2011 HONDA PILOT fuel reserve

(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)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(inf ormation, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .65
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Features .191
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Bef ore Driving .393
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Driving .409
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .507
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T echnical Inf ormation .535
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .553
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .557
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Maintenance .453
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We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .398
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CONT INUED
Maintenance Inf ormation
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
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Specif ications
538
Seating Capacities Air Conditioning Dimensions Capacities
Weights 1.98 US gal (7.5
)
2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
190.9 in (4,850 mm)
78.5 in (1,995 mm)
70.9 in (1,802 mm)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Total
Front
Second
Third 33 2
8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
ND-OIL8
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.9 US qt (6.5)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
2.79 US qt (2.64)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 :
2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
2:
3: 4WDmodels 2WD
4WDChange
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
1 1
2
1
2
2
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .20
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Fan, Interior .193, 202
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 395
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .490
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Oil .473
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 509
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Floor Mats .491
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
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Brake .481
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Power Steering .482
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Rear Differential .480
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Transf er Assembly . 480
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Windshield Washer . 477
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .308
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Fog Lights .128
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Folding the Second Seat . 160.................
Folding the Third Seat . 161
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Four-way Flashers .130
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Front Airbags .11, 29
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Front Seat .154
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Adjusting .154
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Airbags .11, 29
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Heaters .164
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Fuel .394
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Fill Door and Cap .395
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Gauge .82
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Octane Requirement . 394
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Oxygenated .394
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Reserve Indicator .80
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Tank, Filling the .395
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Tighten Fuel Cap .396
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Fuel Economy .399
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Fuses, Checking the .525
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 483
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HandsFreeLink
. 361
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HFL Buttons .361
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 400
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Gasoline .394
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Gauge .82
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Low Fuel Indicator .80
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Octane Requirement . 394
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Tank, Ref ueling .395 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 395
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 82
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Fuel .82
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Speedometer .82
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Tachometer .82
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .435
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .436
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 413
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Glass Hatch .148
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Glove Box .183
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .435
Index
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