2019 HONDA PILOT defogger

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Gauges (P110)
❙Driver Information
Interface
(P111)
❙System Indicators (P80)
❙ECON Button (P550)
❙Audio System (P251, 269)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P554)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P572)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P187)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P605)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P618)
❙Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System*
(P377)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P191)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P171)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P224)
❙Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P225)
❙Climate Control System* (P235)
❙Heating and Cooling System* (P230)
❙Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P186)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P252)
❙Hazard Warning Button
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uuIndicators u
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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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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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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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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.................................... 141Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 151
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 152
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 153
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 163
Security System Alarm ...................... 163
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 166Moonroof*........................................ 169
Panoramic Roof*............................... 170
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 171
Turn Signals ..................................... 174
Light Switches.................................. 175
Fog Lights
*...................................... 178
Auto High-Beam .............................. 179
Daytime Running Lights ................... 182
Wipers and Washers ........................ 183
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 186
Brightness Control ........................... 188 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 189
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 191
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 192
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 193
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 194
Rear Seats........................................ 204
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 209
Interior Convenience Items .............. 213
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 230
Climate Control System*.................. 235
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger automatically switches off
after 20 minutes.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Check that the transmission 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.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
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 al titudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/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. 698
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Brake Pedal
Models with electronic gear selector
Models without electronic gear selector
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 227
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 225, 226
Models with shift lever
Models with electronic gear selector
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 647
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving again.
u The warning does not disappear within 10 seconds: Immediately
stop the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical system s, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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