2012 HONDA PILOT timing belt

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 Minder
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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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Symbol
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

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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Minder schedule.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
If you are not sure how to add
f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently towing a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Maint enance
585
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVELTM
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Headlights . 125
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Aiming . 586
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Daytime Running Lights . 127
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High Beam Indicator . 76
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High Beams, Turning on . 125
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Lights On Indicator . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 125
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Reminder Chime . 125
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 586
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Turning on . 125
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Headphones . 426
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Head Restraints . 157
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Heated Mirror . 173
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Heaters, Seats . 165
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Heating and Cooling . 192, 199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 125
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Transceiver . 437
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Hood, Opening the . 499
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Horn .4,122
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 640 Ignition
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Keys . 133
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Switch . 136
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Timing Control System . 652
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Immobilizer System . 134
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
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A/T Temp . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 69, 627
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Charging System . 68, 626
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Cruise Control . 76
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Cruise Main . 76
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 77
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Fog Lights . 76
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High Beam . 76
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
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Lights On . 76
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Low Fuel . 78
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Low Oil Pressure . 68, 625
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 68, 626
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Security System . 79 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 70
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Seat Belt . 67
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SRS . 70
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System Message . 75, 92
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 71
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VSA OFF . 71
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VSA System . 71
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Individual Map Lights . 177
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Inf ant Restraint . 43
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Inf ant Seats . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 599
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INFO Buttons . 85
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Inside Mirror . 172
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Inspection, Tire . 601
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Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 130
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Instruments and Controls . 63
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Integrated Sunshade . 183
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Interf ace Dial . 298
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Interior Lights . 176
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Introduction . i
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. 265, 363
Index
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CONT INUED
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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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