2004 HONDA PILOT roof rack

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving131
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET CARGO AREA
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that came with your roof rack.
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used over
the cargo area behind the third row
seats. When the third row seats are
f olded down, the cargo cover can be
installed in a f orward position and
extended over the larger cargo area. Thehooksoneachsideof the
tailgate and on the underside of the
cargo area storage compartment lid
are f or plastic grocery bags. To use
the hook on the storage
compartment lid, open the lid, and
attach the cord to one of the shafts
of the third seat center head
restraint.
The hook on the rear
of the console compartment is f or
plastic grocery bags.
42On LX model
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Optional Cargo Cover
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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
T railer towing, driving with a roof
rack, or driving in mountainous
conditions. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Drivinglessthan5miles(8km)per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per
trip.
Maint enance
Canadian Owners
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7.5
12 Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 190)
Check front and rear brake wear
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt and inspect water
pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
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Maintenance Severe for Severe Conditions

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Schedule .164-166
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Seat Belts .184
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Timing Belt .177
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Tires .191
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Wiper Blades .186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .19
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 127
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Restraint, Child .25
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Reverse Gear Position . 139
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Roof Rack .131
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Rotation, Tire .190
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Saf ety Belts .8, 16
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 232
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 43
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 16
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Additional Information . 16
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18 .....................................
Cleaning .185
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .16, 48
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System Components . 16
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Use During Pregnancy . 15
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 12
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Seat Heaters .67
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Seats .68
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Folding the Second Seat . 70
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Folding the Third Seat . 71
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Head Restraints .72
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Reclining the Second Seat . 70
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Reclining the Third Seat . 71
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Third Seat Access .70
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Seats, Adjusting the . 10,68,69
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Security System .115
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Serial Number .216
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Service Intervals .161
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Service Manual .233
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Service Station Procedures . 125
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Setting the Clock .103
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138........................
Shif t Lock Release .141
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .183
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Side Airbags .9 ,22
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Cutof f Indicator .23, 48
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Signaling Turns .58
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Snow Tires .191
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Sound System .88
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .196
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Specif ications .219
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Specif ications Charts . 218
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Speed Control .116
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 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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SRS Indicator .23 ,48
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