2010 HONDA PILOT maintenance

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
asymbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda Pilot was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
................................................................................................................................................Index.I
Service Inf ormation Summary
...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
.......Instruments and Controls.65
..Features.191
.......................................................................Bef ore Driving.393
.........................................................................................Driving.409
.................................................Maintenance.453
........................................T aking Care of the Unexpected.507
..............................................T echnical Inf ormation.535
..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).553
..................................................................................A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).557
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-SZA-6100
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2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
2010 Pilot

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary
Index
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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Thissectiongivesyouimportant
informationabouthowtoprotect
yourselfandyourpassengers.It
showsyouhowtouseseatbelts.It
explainshowyourairbagswork.And
ittellsyouhowtoproperlyrestrain
infantsandchildreninyourvehicle.
.........ImportantSafetyPrecautions.6
.......YourVehicle’sSafetyFeatures.8
.......................................SeatBelts.9
.........................................Airbags.11
.........ProtectingAdultsandTeens.13
.....1.CloseandLocktheDoors.13
...........2.AdjusttheFrontSeats.15
............3.AdjusttheSeat-Backs.16
...4.AdjusttheHeadRestraints.16
5.FastenandPositionthe
.............................SeatBelts.17
6.MaintainaProperSitting
................................Position.19
.....AdviceforPregnantWomen.20
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.21
AdditionalInformationAbout
.......................YourSeatBelts.22
..SeatBeltSystemComponents.22
......................Lap/ShoulderBelt.23
AutomaticSeatBelt
...............................Tensioners.24
...............SeatBeltMaintenance.25
AdditionalInformationAbout
...........................YourAirbags.26
......AirbagSystemComponents.26
HowYourFrontAirbags
.........................................Work.29
...HowYourSideAirbagsWork.32
HowYourSideCurtainAirbags
.........................................Work.34
..HowtheSRSIndicatorWorks.35
HowTheSideAirbagOff
......................IndicatorWorks.35
HowthePassengerAirbag
...............OffIndicatorWorks.36
.............................AirbagService.37
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.37
ProtectingChildrenGeneral
................................Guidelines.39
AllChildrenMustBe
...............................Restrained.39
AllChildrenShouldSitina
.................................BackSeat.40
ThePassenger’sFrontAirbag
.........CanPoseSeriousRisks.40
IfYouMustDrivewithSeveral
...................................Children.42
IfaChildRequiresClose
..................................Attention.42
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.43
ProtectingInfantsand
.........................SmallChildren.44
.......................ProtectingInfants.44
.........ProtectingSmallChildren.45
.....................SelectingaChildSeat.47
....................InstallingaChildSeat.48
...............................WithLATCH.49
.........WithaLap/ShoulderBelt.53
..............................WithaTether.54
...........ProtectingLargerChildren.57
...............CheckingSeatBeltFit.57
..................UsingaBoosterSeat.58
WhenCanaLargerChildSitin
.........................................Front.59
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.60
.............CarbonMonoxideHazard.61
...................................SafetyLabels.62
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Engaging in mobile phone
conversation or other activities that
keep you f rom paying close attention
to the road, other vehicles and
pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change
quickly, and only you can decide
when it is saf e to divert attention
away f rom driving.
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).496
Important Saf ety Precautions
Pay Appropriate Attention to the
Task of Driving Saf ely
Control Your Speed K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully, and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page
). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors f or damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your
booklet f or
details.
490
Honda
Warranty Inf ormation
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt Maintenance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutof f system f rom working
properly.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors, the
f ront seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts and their anchors worn
during a crash to make sure they
are operating properly.
CONT INUED
Airbag ServiceAdditional Saf ety Precautions
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbag
component s or wiring f or any
reason.
Do not expose the f ront passenger’s
seat-back to liquid.
If your vehicle has a moderat e t o
severe impact .
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
4WD models only
If equipped1: 2:
Instrument Panel
LX, EX, and EX-L models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
FOG LIGHTINDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.77)
(P.70)(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.74)
(P.83)(P.75)SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.81)WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR(P.80)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.80)(P.79)(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
LIGHTSONINDICATOR(P.78)
(P.75)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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