2009 HONDA PILOT tow

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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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100% credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2009 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2009 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yAccessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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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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Tires .500
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Air Pressure .500
.........................
Checking Wear .502
..........................
Compact Spare .512
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
......................................
Inf lation .500
..................................
Inspection .502
..............................
Maintenance .503
...................................
Replacing .503
......................................
Rotating .503
...........................................
Snow .506
............................
Specif ications .543
................................
Tire Chains .507
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .438
................
Emergency Wrecker . 535
....
Equipment and Accessories . 445
.............................
Weight Limit .438
.........................
Trailer Loading .438
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 450
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 482
...........................
Fluid Selection .483
..............
Identif ication Number . 540
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 417.....................................
Treadwear .502
................................
Trip Computer .90
.................................
Trip Meter .81, 87
....................................
Turn Signals .71
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 513
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .511
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 544
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .398
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 288,299
.........
USB Flash Memory Device . 296
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 478
................................
Vanity Mirror .183
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 409
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .542
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 540
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .435
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .71, 93,435 .........................
VSA Of f Switch .436
..
VSA System Indicator . 71,93,435
.............................
Vehicle Storage .510
.....................................
Ventilation .204
.................................................
VIN .540
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .476
...........
Voice Control System . 198,250
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .422
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 60
..................
Warranty Coverages .559
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 481
............................
Level Indicator .94
...................................
Operation .122
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 131
............
Alignment and Balance . 503
..........
Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 507
.....................................
Cleaning .507
..........................
Compact Spare .512
..............................
Wrench, Nut .514
Index
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V W
X
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Î Windows.............................
Auto Reverse .164
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Operating the Power . 163
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .128
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .122
...........................
Def roster .192, 201
.....................................
Washers .122
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .496
...................................
Operation .122
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
......................
WMA .217, 241,278,298
....................................
Worn Tires .502
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 535
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XM Satellite Radio . 234,264
:U.S.only
Index
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XI
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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 ).
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486 485
483 398
476
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