2013 HONDA PILOT automatic transmission fluid

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation
Driving
■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
■Sway control
Recommended to use if your trailer tends to sway. Consult the trailer maker for
what kind of sway control you need and how to install it.
■Automatic transmission cooler
Install an additional ATF (automatic transmission fluid) cooler to help prevent the
transmission from overheating, and damaging. You can get the additional ATF
cooler at a dealer.
■Trailer mirrors
Many states, provinces and territories require special exterior mirrors when towing a
trailer. Install special mirrors whenever you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the
trailer creates a blind spot.
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 399
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2Checking the Brake Fluid P. 400
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the information display*/multi-
information display*.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 383
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the service manual.
2Authorized Manuals P. 474
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid (Black Cap)
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid (Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange Loop)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop)
Battery
Power Steering Fluid (Red Cap)

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1.Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2.Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
uPerform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4.Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5.Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
uIt should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6.If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper Mark
Lower MarkHOT Range

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
*1: 2WD models *2: 4WD models■Rear Differential Fluid*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change3.2 US qt (3.1 ℓ)*1
3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)*2
SpecifiedHonda VTM-4 Differential FluidCapacity Change 2.79 US qt (2.64 ℓ)
SpecifiedHYPOID GEAR OIL API GL4 or GL5 SAE75W-85 (SAE90 CAN BE USED)Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity
Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ) Change including filter4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.98 US gal (7.5 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.198 US gal (0.75 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
*3: U.S. LX *4: Except U.S. LX
Regular
SizeP235/65R/17 103T*3
P235/60R/18 102T*4
Pressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front31 (210 [2.1])*3
35 (240 [2.4])*4
Rear33 (230 [2.3])*3
35 (240 [2.4])*4
Compact Spare
SizeT165/80D17 104MPressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5J*3
18 x 7.5J*4
Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet....................................... 158
Accessories and Modifications................. 375
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 156
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure....................................... 415, 465
Airbags........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags...................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio.................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest..................................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls................... 184, 217
Audio System............................................ 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod®....................................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivating ............................................ 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 173
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display...................... 176
Authorized Manuals................................ 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting.................................. 126
Automatic Transmission.......................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 173
Average Fuel Economy........................ 82, 88
Average Speed................................... 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders..................................... 154
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 64
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400

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Index
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 132
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 352
Emergency................................................. 459
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 470
Engine....................................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant......................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating............................................. 448
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Engine Oil.................................................. 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 430
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire..................................................... 435
Floor Mats................................................. 429
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats.. 146, 147, 148
Foot Brake................................................ 361
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel...................................................... 15, 371
Economy ................................................. 374
Gauge ....................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy........................................... 374
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 15, 372
Fuses......................................................... 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges........................................................ 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected....................... 433
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289

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Index
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 57, 61
Lights................................................. 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125
Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................. 125
Load Limits................................................ 327
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
From Inside .............................................. 103
From Outside ........................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System...................... 102
Low Battery Charge.................................. 450
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 450
Lower Anchors...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425
Remote Transmitter ................................. 424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety...................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires ........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone................................ 426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 451
Map Lights................................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit............................... 327
Meters, Gauges........................................... 80
Mirrors...................................................... 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 375
Moonroof................................................. 123
MP3................................... 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display......................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466
O
Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............. 340
Oil (Engine).............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110