2018 HONDA PILOT traction control

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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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
VSA® On and Off (P544)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable VSA® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear
a beep.
Cruise Control* (P513)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
CMBSTM On and
Off
*(P562)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P551, 657)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P579)
aPress the fuel fill door
release button.
bAfter refueling, wait for
about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gaso line, pump octane number 87 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 ℓ)
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Continued
Features
2. Potential Map Inaccuracy and Route Safety. Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of changes in roads, traffic controls,
routing, or driving conditions. Always use good judgment and co mmon sense when following suggested routes. Do not follow the ro ute
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal driving maneuver, if you would be placed in an unsafe situation, o r if you would
be directed into an area that you consider unsafe. Do not rely on any navigation features included in the system to route you t o emergency
services. Not all emergency services such as police, fire stations, hospitals, or clinics are likely to be contained in the map database for such
navigation features. Ask local authorities or an emergency services operator for such locations and routes. The driver is ultimately
responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the suggested directions. Any
navigation features are pr ovided only as an aid. Make your driving decisions based on your obse rvations of local conditions and existing
traffic regulations. Navigation features are not a substitute for your personal judgment. Any route suggestions made by the SOFTWARE or
SERVICES should never replace any local traffic regulations or your personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices.
3. Speech Recognition:
You acknowledge and understand that HONDA and PROV IDERS may record, retain, and use voices commands
when you use the speech recognition componen ts of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES. You and all VEHICLE operators and passengers (a)
consent to the recording and rete ntion of voice commands in support of providing speech recognition components and (b) release HONDA
and PROVIDERS from all claims, liabilities, and losses that may result from any use of such recorded voice commands. Recognition errors
are inherent in speech recognition. It is your responsibility to monitor any speech recognition f unctions included in the system and address
any errors. Neither HONDA nor PROVIDERS will be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process.
4. Distraction Hazards.
Navigation features may require manual (non-verbal) input or setup. Attempting to perform such set-up or insert
data while driving can seriously distract your attention and c ould cause a crash or other serious consequences; the ability to undertake such
interactions may also be limited by state or local law, which laws you are responsible to know and follow. Even occasional shor t scans of
the screen may be hazardous if your attention has been diverted away from your driving at a critical time. Pull over and stop the vehicle in
a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system requiring prolonged attention. Do not raise the vo lume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable
to hear these sounds could result in a crash.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 468
Towing a Trailer ................................ 474
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 485
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 487
Automatic Transmission ................... 494
Shifting ............................................ 495
Auto Idle-stop
*................................ 505
Intelligent Traction Management*.... 511
Cruise Control*................................ 513
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 516
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 518Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System*...................................... 530Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 535
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 543
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 545
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 546
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 548Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*................. 550Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 551
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 553
Braking Brake System ................................... 555
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 557
Brake Assist System.......................... 558 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 559
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 568
Parking Sensor System
*................... 570
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 574
Multi-view rear camera .................... 578
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 579
How to Refuel ................................. 580
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 582
* Not available on all models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
■To estimate the tongue load
Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control. Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
You can estimate the tongue load by meas uring the trailer hitch height from the
ground in the following steps:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Measure the distance between the ground and the bottom of the trailer hitch.
3. Connect the fully loaded trailer to the hitch.
4. Measure the distance between the ground and the bottom of the trailer hitch
again.
5. Subtract the second measurement from th e first measurement, then refer to the
following table.
If the difference becomes more than indicated in the table, distribute the load or
remove cargo as needed.
If the difference isAWD models2WD models
1 inches (2.5 cm)150 lbs (68 kg)
1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)250 lbs (114 kg)
2 inches (5.1 cm)350 lbs (159 kg)
2 3/8 inches (6.0 cm)450 lbs (205 kg)—
2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)500 lbs (227 kg)—
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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been comple ted. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, an d check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limit s (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all cond itions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck , carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle-stop*
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Driving
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• When the rear fan is set to maximum speed.
u Auto Idle-stop may not activate under ot her conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.
• When the Intelligent Traction Mana gement is set to Snow, Mud
*, or Sand*.
* Not available on all models
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