2005 HONDA PILOT high beam

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Canadian models only1
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM- 4INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR
TPMS INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM (VSA)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORWASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.58) (P.58)
(P.58)
(P.58)(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.64)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.64) (P.59)(P.
65)(P.
63)
(P.63)
(P.
60)
(P.61)
(P.
63) (P.62)
(P.
60)
(P.58)
‘‘DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS’’ INDICATOR (P.63)
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Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
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High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63

µ
µ
µ To turn on the high
beams, push the lever f orward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
To turn of f the high beams, pull the
lever back. To flash the high beams,
pull the lever f arther back, and then
release it. The high beams remain on
until the lever is released.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
71

The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
On EX and EX-L model
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 212
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 73
........................................
Headlights .71
........................................
Aiming .208
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 63
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 71
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Low Beams, Turning on . 71
.........................
Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 208
...................................
Turning on .71
...................................
Headphones .135
..............................
Head Restraints .87
.................................
Heated Mirror .89
...................................
Fan, Interior .100
...........................................
Features .99
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 147
Filters ...............................................
Oil .200
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 225
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
..........................................
Brake .206
..........................
Power Steering .207 ................
Windshield Washers . 203
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 85
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Four-way Flashers .73
.................................................
Fuel .146
...............................
Cap Message .68
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Fill Door and Cap .147
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 146
........................
Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .147
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .239
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 150
.........................................
Gasoline .146
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 146
........................
Tank, Filling the .147
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Gas Station Procedures . 147
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .174 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .174
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 160
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Glove Box .96
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .174
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,234
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 199
...............................
Overheating .232
............................
Specif ications .247
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Speed Limiter .162
.......................................
Starting .159
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .252
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
F GH
INDEX
III

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Heater, Seat .82
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Heating and Cooling .100
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High Altitude, Starting at . 159
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
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High-mount Brake Light . 211
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .140
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Hood, Opening the .148
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 244
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
...........................................
Switch .77
............
Timing Control System . 252
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Handling Inf ormation . iii
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 216
...................................
Inside Mirror .88
.............................
Inspection, Tire .217 Installing a Child Seat
...........................................
LACH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Instrument Panel .5 ,57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Introduction .i
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Keys .75
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 226
.......................................
Jack, Tire .225
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Jump Starting .230
.......................
Label, Certif ication .244
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
.........................................
Lights .71, 97
....................
Bulb Replacement .208
.......................................
Indicator .57 .........................................
Parking .71
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limits .154
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .147
....................................
Glove Box .96
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door .78
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Low Coolant Level .149
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,234
.................................
Lower Anchor .43
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
.........................................
Luggage .153
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Maintenance .187
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .191
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Record .195-197
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Required Indicator .65
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Saf ety .188
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Schedule .192-194
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