2009 HONDA PILOT audio

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .63
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Features .189
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Bef ore Driving .397
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Driving .413
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Maintenance .457
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .511
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T echnical Inf ormation .539
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .557
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .561
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Owner's Identification Form
2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
00X31-SZA-6002
\251 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
2009 Pilot

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary Index Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,
27)
(P.9,27 )
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEADPHONE
CONNECTORSAUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH
HomeLink
BUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.171)
(P.167)
(P.136)
(P.163)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.399)
(P.143) (P.401)(P.167)
(P.346)(P.417)
(P.190)
(P.197)
(P.206) (P.168)
(P.356)
(P.166)
(P. 80)
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.202) REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
(P.195) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
65)
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS(P.345) (P.
184 )
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.169)
(P.163)
(P.143) (P.128)
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH (P.131)
(P.399)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
(P.136)
MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
(P.171)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.436)
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH (P.
124)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.309)
(P.361) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE (P.167) VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
(P.
122)
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P. 85) (P.
422 )
(P. 184 )
(P. 348 )
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.390)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.128, 170)
(P.162 )
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3
3
3 3
3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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: If equipped
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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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
121
HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.169)
(P.143) (P.
162 )
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
(P.131)
(P.399)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
(P.171)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH (P.124) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.309)
(P.361) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE (P.167)
(P.136)
(P.163) (P.128)
(P.348)
(P.
184 )
(P.
422 )
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.436)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P. 85)
(P.
122 )
(P.390) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.128,170)
1
3
3
3 3
3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
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On Touring models
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C . 190
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 195
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Climate Control System . 197
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Rear Climate Controls . 202
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Audio System .206
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 208
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Playing a Disc .216
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Disc Player Error Messages . 223
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Audio System .224
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 225
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 234
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Playing Discs .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 249
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Audio System .250
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 251
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 264
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Playing Discs .272
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 282
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Protecting Your Discs . 283
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PlayinganiPod
. 286
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iPod
Error Messages . 295Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .296
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .305
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 306
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Auxiliary Input Jack .308
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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Setting the Clock .312
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Security System .347
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Cruise Control .348
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Compass .351
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 360
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Parking Sensor System . 390
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
LX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Features
Features
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