2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2.Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (Select/Reset) knob.
3.Press and hold the knob for ten seconds
or more.
uThe information display shows the reset
mode initial display.
4.Press and hold the knob for five seconds
or more.
uThe displayed maintenance items
disappear and the engine oil life display
will return to 100%.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Reset Mode Initial Display
Oil Life
Outside Temperature*
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2.Press the / button repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the
multi-information display.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Models with multi-information display
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 387
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
6060 to 51
5050 to 41
4040 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
1010 to 6
55 to 1
00
SEL/RESET Button
Engine Oil Life

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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
SERVICE DUE SOON15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by pressing the /
(information) button, this message
will go off.
The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
SERVICE DUE NOW5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the / button
to switch to another display.
The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.
SERVICE PAST DUENegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Press the /
button to switch to another
display.
The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3
only if they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message Indicator
Sub ItemsMain Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). *3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110ºF, 43ºC), in very low temperatures (under -20ºF, -29ºC), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer* fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace VTM-4r* rear differential fluid*5
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2.Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL/RESET button.
3.Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
uThe oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4.Select RESET with the / button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
uThe service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to 100%.To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Maintenance Item CodesEngine Oil Life
/ (information) Button
SEL/RESET Button

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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 HooduOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2.Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3.Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4.Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Compartment Covers
Maintenance
Engine Compartment Covers
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by two covers.You
may need to remove the covers when you perform certain maintenance work.To
remove the covers:
1Engine Compartment Covers
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the center pin.
When mounting the clip, insert while keeping the
center pin of the clip raised, then push until the pin is flat.
Center pin
Push until the pin is flat.
Bulkhead Cover Remove the holding clips.