2008 HONDA PILOT Code

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines
the readiness codes are still not
set, see your dealer.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
8.
9.
Emissions T esting
306
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Certif ication Label .292
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Chains .268
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Changing a Flat Tire .273
Change Oil
........................................
How to .246
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When to .237
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Charging System Indicator .62,282
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .204
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Childproof Door Locks .83
Child Seats
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Climate Control System .112
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Clock, Setting the .142
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Code, Audio System .141
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CO in the Exhaust .302
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Cold Weather, Starting in .205
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Compact Spare Tire .272
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Console Compartment .99
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Consumer Inf ormation .308
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .248
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Checking .192
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Proper Solution .248
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Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .302
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Cruise Control Operation .177
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Customer Service Inf ormation .308
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Economy, Fuel .193
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Emergencies on the Road .271
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Battery, Jump Starting .278
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Brake System Indicator .284
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Changing a Flat Tire .273
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Charging System Indicator .282
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Checking the Fuses .285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .282
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .283
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Overheated Engine .280
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Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emissions Controls .302
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Emissions Testing .305
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .76
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .67
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Dead Battery .278
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .310
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .108,110
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Dimensions .294
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Dimming the Headlights .75
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .250
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Engine Oil .191
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Directional Signals .66,75
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .215
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Disposal of Used Oil .247 Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .296
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .203
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Economy .193
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DVD Player .144
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DVD Player Error Message .173
Index
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting .310
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .260
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .21,62 ...................
System Components .25
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Folding the Second Seat .89
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Folding the Third Seat .90
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Head Restraints .91
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Reclining the Second Seat .89
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Reclining the Third Seat .90
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Third Seat Access .90
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Seats, Adjusting the .87-91
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Security System .176
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Serial Number .292
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Service Intervals .237
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Service Manual .311
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Service Station Procedures .189
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Setting the Clock .142
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
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Shif t Lock Release .209
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .255
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Side Airbags .11,31
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Of f Indicator .34,63
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Radiator Overheating .280
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Radio/CD Sound System .115
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Readiness Codes .305
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Rear A/C Unit .113
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Rear Audio Control Panel .149
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .258
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87-91
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Remote Control (RES) .171
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .246
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Floor Mats .260
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Fuses .285
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Light Bulbs .254
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Minder .243
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Timing Belt .252
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Tires .265 .............................
Wiper Blades .261
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .192
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .207
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Rotation, Tire .266
Index
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CONT INUED
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Signaling Turns .75
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Snow Tires .268
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Sound System .115
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .272
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Specif ications .295
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Specif ications Charts .294
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Speed Control .177
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
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Additional Safety Precautions .37
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Airbag Service .36
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Work .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .31
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .33,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) .81
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Starting the Engine .205
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .205
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With a Dead Battery .278
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .280 Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock .81
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Buttons .140,177
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Stereo Sound System .115
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Storing Your Vehicle .270
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Sun Visor .101
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .33,63
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System Components .25
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Synthetic Oil .246
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .258
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .271
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .296
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Emissions Control Systems .302
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Emissions Testing .305
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .304
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .114 ....................
Temperature, Outside .71
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .23
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Testing of Readiness Codes .305
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Thef t Protection .141
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .304
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Time, Setting the .142
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .78
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Timing Belt .252
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Tire Chains .268
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .273
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .211,300
Index
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T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the Pilot. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular model.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identif ication
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
A VIS IMPORT A NT : Si vous avez
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commander le numéro de pièce
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