2018 HONDA PILOT Owner's Manual (in English)

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure:1.Open the tailgate.
2. Wrap a cloth around the built-in key. Put it
into the cover slot as shown in the image,
and remove the cover.
3. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Wrap a cloth around the built-in key. Put it
into the cover slot as shown in the image,
and remove the cover.
4. Remove the funnel from the cover.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.Funnel
Cover
Funnel
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:1.Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover as shown
in the image, and remove the cover.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the le ver to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 668
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 670
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 671
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 672Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 673
Warranty Coverages ........................ 675
Authorized Manuals ......................... 677
Customer Service Information ......... 678
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Models with second row captain seat
*2: Models with second row bench seat
*3: 2WD models
*4: AWD models
ModelHonda Pilot
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 2nd Row 2
*1
3*2
3rd Row 3
Total7*1
8*2
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingU.S.:5,545 lbs (2,515 kg)*3
5,842 lbs (2,650 kg)*4
Canada:2,515 kg*3
2,650 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*3
2,855 lbs (1,295 kg)*4
Canada:1,240 kg*3
1,295 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)*3
3,097 lbs (1,405 kg)*4
Canada:1,325 kg*3
1,405 kg*4
Gross Combined Weight
RatingU.S.:8,025 lbs (3,640 kg)*3
9,755 lbs (4,425 kg)*4
Canada:3,640 kg*3
4,425 kg*4
■ Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)
Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)
Quantity 7.5 – 8.72 cu-in (123 – 143 cm3)
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 L)Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED*
55 W* (H11)Headlights (High Beam)60 W (HB3)Fog Lights*35 W (H8)Parking lights*LEDFront Turn Signal/Parking* Lights28/8 W (Amber)Front Side Marker LightsLED
Daytime Running Lights60 W*
LED*
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)*LEDBrake LightsLED
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate LightsLEDInterior Lights
Map LightsLED*
5 W*
Ceiling LightsLED*
5 W*
Front and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights *1.4 WDoor Courtesy Lights*3.8 WDoor Inner Handle Lights*LEDDoor Pocket Lights*LEDConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WCargo Area Lights8 W
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
SpecifiedHonda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE
3.1 or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedHonda DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
Specified·Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
CapacityChange0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic
gear selector
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Automatic transmission models with shift lever
*2: Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity
Change5.4 US qt (5.1 L)Change
including
filter5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.88 US gal (7.13 L)*1 1.93 US gal (7.3 L)*2
(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal
(0.72 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Model with 18 inch wheel
*2: Model with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1
245/50R20 102H*2
Pressure32 (220 [2.2])*1
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])*2
Compact
SpareSizeT165/80D17 104MPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, en gine number, and transmission number are
shown as follows:1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and
Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Automatic Transmission
Number
*
Automatic Transmission
Number*
Vehicle Identification
Number*
* Not available on all models
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