2017 HONDA PILOT Maintenance

California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate ma terials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 113
2Controls P. 119
Clock P. 120 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 121
Moonroof* P. 148 Panoramic Roof* P. 149
Adjusting the Seats P. 174 Interior Ligh ts/Interior Convenience Items P. 188
2Features P. 217
Audio System P. 218
General Information on the Audio System P. 314
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 387 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 390
2 Driving P. 451
Before Driving P. 452 Towing a Trailer P. 458
Parking Your Vehicle P. 552Multi-view rear camera* P. 561
2Maintenance P. 567
Before Performing Maintenance P. 568 Maintenance MinderTM P. 571
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 593
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 609
Accessories and Modifications P. 618
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 619
Tools P. 620 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 621
Overheating P. 636 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 638
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 648
2 Information P. 651
Specifications P. 652 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 657 Warranty Coverages P. 659
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 135 Security System P. 143 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Heating and Cooling
* P. 205 Climate Control System* P. 210
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224, 242 Audio Error Messages P. 310
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 322 Customized Features P. 351
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 415 Compass* P. 448
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 469 When Driving P. 471 Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 562 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 565
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 575 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597 Battery P. 606 Remote Transmitter Care P. 608
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 611 Cleaning P. 613
Engine Does Not Start P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 632 Jump Starting P. 633
Fuses P. 642 Emergency Towing P. 647
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 650 Refueling P. 649
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 567
Handling the UnexpectedP. 619
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 663
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P575)
❙Windshield Wipers (P164, 593)
❙Tires (P597, 621)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P124)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P173)
❙Headlights (P156, 587)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P156, 589)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P155, 590)
❙Fog Lights* (P159, 590)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P155, 590)
❙Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P163, 589)
❙How to Refuel (P563)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P592)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P135)
❙Rear Wiper (P166, 595)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P561)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P139)
❙License Plate Lights (P592)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P591)
❙Taillights (P591)
❙Brake Lights and Rear Turn Signal Lights (P591)
❙Back-Up Lights (P592)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P567)
Under the Hood (P575)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the food slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P587)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P593)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P597)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a fron t seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Hond a Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.*●Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 586
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 606
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 638
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 572
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 636
* Not available on all models
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