2021 HONDA PILOT remote 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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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 171
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 173
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 669
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.• Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 692
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 693
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart en try remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 692
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with color audio system
*2:Models with Display Audio
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens*1 or Auto Idle Stop Display ON*2 has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 125
2 Customized Features P. 430
2Auto Idle Stop P. 540
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
-The climate control system is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
- The battery charge level is low.●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 540
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When P. 543
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by remote engine
start.
2 Remote Engine Start* P. 526
Models with remote engine starter
* 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 Items Interior Lights .................................. 209
Interior Convenience Items .............. 213
Climate Control System ................... 231
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors and
tailgate. You can also use the remote tra nsmitter to lock and unlock all the doors
and tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 163
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 526
Models with remote engine start
■Built-in Key
Models without
smart entry systemModels with smart
entry systemModels with smart entry
system and power tailgate
Release Knob Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking* the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking
* the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
outer handle.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Except U.S. LX models1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 209
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry
system, the doors and tailg ate will automatically
relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on a front door or
the tailgate.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a door handle wearing gloves, the door
sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond
by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
Door Lock Button
Door Lock
Button
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