2019 HONDA PILOT battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Heating and Cooling
* P. 230 Climate Control System* P. 235
Audio System Basic Operation P. 251, 269 Audio Error Messages P. 348
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 377 Customized Features P. 425, 432
CabinTalkTM * P. 505
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 525 When Driving P. 527 Honda Sensing ® P. 566 Braking P. 611
Refueling P. 628 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 631
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 643 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 655
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 664 Battery P. 673 Remote Transmitter Care P. 675
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 678 Cleaning P. 680
Engine Does Not Start P. 697 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 701 Jump Starting P. 702
Fuses P. 711 Emergency Towing P. 716
Refueling P. 718 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 719
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 725 Reporting Safety Defects P. 727
Authorized Manuals P. 732 Customer Service Information P. 733
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 507
MaintenanceP. 633
Handling the UnexpectedP. 687
InformationP. 721
IndexP. 735
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P633)
Under the Hood (P643)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P655)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P660)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P664)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P687)
Flat Tire (P689)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P707)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P697)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P711)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P705)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P716)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
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 system.
• 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. 728
•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. 708
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
heating and cooling system*/climate
control system* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 707
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear
selection.2 Shifting P. 535, 537—
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
•Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery.• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 673
•Appears along with the ch arging system indicator
when the battery is not charging.• Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate
control system* and rear defogger to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 707
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 639
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2 Overheating P. 705
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 171
•Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.• Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 173
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 675
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.•Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 698
●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. 698
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent ov erheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
• Appears if there is a pr oblem with the headlights.
•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a d ealer as soon as possible.Models with LED headlights
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display ON has
been selected from the customization menu.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.
• Appears when the engine restarts automatically.
• Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is too low
or high.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 545
Models with electronic gear selector
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the pressure to the brake pedal is not
enough.•Depress the brake pedal firmly.
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display ON has
been selected from the customization menu.
• Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
• The battery charge level is low.
• The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C)
or lower.
• The climate control system is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and
actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The humidity in the interior is high.•The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Starting the Engine P. 527
Models with electronic gear selector
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