2020 HONDA PILOT manual transmission

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P543)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
● The transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential
mode)
Indicator
When the transmission is in ( D
● Holds the selected gear, and
the M (sequential mode)
indicator comes on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
When the transmission is in
(
S
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator
*
• Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 542—
Transmission
System Indicator
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.Models with
shift lever
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 87
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low BeamsCanadian models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has cell
hotspot capabilities, the system can be te thered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network or HotSpot, then Save.
u To change the Wi-Fi settings, select
Network Options or HotSpot
Options .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point,
and select OK .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Select to go back to the home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the setting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the
Wi-Fi connection.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the Wi-Fi network list.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response may be
slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to
(P, and
confirm that
(P is shown on the gear position in dicator before releasing the brake.
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than
(P, the gear position au tomatically changes to (P.
1When opening the driver’s door
You should always select
(P before opening the
driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place. 2 When Stopped P. 614
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock
the doors.
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the butto n to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and a
message will be displayed on the driver
information interface. u For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1If you want to keep the transmission in ( N position [car wash mode]
To keep the vehicle (N position, you can also follow
this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select
( N, and then
within five seconds, press the ENGINE STOP/START
button.
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in
(N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 720
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 722
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 723
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 724Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 725
Warranty Coverages ........................ 727
Authorized Manuals ......................... 729
Customer Service Information ......... 730
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Index
Security Code .......................................... 247
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 298
Siri Eyes Free ............................................ 340
Status Area .............................................. 281
System Updates ....................................... 284
Theft Protection ....................................... 247
Updating Apps ........................................ 282
USB Flash Drives ...................... 263, 322, 357
USB Port .................................................. 245
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 254, 274
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 338
Audio/Information Screen ................ 252, 270
Authorized Manuals ................................. 729
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Customize ....................................... 130, 447
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 179
Indicator .................................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 90
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 90
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 544
OFF Button .............................................. 545
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 176
Automatic Transmission ........................... 533
Creeping ................................................. 533
Fluid ........................................................ 651
Kickdown ................................................ 533
Operating the Shift Button....................... 538
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 699
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 535
Shifting............................................ 534, 536 Auxiliary Input Jack
.................................. 246
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 116
AWD Torque ............................................. 119
B
Battery...................................................... 671
Charging System Indicator................. 81, 705
Jump Starting .......................................... 700
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 671
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ..................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 555
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 266, 329
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®............. 455, 480
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System ..................................................... 378
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 399
Auxiliary Console Panels .......................... 380
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 424
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 391
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 381
How Much Farther?TM............................. 398
Media Servers.......................................... 398
Operating the System .............................. 382
Overhead Screen ..................................... 381
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 422
Playable Disc Types .................................. 422
Playable Discs .......................................... 400
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 396
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 385 Playing a Video Using the HDMI
TM........... 397
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in
the Rear ................................................ 396
Playing Apps ........................................... 394
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 386
Rear System Setup .................................. 392
Recommended Discs ............................... 423
Selecting the App using Front Control Panel..................................................... 391
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 393
System Controls .............................. 385, 395
System Settings....................................... 389
Video Accessibility ................................... 383
Wireless Headphones .............................. 379
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 610
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 612
Brake Assist System................................. 613
Fluid ....................................................... 652
Foot Brake .............................................. 611
Indicator ........................................... 80, 707
Parking Brake.......................................... 610
Brake System (Red) Indicator ................................................. 707
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 188
Bulb Replacement .................................... 653
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 657
Brake Lights ............................................ 657
Brake/Taillights........................................ 656
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 654
Fog Lights ............................................... 655
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