2005 HONDA PILOT flat tire

Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose one to two psi (10
to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on the next page.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)willwarnyouwhenatire
pressure is low. See page f or
inf ormation on the TPMS.
165
Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
216
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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Compact Spare Tire .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .225
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 229
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Jump Starting .230
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If the Engine Overheats . 232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
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Charging System Indicator . 234
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Malf unction Indicator . 235
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Brake System Indicator . 236
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Emergency Towing .237
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Fuses .238
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Fuse Locations .241
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
223

Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.Thetoolsandjackarebehinda
cover in the cargo area on the
driver’s side. Remove the cover by
pushing the top of it.
Turn the jack’s end
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack and tools.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
2. 1.3.
4.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
225
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLS COVER
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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The spare tire is stored
underneath the rear cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover on the
cargo area lining to access the
shaft for the spare tire hoist. Put the wheel nut wrench on the
hoist shaf t. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground. Keep
turning the wheel nut wrench to
create slack in the cable.
Remove the bracket from the
spare tire.Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
8. 7. 6.
5. 9.
Changing a Flat T ire
226
BRACKET
JACKING POINT
WHEEL NUT WRENCH

Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the flat tire. Place the flat
tire on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire, and place the flat tire up
under the hoist.
14.
10.
11. 12.
13.
16. 15.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227
EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Insert the hoist bracket into the
center hole of the f lat tire.
Slowly turn the wheel nut wrench
clockwisetotakeuptheslackof
the hoist cable. Make sure the
bracketisseatedinthecenter
hole of the spare tire.Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jacks’ end bracket to lock it in
place and replace the tools and
cover. Turn the wheel nut wrench
clockwise until the f lat tire rests
against the underbody of the
vehicle and you hear the hoist
click.
17. 18. 19.
20.
Changing a Flat T ire
228
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even
if you are not stowing a tire. If the
hoist is lef t down, it will be damaged
during driving and need to be replaced.

CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .246
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo .153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .113, 114
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CD Player .111
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Certif ication Label .244
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Chains .220
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Changing a Flat Tire .225
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Accessories and Modif ications . 151
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Additives, Engine Oil . 199
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning System . 100
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Rear A/C Control .105
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Air Pressure, Tires .217
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Antif reeze .202
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 169
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Operation .169
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 123
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Audio System . 106,109,119
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 138
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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Capacity, Fluid .204
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Checking Fluid Level . 204
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Shif ting .160
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 160................
Shif t Lever Positions . 161
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Shif t Lock Release . 163
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 234
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Jump Starting .230
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Maintenance .221
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Specif ications .247
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Bef ore Driving .145
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Belts, Seat .10, 20
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Beverage Holders .95
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Booster Seats .50
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 169
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Break-in, New Linings . 146
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Fluid .206
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Bulb Replacement .210
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Parking .93
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System Indicator . 59,236
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Wear Indicators .168
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Braking System .168
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 146
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72........................
Brights, Headlights .71
Bulb Replacement .....................
Brake Lights .210, 211
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Back-up Lights .210
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Front Parking Lights . 209
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Front Side Marker Lights . 212
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Headlights .208
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High-mount Brake Lights . 211
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Rear Bulbs .210
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Specif ications .247
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Turn Signal Light . 209,210
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Bulbs, Halogen .208
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Economy, Fuel .150
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Emergencies on the Road . 223
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Battery, Jump Starting . 230
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Brake System Indicator . 236
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Changing a Flat Tire . 225
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Charging System Indicator . 234
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Checking the Fuses . 239
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 235
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Overheated Engine . 232
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing, State . 254
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .58, 235
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .63
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Dead Battery .230
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 260
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 101,103
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Dimensions .246
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
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Engine Oil .149
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Directional Signals . 62,71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 169
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Disposal of Used Oil .201
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7...........................................
Driving .157
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Economy .150
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DVD Player .125
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DVD Player Error Message . 134
Change Oil
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How to .200
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When to .192, 193
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Charging System Indicator . 58,234
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 158
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control System . 104
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Clock, Setting the .124
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Code, Audio System .123
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CO in the Exhaust .251
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 159
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Compact Spare Tire .224
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Console Compartment . 95
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Consumer Inf ormation . 258
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .202
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Checking .149
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Proper Solution .202
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Operation . 138 ....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 258
Index
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