2016 HONDA PILOT Quick Guide

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with a spare tire\
. Have
your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
Canada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinks)
CMBS* off
RDM* off
LKAS* on
BSI* off
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL* on
ACC* on Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
Auto High Beam System* on
ECON mode on
Auto idle stop* on
Auto idle stop* off
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLSINSTRUMENT PANEL
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Tire pressuresDistance, average fuel
economy, range, instant fuel economy (Trip A)
Main display
Compass*Distance, average fuel
economy, range, instant fuel economy (Trip B)
Turn-by-turn directions*
Press the Info (p/q) buttons on the steering wheel to change displays. Press the
RESET button to enter menu selections when applicable.
*if equipped
Info (p/q) buttons
RESET button
Engine oil life
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
Models without remote engine start
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Power tailgate button*:
Press and hold to unlock
and open the power tailgate.
Press again to close it.
Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Tailgate button*: Press to
unlock the tailgate.
Engine button*: After pressing
the Lock button, press and
hold to remotely start the
engine (see page 106).
Main display (also shows
odometer, gear position,
and outside temperature*)
Models with remote engine start

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Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle or the tailgate when the vehicle is off.
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the
doors will not lock.
Door lock button
*if equipped
Walk Away Auto Lock*When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the
doors and tailgate can automatically lock if the following conditions ar\
e met:
•  The remote transmitter is within a range of 6 feet (2 m).
•  All doors and the tailgate are closed.
•  There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.
When you are within the range, the system is activated and a beep sounds\
. When
you go outside the range, the lights flash and a beep sounds again. Th\
e doors and
tailgate automatically lock.
To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:
1. From the HOME screen, select
Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Keyless Access Setup.
4. Select Walk Away Auto Lock.
5. Select Enable.
6. Select BACK to exit the menus.
Lock button
Tailgate Operation
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate is unlocked. See page 32 f\
or power
tailgate operation.
To open the tailgate, press the tailgate release button
under the tailgate handle. Lift open the tailgate.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the
tailgate down, and push it closed from the outside.
Tailgate releasebutton
Inner handle

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Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors
unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the door
to open the tailgate. Press it again at any time to close
it.
Tailgate Release ButtonPress the tailgate release button. A beep sounds,
and the tailgate opens and lifts automatically.
If there is not enough clearance for the power
tailgate to fully open, press and hold the tailgate
release button. A beep sounds, followed by two
beeps. The tailgate unlatches, and you can open it
manually.
Power Tailgate Close ButtonPress the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate c\
an
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically\
opened
or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in opera\
tion can
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: When you unlock either front door
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and tailgate
lock at the same time. When you lock the door using
the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that
door locks.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the
inner handle unlocks all the other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
To lockLock tab
To lock
To unlock
Master door lock switch
LockUnlock
To unlock
Tailgate releasebutton

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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach
the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. An indicator appears in the button when window lock is on.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
OffPower window
lock button
Driver’s
window
switch Front passenger’s
window switchOn
Rear window
switches
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using th\
e switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back lightly to the
first detent until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward lightly to
the first detent until the desired position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covere\
d with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Models without
panoramic roof
Close
Open
Tilt
*if equipped
Models wit h
panoramic roof
Close
Open
Tilt

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Panoramic Glass Roof*
The ceiling cover in the second row can be opened and closed to reveal t\
he glass
roof when the vehicle is on by using the switch on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
The cover opens completely. To stop the cover in
either direction, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back lightly until the desired position is
reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward lightly until the desired position is
reached.
Closing the roof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the roof before closing it.
WARNING
Close
Open
*if equipped
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness ControlAdjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map LightsPress the front map lights to turn on or off.
There are also map lights located on the ceiling for
the second- and third-row seats. Turn them on or
off when the front interior light switch is in the door-
activated position.
Models without
panoramic roof
On
Off
Door-activated position
Models without
panoramic roof
Models wit
h
panoramic roof
+ button
- button
Models with
panoramic roof
OnOff Door-activated position

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior light\
s. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its origina\
l position for
low beams.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
Cargo Area LightsLocated on the rear ceiling in front of the tailgate.
ON position: Cargo lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Cargo lights turn on when
the tailgate is opened.
OFF position: Cargo area lights remain off.
On
Off
*if equipped
High beams
Low
beams Flash high
beams
Fog
lights*
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Left turn
Right turn
Auto High Beam System*
Automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights wh\
en
necessary.
How It Works
When you are driving at night above 25 mph (40 km/h) and the headlight\
lever is
in the low beam position with the switch rotated to AUTO, the system cha\
nges
between low and high beams depending on the brightness of the vehicle li\
ghts
ahead of you.
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, the headlights stay in low beams.\
If the
system does not detect any vehicles ahead of you, the headlights change \
to high
beams.
Certain conditions, such as weather and brightness of other vehicles’\
lights, can
affect system operation.
Turning the System On or OffMake sure the headlight lever is in the low beam
position with the switch rotated to the AUTO
position. The auto high beam system indicator
comes on.
To disable the system: Pull and hold the headlight
lever toward you until the indicator flashes twice.
To enable the system: Pull and hold the headlight
lever toward you until the indicator flashes once.
Your vehicle
Headlight switch
*if equipped
Oncoming
vehicle
Vehicle ahead
of you
Door-
activated
position

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Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Pull toward you to use
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT* / AUTO*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
*if equipped
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a c\
ar wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Rear Wiper Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the
rear wiper.
When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front
wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates
even if the switch is off.
INT: Intermittent
OFF
Washer ON: Continuous wipe
Intermittent (INT) Wipers*When you move the lever to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Headlight-Wiper IntegrationWhen the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on\
when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The he\
adlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough \
ambient light.
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*When you move the lever to the AUTO position
while driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when
driving in rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall
sensor sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain
stops.
Rotate the adjustment ring.
Long delay
Short delay
INT position
Rotate the adjustment ring.
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
AUTO position
*if equipped