2004 HONDA PILOT maintenance schedule

(f or Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record
Maint enance168
93,750 mi
97,500 mi
101,250 mi
105,000 mi
108,750 mi
112,500 mi
116,250 mi
120,000 mi
63,750 mi
67,500 mi
71,250 mi
75,000 mi
78,750 mi
82,500 mi
86,250 mi
90,000 mi mi/km
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Date
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Date
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
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150,000 km
156,000 km
162,000 km
168,000 km
174,000 km
180,000 km
186,000 km
192,000 km
102,000 km
108,000 km
114,000 km
120,000 km
126,000 km
132,000 km
138,000 km
144,000 km

(f or Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record
Maint enance169
123,750 mi
127,500 mi
131,250 mi
135,000 mi
138,750 mi
142,500 mi
146,250 mi
150,000 mimi/km
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mi/km
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Signature or dealer stamp
198,000 km
204,000 km
210,000 km
216,000 km
222,000 km
228,000 km
234,000 km
240,000 km

Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. 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.
1.
2.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance172
DRAIN BOLT
WASHER

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To thoroughly f lush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and ref ill it with
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive
the vehicle f or a short distance.
Do this three times. Then drain
and ref ill the transmission a f inal
time.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer. Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely. Tightening
torque:
The dif f erential should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule. Replace the
belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
you regularly drive your vehicle in
one or more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Check the f luid level with the
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer, and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
VTM-4 Dif f erential Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.
6.
Maint enance
Timing Belt
Dif f erential Oil
A utomatic T ransmission Fluid, Dif f erential Oil, T iming Belt
177
FILLER BOLT
CORRECT LEVEL
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Replace it according to the time
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake Fluid
Maint enance178
MAX
MIN

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.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.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
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. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield. Disconnect the battery.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. 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.If possible, run the engine
periodically (pref erably once a
month).
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
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. 165
Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
194

ÎÎIn Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank- case Ventilation valve routes them
from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
164
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
The Clean Air Act
Emissions Cont rols
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed223

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Keys .62
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Low Fuel .51
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Low Oil Pressure .48
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Side Airbag Of f .48
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SRS .48
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .50
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VTM- 4 .52
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Washer Level .51
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 47
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Inf ant Restraint .26, 29
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Inf ant Seats .26, 29
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 188
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Inside Mirror .74
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Inspection, Tire .189
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Instrument Panel .2 ,46
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 59
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 198
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Jack, Tire .197
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Jump Starting .202 .......................
Label, Certif ication .216
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Lane Change, Signaling . 58
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,17
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LATCH Anchorage System . 33
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Light .79
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Lights .180
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Bulb Replacement .180
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Indicator .47
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Parking .58
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Turn Signal .58
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Load Limits .132
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 64
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 64
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Fuel Fill Door .125
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Glove Box .78
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Lockout Prevention . 65
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Power Door .65
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Low Coolant Level .127
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Low Fuel Indicator .51 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 48,206
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Lower Anchor .33
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 218
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Luggage, .131
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Neutral Gear Position . 139
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New Vehicle Break-in . 124
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 216
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Maintenance .159
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .163
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Record .167-169
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Required Indicator .53
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Saf ety .160
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Schedule .164-166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 48,207
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 69
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Meters, Gauges .54
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Modif ications .130
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