2016 HONDA PILOT service indicator

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
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
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.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
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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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
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•  To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks\
, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can\

accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
•  Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function* is activated.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. \
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
*if equipped
Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. See page 144 to check
what maintenance is due indicated by the codes that appear.
Press the Info (p/q) button on the steering wheel to change displays.
System message indicator
Main
items Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid
every 3 years.
•  Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.

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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

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INDEX
INDEX
Starting the Engine ........................................107
Steering Wheel ................................................. 49
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................60, 91
Street Address .................................................. 93
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.........24
SYNC button ......................................................53
System Guidance Volume ...............................91
System message ..............................................26Tailgate .......................................................31, 32
Talk button ...................................................81, 84
Talk Button Tips ..........................................85, 91
Text Messaging ................................................89
Third-Row Seat ................................................. 47
Tire Fill Assist
..................................................132
Tire Information ..............................................153
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................157
Inflation Guidelines ....................................153
Tire and Loading Information Label ........154
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...................154
Tire Chains ...................................................155
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............156
Tire Labeling ................................................156
Tire Service Life ..........................................155
Tire Terminology .........................................156
Wear Indicators .........................................153
Winter Tires .................................................155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................................25, 132Tires ...........................................................160
Touchscreen Operation ..................................67
Towing a Trailer ..............................................102
Towing (emergency) ......................................131Traffic .............................................................97
Troubleshooting ..............................................162
Turn-by-turn directions ...................................96
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 38
Under the Hood ..............................................145
Unlocking the Doors ........................................30
USB Commands .............................................. 166
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 65, 75
USB Port
......................................................58, 79Vehicle ...........................................................160
Vehicle Controls ...............................................29
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ........25, 27, 113
Visual Index ......................................................... 1
Voice Command Index
..................................165
Voice Portal Commands ................................165
Walk Away Auto Lock .....................................30
Warranty Coverages .....................................164
Wear Indicators .............................................153Widgets .............................................................68
Wi-Fi Connection .............................................. 70
Window Washer Fluid
...................................150
Windows ............................................................ 34Winter Tires
.....................................................155
Wiper Blades ..................................................151
Wiper Operation ...............................................40
Wireless Headphones .....................................79