2009 HONDA PILOT oil change

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Specif ications
542
Seating Capacities Air Conditioning Dimensions
Capacities
Weights 1.98 US gal (7.5
)
2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
190.9 in (4,850 mm)
78.5 in (1,995 mm)
70.9 in (1,802 mm)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Total
Front
Second
Third 3 3
2
8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
ND-OIL8
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.214 US gal (0.81
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.9 US qt (6.5)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
2.79 US qt (2.64)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 :
2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
2:
3: 4WDmodels 2WD
4WDChange
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
1 1
2
2
31
2
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CONT INUED
...................................
Dashboard .3, 64
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 126
.................................
Dead Battery .521
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 560
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 128
......
Def rosting the Windows . 192,201
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .542
....................................
Dimensions .542
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 124
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
..................................
Engine Oil .402
..........................
Directional Signals .71
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 433
.......................................
Disc Care .283
........................
Disc Changer .240, 272
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .249, 282
....................
Disc Player .216, 240,272
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .478
Doors .................................
Indicator .11, 93
............
Locking and Unlocking . 136
..................
Lockout Prevention . 142
....................
Power Door Locks . 136
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .413
....................................
Economy .403
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
......
DVD Player Error Messages . 343
...................................
DVD Player .318
..............................
Economy, Fuel .403
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .435
..................................
Emergencies .511
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 521
...........
Brake System Indicator . 527
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 513
.....
Charging System Indicator . 525
..................
Checking the Fuses . 529
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 512
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
............................
Jump Starting .521
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 525
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
..................
Overheated Engine . 523.......................................
Towing .535
.........................
Emergency Brake .167
....................
Emergency Flashers .128
......................
Emergency Towing .535
.......................
Emissions Controls .551
........................
Emissions Testing .554
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 416
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
.........................
If it Won’t Start .520
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .68, 526
.......................................
Oil Lif e .459
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,525
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 476
...............................
Overheating .523
............................
Specif ications .543
............................
Speed Limiter .420
.......................................
Starting .415
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 551
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .59
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .552
Index
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INDEX
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 515
.......................................
Jack, Tire .513
................................
Jump Starting .521
................................................
Keys .132
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .
151
.......................
Label, Certif ication .540
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 124
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,21
....................
Light Control Switch .174
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .487
.................................
Indicator .65, 66
.......................................
Interior .174
.......................................
Parking .124
................................
Turn Signal .124
.............................
Load Limit .409, 438
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 135Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 135
............................
Fuel Fill Door .399
..................................
Glove Box .181
..................
Lockout Prevention . 142
...............................
Power Door .136
..............................
Tailgate .142, 143
........................
Low Coolant Level .402
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .78
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,525
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 542
............
Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 408...................
Neutral Gear Position . 418
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 398
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 540
..................................
Maintenance .457
........................................
Minder .459
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .471
..........................................
Saf ety .458
....................................
Schedule .473
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 171
.............................
Message Display .93
..........................
Message Indicator .75
...............................
Meters, Gauges .80 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .169
.................................
Modif ications .407
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 407
.......................................
Moonroof .166
........................
MP3 .217, 241,278,298
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 398
...................................
Odometer .81, 87
.........................
Odometer, Trip .81, 87
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 453
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 453
Index
O
J
K
L
MN
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CONT INUED
Oil........................
Change, How to .477
......................
Change, When to .459
......................
Checking Engine .402
...............................
Lif e, Engine .459
..............
Pressure Indicator . 68,525
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .476
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 135
............................
Outside Mirrors .168
...............
Outside Temperature . 83,88
....................
Overheating, Engine .523
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 471
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .398
............
Panel Brightness Control . 129
........................
Park Gear Position .418
...........................................
Parking .423
...............................
Parking Brake .167
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,527
...............................
Parking Lights .124
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 423
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34.............................
PGM-FI System .552
...................................
Pollen Filter .494
........................
Power Door Locks .136
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 152
...............
Power Socket Locations . 177
............................
Power Windows .163
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .37
.....................
General Guidelines .37
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .42
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 55
.........
Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
.............................
Using LATCH .47
...................
Radiator Overheating . 523
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .208, 225,251
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 311
................................
RDS .211, 228,255 ...........................
Readiness Codes .554
.......................
Rear A/C Unit .195, 202
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 319
........
Rear Entertainment System . 315
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 490
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
...........................
Rearview Mirror .168
.......
Rear Window Def ogger . 192,201
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .123
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 152,153
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 157
.......................
Reminder Indicators .67
................
Remote Audio Controls . 309
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 320
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 477
..........................................
Fuses .529
................................
Light Bulbs .487
....................................
Schedule .459
................................
Timing Belt .486
...........................................
Tires .503
.............................
Wiper Blades .496
Index
INDEX
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CONT INUED
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................
Airbag Service .35
......
Airbag System Components . 24
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
.............................
SRS Indicator .33 ,70
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 135
.......................
Starting the Engine .415
...................
Auto Control Mode . 415
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .416
................
With a Dead Battery . 521
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 523
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .131
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 135
......................
Buttons .309, 348,361
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 206,207,224,250
..................
Storage Compartment . 180
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .510 ........................
Sunglasses Holder .181
........................................
Sun Visor .182
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .33 ,70
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .477
.....................................
Tachometer .80
..........................................
Tailgate .142
...............................
Glass Hatch .146
......................
Open Indicator .11, 93
...............................
Opening the .142
.........................................
Power .143
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 490
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 511
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 551
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .553
.......................
Temperature Gauge .80
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 205
....................
Temperature, Outside . 88...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 53
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 311
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 553
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 131
....................................
Timing Belt .486
....................................
Tire Chains .507
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 513
.................................
Tire Labeling .546
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 424,548
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .72, 427
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor . 89,428
Index
INDEX
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4WD models only4WD models only
Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline: Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 21.00 US gal (79.5
) SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Premium fuel is recommended
when towing in certain conditions
(see page ).
484
486 485
483 398
476
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