2011 HONDA PILOT fuel

(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
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(inf ormation, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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 .65
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Features .191
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Bef ore Driving .393
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Driving .409
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .507
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T echnical Inf ormation .535
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .553
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .557
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Maintenance .453
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Owner's Identification Form
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00X31-SZA-6200
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2011 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
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. FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (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
4
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 SYSTEM
SWITCH HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSSTEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR 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)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS1
3
3
3 3
3
2 4
3
3 3
3
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: If equipped
Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH HomeLink
BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
(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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text. 4WD models only If equipped
1:
2:
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
On vehicles wit hout navigat ion syst em
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P .76)
(P.73)
(P.78) (P.74)
(P.83) (P.75)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.80)(P.
79)
(P.
72) (P.
69) (P.
71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72) (P.
78)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.78) (P.
75)
(P.79)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P .73)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.72)
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.78)
(P.80)
(P. 81)
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION INDICATOR
(P.77)
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2
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.: 4WD models only
Instrument Panel
On vehicles wit h navigat ion syst em
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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
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77) (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73) (P.73)
(P.78) (P.87)(P.
81)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.
80) (P.
72)
(P.
69)
(P.
71)
(P.
78)
(P.
78)
(P.
72)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR (P.74)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
automatic lighting control system.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK LIGHT
CONTROL SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display, there
is a problem with the automatic
headlight control system. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
It goes of f when your vehicle uses
extra f uel.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Light Control Indicator
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
Door-open Indicator Fuel Economy Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
You will see a ‘‘LOW WASHER
FLUID’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). You will also see a ‘‘LOW FUEL’’
message on the multi-information
display.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.9 U.S. gal (10.8
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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On vehicles with navigation system
If equipped
On 4WD models with navigation systemLow Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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