2009 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

U.S. modelsCanadian models Canadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
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Gauges .80
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .121
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .122
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 124
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Hazard Warning Button . 128
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Rear Window Def ogger . 128
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 131
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Keys and Locks .132
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Immobilizer System .133
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Ignition Switch .135
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Door Locks .136
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Childproof Door Locks . 142
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Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 142
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Power Tailgate .143
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Remote Transmitter .148
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Seats .152
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Detachable Anchor . 160..................................
Seat Heaters .162
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Power Windows .163
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Moonroof .166
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Parking Brake .167
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Mirrors .168
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
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Interior Lights .174
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Interior Convenience Items . 177
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Center Console .178
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Console Compartments . 178
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Coin Holder .179
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Beverage Holders .179
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Storage Compartment . 180
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Glove Box .181
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Integrated Sunshades . 181
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Sunglasses Holder .181
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Conversation Mirror . 182
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Sun Visor .182
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Vanity Mirror .183
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Coat Hooks .183
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Seat Under Tray .184
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Accessory Power Sockets . 184
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AC Power Outlet .185
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Cargo Hooks .186
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Cargo Net .186
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,
27)
(P.136)
(P.163) FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.399)
(P.143) (P.80)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.166) HomeLink
BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.356)
(P.
168)
(P. 206 )
(P.190 )
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P
.197)
(P. 417 )
(P. 195 )
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 202 )
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P.167)
(P.401) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.346)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.171)
(P.167) (P.65)
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.184)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P.345)
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Instrument Panel
LX, EX, and EX-L models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.75)
(P.68)
(P.75) (P.68)
(P .77)
(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.71) (P.77)
(P.72)
(P.71)
(P.76)
(P.81) (P.
73)
(P.76)
(P.70) (P.
76)
(P. 76)
(P.70) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.69)
(P. 67)
(P. 70)
(P.78)(P.79)
(P.78)
(P.
77)
(P.68)
(P.73)
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Instrument Panel
T ouring models
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.68)
(P.75) (P.68)
(P.68)
(P.77)
(P.71) (P.70)
(P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.70)
(P.76)
(P. 76)
(P. 70)
(P. 78)
(P.77)
(P.75)
(P.79)
(P.85)
(P.71)
(P.76) (P.
69)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.72)
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.74)
(P.67)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position. If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
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On Touring models
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The engine can be severely
damaged if this indicator f lashes
or stays on when the engine is
running. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message
on the multi-information display
(see page ).If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
For more inf ormation, see page
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
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On Touring models
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator Charging System
IndicatorMalf unction Indicator
Lamp
Instrument Panel Indicators
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