2009 HONDA PILOT ignition

If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Ittakes
several days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
for
more information (see page ).
93
554
On Touring models
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness CodeEmissions T esting
526
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE
FLUID’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
485
93 93535
On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
527
U.S. Canada
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages, , and , or the diagram
on the f use box lid, which f use or
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f . Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use boxes by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
3.
1.
2. 532 533 534
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
529
BLOWN
BLOWN
FUSE
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
552
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .68, 525
............................
Jump Starting .521
..............................
Maintenance .508 ............................
Specif ications .543
..............................
Bef ore Driving .397
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .179
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 360
..................................
Booster Seats .56
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 433
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 398
............
Bulb Replacement . 490,492
...........................................
Fluid .485
.......................................
Parking .167
.................
System Indicator . 69,527
........................
Wear Indicators .433
.............................
Braking System .432
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 398
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .129
................................................
AAC .298
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 406
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .135
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 184
...........................
AC Power Outlet .185
................
Active Head Restraints . 156
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 477
...........................
Advanced Airbags .29
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 190,197
.............
Rear A/C Control . 195,202
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .500
......................................
Antif reeze .479
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .70, 434
...................................
Operation .433
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 311
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .135
........
Audio System . 206,208,224,250 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .415
............................
Auto Door Lock .114
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 137
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .115
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 197
.......................
Automatic Lighting .125
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 348
..............
Automatic Transmission . 417
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .542
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 482
.......................................
Shif ting .417
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .417
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 418
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 420
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .308
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 540Ignition
............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .135
............
Timing Control System . 552
......................
Immobilizer System .133
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
....................................
A/T Temp .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .69, 527
................
Charging System . 68,525
.............................
Cruise Control .76
.................................
Cruise Main .76
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .77
...................................
Fog Lights .76
...................................
High Beam .76
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
.....................................
Lights On .76
......................................
Low Fuel .78
................
Low Oil Pressure . 68,525
......................
Low Tire Pressure .72
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
..........................
Security System .79
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .70 .......................................
Seat Belt .67
...............................................
SRS .70
...................
System Message . 75,92
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .71
............................
VSA Activation .71
.................................
VSA System .71
..................
Individual Map Lights . 175
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 500
..................................
INFO Buttons .85
.................................
Inside Mirror .168
.............................
Inspection, Tire .502
......................
Instrument Panel .65, 66
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
..............
Instruments and Controls . 63
....................
Integrated Sunshade .181
.................................
Interf ace Dial .250
...............................
Interior Lights .174
........................................
Introduction .i
...............................................
iPod
. 286
.....................................
Headlights .124
........................................
Aiming .487
..................
Automatic Lighting . 125
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 126
..................
High Beam Indicator . 76
.........
High Beams, Turning on . 124
....................
Lights On Indicator .76
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 124
.......................
Reminder Chime .124
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 487
.................................
Turning on .124
...................................
Headphones .344
............................
Head Restraints .155
...............................
Heated Mirror .170
...............................
Heaters, Seats .162
.............
Heating and Cooling . 190,197
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 124
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
.......................
Hood, Opening the .401
...........................................
Horn .4,121
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 515
.......................................
Jack, Tire .513
................................
Jump Starting .521
................................................
Keys .132
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .
151
.......................
Label, Certif ication .540
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 124
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,21
....................
Light Control Switch .174
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .487
.................................
Indicator .65, 66
.......................................
Interior .174
.......................................
Parking .124
................................
Turn Signal .124
.............................
Load Limit .409, 438
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 135Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 135
............................
Fuel Fill Door .399
..................................
Glove Box .181
..................
Lockout Prevention . 142
...............................
Power Door .136
..............................
Tailgate .142, 143
........................
Low Coolant Level .402
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .78
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,525
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 542
............
Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 408...................
Neutral Gear Position . 418
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 398
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 540
..................................
Maintenance .457
........................................
Minder .459
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .471
..........................................
Saf ety .458
....................................
Schedule .473
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 171
.............................
Message Display .93
..........................
Message Indicator .75
...............................
Meters, Gauges .80 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .169
.................................
Modif ications .407
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 407
.......................................
Moonroof .166
........................
MP3 .217, 241,278,298
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 398
...................................
Odometer .81, 87
.........................
Odometer, Trip .81, 87
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 453
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 453
Index
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Oil........................
Change, How to .477
......................
Change, When to .459
......................
Checking Engine .402
...............................
Lif e, Engine .459
..............
Pressure Indicator . 68,525
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .476
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 135
............................
Outside Mirrors .168
...............
Outside Temperature . 83,88
....................
Overheating, Engine .523
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 471
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .398
............
Panel Brightness Control . 129
........................
Park Gear Position .418
...........................................
Parking .423
...............................
Parking Brake .167
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,527
...............................
Parking Lights .124
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 423
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34.............................
PGM-FI System .552
...................................
Pollen Filter .494
........................
Power Door Locks .136
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 152
...............
Power Socket Locations . 177
............................
Power Windows .163
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .37
.....................
General Guidelines .37
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .42
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 55
.........
Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
.............................
Using LATCH .47
...................
Radiator Overheating . 523
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .208, 225,251
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 311
................................
RDS .211, 228,255 ...........................
Readiness Codes .554
.......................
Rear A/C Unit .195, 202
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 319
........
Rear Entertainment System . 315
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 490
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
...........................
Rearview Mirror .168
.......
Rear Window Def ogger . 192,201
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .123
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 152,153
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 157
.......................
Reminder Indicators .67
................
Remote Audio Controls . 309
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 320
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 477
..........................................
Fuses .529
................................
Light Bulbs .487
....................................
Schedule .459
................................
Timing Belt .486
...........................................
Tires .503
.............................
Wiper Blades .496
Index
INDEX
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