2012 HONDA PILOT air 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 Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
the model), and instructions for
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.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 558
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Maintenance Minder . 559
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Fluid Locations . 574
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Engine Compartment Covers . 575
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Adding Engine Oil . 576
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 577
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Engine Coolant . 579
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Windshield Washers . 581
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 582
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Brake Fluid . 584
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Power Steering Fluid . 585
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Timing Belt . 585
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Lights . 586
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 593
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 593
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Floor Mats . 594
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Wiper Blades . 595
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Tires . 599
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Checking the Battery . 607
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Vehicle Storage . 608
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Interior Care . 609
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Maintenance
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

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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
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A
B 1 2 3 4 5 6
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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.
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.
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
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NOTE : 1:
2 : 4WD models only
569 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

If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
the model). It should be replaced
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you
drive primarily in urban areas that
have high concentrations of soot in
the air, or if the flow from the
heating and cooling system/climate
control system becomes less than
usual. Cleaning the Seat Belts
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
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Specif ications
642 Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning
Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
191.4 in (4,861 mm)
78.5 in (1,995 mm)
70.9 in (1,802 mm)
Total
Front
Second
Third 3
3
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.
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)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.196 US gal (0.74
)
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
)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
3.01 US qt (2.85
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.79 US qt (2.64)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.0 US qt (7.6
)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Front Rear
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 : 2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
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2: 3: 4WDmodels
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Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
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2WD
4WD Approx.
Without automatic transmission fluid cooler
With automatic transmission fluid cooler
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by . 20
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 502
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Gasoline . 495
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Gauge . 80
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Octane Requirement . 495
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Tank, Ref ueling . 497
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Gas Station Procedures . 497 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 80
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Fuel . 80
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Speedometer . 80
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Tachometer . 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
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Rating) . 537
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
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Rating) . 538
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 515
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Glass Hatch . 148
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Glove Box . 183
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
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Rating) . 537
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Fan, Interior . 193, 203
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 191
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 497
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 593
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Oil . 577
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 129
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 613
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Floor Mats . 594
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 582
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Brake . 584
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Power Steering . 585
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Windshield Washer . 581
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 389
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Fog Lights . 127
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Folding the Second Seat . 160
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Folding the Third Seat . 161
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Four-way Flashers . 129 ............................
Front Airbags . 11, 28
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Front Seat . 154
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Adjusting . 154
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Airbags . 11, 28
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Heaters . 165
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Fuel . 495
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Fill Door and Cap . 497
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Gauge . 80
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Octane Requirement . 495
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Oxygenated . 495
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Reserve Indicator . 78
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Tank, Filling the . 497
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Tighten Fuel Cap . 498
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Fuel Economy . 501
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Fuses, Checking the . 630
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 586
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HandsFreeLink
. 441, 462
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HFL Buttons . 442, 463
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 129
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Panel Brightness Control . 130
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Park Gear Position . 516
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Parking . 521
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Parking Brake . 171
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Parking Lights . 125
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 521
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
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PGM-FI System . 652
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Pollen Filter . 593
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Power Door Locks . 137
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Power Seat Adjustments . 154
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Power Socket Locations . 179
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Power Windows . 167
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 38
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General Guidelines . 38
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Protecting Inf ants . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 56
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 53
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Using LATCH . 48
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 136
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Outside Mirrors . 172
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Outside Temperature . 83, 88
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Overheating, Engine . 623
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