2018 HONDA PILOT service indicator

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P635)
Flat Tire (P637)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P654)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P645)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P658)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P652)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P663)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of de tergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent ad ditives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, vi sit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 liters)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 584
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..585
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 586
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 587
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 591
Opening the Hood ........................... 592
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 593
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 594
Oil Check ......................................... 595
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 596
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...597 Engine Coolant ................................ 599
Transmission Fluid ............................ 601
Brake Fluid ....................................... 602
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 602
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 603Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 609Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 613
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 614
Tire Labeling .................................... 614
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 616Wear Indicators................................ 618
Tire Service Life ................................ 618 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 619
Tire Rotation .................................... 620
Winter Tires ..................................... 621
Battery ............................................... 622
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 624
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 625Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 627Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 629
Exterior Care.................................... 631
Accessories and Modifications ........ 634
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display (MID)
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance 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.
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Pressing the
(Information) 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.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engi ne 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). Pressing the
(Information) button to
switch to another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
U.S.Canada
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 675.
*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 every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (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 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km (Canada).
*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 fl uid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
* Not available on all models
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pre ssure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular in spections and inflation pres sure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspecti ons performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regard less of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/T ire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 487
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message*
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 663
* Not available on all models
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Index
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 605
Fog Lights ............................................... 606
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 605
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 606
Headlights .............................................. 603
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 608
Parking Lights ................................. 605, 606
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 608
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 606
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights....... 607
Bulb Specifications ................................... 668
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 501
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 469, 471
CD Player .................................................. 282
Certification Label ................................... 670
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 603
Charging System Indicator ................ 79, 654
Child Safety ................................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 133
Child Seat ................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 60
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 67
Larger Children ......................................... 72 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 133
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 631
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 629
Climate Control System ............................ 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 214
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 215
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 215
Sensors .................................................... 220
Synchronization Mode ............................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Clock .......................................................... 120
Coat Hook ................................................. 202
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 559
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator .............................................. 95, 96
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 637, 669
Compass .................................................... 465
Console Compartment ............................. 195
Controls ..................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 599
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 600
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 599
Overheating ............................................ 652
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 494
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 574 Cruise Control
........................................... 513
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 88
CRUISE MAIN Indicator.............................. 88
Indicator.................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 198
Customer Service Information ................. 678
Customized Features ................................ 367
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 166
Dead Battery ............................................. 649
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 402
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 212, 215
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 671
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror....................................... 175
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 595
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 158
Display Button .......................................... 247
Door Mirrors ............................................. 176
Doors ......................................................... 121
Auto Door Locking .................................. 134
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 134
Door Open Message.................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 15, 131
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