2010 HONDA PILOT timing belt

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
......................MaintenanceSafety.454
....................MaintenanceMinder.455
..............................FluidLocations.470
......EngineCompartmentCovers.471
........................AddingEngineOil.472
ChangingtheEngineOiland
...........................................Filter.473
..............................EngineCoolant.475
....................WindshieldWashers.477
....AutomaticTransmissionFluid.478
.................RearDifferentialFluid.480
.............TransferAssemblyFluid.480
....................................BrakeFluid.481
....................PowerSteeringFluid.482
....................................TimingBelt.482
.............................................Lights.483
..................DustandPollenFilter.490
................CleaningtheSeatBelts.490
.....................................FloorMats.491
.................................WiperBlades.492
...............................................Tires.496
...................CheckingtheBattery.504
.............................VehicleStorage.506
557
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Main ItemsReplace engine oil Replace engine oil and oil filterInspect front and rear brakesCheck parking brake adjustmentInspect these items:Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft bootsBrake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connections
Maintenance Sub ItemsRotate tiresReplace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluidReplace spark plugsReplace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolantReplace 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.
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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 fromdiesel-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 every60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level ofmechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requiresdifferential fluid changes more frequently thanrecommended by the maintenance minder. If youregularly 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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µµCheck 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 towing a trailer.
Timing BeltPower Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
482
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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.....................................Headlights.126
........................................Aiming.483
..................AutomaticLighting.127
.........DaytimeRunningLights.128
..................HighBeamIndicator.78
.........HighBeams,Turningon.126
....................LightsOnIndicator.78
..........LowBeams,Turningon.126
.......................ReminderChime.126
........ReplacingHalogenBulbs.483
.................................Turningon.126
...................................Headphones.346
............................HeadRestraints.157
...............................HeatedMirror.172
...............................Heaters,Seats.164
.............HeatingandCooling.192,199
...............High-LowBeamSwitch.126
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.357
.......................Hood,Openingthe.397
...........................................Horn.4,123
...IdentificationNumber,Vehicle.536
Ignition
............................................Keys.134
.........................................Switch.137
............TimingControlSystem.548
......................ImmobilizerSystem.135
.........ImportantSafetyPrecautions.6
...Indicators,InstrumentPanel.67,68
...............ABS(Anti-lockBrake).72
....................................A/TTemp.76
Brake(ParkingandBrake
............................System).71,523
................ChargingSystem.70,521
.............................CruiseControl.78
.................................CruiseMain.78
DRL(DaytimeRunning
......................................Lights).79
...................................FogLights.78
...................................HighBeam.78
........Key(ImmobilizerSystem).78
.....................................LightsOn.78
......................................LowFuel.80
................LowOilPressure.70,521
......................LowTirePressure.74
...MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
..........................SecuritySystem.81
...........................SideAirbagOff.72
.......................................SeatBelt.69
...............................................SRS.72
...................SystemMessage.77,94
...............TirePressureMonitor.75
TurnSignalandHazard
...................................Warning.73
............................VSAActivation.73
.................................VSASystem.73
..................IndividualMapLights.177
...............................InfantRestraint.44
......................................InfantSeats.44
...................Inflation,ProperTire.496
..................................INFOButtons.87
.................................InsideMirror.170
.............................Inspection,Tire.498
......................InstrumentPanel.67,68
......InstrumentPanelBrightness.131
..............InstrumentsandControls.65
....................IntegratedSunshade.183
.................................InterfaceDial.252
...............................InteriorLights.176
........................................Introduction.i
