2023 HONDA PILOT service indicator

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P749)
Flat Tire (P751)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the spare tire located under
the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P771)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P762)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P778)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P769)
●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 (P785)
●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 Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s 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 detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup 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, visit 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: 18.5 US gal (70 L)
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 ga soline 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 ............ 692
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..693
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 694
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 695
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 705
Opening the Hood ........................... 706
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 708
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 709
Oil Check ......................................... 710
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 711
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....712
Engine Coolant ................................ 714
Transmission Fluid ............................ 716
Transfer Assembly Fluid
*.................. 716
Brake Fluid ....................................... 717
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 717
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 718
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 723
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 728
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 729
Tire Labeling .................................... 729
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 731
Wear Indicators ............................... 733
Tire Service Life ................................ 733
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 734
Tire Rotation .................................... 735
Winter Tires ..................................... 736
Battery ............................................... 737
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 739
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 740Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 742
Exterior Care.................................... 744
Accessories and Modifications ........ 747
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
*1:Models with A-type meter
*2:Models with B-type meter
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder
message.
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Now5 %The remaining engine oil life
is 5 to 1 percent.
Press the (home) button
to switch to another display.
Roll the right selector wheel
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 s oon as possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative Distance
The 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).
The negative distance on the
display blinks.
Press the (home) button
to switch to another display.
Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must
be inspected and serviced
immediately.
*1 *2
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
*1*2
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1*2
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is about 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm)
shallower than elsewher e on the tire. If the
tread has worn so th at the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have po or 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 pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and in flation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections 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, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
768
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1Jump Starting Procedure
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, brake
system (amber), and safety support indicators may
come on in amber along with a message in the driver
information interface when you set the power mode
to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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uuIndicator Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
1If the Transmission System In dicator 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. 785
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