2015 HONDA PILOT engine

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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When traffi c allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (V ehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at leas t 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It is
written for the journeyman te chnician, but it is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to
understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-
depth troubleshooting inform ation for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general ma nager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's mana gement, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 466
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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
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
Reactivate ............................................... 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 .................. 16, 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

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Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400
Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 130
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Brake Light, Tailligh t, Back-Up Light,
Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Light .......................... 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light and
Front Side Marker Light ......................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Light ..................... 404
Bulb Specifications ................................... 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 65
Cargo Hook .............................................. 160
Cargo Net ................................................. 159
Carrying Cargo ................................. 325, 327
CD Library ................................................. 197
CD Player .......................................... 193, 226
Certification Label ................................... 466 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 402
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 450
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 430
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 428
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
Clock ............................................................ 98
Coat Hook ................................................. 159
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 435, 465
Console Compartment ............................. 152
Controls ....................................................... 97 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 345
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 77
Cup Holders .............................................. 154
Customer Service Information ................. 475
Customized Features .................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Dead Battery ............................................. 445
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 166
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 467
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 125
Display/Information Button ....................... 85
Door Mirrors ............................................. 136
Doors ........................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Driving ....................................................... 323
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 ..................................................... 17, 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 ........................................ 17, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 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

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Index
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box ................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ................................... 291, 312
Automatic Transferring ................... 289, 311
HFL Buttons .................................... 278, 301
HFL Menus...................................... 280, 303
HFL Status Display ........................... 279, 302
Making a Call ................................. 295, 316
Options During a Call...................... 300, 319
Phone Setup ................................... 283, 305
Receiving a Call............................... 299, 319
Speed Dial ...................................... 292, 313
To Clear the System ........................ 290, 312
To Create a Security PIN .................. 288, 310
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 141
Headlights ................................................ 125
Aiming.................................................... 402
Automatic Operation .............................. 126
Dimming......................................... 125, 127
Operating ............................................... 125
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 278, 301 High Beam Indicator
.................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 343
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 466
Engine and Transmission ......................... 466
Vehicle Identification ............................... 466
Ignition Switch .......................................... 124
Illumination Control ................................. 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System .................................. 118
Indicator .................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
A/T Temperature ....................................... 73
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 71
Charging System ............................... 69, 450
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 77, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 348
Door Open .......................................... 28, 72
Fog Light ................................................... 75
Fuel Economy ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System .................................... 76
Lights On ................................................... 75
Low Fuel .................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 450
Low Tire Pressure ....................... 74, 355, 357
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 74, 355
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 381
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 451 Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 452
Power Tailgate .......................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm ............................... 76
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Starter System ........................................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 48, 71
System Message ........................................ 73
Tailgate Open............................................ 72
TPMS ................................................ 74, 358
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ................................................ 75
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 72, 352
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 72, 353
VTM-4 ® System ................................. 71, 354
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information .............................................. 463
Information Display ................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 82, 88
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 130
Integrated Sunshades .............................. 164
Interior Lights ........................................... 150
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 135
iPod ®......................................................... 240

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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
Outside Temperature Display ............. 84, 87
Overheating ............................................. 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ..................................................... 364
Parking Brake ........................................... 360
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator .................... 68, 452
Parking Sensor System ............................. 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 125
Power Tailgate ......................................... 112
Power Windows ....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving ....................... 344Driving Guidelines
for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) .............................................. 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 189, 222
Range .................................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 131
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .............................. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 135
Refueling ................................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ............................... 357, 417, 467
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456, 457 Tires ........................................................ 420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels ............................................... 66
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters .............................................. 162
Seats .......................................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ......................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76