2005 HONDA PILOT steering wheel

If the vehicle’s wheels slip when
retrieving a boat f rom the water,
shif t to f irst gear, and turn on VTM-4
lock (see page ). Disengage
VTM-4 lock as soon as the boat is
out of the water to prevent damage
to the VTM-4 system. Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including putting the
transmission in Park and f irmly
setting the parking brake. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires. Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shif t down to D . Do
not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed,
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D . When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool. Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
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Trailer Driving Tips
Ret rieving a Boat
Parking
Backing Up
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Driving on Hills
Making T urns and Braking
Remember, it
takes longer to slow down and
stop when towing a trailer.
Driving
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Your vehicle can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h) or severe
transmission damage will occur. To
avoid damage to the 4WD system, it
must be towed with all f our wheels
on the ground (f lat towing).
When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manuf acturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s attachment
instructions caref ully.
Perf orm the f ollowing procedure
everyday immediately bef ore you
begin towing. Otherwise severe
automatic transmission damage will
occur.Check the transmission f luid level
(see page ).
Start the engine. Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
ShifttoD,thentoN.Letthe
engine run f or three minutes, then
turn it off.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any
items plugged into the
accessory power sockets are
turned of f so you do not run
down the battery.
If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours
(when you stop f or f uel, etc.)
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Do not overf ill. Ext ended T owing
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
182
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your car must be transported
on a f lat-bed or trailer.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
207
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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.
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.
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. 3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIP

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Wheels:
Tires: Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
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Wheel and T ire Specif ications Winter Driving
Snow T ires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
219
16x61/2JJ
P235/70R16 104S Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 1.90 US gal (7.2
)
2.40 US gal (9.1)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.7 US qt (7.3)
0.193 US gal (0.73
) 20.34 US gal (77.0
)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
188.0 in (4,775 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
70.6 in (1,793 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering
fluid cooler.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
1:
2:
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2
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CONT INUED
How Your Front Airbags.........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .159
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .159
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With a Dead Battery . 230
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State Emissions Testing . 254
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 230
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Buttons .122, 138
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Stereo Sound System . 106
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Storing Your Vehicle .222
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Sunglasses Holder .96
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Sun Visor .96
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .200 ......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 210
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 223
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Tape Player .119
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Emissions Control Systems . 251
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State Emissions Testing . 254
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .253
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 105
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Temperature, Outside . 67
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 254
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection .123
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 253
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Time, Setting the .124
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Timing Belt .205
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Tire Chains .220
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 225
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .165 ...............................................
Tires .216
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Air Pressure .216
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Checking Wear .217
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Compact Spare .224
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Inf lation .216
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Inspection .217
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Maintenance .218
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Replacing .219
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Rotating .218
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Snow .219
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Specif ications .247
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Tools, Tire Changing . 225
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Wrecker . 237
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Equipment and Accessories . 179
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Traction Devices .220
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .182
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Weight Limit .175
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Trailer Driving Tips .180
Index
INDEX
T
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Transmission...............
Checking Fluid Level . 204
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Fluid Selection .204
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Identif ication Number . 244
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Shif ting the Automatic . 160
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Treadwear .248
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Trip Meter .66
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Turn Signals .71
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .223
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Unleaded Gasoline .146
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 201 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .259
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 203
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Level Indicator .63
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Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 218
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Compact Spare .224
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Nut Wrench .227
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 90
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .101, 103
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Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .214 .....................................
Operation .70
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .70
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Worn Tires .217
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 154
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Vehicle Dimensions .246
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 244
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .171
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VSA of f Switch .172
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Vehicle Storage .222 .................................................
VIN .244
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Viscosity, Oil .199
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VTM-4 Lock .164
Index
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