2021 HONDA PILOT manual transmission

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P539)●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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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. 88
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 tethered 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. 610
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 button 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 .................................... 714
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 716
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 717
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 718Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 719
Warranty Coverages ........................ 721
Authorized Manuals ......................... 724
Customer Service Information ......... 725
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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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Index
Glass (care)............................................... 677
Glove Box ................................................. 213
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 681
Hands Free Access .................................... 155
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 452, 477
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History............................. 466, 486
Automatic Transferring ........................... 485
Caller ID Information............................... 464
Displaying Messages ............................... 496
Favorite Contacts .................................... 487
HFL Buttons .................................... 452, 477
HFL Menus...................................... 454, 480
HFL Status Display ........................... 453, 479
In Case of Emergency ............................. 500
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 453, 479
Making a Call ................................. 471, 489
Options During a Call...................... 476, 492
Phone Setup ................................... 458, 482
Receiving a Call............................... 475, 492
Receiving a Text Message........................ 494
Ring Tone ....................................... 464, 485
Selecting a Phone ................................... 495
Speed Dial .............................................. 467
To Clear the System ................................ 465
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 493
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 301 HDMI
TM Port
.............................................. 378
Head Restraints ......................... 200, 201, 202
Headlights ................................................. 175
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 179
Automatic Operation ............................... 176
Dimming ......................................... 175, 182
Operating ................................................ 175
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 228
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 187
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 228
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 225, 226, 227
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 452, 477
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 529
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 449
Honda App License Agreement ............... 355
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 26
HondaLink ®............................................. 329
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Identification Numbers ............................ 716
Engine and Transmission ......................... 716
Vehicle Identification ............................... 716
Illumination Control ................................. 188
Button ..................................................... 188
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) ..... 94
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ...... 94 All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 91
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 85
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop (Amber).............................. 91
Auto Idle Stop (Green)............................... 91
Blind spot information ....................... 96, 552
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 82
Brake System (Red) ............................ 82, 701
Charging System ............................... 83, 699
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 94, 95
Econ Mode................................................ 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 87, 701
Fog Light ................................................... 89
Gear Position............................................. 83
Hazard Warning ........................................ 88
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System ................................... 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......... 591
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 92
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) .................................................... 92
Lights On .................................................. 88
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 699
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 88, 702
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 83, 700
Parking Brake and Brake System .............. 701
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .. 82
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....... 82
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