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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle-stop
function is activated.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp
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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 plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Changing 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/cm
2)
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 us e 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-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
3. Open the lid of the console compartment.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot as shown in the image, and
remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Cover
Release
Button
Shift Lock
Release Slot
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/T ire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 461
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message*
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 633
* Not available on all models
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*2: 2WD models
*3: AWD models
ModelHonda Pilot
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 2nd Row 3 (2
*1)
3rd Row 3
Total 8 (7
*1)Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating5,545 lbs (2,515 kg)*2
5,842 lbs (2,650 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*2
2,855 lbs (1,295kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)*2
3,097 lbs (1,405 kg)*3
Gross Combined Weight
Rating 8,025 lbs (3,640 kg)*2
9,755 lbs (4,425 kg)*3
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)Charge Quantity23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)Lubricant TypePOE RL85HMQuantity7.5 – 7.82 cu-in (123 – 143 cm3)
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*2: Except ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*3: LX grade
*4: Except LX grade
■Brake Fluid
Headlights (Low Beam)LED*1
55 W*2 (H11)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights*35 W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8 W (Amber)
Front Side Marker LightsLED
Daytime Running Lights 60 W*3
LED*4
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior Lights
Front Row LightsLED*1
5 W*2
Second Row and Third Row Lights5 WFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights 1.4 WDoor Courtesy Lights3.8 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDDoor Pocket LightsLEDConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WCargo Area Lights8 W
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
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Index
Auto Idle-stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 90
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 164
Automatic Lighting .................................. 156
Automatic Transmission ........................... 468
Creeping ................................................. 468
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Kickdown ................................................ 468
Operating the Shift Button....................... 473
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 618
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 470
Shifting............................................ 469, 471
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 220
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 116
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 580
Battery ....................................................... 594
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 624
Jump Starting .......................................... 619
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 594
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 194
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 518
Indicator .................................................... 94
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 239, 294
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 381, 406
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ...................................................... 313
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 334 Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 314
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 341
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 327
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 315
Initial Settings.......................................... 325
Operating the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system ................................................... 327
Operating the System .............................. 316
Overhead Screen ..................................... 316
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 339
Playable Disc Types .................................. 339
Playable Discs .......................................... 335
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 333
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 317
Playing AM/FM Radio in the Rear............. 332
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear ...................................................... 333
Playing Audio .......................................... 331
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio in the Rear ......... 332
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 318
Rear System Setup................................... 328
Recommended Discs ............................... 340
Screen and Surround Settings.................. 321
Selecting the Audio Sour ce using Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 327
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 329
System Controls .............................. 317, 331
USB Ports ................................................ 315
Wireless Headphones .............................. 313
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73Brake System
............................................ 527
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 529
Brake Assist System................................. 530
Brake System Indicator .............................. 78
Fluid ....................................................... 574
Foot Brake .............................................. 528
Indicator ........................................... 78, 626
Parking Brake.......................................... 527
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 78
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 626
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 575
Back-Up Light ......................................... 580
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light ............ 579
Daytime Running Light............................ 577
Headlights .............................................. 575
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 580
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 580
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light ..................................................... 578
Taillight and Rear Si de Marker Light ........ 579
Bulb Specifications ................................... 638C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 475
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
CD Player .................................................. 278
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Index
H
Handling the Unexpected....................... 605
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 381, 406
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ................................... 395, 419
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 393
Displaying Messages ............................... 433
HFL Buttons .................................... 381, 406
HFL Menus...................................... 383, 409
HFL Status Display ........................... 382, 408
In Case of Emergency ............................. 437
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 382, 408
Making a Call ................................. 400, 427
Options During a Call...................... 405, 430
Phone Setup ................................... 387, 414
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 423
Receiving a Call............................... 404, 430
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 431
Ring Tone ....................................... 393, 418
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Speed Dial ...................................... 396, 420
To Clear the System ................................ 394
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 417
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 86
HD Radio
TM............................................... 265
HDMITM Port ............................................. 315
Head Restraints ........................ 179, 180, 181
Headlights ................................................ 155
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 159 Automatic Operation ............................... 156
Dimming ......................................... 155, 162
Operating ................................................ 155
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 200
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 167
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 200
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 201, 202, 203
Heating and Cooling System ................... 205
Cooling ................................................... 207
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 208
Heating ................................................... 206
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 381, 406
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 466
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 378
HondaLink® ............................................... 296
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 640
Engine and Transmission ......................... 640
Vehicle Identification ............................... 640
Illumination Control ................................. 166
Button ..................................................... 166
Immobilizer System .................................. 144
Indicator .................................................... 87
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 92
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 89 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 83
Auto high-beam system ............................ 87
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 90
Auto Idle-stop System ............................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 94, 519
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 626
Charging System ............................... 79, 624
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 95, 96
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 88, 487
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 88, 486
ECON Mode .............................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 86, 626
Fog Lights ................................................. 87
Gear Position............................................. 80
Hazard Warning ........................................ 86
High Beam ................................................ 86
Immobilizer System ................................... 87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 509
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 79, 624
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 86, 627
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 79, 625
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 626
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 91
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 82
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 79, 625
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 113
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 171
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Door ....................................................... 172
Exterior ................................................... 172
Interior Rearview ..................................... 171
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 553
Moonroof ................................................. 149
MP3 ........................................... 236, 278, 291
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 236, 278, 291
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 114
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 549
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 640
O
Odometer................................................. 115
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 459
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 566
Adding ................................................... 568
Checking ................................................ 567
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 559
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 624
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 566 Viscosity .................................................. 566
Open Source Licences ............................... 312
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 564
Moonroof................................................ 149
Power Windows ...................................... 147
Tailgate ................................................... 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 151
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 622
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 478
Pandora® ................................................... 288
Panic Mode ............................................... 146
Parking ...................................................... 540
Parking Brake ........................................... 527
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 626
Parking Sensor System ............................. 541
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 155
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 239, 294
Power Tailgate .......................................... 140
Power Windows ........................................ 147
Precautions While Driving ....................... 467
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 467
Rain ......................................................... 467 Pregnant Women
....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 607
R
Radiator.................................................... 572
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 231, 265
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 270
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 232, 268
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 232, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 643
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 167
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 313
Rear Seats ................................................. 183
Second Row Seat ............................ 183, 184
Third Row Seat ........................................ 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 171
Refueling .................................................. 550
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 113
Gasoline .......................................... 550, 638
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Regulations ............................... 525, 588, 641
Remote Engine Start ................................ 463
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Replacement Battery .................................... 596, 597, 598
Bulbs ....................................................... 575
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