2016 HONDA PILOT jump start

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 163).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Pilot. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all models,
so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in\
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent featur\
es and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
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for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy f\
rom your
Honda dealer.
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nsiderable
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INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................9
Child Safety
..........................................15
Safety Label Locations
.......................23
Reporting Safety Defects
...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Multi-Information Display (MID)
......28
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................29
Using the Remote Transmitter
..........29
Smart Entry System*
...........................30
Tailgate Operation
..............................31
Power Tailgate Operation*
...............32
Door Operation
....................................33
Power Window Operation
................34
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........35
Panoramic Glass Roof*
.....................36
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............37
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................38
Auto High Beam System*
..................39
Wiper Operation
..................................40
Adjusting the Seats
............................42
Rear Seats
...........................................46
Driving Position Memory System*
...49
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........49
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................50
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............51 Air Conditioning System*
.................52
Climate Control System*
..................53
Seat Heaters*
......................................55
Customized Features
..........................56
Setting the Clock
.................................57
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............58
Basic Audio Operation
.......................58
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System
............................62
FM/AM Radio
.......................................63
iPod
®...................................................... 64
USB Flash Drive
..................................65
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................66
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation
.....................67
HondaLink
® ..........................................69
Wi-Fi Connection
................................70
Aha™ Radio
.........................................70
FM/AM Radio
......................................71
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................72
Compact Disc (CD)*
...........................73
iPod
®...................................................... 74
USB Flash Drive
..................................75
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................76
Pandora
® ..............................................77
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
...78
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....81
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation
...........................81
Pairing a Phone
...................................82
Making a Call
......................................83
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation
...........................84
Pairing a Phone
...................................86
*if equipped

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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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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the MID
with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Remove the engine compartment cover (see page
146).
2. Remove the holding clips and the air intake duct.
3. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
7. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
8. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Clip
Air intake duct
Pin
Engine cover
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote
transmitter.
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 shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
After the Engine Starts Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from the engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’\
s (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’\
s (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Cover
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot
*if equipped
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is monitored by the sensor on the negative termina\
l. If there
is a problem with the sensor, a message appears on the multi-information display.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
For jump starting, see page 129.
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to\
kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a \
face
shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid level is low, fill the washer reservoir. You can check the level by
looking at the reservoir, or a message* will appear on the MID.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshie\
ld washer
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of\
the
reservoir. We recommend using Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Pour the fluid carefully.
If the fluid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a
dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as
possible.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and
can cause extensive damage.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Brake reservoir MAX
MIN
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber h\
as deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push
the lock tab up with a flat-tip screwdriver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that
has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from
the bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit
in the indent of the wiper blade. Slide the wiper
blade onto the wiper arm until it locks
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then
push down the lock tab.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then
the driver side.
Lock tab
Blade
Retainer
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Blade

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
Navigation Commands*The system accepts these commands on most screens. You only need to press the
Talk button once for navigation commands.
Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle\
. Available
on vehicles with touchscreen.
Press the Talk button before you say a command.
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
• 
Phone call
•  Music search
•  Audio
•  Climate control
•  Navigation* • 
Voice setting
•  Voice help
•  What is today’s date?
•  What time is it?
•  View map
•  Find place
•  Find category
•  Find intersection
•  Recently found • 
Go home
•  Find address
•  Find city
•  Find saved places
*models with navigation
**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Climate control on**
•  Climate control off**
•  Air conditioner on**
•  Air conditioner off**
•  Defrost on**
•  Defrost off** • 
Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
•  Temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87°F)
•  Temperature max heat
•  Temperature max cool
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Call by number
•  Call by name • 
Call (number)
•  Call (name)

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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