2012 HONDA PILOT spare wheel

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Your vehicle is equipped with a
connector to install an optional trailer
lighting connector that mates with
your vehicle. You can get this
optional connector f rom your dealer.
Ref er to the above illustration f or
wiring inf ormation.
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with f ederal, state, province/
territory, and local regulations.
Check trailer light requirements f or
the areas where you plan to tow, and
use only equipment designed f or
your vehicle.
When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you carry a f ull-size
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
and trailer. When replacing the
compact spare with a f ull size spare,
remove the plastic spacer (see page
). Store the plastic spacer and
compact spare together. Reinstall
thespacerbeforeonceagainstowing
the compact spare.
See page f or proper tire size,
page f or how to store a f ull size
wheel and tire, and page for
inf ormation on changing a f lat tire.
Remember to unhitch the trailer
bef ore changing a f lat. Ask your
trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer

Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not mount snow chains on a
compact spare.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. If you store a full size tire on the
hoist, remove the spacer.
Otherwise the hoist will not f ully
return to its original position.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement tire should be the same
sizeanddesign,mountedonthe
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
The low tire pressure indicator
comes on and stays on af ter you
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f .
After the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator stays on. After
several miles (kilometers) driving
with the spare, this indicator begins
to f lash, then stays on again. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS
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The spare tire is stored
underneath the rear cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover and the
rubber cap on the cargo area
lining to access the shaf t f or the
sparetirehoist.Put the extension with the wheel
nut wrench on the hoist shaf t.
Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
The tools and jack are under the
cargo area behind a cover on the
passenger

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Remove the bracket from the
spare tire.
Keep turning the wheel nut
wrench to create slack in the cable.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change.
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10. 12.
11.
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BRACKET JACKING POINTS
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Turn the jack dial (wheel nut
wrench) clockwise as shown to
raise the vehicle until the f lat tire
is of f the ground.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
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T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Slowly turn the extension with the
wheel nut wrench clockwise to
take up the slack of the hoist cable.
Make sure the bracket is seated in
the center hole of the flat tire.
Turn the extension with the wheel
nut wrench clockwise until the f lat
tire rests against the underbody of
the vehicle and you hear the hoist
click.Store the jack and the tools in the
tool box.
Refer to
(see page or ).
23. 24. 25. 26.
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Changing a T ire with
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even
if you are not stowing a tire. If the
hoist is lef t down, it will be damaged
during driving and need to be replaced.
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Starting the Engine . 513
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Auto Control Mode . 513
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 514
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With a Dead Battery . 621
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 623
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 132
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 136
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Buttons . 392, 430, 442, 463
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Stereo Sound System . 209
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Storage Compartment . 182
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Storing Your Vehicle . 608
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Sunglasses Holder . 183
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Sun Visor . 184
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 70
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil . 577
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Tachometer . 80
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Tailgate . 143
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Glass Hatch . 148 ......................
Open Indicator . 13, 79
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Opening the . 143
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Power . 144
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 589
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 611
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Emissions Control Systems . 651
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 653
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Temperature Gauge . 80
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 208
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Temperature, Outside . 88
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 24
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54, 55
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 394
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 653
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 132
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Time, Setting the . 294
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Timing Belt . 585
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Tire Chains . 606
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 613
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Tire Labeling . 646 Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 522, 648
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 72, 525
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 89, 526
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Tires . 599
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Air Pressure . 599
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Checking Wear . 601
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Compact Spare . 612
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Inf lation . 599
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Inspection . 601
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Maintenance . 602
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Replacing . 602
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Rotating . 602
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Snow . 605
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Specif ications . 643
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Tire Chains . 606
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Tools, Tire Changing . 613
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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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