2018 HONDA PILOT Owner's Manual (in English)

2018
OWNER’S MANUAL

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;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
.
• 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. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
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.
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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/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.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed de cisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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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. 151 Panoramic Roof* P. 152
Adjusting the Seats P. 177 Interior Ligh ts/Interior Convenience Items P. 191
2Features P. 221
Audio System P. 222
General Information on the Audio System P. 318
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 403 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 406
2 Driving P. 467
Before Driving P. 468 Towing a Trailer P. 474
Parking Your Vehicle P. 568Multi-view rear camera P. 578
2Maintenance P. 583
Before Performing Maintenance P. 584 Maintenance MinderTM P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 625
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 635
Tools P. 636 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 637
Overheating P. 652 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 654
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 664
2 Information P. 667
Specifications P. 668 Identification Numbers P. 670
Emissions Testing P. 673 Warranty Coverages P. 675
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 138 Security System P. 146 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 175
Heating and Cooling
* P. 209 Climate Control System* P. 214
Audio System Basic Operation P. 228, 246 Audio Error Messages P. 314
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 338 Customized Features P. 367
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 431 Compass* P. 465
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 485 When Driving P. 487 Braking P. 555
Refueling P. 579 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 582
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 591 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 603
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 613 Battery P. 622 Remote Transmitter Care P. 624
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 627 Cleaning P. 629
Engine Does Not Start P. 645 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 648 Jump Starting P. 649
Fuses P. 658 Emergency Towing P. 663
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 666 Refueling P. 665
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 671 Reporting Safety Defects P. 672
Authorized Manuals P. 677 Customer Service Information P. 678
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 221
DrivingP. 467
MaintenanceP. 583
Handling the UnexpectedP. 635
InformationP. 667
IndexP. 681
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Gauges (P113)
❙Multi-Information Display
(MID)
(P114)
❙System Indicators (P78)
❙ECON Button (P510)
❙Audio System (P228, 246)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen (P229)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P544)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P562)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P171)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P532)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P571)
❙Climate Control System* (P214)
❙Heating and Cooling System* (P209)
❙Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P171)
❙Rear Entertainment System* (P338)
❙Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P206)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P205)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P174)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P155)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P158, 159)
❙Fog Lights* (P162)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P548)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P504)
❙Audio Remote Controls (P226)
❙Wipers/Washers (P167)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P504)
❙Brightness Control (P170)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P513)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P518)
❙Interval Button* (P525)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P537)
❙RESET Button (P114)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙ (Information) Button (P114)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P406, 431)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P204)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P149)
❙Memory Buttons* (P173)
❙SET Button* (P173)
❙Master Door Lock Switch (P133)
❙Power Tailgate Button* (P144)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P580)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P176)
❙Rearview Mirror (P175)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Shift Button* (P497)
❙Shift Lever* (P495)
❙Intelligent Traction Management
Button* (P511)
❙Auto Idle-stop OFF Button* (P506)
❙Hood Release Handle (P592)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P200)
❙USB Ports* (P223)
❙Glove Box (P195)
❙USB Port (P223)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P200)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P224)
❙Interior Fuse Box* (P661)
❙Parking Brake (P555)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P660)
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