'06 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.
'07 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.
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Lift and Support Points
Note. If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.
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- Position the hoist lift blocks (A) under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
- Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
- Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid contact with the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points (B and C) as for a frame hoist. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
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- When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift lever in the P postion.
- Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
- Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or rear jacking bracket (B), center the jack lift platform (C) on the jacking bracket, and jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.
- Position the safety stands under the support points and adjust them so the vehicle is level.
- Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with front towing hooks (A), rear towing hook (B), front tie down hook slots (C), and the rear tie down hook slots (D).
The towing hooks can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.
Front
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Rear
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Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front and rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. Never tow the vehicle with wheel lift equipment.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. This method of towing the Pilot is unacceptable.
The only recommended way of towing the Pilot is on a flat-bed truck.
Towing the 4WD Pilot with only two wheels on the ground will damage parts of the VTM-4 system.
The 2WD Pilot may also be towed with the front wheels off the ground, or with all four wheels on the ground.
If the 2WD Pilot cannot be transported by a flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, or if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, do the following
- Release the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Shift to the D position, then to the N position.
- Turn off the engine.
- Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.
- Make sure all accessories are turned off to minimize battery current draw
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55km/h).
Note. Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the adove procedure exactly. If you cannot shift transmission or start the engine, the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed. Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
For non-emergency towing information, refer to the owner's manual.
Parts Marking
To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.
Note. Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.