2010 HONDA PILOT instrument panel

Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
This device is recommended if your
trailer tends to sway. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
Many states and provinces require
special exterior mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don’t, you
should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
Use this illustration to identif y each
terminal in the trailer brake
controller connector.
A f actory installed, 4-pin gray
connector is located under the
instrument panel near the top of the
parking brake pedal. This connector
has all of the circuits required to
install most electric trailer brake
controllers. A jumper harness to
adapt your electric trailer brake
controller to the vehicle is included
with the optional Genuine Honda
trailer hitch kit. To obtain a trailer
hitch kit, see your dealer.
Have a qualif ied mechanic install
your trailer brake controller
f ollowing the trailer brake controller
manuf acturer’s instructions. Failure
to properly install the trailer brake
controller may increase the distance
it takes f or you to stop your vehicle
when towing a trailer.
Towing a Trailer
Saf et y Chains
Sway Cont rol
Trailer Mirrors
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GROUND (BLACK)
BRAKE(20A)(BLUE)
ELECTRIC BRAKE(BROWN/WHITE)
STOP(SKY BLUE)
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The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the trip
meter. Press and release the select/
reset knob on the instrument panel.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the maintenance minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
maintenance minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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U.S. model is shown.U.S. model is shown.
NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED
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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 percent or less, the display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ message
along with the maintenance item
code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
also be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the
maintenance item code(s) along with
the engine oil lif e on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Maintenance Minder
460
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S)SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATORU.S. model is shown.
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You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.’’
Have the indicated maintenance
done as soon as possible.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer immediately.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button af ter cancel it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the engine oil
lif e blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE’’
message along with the maintenance
item code(s) on the multi-
inf ormation display.
CONT INUED
Maintenance Minder
not
Maint enance
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U.S. model is shown.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
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517
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
T he Starter Operates Normally
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
516
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.....................................Headlights.126
........................................Aiming.483
..................AutomaticLighting.127
.........DaytimeRunningLights.128
..................HighBeamIndicator.78
.........HighBeams,Turningon.126
....................LightsOnIndicator.78
..........LowBeams,Turningon.126
.......................ReminderChime.126
........ReplacingHalogenBulbs.483
.................................Turningon.126
...................................Headphones.346
............................HeadRestraints.157
...............................HeatedMirror.172
...............................Heaters,Seats.164
.............HeatingandCooling.192,199
...............High-LowBeamSwitch.126
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.357
.......................Hood,Openingthe.397
...........................................Horn.4,123
...IdentificationNumber,Vehicle.536
Ignition
............................................Keys.134
.........................................Switch.137
............TimingControlSystem.548
......................ImmobilizerSystem.135
.........ImportantSafetyPrecautions.6
...Indicators,InstrumentPanel.67,68
...............ABS(Anti-lockBrake).72
....................................A/TTemp.76
Brake(ParkingandBrake
............................System).71,523
................ChargingSystem.70,521
.............................CruiseControl.78
.................................CruiseMain.78
DRL(DaytimeRunning
......................................Lights).79
...................................FogLights.78
...................................HighBeam.78
........Key(ImmobilizerSystem).78
.....................................LightsOn.78
......................................LowFuel.80
................LowOilPressure.70,521
......................LowTirePressure.74
...MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
..........................SecuritySystem.81
...........................SideAirbagOff.72
.......................................SeatBelt.69
...............................................SRS.72
...................SystemMessage.77,94
...............TirePressureMonitor.75
TurnSignalandHazard
...................................Warning.73
............................VSAActivation.73
.................................VSASystem.73
..................IndividualMapLights.177
...............................InfantRestraint.44
......................................InfantSeats.44
...................Inflation,ProperTire.496
..................................INFOButtons.87
.................................InsideMirror.170
.............................Inspection,Tire.498
......................InstrumentPanel.67,68
......InstrumentPanelBrightness.131
..............InstrumentsandControls.65
....................IntegratedSunshade.183
.................................InterfaceDial.252
...............................InteriorLights.176
........................................Introduction.i
...............................................iPod.288
Index
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