2021 HONDA PILOT jump start

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
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
Climate Control System P. 231
Audio System Basic Operation P. 247, 265 Audio Error Messages P. 345
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 375 Customized Features P. 423, 430
CabinTalkTM * P. 503
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 522 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 561 Braking P. 606
Refueling P. 623 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 626
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 637 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 649
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 658 Batt ery P. 667 Remote Transmitter Care P. 669
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 672 Cleaning P. 674
Engine Does Not Start P. 691 Jump Starting P. 694
Fuses P. 703 Emergency Towing P. 708
Refueling P. 710 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 711
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 717 Reporting Safety Defects P. 718
Authorized Manuals P. 724 Customer Service Information P. 725
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 239
DrivingP. 505
MaintenanceP. 627
Handling the UnexpectedP. 681
InformationP. 713
IndexP. 727
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P681)
Flat Tire (P683)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P699)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P691)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P703)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P697)
●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 (P708)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 682
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 683
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 691
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 692
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 693
Jump Starting .................................... 694
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 697 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 699If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 699
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 700
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 701
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 701
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 702
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ....... 702
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 703
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 707
Emergency Towing ........................... 708
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 709
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 710
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 711
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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. 692
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
2Battery P. 667●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 703
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. 524
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer 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.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 707
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 708
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. 694
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine compartment cover,
remove it from the pins.
2. Remove the holding clips and the air intake
duct.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake Duct
Clip
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uuJump Starting u
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
3.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
7. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
8. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
9. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Pin
Engine Cover
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Index
Updating Apps ........................................ 278
USB Flash Drives ...................... 259, 318, 354
USB Port .................................................. 241
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 250, 270
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 334
Audio/Information Screen ................ 248, 266
Authorized Manuals ................................. 724
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 179
Indicator .................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 91
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 91
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 540
OFF Button .............................................. 541
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 176
Automatic Transmission ........................... 531
Creeping ................................................. 531
Fluid ........................................................ 647
Kickdown ................................................ 531
Operating the Shift Button....................... 534
Shifting.................................................... 532
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 242
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 116
AWD Torque ............................................. 119
B
Battery....................................................... 667
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 699
Jump Starting .......................................... 694 Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 667
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ..................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 551
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 262, 325
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®........... 452, 477
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ..................................................... 375
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 396
Auxiliary Console Panels .......................... 377
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 421
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 388
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 378
How Much Farther?TM............................. 395
Media Servers.......................................... 395
Operating the System .............................. 379
Overhead Screen ..................................... 378
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 419
Playable Disc Types .................................. 419
Playable Discs .......................................... 397
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 393
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 382
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 394
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear ................................................ 393
Playing Apps ........................................... 391
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 383
Rear System Setup................................... 389
Recommended Discs ............................... 420
Selecting the App us ing Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 388 Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 390
System Controls .............................. 382, 392
System Settings....................................... 386
Video Accessibility ................................... 380
Wireless Headphones .............................. 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 606
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 608
Brake Assist System................................. 609
Fluid ....................................................... 648
Foot Brake .............................................. 607
Indicator ........................................... 82, 701
Parking Brake.......................................... 606
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ................................................. 701
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 188
Bulb Replacement .................................... 649
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 653
Brake Lights ............................................ 653
Brake/Taillights........................................ 652
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 650
Fog Lights ............................................... 651
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 650
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 651
Headlights .............................................. 649
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 653
Parking Lights ......................................... 650
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 653
Rear Side Marker Lights .......................... 652
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 652
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