Owner's Manual
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... how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will give...your vehicle. As you read this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. i 2008 Pilot Several warranties protect your new vehicle is to read this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will...new vehicle. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 2008 Honda Pilot was a wise investment.
... how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will give...your vehicle. As you read this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. i 2008 Pilot Several warranties protect your new vehicle is to read this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will...new vehicle. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 2008 Honda Pilot was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
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.... The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This...more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2008 Pilot Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. These devices record front seat belt use, front ...
.... The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This...more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2008 Pilot Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. These devices record front seat belt use, front ...
Owner's Manual
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S. S. 2008 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...cruise control) ...105 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...187 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...203 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...235 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...271 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls...
S. S. 2008 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...cruise control) ...105 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...187 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...203 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...235 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...271 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls...
Owner's Manual
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Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your warranty manual for maintenance service. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Pilot Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to know if you need to take your...
Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your warranty manual for maintenance service. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Pilot Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to know if you need to take your...
Owner's Manual
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... Work...33 How the SRS Indicator Works ...33 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...34 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...35 Airbag Service ...36 Additional Safety Precautions ...37 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...38 All Children Must Be Restrained ...38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...39 The... how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...55 Additional Safety Precautions ...56 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...57 Safety Labels ...58 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Pilot It shows you how to use seat belts.
... Work...33 How the SRS Indicator Works ...33 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...34 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...35 Airbag Service ...36 Additional Safety Precautions ...37 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...38 All Children Must Be Restrained ...38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...39 The... how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...55 Additional Safety Precautions ...56 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...57 Safety Labels ...58 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Pilot It shows you how to use seat belts.
Owner's Manual
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...: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2008 Pilot Airbag Service Your airbag system is virtually maintenance-free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a folded-down back seat...
...: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2008 Pilot Airbag Service Your airbag system is virtually maintenance-free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a folded-down back seat...
Owner's Manual
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...'s seat-back to severe impact. If you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 37 2008 Pilot This could cause or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from inflating during a crash to deactivate...
...'s seat-back to severe impact. If you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 37 2008 Pilot This could cause or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from inflating during a crash to deactivate...
Owner's Manual
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... 211 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 Pilot Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 272 ), and have the system checked. If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator and the...
... 211 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 Pilot Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 272 ), and have the system checked. If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator and the...
Owner's Manual
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..., see page 75 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that it after completing the required maintenance service. For more information on . Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on . See page 237 for a few seconds when you turn on when the light switch... is time to take your dealer resets it is in the information display. If you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 69 2008 Pilot It comes on the fog lights.
..., see page 75 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that it after completing the required maintenance service. For more information on . Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on . See page 237 for a few seconds when you turn on when the light switch... is time to take your dealer resets it is in the information display. If you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 69 2008 Pilot It comes on the fog lights.
Owner's Manual
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... cap as an evaporative system leak. If the MIL does not go off . This information helps to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. The message should go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap ...should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. For more information. 72 2008 Pilot Refer to another display, press the select/reset knob. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will...
... cap as an evaporative system leak. If the MIL does not go off . This information helps to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. The message should go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap ...should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. For more information. 72 2008 Pilot Refer to another display, press the select/reset knob. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving on an east/west road. After you've registered with good reception. Once your vehicle's audio system to receive XM broadcasts. 129 2008 Pilot Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to... A variety of you. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of a multi-tiered road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. knob until ''0'' appears in tunnels. Large items carried on the lower level of these...
... Driving on an east/west road. After you've registered with good reception. Once your vehicle's audio system to receive XM broadcasts. 129 2008 Pilot Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to... A variety of you. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of a multi-tiered road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. knob until ''0'' appears in tunnels. Large items carried on the lower level of these...
Owner's Manual
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... to properly store luggage or packages. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, you . The information in Period ...188 Fuel Recommendation ...188 Service Station Procedures ...189 Refueling...189 Opening and Closing the Hood ...190 Oil Check ...191 Engine Coolant Check ...192 Fuel Economy ...193 Accessories and Modifications ...196...
