2015 HONDA PILOT alarm

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
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-4 r 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
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Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator*
Security System Alarm
Indicator*
Information Display*/
Multi-Information Display*
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
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 secu rity system alarm
has been set.2 Security 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.——
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 104
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 105
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 110
Security System ................................ 118
Immobilizer System .......................... 118
Security System Alarm
*.................... 118Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 120
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 123Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 124
Turn Signals ..................................... 125
Light Switches.................................. 125
Fog Lights
*...................................... 127
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Wipers and Washers ........................ 128
Brightness Control ........................... 130
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 131
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 132
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 134 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 135
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 136
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 137
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 137
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 150
Interior Lights .................................. 150
Interior Convenience Items .............. 152
Climate Control System ................... 165
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 165Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 170
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when th e doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch are locked wi th the key or the remote
transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system al arm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
■Panic Mode
1 Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with th e lock tab or the master
door lock switch.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button
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Index
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box ................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289
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 .............................. 4
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
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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

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Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 76
SEL/RESET Knob .................................... 81, 85
Select Lever ......................................... 16, 346
Operation .......................................... 16, 347
Releasing ................................................. 447
Won’t Move ............................................ 447
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 175, 216
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 346
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 33
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Cutoff System............................................ 46
Off Indicator .............................................. 46
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) ........ 4, 5, 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 ................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 21
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 20, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447