2020 HONDA PILOT towing

685
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 686
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 687
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 695
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 696
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 697
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 699
Jump Starting .................................... 700
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 705If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 705
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 706
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 707
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 707
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 708
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*..... 708
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 709
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 713
Emergency Towing ........................... 714
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 715
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 716
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 717
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
688
Handling the Unexpected
1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the
floor lid and open the lid.
2. Pull and remove the cover. Take the wheel
nut wrench and jack-handle bar out of the
rear side compartment.
3. Loosen the strap, th en take the jack out.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Handle
CoverWheel Nut Wrench
Jack
Handle Bar
Strap
Jack
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695
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 696
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 171
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 671●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 709
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 526
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 163
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 713
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 714
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 700
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicato r Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 526
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message*
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 714
* Not available on all models
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714
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Index
Siri Eyes Free............................................. 340
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 306
Snow Tires ................................................ 670
Social Playlist ............................................ 331
Spare Tire ......................................... 687, 721
Spark Plugs ............................................... 720
Specifications ........................................... 720
Specified Fuel ................................... 627, 720
Speedometer ............................................ 111
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 50
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 548
Starting the Engine .................................. 526
Does Not Start ........................................ 695
Jump Starting ......................................... 700
Remote Engine Start ............................... 528
Steering Wheel ........................................ 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Heater .................................................... 227
Stopping ................................................... 614
Summer Tires ............................................ 670
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 222
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 50
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 171
SYNC Mode .............................................. 238
System Message Indicator ......................... 89
System Updates ........................................ 284T
Tachometer............................................... 111
Tailgate ..................................................... 153
Unable to Open ....................................... 717
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 112
Temperature Gauge ................................. 110
Temperature Sensor ......................... 112, 241
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 204
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 228
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 708
Tire Pressure .............................................. 118
Tire Pressure Moni toring System (TPMS)
Indicator .................................................... 87
Tires ........................................................... 662
Air Pressure ..................................... 663, 721
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 662
Inspection ................................................ 662
Labeling .................................................. 663
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 687
Regulations ............................................. 665
Rotation .................................................. 669
Spare Tire ........................................ 687, 721
Summer .................................................. 670
Tire Chains .............................................. 670
Wear Indicators ....................................... 667
Winter ..................................................... 670
Tools .......................................................... 686 Towing a Trailer
....................................... 514
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 517
Load Limits .............................................. 514
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 523
Emergency .............................................. 714
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator.................................................... 87
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 561
Indicator.................................................. 708
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 708
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 521
Transmission ......................... 22, 24, 534, 536
Automatic ........................... 22, 24, 534, 536
Fluid ........................................................ 651
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 538
Number................................................... 722
Sequential Mode ..................................... 542
Transmission System Indicator ................... 82
Trip Computer .......................................... 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 685
Blown Fuse...................... 709, 710, 711, 712
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 30
Emergency Towing .................................. 714
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 695
Noise When Braking .................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 703
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 687
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 30, 151
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 699
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