Engine Oil - Honda Pilot 2019 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Opening the Hood
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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.
3. Push 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.
Lower the hood, to approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and press firmly down
with your hands.
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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.
Models with Auto Idle Stop: Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Engine Compartment Cover
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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.
Starting at either side, lift the outermost edge of the engine compartment
cover. Pull up on the cover, and remove it from the pins. Move towards the
opposite side while applying uniform upward pressure.

Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
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1. Open the hood. (See Opening the
Hood) Remove the dipstick (orange
loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth
or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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