2012 HONDA PILOT jump start

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, crui se control, and HomeLink
)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(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
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Features .191
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Instruments and Controls .63
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Bef ore Driving .493
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Driving .511
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Maintenance .557
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .611
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T echnical Inf ormation .639
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 657
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .661INDEX
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2012 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won

µ
´ ´ Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle

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BatteryCharging System
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Indicator . 68, 626
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 607
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Specif ications . 643
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Bef ore Driving . 493 ....................................
Belts,Seat .9,22
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Beverage Holders . 181
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HandsFreeLink. 441, 462
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Booster Seats . 57
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 531
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Break-in, New Linings . 494
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Bulb Replacement . 589, 591
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Fluid . 584
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Parking . 171
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Wear Indicators . 531
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Braking System . 530
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 494
Brightness Control,
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Instruments . 130
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Accessories and Modif ications . 504
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 136
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet . 187
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Active Head Restraints . 159
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Additives, Engine Oil . 577
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Advanced Airbags . 30
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
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Airbag System Components . 26
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Air Conditioning System . 192, 199
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Rear A/C Control . 197, 205
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 207
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Air Pressure, Tires . 600
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Antif reeze . 579
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 70, 532
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Operation . 531
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 394
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 136
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Audio System . 209
Auto Control Mode, Starting
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Engine . 513 ............................
Auto Door Lock . 114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 138
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Auto Door Unlock . 115
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Automatic Climate Control . 199
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
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Automatic Speed Control . 430
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Automatic Transmission . 515
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Capacity, Fluid . 642
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
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Shif ting . 515
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 515
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Shif t Lever Positions . 516
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Shif t Lock Release . 518
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
Bluetooth
Index
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INDEX
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Main Menu

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Economy, Fuel . 501
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 533
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Emergencies . 611
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Battery, Jump Starting . 621
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Brake System Indicator . 627
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
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Charging System Indicator . 626
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Checking the Fuses . 630
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 612
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 129
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Jump Starting . 621
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 625
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 626
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Overheated Engine . 623
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Towing . 636 .........................
Emergency Brake . 171
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Emergency Flashers . 129
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Emergency Towing . 636
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Emissions Controls . 651
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Emissions Testing . 654Engine
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Check Starter System . 514
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
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If it Won

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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
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Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 586
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Indicator . 65, 66
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Interior . 176
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Parking . 125
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Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
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Glove Box . 183
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Lockout Prevention . 143
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Power Door . 137
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Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
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Odometer . 81, 87
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Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
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Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
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Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
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Minder . 559
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