Honda Pilot Owners Manual
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560 uuBefore Performing Maintenance uParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service Maintenance Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.1Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may damage the engine cover and component parts. 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 560 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
561Continued Maintenance Maintenance MinderTM Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the engine oil, app ear on the MID. You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time. To Use Maintenance MinderTM 1. Set the power mode to ON. 2. Press the (Information) button until the engine oil life appears on the MID. ■Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items1 Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed as a percentage. There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you can view on the MID. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 563 Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 100 to 91 9090 to 81 80 80 to 71 7070 to 61 60 60 to 51 5050 to 41 40 40 to 31 3030 to 21 20 20 to 16 1515 to 11 10 10 to 6 55 to 1 00 Remaining Engine Oil Life Maintenance Service Items Press the (Information) button 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 561 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
562 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 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 562 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
563 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. •Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). •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 647. *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/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 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 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 563 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM 564 Maintenance Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 1. Set the power mode to ON. 2. Go to the Maintenance Info. group. 2Customized Features P. 344 3.Press and hold the RESET button u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the MID. 4. Select Reset with the (Information) button, then push the RESET button. u The displayed maintenance items disappea r, and the engine oil life display returns to 100%. u To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the RESET button. ■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display NOTICE Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the sy stem showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems. The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after completing the required ma intenance service. If someone other than a deal er performs maintenance service, reset the engine oil life display yourself. Press the (Information) button 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 564 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
565 Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Washer Fluid Radiator Cap Engine Coolant Reserve Tank Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 565 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
566 uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening 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. u The 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.1 Opening 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 lifti ng the lever, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle-stop function is activated. Models with Auto Idle-stop Hood Release Handle Pull Lever Support RodGrip Clamp 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 566 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
567 uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Compartment Cover Maintenance Engine Compartment Cover The component parts in the engine co mpartment are protected by a cover. You may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work. Pull up on the engine compartment cover, remove it from the pins. Engine Compartment Cover 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 567 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
568 uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil Maintenance Recommended Engine Oil Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown. ■Synthetic oil You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. • Genuine Honda Motor Oil • Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the container.1 Recommended Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. Ambient Temperature 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 568 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分
569 uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check Maintenance Oil Check We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel. Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange). 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole. 4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly add oil being careful not to overfill. Lower MarkUpper Mark 16 PILOT-31TG76000.book 569 ページ ２０１６年１０月１９日 水曜日 午後５時４分