2021 HONDA PILOT service

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Conta mination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
NOTICE
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 1 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

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
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 5 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

28
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.
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 28 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

61
uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 61 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

239
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 240
USB Ports ......................................... 241
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 242
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 243
Audio Remote Controls .................... 244
Audio System Basic Operation ..... 247, 265
Audio Error Messages
CD Player*....................................... 345
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 347
Android/Apps .................................. 349
Models with Display Audio
General Information on the Audio System SiriusXM ® Radio Service
*................. 350
Recommended CDs*....................... 351
Compatible iPod, iPad, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives .................................... 353
Honda App License Agreement ........ 355
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto ................................. 367
About Open Source Licenses ............ 369
License Information
*........................ 370 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System
*........................................... 375
Customized Features ................ 423, 430
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 449
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 452, 477
CabinTalk
TM *...................................... 503
* Not available on all models
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 239 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

240
Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files*, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone, iPad*
and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons
* and knobs on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface*.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
*
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 350
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
*
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.*
Video CDs and 3-inch (8 -cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPad, iPhone and iT unes are trademarks of
Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
After you set the power m ode to VEHICLE OFF, you
can use the audio system for up to 30 minutes per
driving cycle, or until opening the driver's door.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the batter y condition. Repeatedly
using this feature ma y drain the battery.
Models with Blu-rayTM player
Models with Display AudioRemote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
*1
*2
*1 : Models with color audio system
*2 : Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 240 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

329
uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Continued
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest info rmation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection P. 334
2 Phone Setup P. 482
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® service.
■To enable the HondaLink® service
You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink ®
service.
Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once : Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)
■To Connect to HondaLink ® Service
1 HondaLink ®
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
When Apple CarPlay or Andr oid Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 329 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分

330
uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
■To link with HondaLink ®
You may see the conne ction guide screen
after launching HondaLink ® when there is no
connection available.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service
center.
■HondaLink® Menu
21 PILOT-31TG76500.book 330 ページ ２０２０年３月１８日　水曜日　午後４時３８分