2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 352
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 353—
Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w,
then goes off.●Comes on if any door, glass hatch, or
tailgate is not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors, glass hatch, and
tailgate are closed.
Door, Glass
Hatch, and
Tailgate Open
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w,
then goes off.●Comes on if any door, glass hatch, or
tailgate is not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors, glass hatch, and
tailgate are closed.
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* Not available on all models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Daytime
Running Lights
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
System Message
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
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A/T Temperature
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to (P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off.
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TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the TPMS, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a
compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
—
Low Tire
Pressure
Indicator
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly low.
●Comes on for a while and then goes
off when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate
the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Models with information display
Models with information display
Models with multi- information display
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 404, 405,
406
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High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, then goes
off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON (w again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems
can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.2Security System Alarm* P. 118—
Starter System
Indicator*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the starter system.
●As a temporary measure, hold the
ignition switch to START (e for up to 15
seconds and start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Fuel Economy
Indicator
●Comes on and stays on while you are
driving with good fuel economy.——
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 348—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2Cruise Control P. 348—
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 401
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator*
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance Minder™ P. 381—
Power Tailgate
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the power tailgate system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - You can still open or close the
tailgate manually. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 451
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 386
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2Overheating P. 448
●Appears when the daytime running lights are off.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system. The beeper sounds.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.