2013 HONDA PILOT brake sensor

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME:
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 90
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0.
uWhen ANYTIME is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen WHEN UNLOCKED is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power Tailgate Button
Models with multi-information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 324 Maximum Load Limit........................ 327Towing a TrailerTowing Preparation .......................... 329Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 338Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 339Off-Highway Driving GuidelinesGeneral Information ......................... 340Important Safety Precautions............ 340Avoiding Trouble ............................. 341When DrivingStarting the Engine .......................... 342Precautions While Driving................. 344
Automatic Transmission ................... 345Shifting ............................................ 346Cruise Control ................................. 348VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 352VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System*............................................. 354TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 355Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 357BrakingBrake System ................................... 360ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 362
Brake Assist System ......................... 363Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ................................ 364Parking Sensor System*................... 365Rearview Camera*............................ 369Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 370Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 371
How to Refuel ................................. 372
Fuel Economy.................................... 374
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 375
Modifications................................... 375
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2.Move the shift lever to (P.
3.Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire. If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.

Index
478
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet....................................... 158
Accessories and Modifications................. 375
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 156
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure....................................... 415, 465
Airbags........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags...................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio.................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest..................................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls................... 184, 217
Audio System............................................ 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod®....................................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivating ............................................ 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 173
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display...................... 176
Authorized Manuals................................ 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting.................................. 126
Automatic Transmission.......................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 173
Average Fuel Economy........................ 82, 88
Average Speed................................... 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders..................................... 154
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 64
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400

479
Index
Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 130
Bulb Replacement.................................... 402
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn
Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side
Marker Light ......................................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light ....
404
Bulb Specifications................................... 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook.............................................. 160
Cargo Net................................................. 159
Carrying Cargo................................. 325, 327
CD Library................................................. 197
CD Player.......................................... 193, 226
Certification Label................................... 466
Changing Bulbs........................................ 402
Charging System Indicator................ 69, 450
Child Safety................................................ 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104
Child Seat................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 430
Cleaning the Interior................................ 428
Climate Control System............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Clock............................................................ 98
Coat Hook................................................. 159
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 435, 465
Console Compartment............................. 152
Controls....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 345
Cruise Control........................................... 348
Indicator .................................................... 77
Cup Holders.............................................. 154
Customer Service Information................. 475
Customized Features.................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 127
Dead Battery............................................. 445
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 166
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 467
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 125
Display/Information Button....................... 85
Door Mirrors............................................. 136
Doors........................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..
103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support.................. 137
Driving...................................................... 323

483
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

484
Index
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