2012 HONDA PILOT tow

To use the rear towing hook:
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Ref er to ‘‘Towing a Trailer

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Economy, Fuel . 501
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 533
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Emergencies . 611
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Battery, Jump Starting . 621
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Brake System Indicator . 627
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
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Charging System Indicator . 626
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Checking the Fuses . 630
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 612
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 129
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Jump Starting . 621
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 625
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 626
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Overheated Engine . 623
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Towing . 636 .........................
Emergency Brake . 171
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Emergency Flashers . 129
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Emergency Towing . 636
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Emissions Controls . 651
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Emissions Testing . 654Engine
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Check Starter System . 514
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
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If it Won

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Towing
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A Trailer . 536
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Emergency Wrecker . 636
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Equipment and Accessories . 544
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Weight Limit . 536
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Trailer Loading . 536
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Trailer Towing Tips . 549
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
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Fluid Selection . 583
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Identif ication Number . 640
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Shif ting the Automatic . 515
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Treadwear . 601
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Trip Computer . 90
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Trip Meter . 81, 87, 292
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Turn Signals . 71 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 185
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 507
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Vehicle Dimensions . 642
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 640
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System . 533
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VSA OFF Indicator . 71, 533
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VSA Of f Switch . 534
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VSA System Indicator . 71, 93, 533
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Vehicle Storage . 608
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Ventilation . 195
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VIN . 640
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Viscosity, Oil . 576
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Voice Control System . 200
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VTM-4 Lock . 520
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 611
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Unleaded Gasoline . 495
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USB Flash Memory Device . 274, 372
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 578 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv
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Warning Labels, Location of . 61
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Warranty Coverages . 659
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 581
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Level Indicator . 78 ...................................
Operation . 123
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 132
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Alignment and Balance . 602
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 606
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Cleaning . 606
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Compact Spare . 612
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Wrench, Nut . 614
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 168
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Operating the Power . 167
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Rear, Def ogger . 129
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 123
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Def roster . 196, 204
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Washers . 123
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 595
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Operation . 123
Rear Windshield Wiper and
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Washer . 124
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Worn Tires . 601
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 636
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4WD models only4WD models only
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline: Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Premium fuel is recommended
when towing in certain conditions
(see page ).
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 31 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid.
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
U.S. LX models:
Except U.S. LX models:
549
576
583 584
585
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