2018 HONDA PILOT remote start

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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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the steer ing wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
is in ON without the smart entry remote inside the
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 157
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 624
Canadian models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating range
to start the engine.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 646
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart entry remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 646
●Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the headlights*.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system*.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock an d open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by the smart entry remote.
2Remote Engine Start* P. 489
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 123Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 131
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 134
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking Setting ........................... 135
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 138
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 146 Security System Alarm...................... 146
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 149Moonroof*.............................................. 151Panoramic Roof*............................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 158
Light Switches.................................. 159
Fog Lights
*...................................... 162
Auto High-Beam System*................ 163
Daytime Running Lights ................... 166
Wipers and Washers ........................ 167
Brightness Control ........................... 170
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*........ 171 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 172
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 174
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 175
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 176
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 177
Rear Seats........................................ 186
Armrest ........................................... 189
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 191
Interior Convenience Items .............. 195
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 209
Climate Control System*.................. 214
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the smart entry remote to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all
the doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart entry system
* to lock and unlock
the doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 146
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the smart entry system
* may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 489
Models with remote engine start
Smart Entry Remote
Models without
smart entry systemModels with smart
entry systemModels with smart entry
system and power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
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Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak or the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
Models with smart entry system1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
The smart entry remote batte ry lasts about two years.
This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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