2014 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

360
Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with
yo
ur foot.
To release:
1. Depress
the brake pedal.
2.Pull t
he release handle fully.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fu lly before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parki ng brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE appears on the multi-information
display
*.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
* Not available on all models

361
uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System P. 363
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.

362
uu Braking u ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Driving
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which
is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let
the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS
is working. Keep holding the
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very
hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an
incorrect tire type and size.
When the ABS indicator comes on while driving,
there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS does not reduce the ti me or distance it takes
to stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering control
during hard braking.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
•When driving on rough road surfaces, including
when driving on uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow.
•When tire chains are installed.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

363
uu Braking u Brake Assist System
Driving
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly
and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

364
Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in (D
.
2. Firmly apply the parking
brake.
3. Move the shift lever from
(D
to (P
.
4. Turn
off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in part icular
if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into (
P
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.

365
uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
Continued
Driving
Parking Sensor System *
The corner and rear center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and display let you know the approx imate distance between your vehicle and
the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System *
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or
dirt.
•The vehicle is on an uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electric devices that
generate ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 60 cm (24 in) or less Within about 110 cm (43 in) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
* Not available on all models

uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
366
Driving
■When you activate the system
The indicator in the button comes on and the beeper sounds when the system is on.
The corner sensors start to detect an obstac le
when the shift lever is in any position
other than
(P
, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The rear center sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the shift lever is in (R
, and
the vehicle speed is le ss than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1Parking Sensor System *
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (
w
, the
system will be in the pr eviously selected condition.
Parking Sensor System
Button:
Press to activate the
system with the ignition
switch in ON
(
w
. Beep
* Not available on all models

367
uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
Continued
Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
Length of the
intermittent
beepDistance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Appropriate Indicator
Navigation
screen indicator
color
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Long—About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)Yellow
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm)About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm)About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)Amber
ContinuousAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessRed
Multi-
information
display
Stays onNavigation
screen
Blinks