2010 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, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
................................................................................................................................................Index.I
Service Inf ormation Summary
...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
.......Instruments and Controls.65
..Features.191
.......................................................................Bef ore Driving.393
.........................................................................................Driving.409
.................................................Maintenance.453
........................................T aking Care of the Unexpected.507
..............................................T echnical Inf ormation.535
..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).553
..................................................................................A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).557
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-SZA-6100
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2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
2010 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
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLAUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKEPEDAL
PASSENGER’SFRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG
POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASEHANDLEHEADPHONECONNECTORS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE
MOONROOF SWITCHHomeLinkBUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKETVehicle with navigation system is shown.
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE
REAR CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM
REAR HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM
GLASS HATCHRELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATESWITCH
(P.11,29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)(P.397)(P.169)AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS(P.347)(P.348)(P.186)
(P.204)
(P.197)
(P.413)
(P.199)
(P.192)
(P.208)
(P.11,29)
(P.170)(P.357)(P.168)(P.67)(P.82)
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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
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HORN
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEMSWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/FRONT FOG LIGHTSSTEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASEHANDLEVOICE CONTROLBUTTONSSTEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCKBUTTON
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
SEAT HEATERSWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATIONBUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRROR BUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.124)
(P.36)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINK SYSTEMVOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
HEADPHONECONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSGAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE
MOONROOF SWITCH HomeLinkBUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLAUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKEPEDALACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
GLASS HATCHRELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATESWITCH
AUXILIARY INPUTJACKS
(P.11,29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)HOOD RELEASE HANDLE(P.397)(P.169)(P.186)(P.347)(P.348)
(P.204)
(P.197)
(P.413)
(P.199)
(P.192)
(P.208)
(P.170)(P.357)(P.168)(P.67)(P.82)
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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
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HORN
HAZARDWARNING BUTTON
Vehiclewithnavigationsystemisshown.
GLASSHATCHRELEASEBUTTON/POWERTAILGATESWITCH
FUELFILLDOORRELEASE HANDLE
POWERWINDOW SWITCHES
POWERDOORLOCKMASTER SWITCH
MIRRORCONTROLS
DRIVINGPOSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLESTABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFFSWITCH
PARKINGSENSORSYSTEM SWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURNSIGNAL/ FRONTFOGLIGHTSSTEERINGWHEELAUDIOCONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKINGBRAKERELEASEHANDLESTEERINGWHEELADJUSTMENTVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
VTM-4LOCK BUTTON
ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET
SEATHEATER SWITCHES
CRUISECONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
REARWINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRRORBUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.36)
(P.124)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINKSYSTEMVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
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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)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Thestandardaudiosystemhas
manyfeatures.Thissection
describesthosefeaturesandhowto
usethem.
Yourvehiclehasananti-theftaudio
systemthatrequiresacodenumber
toenableit.
Theheatingandairconditioning
systeminyourvehicleprovidesa
comfortabledrivingenvironmentin
allweatherconditions.
Thesecuritysystemhelpstodis-
couragevandalismandtheftofyour
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audiosystemhaveavoicecontrol
feature.Refertothenavigation
systemmanualformoreinformation.
..............Vents,HeatingandA/C.192
.........UsingtheRearA/CUnit.197
...............ClimateControlSystem.199
..............RearClimateControls.204
................................AudioSystem.208
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.210
................................PlayingaDisc.218
.......DiscPlayerErrorMessages.225
................................AudioSystem.226
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.227
................PlayingtheXMRadio.236
.................................PlayingDiscs.242
...DiscChangerErrorMessages.251
................................AudioSystem.252
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.253
................PlayingtheXMRadio.266
.................................PlayingDiscs.274
...DiscChangerErrorMessages.284
..................ProtectingYourDiscs.285
............................PlayinganiPod.288
.................iPodErrorMessages.297
PlayingaUSBFlashMemory
........................................Device.298
USBFlashMemoryDeviceError
...................................Messages.307
............FM/AMRadioReception.308
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
................RemoteAudioControls.311
.................RadioTheftProtection.313
..........................SettingtheClock.314
........RearEntertainmentSystem.317
............................SecuritySystem.349
...............................CruiseControl.350
.........................................Compass.353
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.357
........HandsFreeLink.361
................ParkingSensorSystem.386
...RearviewCameraandMonitor.390
LXmodels
EXandEX-Lmodelswithout
navigationsystem
Modelswithnavigationsystem
Bluetooth
Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem
ExceptLXmodels
Features
Features
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