2007 HONDA PILOT display

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When in reverse, the touch screen
and navigation system ‘‘hard’’
buttons are locked out, except the
‘‘ZOOM’’ button. Touching the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ button allows you to adjust
the brightness of the rearview
camera image.
Whenever you shif t to R (reverse)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rear view is shown
on the navigation or Compass
system screen. Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and caref ully, and
look behind you f or obstacles.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean it,
use a moist, sof t cloth.
On EX-L models with navigation system
Rearview Camera and Monitor
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REAR VIEW CAMERA
The camera brightness cannot be
adjusted by voice control.

Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Park
the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw
the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. 2.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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LATCH
SLIT
ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehic le uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always
maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed in the
information display. See
on page
.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page for
info rmation on adding the proper
coolan t.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle. Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel. 234
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Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coola

nt
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
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RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
Improving Fuel Economy

If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .228
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Maintenance Minder .229
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Maintenance Record .236
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Fluid Locations .238
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Adding Engine Oil .239
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Changing the Oil and Filter .240
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Engine Coolant .242
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Windshield Washers .243
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .244
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Dif f erential Oil .245
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Timing Belt .245
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Brake Fluid .246
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Power Steering Fluid .247
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Lights .248
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Floor Mats .254
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Cleaning Seat Belts .254
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Wiper Blades .255
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Wheels .257
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Tires .257
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Checking the Battery .262
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Vehicle Storage .263
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Calculated Engine
Oil Life (%)
100 % 91 %
90 % 81 %
80 % 71 %
70 % 61 %
60 % 51 %
50 % 41 %
40 % 31 %
30 % 21 %
20 % 16 %
15 % 11 %
10 % 6 %
5% 1%
0% Displayed
Engine Oil Life (%)
100 %
90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
0%
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil life and displays it as a
percentage.
To see the current engine oil life,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and push and release
the Select/Reset knob repeatedly
until the engine oil lif e display
appears (see page ). The remaining engine oil lif e is
displayed on the inf ormation display
according to this table:
Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the inf ormation display to show you
when you should have your dealer
perf orm engine oil replacement and
indicated maintenance service.
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Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL LIFE
DISPLAYSELECT/RESET
KNOB

The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ message
along with the same maintenance
item code(s), every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If the remaining engine oil lif e is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil lif e indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
next to the engine oil lif e indicator. 235
Maintenance Minder
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MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
ENGINE OIL LIFE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
ITEM CODE(S)

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The maximum total mileage shown
is ‘‘ 9999.’’
You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature (if
equipped) every time you press and
release the Select/Reset knob.
When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenif youchangethe
inf ormation display.
If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage. It is displayed
when you drive over 10 miles (f or
U.S. models) or 10 km (f or Canadian
models) af ter seeing the 0 percent
message.Afterward,itshowsyour
driving distance if you continue to
drive. Immediately have the
indicated maintenance done by your
dealer.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed by
your dealer as soon as possible.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Your dealer will reset the display
after completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When the vehic le needs
maintenance, maintenance codes
appear on the information display.
Press the Select/Reset knob until
the engine oil life indicator is
displayed.
For an explanation of the
maintenance codes, see page . Press the Select/Reset knob f or
more than 10 seconds. The engine
oil lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
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MAINTENANCE ITEM CODEENGINE OIL LIFE
INDICATOR