2016 HONDA PILOT battery location

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 37, p. 38, p. 117
2 Brightness control p. 37
3 Wipers/washers p. 40
4 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)*/Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) buttons*
p. 114, p. 115, p. 118
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition buttons
p. 81, p. 84, p. 91
7 Audio controls p. 60
8 Instrument panel p. 24
Multi-information display (MID)
p. 28
9 INFO/RESET buttons p. 28
10 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 107
11 Door mirror controls p. 50
12 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 113
Parking sensor system button* p. 121
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) OFF button* p. 120
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 119
Heated windshield button* p. 54
13 Heated steering wheel button* p. 54
14 ECON button p. 113
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
1
74596131210
1114823
Making a Call ......................................87
HondaLink
® Assist ..............................88
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
...89
Siri™ Eyes Free
...................................90
NAVIGATION*
......................................91
Basic Navigation Operation
.............91
Entering a Destination
.......................93
Routing
..................................................96
DRIVING
................................................98
Before Driving
.....................................98
Maximum Load Limit
........................100
Towing a Trailer
................................102
Remote Engine Start*
.......................106
Starting to Drive
................................107
Shifting
................................................108
Braking
...............................................111
Intelligent Traction Management
System*
...............................................112
Auto Idle Stop*
..................................112
Eco Assist System
.............................113
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
.................................................113
Cruise Control
....................................114
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
.....115
LaneWatch™*
...................................117
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................118
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)*
................................................119
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
........................120
Parking Sensor System*
..................121
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
.........122
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor*
............123
Multi-View Rear Camera*
...............124 Refueling
............................................126
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......128
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
...128
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
...........128
Jump Starting
....................................129
Overheating
........................................130
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................131
Emergency Towing
...........................131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................132
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................134
Fuse Locations
...................................138
MAINTENANCE
.................................142
Safety Precautions
...........................142
Maintenance Minder™ ....................143
Under the Hood
..................................145
Engine Oil
...........................................147
Engine Coolant
..................................149
Checking the Battery
........................150
Window Washer Fluid
.....................150
Brake Fluid
.........................................150
Changing Wiper Blades
...................151
Tire Information
.................................153
Tire Labeling
......................................156
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................157
Testing of Readiness Codes
............159
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................160
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............162
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................162
Contact Us
..........................................163
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........164
Warranty Coverages
.........................164
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................165
INDEX
..................................................167

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the remote transmitter before you enter the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a
well ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5 se\
conds to
remotely start the engine.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10
minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the cabi\
n
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the EnginePress and hold the Engine button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minute\
s, or if any
door is opened without using the remote or smart entry.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a gara\
ge or
other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
Lock button
Engine button
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the EngineCheck that the transmission is in Park (P), then
press the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Release the parking brake, if necessary (see page
111).
Brake pedal
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power ModeUse the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal
for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. Keep
your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.

