2009 HONDA PILOT airbag

Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.The outer second row seat cushions
and seat-backs are equipped with
seat heaters. Turning the switch on
the driver side warms the outer seat
behind the driver’s seat only. The
passenger side switch warms the
outer seat behind the f ront
passenger seat.
Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
On EX-L, Touring models, and Canadian
EX models On Canadian Touring models
Seat Heaters
162
HI
Front seat Second row seat
HEATERS Passenger’s
Seat
Driver’s
Seat LOW
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Bef ore installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation. Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
529
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
406
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
af termarket components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Lowering your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
407
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate or the glass hatch, exhaust
gas can enter the passenger area.
To avoid the possibility of
,followthe
instructions on page . 59
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon
monoxide poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
411
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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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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
................................
Cancel Button .350
............................
Capacities Chart .542
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
..........................
Cargo Area Light .176
...................................
Cargo Hook .412
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .408
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
........................
Certif ication Label .540
.................................
Chains, Tires .507
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .513
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .477 ......................................
When to .459
...
Charging System Indicator . 68,525
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 414
................
Childproof Door Locks . 142
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .56
.............................
Child Seats .42, 45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 37
..........................................
Inf ants .42
..........................
Larger Children .55
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
..........................................
Tether .52
...........................
Warning Labels .60
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats .45
........
LATCH Anchorage Points . 47
....
Tether Anchorage Points . 53,54
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .494
...............
Climate Control System . 197
..............................................
Clock .312
....................................
Coat Hooks .183
.....................
Code, Audio System .311
........................
CO in the Exhaust .551
......................
Compact Spare Tire .512 .........................................
Compass .351
.................
Console Compartment . 178
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 558
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
....................
Conversation Mirror .182
Coolant ........................................
Adding .479
....................................
Checking .402
.........................
Proper Solution .479
...................
Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .551
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 76
............
Cruise Control Operation . 348
...................................
Cup Holders .179
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 558
.........................
Customize Settings .95
................
Door/Window Setup . 113
...........................
Lighting Setup .108
...............................
Meter Setup .101
...........................
Position Setup .106
........................
Setting to Def ault .98
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .490
..............................
Brake Lights .490
.................................
Fog Lights .489
................
Front Parking Lights . 488
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 488
.................................
Headlights .487
.................................
Rear Bulbs .490
............................
Specif ications .543
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 488
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .487
Index
D
C
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
..........................
Fan, Interior .191, 200
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .189
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 399
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .494
...............................................
Oil .477
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 128
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 513
.....................................
Floor Mats .495
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
..........................................
Brake .485
..........................
Power Steering .486
.......................
Rear Differential .484
...................
Transf er Assembly . 484
..................
Windshield Washer . 481
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .306
.....................................
Fog Lights .126
..............
Folding the Second Seat . 158.................
Folding the Third Seat . 159
........................
Four-way Flashers .128
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,27
......................................
Front Seat .152
....................................
Adjusting .152
.....................................
Airbags .9, 27
.......................................
Heaters .162
.................................................
Fuel .398
......................
Fill Door and Cap .399
...........................................
Gauge .80
................
Octane Requirement . 398
...............................
Oxygenated .398
........................
Reserve Indicator .77
........................
Tank, Filling the .399
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .400
...............................
Fuel Economy .403
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .529
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 487
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 360
..............................
HFL Buttons .361
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 404
.........................................
Gasoline .398
...........................................
Gauge .80
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .78
................
Octane Requirement . 398
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .399 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 399
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 80
...............................................
Fuel .80
...............................
Speedometer .80
.................................
Tachometer .80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .440
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 418
...................................
Glass Hatch .146
......................................
Glove Box .181
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
Index
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F
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CONT INUED
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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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