2016 HONDA PILOT battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 135 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Panoramic Glass Roof* P. 150 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 151
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 188 Heating and Cooling* P. 205
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224, 242 Audio Error Messages P. 304
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 313 Customized Features P. 342
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 406 Compass* P. 439
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 459 When Driving P. 461 Braking P. 527
Refueling P. 550 Fuel Economy P. 552Accessories and Modifications P. 553
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 563 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 585 Battery P. 594 Remote Transmitter Care P. 596
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 599 Cleaning P. 600
Engine Does Not Start P. 615 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 618 Jump Starting P. 619
Fuses P. 628 Emergency Towing P. 633
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 636 Refueling P. 635
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 641 Reporting Safety Defects P. 642
Authorized Manuals P. 647 Customer Service Information P. 648
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 555
Handling the UnexpectedP. 605
InformationP. 637
IndexP. 649
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P555)
Under the Hood (P563)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P575)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P581)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P585)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P605)
Flat Tire (P607)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P624)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P615)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P628)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P622)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P633)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 624
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control
systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 643●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 625
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is
not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 624
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.*●Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 574
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 594
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 624
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 560
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 622
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
is in ON without the smart entry remote inside the
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 153
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 596
Canadian models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating range
to start the engine.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 616
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart entry remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 616
●Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the headlights*.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system*.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle-stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when Auto Idle-sto p does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery te mperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle-stop* P. 479
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the battery is fully charged -
The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
* Not available on all models
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