2010 HONDA PILOT fuel

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There are three settings you can
choose f rom:
with REFUEL Trip A Inf o is reset
every time you ref uel your vehicle.
MANUAL ONLY You can reset
Trip A Inf o when you press and hold
the SEL/RESET button until the
number resets.
IGN OFF Trip A Inf o is reset
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘METER SETUP’’
by pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
Trip A Inf o Reset
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HORN
HAZARDWARNING BUTTON
Vehiclewithnavigationsystemisshown.
GLASSHATCHRELEASEBUTTON/POWERTAILGATESWITCH
FUELFILLDOORRELEASE HANDLE
POWERWINDOW SWITCHES
POWERDOORLOCKMASTER SWITCH
MIRRORCONTROLS
DRIVINGPOSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLESTABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFFSWITCH
PARKINGSENSORSYSTEM SWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURNSIGNAL/ FRONTFOGLIGHTSSTEERINGWHEELAUDIOCONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKINGBRAKERELEASEHANDLESTEERINGWHEELADJUSTMENTVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
VTM-4LOCK BUTTON
ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET
SEATHEATER SWITCHES
CRUISECONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
REARWINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRRORBUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.36)
(P.124)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINKSYSTEMVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first.
.............................Break-inPeriod.394
.................FuelRecommendation.394
.........ServiceStationProcedures.395
....................................Refueling.395
.....TightenFuelCapMessage.396
OpeningandClosingthe
.......................................Hood.397
...................................OilCheck.398
.............EngineCoolantCheck.398
...............................FuelEconomy.399
...AccessoriesandModifications.402
.............................CarryingCargo.404
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Premium f uel is recommended when
towing in certain conditions (see
page ).
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation f or your vehicle, or
inf ormation on gasoline that does not
contain MMT, visit Owner Link at
. In Canada, visit
f or additional
inf ormation on gasoline.
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owners.honda.com
www.honda.ca
Break-in PeriodFuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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CONT INUED
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
even
though the tank is not full, there may
be a problem with your vehicle’s f uel
vapor recovery system. The system
helps keep f uel vapor f rom going
into the atmosphere. Try f illing at
another pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of fRef ueling
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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HOLDER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLEFUEL FILL CAP
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display (see page ).
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN
FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
).
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display. Turn the engine of f , and
conf irm the f uel f ill cap is installed. If
it is, loosen it, then retighten it until
it clicks at least once. The message
should go of f af ter several days of
normal driving once you tighten or
replace the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to
another message, press the INFO
button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .
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Except Touring models
On Touring models
On Touring models
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
Service Station Procedures
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Fuel economy is not a f ixed number.
It varies based on driving conditions,
driving habits and vehicle condition.
Theref ore, it is not possible f or one
set of estimates to predict f uel
economy precisely f or all drivers in
all environments.
Represents urban
driving in light traf f ic. A range of
miles per gallon achieved is also
provided.
The EPA f uel economy estimates
shownintheexampletotheright
are a usef ul tool f or comparison
when buying a vehicle. EPA
estimates include:
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
f uel economy f or other vehicles in
the class.
Represents a
mixture of rural and interstate
driving, in a warmed-up vehicle,
typical of longer trips in f ree-f lowing
traf f ic. A range of miles per gallon
achieved is also provided.
Provides an estimated annual f uel
cost, based on 15,000 miles in the
U.S. or 20,000 km in Canada per year
multiplied by the cost per gallon
(based on EPA fuel cost data)
divided by the combined f uel
economy.
For more inf ormation on f uel
economy ratings and factors that
af f ect f uel economy, visit
(Canada: Visit
)
www.
fueleconomy.govwww.
vehicles.gc.ca
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates Comparison.
City MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Highway MPG
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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Combined Fuel Economy
(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)
Estimated AnnualFuel Cost
City MPGHighway MPG
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example:
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
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Fuel Economy FactorsUse the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
).
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
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Vehicle Maint enance
Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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