2011 HONDA PILOT oil filter

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 inf ormation 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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .454
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Maintenance Inf ormation . 455
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Fluid Locations .470
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Engine Compartment Covers . 471
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Adding Engine Oil .472
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .473
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Engine Coolant .475
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Windshield Washers .477
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 478
.................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 480
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 480
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Brake Fluid .481
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Power Steering Fluid . 482
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Timing Belt .482
.............................................
Lights .483
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 490
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Floor Mats .491
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Wiper Blades .492
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Tires .496
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Checking the Battery . 504
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Vehicle Storage .505
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Interior Care .506
557
Maintenance
Maint enance
453
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Maintenance Inf ormation
469
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Symbol
Symbol
A B 1
2
3
4
5
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page . If the message, ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.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.
:
NOTE : 467
1:
2 : 4WD models only
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 from
diesel-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 every
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the maintenance information. If you
regularly 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).
Maintenance Information
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Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation display
(depending on models). The oil and
f ilter collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1. 2.
CONT INUED
Synthetic Oil
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
473
WASHER DRAIN BOLT
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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter. Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
9. 8. 7.
6. 4.
5.
3.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
474
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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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
3
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
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Emergencies .507
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Battery, Jump Starting . 517
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Brake System Indicator . 523
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Changing a Flat Tire . 509
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Charging System Indicator . 521
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Checking the Fuses . 525
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Jump Starting .517
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
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Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
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Emergency Brake .169
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Emergency Flashers .130
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Emergency Towing .531
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Emissions Controls .547
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Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
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If it Won’t Start .516
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .70, 522
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Oil Lif e .455
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
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Overheating .519
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Specif ications .539
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Speed Limiter .416
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Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
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Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
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Dashboard .3, 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 128
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Dead Battery .517
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
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Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
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Dif f erential Fluid .538
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Dimensions .538
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Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
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Engine Oil .398
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
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Disc Care .285
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Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
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Disc Player .218, 242,274
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Disposal of Used Oil .474
Doors .................................
Indicator .13, 95
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Locking and Unlocking . 138
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Lockout Prevention . 144
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Power Door Locks . 138
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .409
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Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
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DVD Player Error Messages . 345
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DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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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
...............................................
Oil .473
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 509
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Floor Mats .491
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
..........................................
Brake .481
..........................
Power Steering .482
.......................
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
G H
F
IV
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CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 131
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Park Gear Position .414
...........................................
Parking .419
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Parking Brake .169
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 71,523
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Parking Lights .126
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 419
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 36.............................
PGM-FI System .548
...................................
Pollen Filter .490
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Power Door Locks .138
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 154
...............
Power Socket Locations . 179
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Power Windows .165
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 21
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .39
.....................
General Guidelines .39
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Protecting Inf ants .44
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Protecting Larger Children . 57
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Protecting Small Children . 45
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .54
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Using LATCH .49
...................
Radiator Overheating . 519
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .210, 227,253
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 313
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RDS .213, 230,257 ...........................
Readiness Codes .550
.......................
Rear A/C Unit .197, 204
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 321
........
Rear Entertainment System . 317
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 486
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 390
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Rearview Mirror .170
.......
Rear Window Def ogger . 194,203
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .125
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 154,155
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 159
.......................
Reminder Indicators .69
................
Remote Audio Controls . 311
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 322
.....................
Remote Transmitter .150
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 473
..........................................
Fuses .525
................................
Light Bulbs .483
....................................
Schedule .469
................................
Timing Belt .482
...........................................
Tires .499
.............................
Wiper Blades .492
Oil
........................
Change, How to .473
......................
Change, When to .455
......................
Checking Engine .398
...............................
Lif e, Engine .455
..............
Pressure Indicator . 70,521
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .472
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 137
............................
Outside Mirrors .171
...............
Outside Temperature . 85, 90
....................
Overheating, Engine .519
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 467
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .394
Index
INDEX
P
R
VII
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