2018 HONDA PILOT instrument panel

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
Instrument Panel (P77)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
®
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P113)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P114)/System Indicators (P78)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Smart Entry System
Indicator Ambient
Meter
Gear Position Indicator Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Temperature
Gauge
Speedometer
MID
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
*
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
All-wheel drive system
(AWD) Indicator*
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator
Auto Idle-stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Auto Idle-stop
Indicator (Green)*
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto high-beam
system Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator
*
Intelligent Traction
Management Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P504)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
● Sequential mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
Indicator
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are depl oyed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that, when the
vehicle is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact
sensors, buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
the airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, driver and front passenger
seat belt, and other vehicle information.
During a crash event the unit can record
such information.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
fA driver's seat position sensor. This
sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
gWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact, side
impact, or if your vehicle is about to
rollover.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kSafing Sensor
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbag.
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
IndicatorsMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages ............... 97
Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)Gauges ............................................ 113
MID ................................................. 114
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 656
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 656
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional
brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 654
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control
systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 673●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 655
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is
not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 654
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