2013 HONDA PILOT airbag

Contents
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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68Gauges and Displays P. 80
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass* P. 320
2Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera* P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P.378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 425
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464Identification Numbers P. 466Emissions Testing P. 470Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P103)
❙Power Window Switches (P120)
❙Rearview Mirror (P135)
❙Hood Release Handle (P390)
❙Glove Box (P 152)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P40)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P136)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P372)
❙Parking Brake Release Handle (P360)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P345)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P156)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P456)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P162)
❙Parking Brake (P360)

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Quick Reference Guide❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P123)
❙Map Lights (P151)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P161)
❙HomeLinkr Button* (P276)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P47)
❙Seat Belts (P29)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P159)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P60)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P156)
❙USB Adapter Cable (P173)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P173)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P157)
❙Third Row Seat (P57)
❙Second Row Seat (P146)
❙Front Seat (P137)
❙Side Airbags (P44)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 23)
Airbags (P37)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P52)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P65)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P28)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P29)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Daytime Running Lights Indicator*
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator*/Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Immobilizer System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message Indicator*
Gauges (P80)/Information Display* (P81)/
Multi-Information Display* (P85)/System Indicators (P68)
Fuel Economy Indicator
VTM-4r system Indicator*TPMS Indicator*
Maintenance Minder Indicator*
Washer Level Indicator*
A/T Temperature Indicator*
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
Starter System Indicator*System Indicators
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator*
Security System Alarm Indicator*
Information Display*/Multi-Information Display*
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE

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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 24
Important Handling Information......... 26
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 27
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts ........................ 29
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 32
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 36
Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 37
Types of Airbags ................................ 40
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40
Side Airbags ...................................... 44
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 47
Airbag System Indicators.................... 48
Airbag Care ....................................... 51
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 52
Safety of Infants and Small Children ....... 54
Safety of Larger Children ................... 63
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 65
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 66

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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.