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INDEX
INDEX
Dialing a Number .......................................83, 87
Door Mirrors .....................................................50
Door Operation ...........................................30, 33
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..............................157Driving .............................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................115
Auto Idle Stop .............................................112
Blind spot information (BSI) .....................122
Braking .........................................................111
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.........................................120
Cruise Control .............................................114
Eco Assist System ......................................113
Intelligent Traction Management System .............................................. 112
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
.......118
LaneWatch™ ..............................................117
Maximum Load Limit ..................................100
Multi-View Rear Camera ..........................124
Paddle shifters ............................................110
Parking Sensor System .............................121
Power Mode ...............................................107
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor .......................123
Refueling ......................................................126
Remote Engine Start ..................................106
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..........119
Shifting .........................................................108
Starting the Engine ....................................107
Towing a Trailer ..........................................102
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ................113
Driving Position Memory System ..................49DVD .............................................................78
Eco Assist System .......................................... 113
ECON Button
...................................................113
ECON mode .......................................................27
Electric power steering ...................................25
Electronic Gear Selector
..............................109
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................113E-Mail .............................................................89
Emergency Engine Stop ................................131
Emergency Towing ........................................131
Engine and Fuel ..............................................160
Engine Compartment Cover ..........................146
Engine Coolant ................................................ 149
Engine Oil ......................................................... 147
ENGINE START/STOP button
.......................107
Exterior lights ..............................................27, 38
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................134
Floor Mats .........................................................45Fluids ...........................................................160
FM/AM Radio ..............................................63, 71
FM/AM Radio Commands .............................166
Fog lights .....................................................27, 38
Foot Brake .......................................................111 Frequently Asked Questions
........................162
Front Airbags (SRS) ...........................................9
Front Door Inner Handle .................................33
Front Seats ........................................................42
Front Wipers .....................................................40
Fuel Information .............................................126
Fuse Locations ................................................ 138
Garage Opener
.................................................51
Hang-Up/Back button ................................81, 84
Hazards .............................................................27HDMI .............................................................79
Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................40
Headphones ......................................................79
Head Restraints ................................................44
Heated Steering Wheel ...................................54
Heated Windshield Button
.............................54
High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................93
HomeLink® Garage Opener ............................51
HondaLink® .......................................................69
HondaLink® Assist ...........................................88
Honda Roadside Assistance ........................164Hood ...........................................................145
Immobilizer ........................................................26
Info buttons .......................................................28
Instrument Panel ..............................................24
Condition Indicators ....................................26
Malfunction Indicators ................................24
On/Off Indicators ..........................................27
Intelligent Traction Management System ...112
Interior Lights .................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers .......................................... 40
iPod
® .......................................................64, 74
iPod® Commands ...........................................166
Jump Starting .................................................129
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...............................................24, 27, 118
LaneWatch™ ..................................................117
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................18
Light Bulbs ....................................................... 161
Lights .............................................................37
Locking the Doors ............................................30
Lock Tab .............................................................33Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................... 142
Brake Fluid
..................................................150
Changing Wiper Blades ............................151
Checking the Battery .................................150
Engine Coolant ............................................149
Engine Oil .....................................................147
Maintenance Minder™ .............................143
Safety Precautions ....................................142 Service Codes
.............................................144
Under the Hood ..........................................145
Window Washer Fluid ...............................150
Making a Call ..............................................83, 87
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25
Map Legend ......................................................96
Map Lights ......................................................... 37
Master Door Lock Switch
...............................33
Maximum Load Limit ...................................... 100
Mirrors .............................................................50
Moonroof ...........................................................35
Multi-Information Display ...............................28
Multi-View Rear Camera ..............................124
Music search ..................................................166
Navigation .........................................................91
Display and Controls ....................................92
Entering a Destination .................................93
Home Address ..............................................93
Map Legend ..................................................96
Place Category .............................................94
Recent Places ...............................................94
Routing ...........................................................96
Saved Places ................................................95
Steering Wheel Controls .............................91
Street Address ..............................................93
Talk Button Tips ............................................91Traffic .............................................................97
Turn-by-turn directions ...............................96
Navigation Commands ..................................165
One-Touch Turn Signal ....................................38
Overheating ..................................................... 130
Paddle shifters ................................................ 110
Pairing a Phone
..........................................82, 86
Pandora® ...........................................................77
Pandora® Commands ....................................166
Panoramic Glass Roof .....................................36
Parking brake ............................................ 26, 111
Parking Sensor System
.................................121
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .....................12Phone .......................................................82, 86
Phonebook ..................................................83, 87PHONE button ...................................................81
Phone Commands ..........................................165
Pick-Up button ............................................81, 84
Place Category .................................................94
Playing a DVD ...................................................78
Power Door Mirrors ......................................... 50
Power Mode
...................................................107
Power Moonroof ..............................................35
Power Tailgate ..................................................32
Power Windows ...............................................34Radio .......................................................63, 71
Rain-Sensing Wipers ....................................... 41
Readiness Codes ............................................ 159
Rear Camera
...................................................124 Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
...........................123
Rear Entertainment System (RES) .................78
Rear Seats .........................................................46
Rearview Mirror ...............................................50
Rear Wiper ........................................................41
Recent Places ................................................... 94
Refueling .......................................................... 126
Remote Battery Strength
..............................128
Remote Control .................................................80
Remote Engine Start ......................................106
Remote Transmitter .........................................29
Reporting Safety Defects ................................23
RESET button
....................................................28
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ...............................50
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ....25, 27, 119
Roadside Assistance .....................................164Routing .............................................................96
Safety Information .............................................3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...................................4
Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Child Safety ...................................................15
Reporting Safety Defects ............................23
Safety Label Locations ................................23
Safety Messages ...........................................4
Saved Places ....................................................95
Seat Belts ............................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6
Seat belt reminder .......................................26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor .............8
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Seat Heaters and Ventilation .........................55Seats .............................................................42
Second-Row Seat ............................................46
Sequential Mode ............................................110
Service Codes ................................................. 144
Setting the Clock
..............................................57Shifting ...........................................................108
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................129
Shoulder Anchor ................................................7
Side Airbags ...................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ........................................ 10
Siri Eyes Free
....................................................90
SiriusXM® Radio ...............................................72
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ........................166
Smart Entry system ....................................24, 30
SMS Text Messaging ......................................89
Song By Voice™ Commands ........................166Sound .............................................................61
SOURCE button .................................................60
Specifications .................................................160
Speed Dial ...................................................83, 88
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ............................................. 11