...............................................iPod.288
Index
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............PanelBrightnessControl.131
........................ParkGearPosition.414
...........................................Parking.419
...............................ParkingBrake.169
ParkingBrakeandBrake
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
...............................ParkingLights.126
..ParkingOverThingsthatBurn.419
....PassengerAirbagOffIndicator.36
.............................PGM-FISystem.548
...................................PollenFilter.490
........................PowerDoorLocks.138
..............PowerSeatAdjustments.154
...............PowerSocketLocations.179
............................PowerWindows.165
.........Pregnancy,UsingSeatBelts.20
.........ProtectingAdultsandTeens.13
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.21
.....AdviceforPregnantWomen.20
........................ProtectingChildren.39
.....................GeneralGuidelines.39
.......................ProtectingInfants.44
.......ProtectingLargerChildren.57
.........ProtectingSmallChildren.45
UsingChildSeatswith
.....................................Tethers.54
.............................UsingLATCH.49
...................RadiatorOverheating.519
Radio/DiscSound
.......................System.210,227,253
.................RadioTheftProtection.313
................................RDS.213,230,257
...........................ReadinessCodes.550
.......................RearA/CUnit.197,204
............RearAudioControlPanel.321
........RearEntertainmentSystem.317
..RearLights,BulbReplacement.486
...RearviewCameraandMonitor.390
...........................RearviewMirror.170
.......RearWindowDefogger.194,203
RearWindowWiperand
.......................................Washer.125
.....RecliningtheSeatBacks.154,155
.........RecliningtheSecondSeats.159
.......................ReminderIndicators.69
................RemoteAudioControls.311
.................RemoteControl(RES).322
.....................RemoteTransmitter.150
ReplacementInformation
................EngineOilandFilter.473
..........................................Fuses.525
................................LightBulbs.483
....................................Schedule.469
................................TimingBelt.482
...........................................Tires.499
.............................WiperBlades.492
Oil
........................Change,Howto.473
......................Change,Whento.455
......................CheckingEngine.398
...............................Life,Engine.455
..............PressureIndicator.70,521
SelectingProperViscosity
......................................Chart.472
.........ON(IgnitionKeyPosition).137
............................OutsideMirrors.171
...............OutsideTemperature.85,90
....................Overheating,Engine.519
....Owner’sMaintenanceChecks.467
.........................OxygenatedFuels.394
Index
INDEX
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..........SRS,AdditionalInformation.26
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.37
.............................AirbagService.37
......AirbagSystemComponents.26
..HowtheSRSIndicatorWorks.35
HowYourFrontAirbags
.........................................Work.29
...HowYourSideAirbagsWork.32
HowYourSideCurtainAirbags
.........................................Work.34
.............................SRSIndicator.35,72
..START(IgnitionKeyPosition).137
.......................StartingtheEngine.411
...................AutoControlMode.411
InColdWeatheratHigh
..................................Altitude.412
................WithaDeadBattery.517
........SteamComingfromEngine.519
SteeringWheel
................................Adjustment.133
...........Anti-theftColumnLock.137
......................Buttons.311,350,361
StereoSound
...............System.208,209,226,252
..................StorageCompartment.182
....................StoringYourVehicle.506
........................SunglassesHolder.183
........................................SunVisor.184
SupplementalRestraintSystem
......................................Servicing.37
.........................SRSIndicator.35,72
...................SystemComponents.26
..................................SyntheticOil.473
.....................................Tachometer.82
..........................................Tailgate.144
...............................GlassHatch.148
......................OpenIndicator.13,95
...............................Openingthe.144
.........................................Power.145
......Taillights,ChangingBulbsin.486
.TakingCareoftheUnexpected.507
TechnicalDescriptions
......DOTTireQualityGrading.540
.....EmissionsControlSystems.547
ThreeWayCatalytic
...............................Converter.549
.......................TemperatureGauge.82
........Temperature,InsideSensor.207
....................Temperature,Outside.90
...................Tensioners,SeatBelts.24
..............TetherAnchoragePoints.55
................TheftProtection,Radio.313
..ThreeWayCatalyticConverter.549
.Tilt/TelescopicSteeringWheel.133
....................................TimingBelt.482
....................................TireChains.503
.........Tire,HowtoChangeaFlat.509
.................................TireLabeling.542
TirePressureMonitoring
............System(TPMS).420,544
LowTirePressure
...........................Indicator.74,423
.......TirePressureMonitor.91,424
Index
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