2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

480
Index
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 132
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 352
Emergency................................................. 459
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 470
Engine....................................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant......................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating............................................. 448
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Engine Oil.................................................. 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 430
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire..................................................... 435
Floor Mats................................................. 429
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats.. 146, 147, 148
Foot Brake................................................ 361
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel...................................................... 15, 371
Economy ................................................. 374
Gauge ....................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy........................................... 374
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 15, 372
Fuses......................................................... 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges........................................................ 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected....................... 433
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ................................... 291, 312
Automatic Transferring ................... 289, 311
HFL Buttons .................................... 278, 301
HFL Menus...................................... 280, 303
HFL Status Display ........................... 279, 302
Making a Call ................................. 295, 316
Options During a Call...................... 300, 319
Phone Setup ................................... 283, 305
Receiving a Call............................... 299, 319
Speed Dial ...................................... 292, 313
To Clear the System ........................ 290, 312
To Create a Security PIN .................. 288, 310
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Headlights................................................ 125
Aiming.................................................... 402
Automatic Operation .............................. 126
Dimming......................................... 125, 127
Operating ............................................... 125
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)...................... 278, 301
High Beam Indicator.................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System............................. 343
I
Identification Numbers............................ 466
Engine and Transmission ......................... 466
Vehicle Identification............................... 466
Ignition Switch......................................... 124
Illumination Control................................. 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System.................................. 118
Indicator .................................................... 76
Indicators.................................................... 68
A/T Temperature ....................................... 73
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 71
Charging System ............................... 69, 450
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 77, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 348
Door Open .......................................... 28, 72
Fog Light ................................................... 75
Fuel Economy ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System .................................... 76
Lights On ................................................... 75
Low Fuel .................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 450
Low Tire Pressure ....................... 74, 355, 357
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 74, 355
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 381
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 451
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 452
Power Tailgate ........................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm ............................... 76
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Side Airbag Off .................................... 50, 75
Starter System ........................................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 48, 71
System Message ........................................ 73
Tailgate Open............................................ 72
TPMS ................................................ 74, 358
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ................................................ 75
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System 72, 352
VSA® OFF .......................................... 72, 353
VTM-4® System ................................. 71, 354
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information.............................................. 463
Information Display................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy........................... 82, 88
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 130
Integrated Sunshades.............................. 164
Interior Lights........................................... 150
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 135
iPod®......................................................... 240
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 439
Jump Starting........................................... 445
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 102
Keys............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention.................................. 102
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag ............................................ 100

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Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 57, 61
Lights................................................. 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125
Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................. 125
Load Limits................................................ 327
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
From Inside .............................................. 103
From Outside ........................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System...................... 102
Low Battery Charge.................................. 450
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 450
Lower Anchors...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425
Remote Transmitter ................................. 424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety...................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires ........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone................................ 426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 451
Map Lights................................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit............................... 327
Meters, Gauges........................................... 80
Mirrors...................................................... 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 375
Moonroof................................................. 123
MP3................................... 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display......................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466
O
Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............. 340
Oil (Engine).............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110

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Index
Outside Temperature Display............. 84, 87
Overheating............................................. 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking..................................................... 364
Parking Brake........................................... 360
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator...
68, 452
Parking Sensor System............................. 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 49
Passing Indicators..................................... 125
Power Tailgate......................................... 112
Power Windows....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving....................... 344
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle 344
Rain ........................................................ 344
Pregnant Women....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire)......................................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM)................................. 186, 219
Radio (XM®).............................................. 223
Radio Data System (RDS)................. 189, 222
Range.................................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System)................. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 470
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button..
131
Rear Entertainment System..................... 251
Rear Seats (Folding Down)....... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera.............................. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror........................................ 135
Refueling................................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations............................... 357, 417, 467
Remote Transmitter................................. 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Tires ........................................................ 420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 410
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 469
Resetting a Trip Meter......................... 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check............................................... 28
Safety Labels............................................... 66
Safety Message........................................... 21
Seat Belts..................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 31
Checking ................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters.............................................. 162
Seats.......................................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System......................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 76
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 81, 85
Select Lever......................................... 14, 346
Operation.......................................... 14, 347
Releasing................................................. 447
Won’t Move ............................................ 447
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio)...................... 175, 216
Setting the Clock........................................ 98
Shift Lever........................................... 14, 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 69, 347
Shifting (Transmission)............................. 346
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 33
Side Airbags................................................ 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator.............................................. 46

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Side Curtain Airbags................................... 47
Snow Tires................................................. 422
Spare Tire.......................................... 435, 465
Spark Plugs................................................ 464
Specifications............................................ 464
Specified Fuel.................................... 371, 464
Speedometer............................................... 80
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 40
Starting the Engine.................................. 342
Does Not Start ......................................... 444
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Steering Wheel......................................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping.................................................... 364
Storage Compartment.............................. 154
Summer Tires............................................ 422
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel).. 2, 3,
124
Synchronized Mode.................................. 167
System Message Indicator.......................... 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 80
Tailgate..................................................... 110
Unable to Open ....................................... 461
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ............... 84, 87
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Temperature Sensor..................... 84, 87, 170
Time (Setting)............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Tires........................................................... 414
Air Pressure ..................................... 415, 465
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 414
Inspection ............................................... 414
Labeling .................................................. 415
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 435
Regulations ............................................. 417
Rotation .................................................. 421
Spare Tire ........................................ 435, 465
Summer .................................................. 422
Tire Chains .............................................. 422
Wear Indicators ....................................... 419
Winter..................................................... 422
Tools.......................................................... 434
Towing a Trailer....................................... 329
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 333
Load Limits .............................................. 329
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 339
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 339
Emergency .............................................. 459
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Transmission............................................. 346
Automatic ............................................... 346
Fluid ........................................................ 399
Number................................................... 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Trip Meter.................................... 82, 87, 177
Troubleshooting...................................... 433
Blown Fuse ..................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 19
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 19
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 18, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 101
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 172, 173
USB Flash Drives....................................... 275
V
Valet Key.................................................. 100
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 466
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)................. 352
Off............................................................ 72
Off Button .............................................. 353

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System ...................................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 392, 465
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)................. 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management) System
354
W
Wallpaper................................................. 179
Warning and Information Messages........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 450
Warning Labels.......................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 472
Watts........................................................ 464
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 419
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 439
Window Washers..................................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 401
Switch .................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 120
Windshield............................................... 128
Cleaning ................................................. 431
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 401
Wiper Blades........................................... 410
Wipers and Washers ............................... 128
Winter Tires.............................................. 422
Snow Tires .............................................. 422
Tire Chains.............................................. 422
Wipers and Washers................................ 128
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 410
Front ....................................................... 128
Rear ........................................................ 129
WMA................................. 193, 207, 226, 244
Worn Tires................................................. 414
X
XM® Radio................................................. 223

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