Honda 2004 Pilot - User Manual

2004 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety ..........................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................45
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................
81
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ...............................................................................................................................
..............123
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................135
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................
..................159
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................195
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................215
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................
229
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Index .................................................................................................................................................................I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Information Provided by:

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for optimal protection of occupants.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

Information on seat belt usage, importance, and benefits for protection.

Airbags

Details on supplemental restraint system, front and side airbags, and their function.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Instructions for proper occupant protection, including door locking and seat adjustment.

Protecting Children - General Guidelines

General guidelines for properly restraining infants, small children, and larger children.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Information on the dangers of carbon monoxide gas and how to avoid exposure.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel

Overview of indicators and gauges on the instrument panel and their meanings.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Before Driving

Break-in Period and Fuel Recommendation

Driving

Driving Guidelines

General advice for safe driving, including cornering and avoiding abrupt maneuvers.

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

Braking System

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions to eliminate hazards when performing maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Guidelines for normal and severe driving conditions maintenance schedules.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Tires

Checking Your Battery

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Diagnosing why the engine won't start based on sounds and checking basic causes.

Jump Starting

Precautions and steps for safely jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

If the Engine Overheats

Steps to take if the engine overheats, including checking for steam and coolant.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator; Charging System Indicator

Warnings for low oil pressure and charging system issues, with immediate actions.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Explanation of the malfunction indicator lamp and potential causes like loose fuel cap.

Brake System Indicator; Emergency Towing

Braking system warnings and procedures for emergency towing with flat-bed equipment.

Fuses

Warranty and Customer Relations

Honda 2004 Pilot Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2004 Pilot
Category	Automobile
Language	English