2009 HONDA PILOT trailer

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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
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If the message, ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 471
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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NOTE :Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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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. 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.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
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.
If you are not sure how to add
f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
The high beam headlight bulb, the
low beam headlight bulb, and
daytime running light bulb are
replaced the same way.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight/Daytime
Running L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
487
CONNECTOR BULBHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
Circuits Protected
No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Small Light
Stop Lamp
Back Lamp
Turn Lamp, Hazard
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
Power Tail Gate Motor
VTM-4
Trailer Main
VSA F/S Relay
1
2
3
4 40 A
20 A
30 A
40 A 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 30 A
30 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
30 A Rear Blower
VSA Motor
Hazard
Power Tail Gate Closer
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Stop & Horn
Rear Console Accessory
Socket
Rear Wiper
Trailer E-Brake
A/C Inverter
Center Console Accessory
Socket
Trailer Charge
Front Accessory Socket
Rear Accessory Socket
Glass Hatch Motor
Rear Heated Seat
Head Light Washer Motor
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
533
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
REAR FUSE BOX
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The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
4WD models only
Emergency Towing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
535
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the 4WD
system. It should be transported on a
f lat-bed truck or trailer.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
537
RearTRAILER HITCH
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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Tires .500
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Air Pressure .500
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Checking Wear .502
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Compact Spare .512
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
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Inf lation .500
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Inspection .502
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Maintenance .503
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Replacing .503
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Rotating .503
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Snow .506
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Specif ications .543
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Tire Chains .507
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Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .438
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Emergency Wrecker . 535
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Equipment and Accessories . 445
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Weight Limit .438
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Trailer Loading .438
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Trailer Towing Tips . 450
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 482
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Fluid Selection .483
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Identif ication Number . 540
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Shif ting the Automatic . 417.....................................
Treadwear .502
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Trip Computer .90
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Trip Meter .81, 87
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Turn Signals .71
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Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .511
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 544
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Unleaded Gasoline .398
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USB Adapter Cable . 288,299
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USB Flash Memory Device . 296
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 478
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Vanity Mirror .183
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 409
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Vehicle Dimensions .542
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 540
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System .435
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .71, 93,435 .........................
VSA Of f Switch .436
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VSA System Indicator . 71,93,435
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Vehicle Storage .510
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Ventilation .204
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VIN .540
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Viscosity, Oil .476
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Voice Control System . 198,250
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VTM-4 Lock .422
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 60
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Warranty Coverages .559
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 481
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Level Indicator .94
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Operation .122
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 131
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Alignment and Balance . 503
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 507
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Cleaning .507
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Compact Spare .512
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Wrench, Nut .514
Index
U
V W
X
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