
2003 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual 
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Contents 
Owner's Identification Form 
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i 
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii 
Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii 
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.................................................................................................................59
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................117 
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................215 
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................229 
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................269 
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer. 
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................267 
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................325 
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them. 
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................359 
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................373 
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. 
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................377 
How to order manuals and other technical literature. 
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I 
Service Information Summary 
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 
Navigation System