uses in the trailer
hatch wiring. To access the 7.5 amp
f uses:
Open the tailgate and remove the
cargo f loor lid.
Pull out the bottom of the tailgate
rubber seal.
Remove rear trim panel by pulling
up on the inside edge of the rear
trim panel, and unhooking the f our
clips and tabs.
Af ter replacing f uses, and reinstall
the rear trim panel in the reverse
order of removal. Primary under-hood f use box
fuses5,7,and24
Interior driver’s side f use box: 10
Interior passenger’s side f use box:
10
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2.
3.
4.
On EX model
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Fuses
Trailer Fuses
211
NOTICE:
Replacing a f use with one
that has a higher rating greatly
increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .48, 206
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Jump Starting .202
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Maintenance .193
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Specif ications .219
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Bef ore Driving .123
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holders .77
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Booster Seats .39 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 145
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Break-in, New Linings . 124
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Fluid .178
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Bulb Replacement .182
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Parking .75
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System Indicator . 49,208
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Wear Indicators .145
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Braking System .144
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 59
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Brights, Headlights .58
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .182
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Front Parking Lights . 181
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Front Side Marker Lights . 183
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Headlights .180
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High-mount Brake Lights . 182
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Rear Bulbs .182
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Specif ications .219
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Turn Signal Light . 181,182
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Bulbs, Halogen .180
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Accessories and Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .64
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Accessory Power Sockets . 77
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Additives, Engine Oil . 172
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
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Airbags, Additional Infomation . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 24
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Airbag Service .24
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .23
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .20
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 22
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SRS Components .19
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Air Conditioning System . 82
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Rear A/C Control .87
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Air Pressure, Tires .188
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Antif reeze .174
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .49, 146
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Operation .145
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 102 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 64
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Audio System .88
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 58
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Automatic Speed Control . 116
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid .218
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Checking Fluid Level . 176
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Shif ting .138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 139
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
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