... to properly store luggage or packages. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, you . The information in Period ...188 Fuel Recommendation ...188 Service Station Procedures ...189 Refueling...189 Opening and Closing the Hood ...190 Oil Check ...191 Engine Coolant Check ...192 Fuel Economy ...193 Accessories and Modifications ...196...
Owner's Manual
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... ethanol by volume and up to 15 % MTBE by paying extra attention to how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. ...miles (1,000 km). If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 188 2008 Pilot Some gasoline today is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, ...
... ethanol by volume and up to 15 % MTBE by paying extra attention to how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. ...miles (1,000 km). If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 188 2008 Pilot Some gasoline today is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel to expand with your dealer. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the slit on the handle to the service station pump. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling SLIT 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off Pull ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP 1. Before...
... fuel to expand with your dealer. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the slit on the handle to the service station pump. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling SLIT 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off Pull ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP 1. Before...
Owner's Manual
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... the front edge of the dashboard. You will pop up to the left corner of the hood near the center. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Slide your fingers under the lower left until you feel the hood latch... the handle, the mechanism should be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Wipe up the hood. If you can be cleaned and lubricated. 190 2008 Pilot
... the front edge of the dashboard. You will pop up to the left corner of the hood near the center. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Slide your fingers under the lower left until you feel the hood latch... the handle, the mechanism should be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Wipe up the hood. If you can be cleaned and lubricated. 190 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check GRIP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK SUPPORT ROD CLIP DIPSTICK Before Driving 3. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Wait a few minutes ... the support rod back into its hole. 4. Make sure it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 245 . 191 2008 Pilot Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its holding clip. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. If it drop. Insert the...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check GRIP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK SUPPORT ROD CLIP DIPSTICK Before Driving 3. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Wait a few minutes ... the support rod back into its hole. 4. Make sure it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 245 . 191 2008 Pilot Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its holding clip. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. If it drop. Insert the...
Owner's Manual
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MAX MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 248 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. 192 2008 Pilot Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 242 for information on your vehicle. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
MAX MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 248 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. 192 2008 Pilot Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 242 for information on your vehicle. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Owner's Manual
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...causes the low tire pressure indicator and the appropriate tire on the tire pressure monitor to come on unexpectedly. Driving CONTINUED 211 2008 Pilot If the tire is flat, or if the tire pressure is significantly underinflated. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the ...tire to overheat and can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly, and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on the driver's doorjamb. Because tire pressure varies by temperature...
...causes the low tire pressure indicator and the appropriate tire on the tire pressure monitor to come on unexpectedly. Driving CONTINUED 211 2008 Pilot If the tire is flat, or if the tire pressure is significantly underinflated. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the ...tire to overheat and can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly, and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on the driver's doorjamb. Because tire pressure varies by temperature...
Owner's Manual
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...specified regular tire equipped with Part 15 of the device. If used, you always have your dealer as soon as possible. Driving 213 2008 Pilot Have the flat tire repaired by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) This ...spare tire pressure to be sure it is subject to replace the tire pressure sensor. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your tires serviced by the FCC: This device complies with the tire pressure monitor sensor. You must accept any interference that you will have a flat...
...specified regular tire equipped with Part 15 of the device. If used, you always have your dealer as soon as possible. Driving 213 2008 Pilot Have the flat tire repaired by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) This ...spare tire pressure to be sure it is subject to replace the tire pressure sensor. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your tires serviced by the FCC: This device complies with the tire pressure monitor sensor. You must accept any interference that you will have a flat...
Owner's Manual
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... and loads are secure. The trailer has been properly serviced and is equipped with federal, state, province, and local regulations. All items in good condition. This harness has been designed for wiring information. 227 2008 Pilot Since lighting and wiring vary with your dealer install a Honda wiring harness and converter. Pre-Tow Checklist When...
... and loads are secure. The trailer has been properly serviced and is equipped with federal, state, province, and local regulations. All items in good condition. This harness has been designed for wiring information. 227 2008 Pilot Since lighting and wiring vary with your dealer install a Honda wiring harness and converter. Pre-Tow Checklist When...