2018 HONDA PILOT stop start

487Continued
Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P.
1. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control
system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 646
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
Models with electronic gear selector
Models without electronic gear selector
All models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
488
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Change the gear position to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button with your foot on the brake pedal.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 146
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
490
Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
1Remote Engine Start*
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The telematics unit malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 555
3.Change the gear position to (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change the gear position to
(D, *, (S*, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when
facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the gear position is changed
from
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the smart entry
remote*When the engine was started using the smart entry remote*
When the engine was started in any case
D4
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the MID.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and a
message will be displayed on the MID. u For 15 minutes the g ear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
( P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
The transmission may not stay in
(N position while
the following indicator is on:
•Transmission system indicator
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle-stop*
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Driving
Auto Idle-stop*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engi ne automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator comes on. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, or depending on
environmental and vehicle operating
conditions, and the indicator goes off.
2The Engine Automatically Restarts When
P. 509
A message associated with Auto Idle-stop
appears on the MID.
2 Indicators P. 90
2 Customized Features P. 367
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is on, a buzzer sounds to notify you
that the Auto Idle-stop function is in
operation.
1Auto Idle-stop*
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle-stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the battery life , and prevent Auto Idle-
stop from activating. If you need to replace the
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a
dealer for more details.
The duration of the Auto Idle-stop operation:
•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle-stop*
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Driving
To turn the Auto Idle-s top system off, press
this button. Th e Auto Idle-stop system stops.
u The Auto Idle-stop system will stop and
the indicator (Amber) in meter will come
on.
The Auto Idle Stop syst em is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.
The vehicle stops with the gear position in
(D and the brake pedal depressed.
■Auto Idle-stop does not activate when:
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• A gear position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle-stop.
• The Auto Idle-stop OFF button is pressed.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
■Auto Idle-stop System ON/OFF1Auto Idle-stop System ON/OFF
Press the Auto Idle-stop OFF button to restart the
engine from the idling stop.
■Auto Idle-stop Activates When:1 Auto Idle-stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle-stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 487
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button changes
the power mode to ACCESSORY even while Auto
Idle-stop is in operation. Once in ACCESSORY, the
engine no longer restarts automatically. Follow the
standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 487
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle-stop*
Driving
The brake pedal is released.
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when
• The Auto Idle-stop OFF button is pressed.
• When a steering wheel is operated.
• The gear position is in a position other than
(D.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeat edly applied and released slightly during
a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
Briefly keeps the brakes applied after releas ing the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpe ctedly moving while on an incline.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When
■Starting Assist Brake Function
1The Engine Automatically Restarts When
•If you are using an elec tronic device during Auto
Idle-stop, the device may temporarily be turned off
when the engine restarts.
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