Honda Pilot (2022 year). Manual in english - page 35

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle 
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient 
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. 
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in 
effect.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when 
refueling.

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Maintenance

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Periodic inspections

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Check the brake fluid level monthly.

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Checking the Brake Fluid

 P. 578

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Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

2

Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 588

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

 P. 579

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Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

2

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

 P. 584

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

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Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of 
emissions control devices and systems may be 
done by any automotive repair establishment or 
individuals using parts that are “certified” to 
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to 
perform maintenance on the maintenance main 
items marked with # will not void your emissions 
warranties. However, all maintenance services should 
be performed in accordance with the intervals 
indicated by the driver information interface.

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Maintenance Service Items

 P. 564

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks 
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a 
subscription to the Service Express website at 

www.techinfo.honda.com

.

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Authorized Manuals

 P. 654

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make 
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in 
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot 
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. 
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

•

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

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Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or 
compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

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Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and 
the engine is off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

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Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before 
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

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Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away 
from moving parts.

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Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or 
failing to correct a problem before driving 
can cause a crash in which you can be 
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and 
maintenance recommendations according 
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

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WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance 
instructions and precautions can cause you 
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and 
precautions in this owner’s manual.

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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.

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder

TM

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages 
appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to 
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your 
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

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To Use Maintenance Minder

TM

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

ENTER

 button repeatedly until home screen appears.

3.

Select  

Maintenance

 by pressing the 

/

 button repeatedly and press 

ENTER

.

4.

Select 

Oil Life

 by pressing the 

/

 button and press 

ENTER

.

5.

The engine oil life appears on the screen.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the 
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you 
can view on the driver information interface.

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Maintenance Service Items

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Displayed Engine Oil 

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil 

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90

90 to 81

80

80 to 71

70

70 to 61

60

60 to 51

50

50 to 41

40

40 to 31

30

30 to 21

20

20 to 16

15

15 to 11

10

10 to 6

5

5 to 1

0

0

3 4

3 4

Engine Oil Life

(Back)Button

Home Screen

ENTER

 Button

 Button

3

 Button

4

 (Home)Button

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information 

Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Soon

15%

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 
percent. Once you switch the display 
by pressing the 

, or 

 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 Now

5%

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 
percent. Press the 

, or 

 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 Due

Negative Distance

The remaining 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). Press the 

, or 

 button to switch to another 

display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance Service Items

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Maintenance Service Items

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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message 
Indicator

Sub Items

Main Item

U.S. models

*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 

651

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*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace 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).

*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 

-20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km (Canada).

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Maintenance Main Items

A

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Replace engine oil

*1

B

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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 lines (Including ABS/VSA

®

)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

#

●

Inspect fuel lines and connections

#

*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).

*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is 

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

●

Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

●

Replace transmission fluid 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

7

●

Replace brake fluid

*6

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.

Canadian models

*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.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 43ºC, 110ºF), in very low temperatures (under 

-29ºC, -20ºF), replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles).

*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 12,000km (7,500 miles), then every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is 

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 

651

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CODE

Maintenance Main Items

A

●

Replace engine oil

*1

0

●

Replace engine oil

*1

 and oil filter

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

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Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

●

Replace transmission fluid 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

7

●

Replace brake fluid

*6

9

●

Service 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 lines (including ABS/VSA

®

)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

#

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Inspect fuel lines and connections

#

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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the 
maintenance service.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Display the engine oil life.

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3.

Press and hold the 

ENTER

 button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

4.

Press the 

/

 button to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select 

All Due 

Items

 (You can also select 

Cancel

 to end the process).

5.

Press the 

ENTER

 button to reset the selected item.

6.

Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.

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Resetting the Display

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Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 display 

after a maintenance service results in the system 
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can 
lead to serious mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 

display after completing the required maintenance 
service. If someone other than a dealer performs 
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance 
Minder

TM

 display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 display 

using the audio/information screen.

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Customized Features

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 Button

3

ENTER

 

Button

 Button

4

3 4

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Brake Fluid 
(Black Cap)

Washer Fluid

Radiator Cap

Engine Coolant 
Reserve Tank

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Battery

Engine Oil Dipstick 
(Orange)

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Opening the Hood

1.

Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.

2.

Pull the hood release handle under the 
driver's side lower corner of the dashboard.

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The hood will pop up slightly.

3.

Pull up the hood latch lever (located under 
the front edge of the hood to the center) 
and raise the hood. Once you have raised 
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

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.

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Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are 
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in possible 
damage to the hood and/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 lifting the lever, the latch 
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop 
function is activated.

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.

Hood Release Handle

Pull

Lever

Support Rod

Grip

Clamp

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Engine Compartment Cover

The component parts in the engine compartment 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

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Recommended Engine Oil

Use a genuine engine oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable type and 
viscosity (for the ambient temperature) as shown in the image that follows.

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.

*1:Formulated to improve fuel economy.

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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 Engine Oil

Commercial Engine Oil

●

Honda Genuine Motor Oil

●

Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil 
with an API Certification Seal on the 
container.

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Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, 
they may adversely affect the engine performance 
and durability.

The following seal indicates the oil is energy 
conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum 
Institute’s latest requirements.

Ambient Temperature

Ambient Temperature

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Oil Check

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning 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.

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Oil Check

If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly 
add oil, being careful not to overfill.

Lower Mark

Upper Mark

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Adding Engine Oil

1.

Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.

2.

Add oil slowly.

3.

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten 
it securely.

4.

Wait for three minutes and recheck the 
engine oil dipstick.

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Adding Engine Oil

If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil 
may damage the engine compartment components.

NOTICE

Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. 
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and 
engine damage.

Engine Oil Fill Cap

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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter

You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the 
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.

Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the driver 
information interface.

1.

Run the engine until it reaches normal 
operating temperature, and then turn the 
engine off.

2.

Open the hood and remove the engine oil 
fill cap.

3.

Remove the drain bolt and washer from 
the bottom of the engine, and drain the 
oil into a suitable container.

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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter

NOTICE

You may damage the environment if you do not 
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are 
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of 
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take 
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away 
into a garbage can or onto the ground.

Drain Bolt

Washer