2022 HONDA PILOT towing

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 110
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Moonroof* P. 169 Panoramic Roof* P. 170
Adjusting the Seats P. 194 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209
2 Features P. 239
Audio System P. 240
General Information on the Audio System P. 349
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 448 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 451, 476
2 Driving P. 503
Before Driving P. 504 Towing a Trailer P. 510
Parking Your Vehicle P. 608Multi-View Rear Camera P. 619
2Maintenance P. 625
Before Performing Maintenance P. 626 Maintenance MinderTM P. 629
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 652
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 668
Accessories and Modifications P. 677
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 679
Tools P. 680 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 681
Overheating P. 695 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 697
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 707
2 Information P. 711
Specifications P. 712 Identification Numbers P. 714
Emissions Testing P. 717 Warranty Coverages P. 719
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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. 344
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 374 Customized Features P. 422, 429
CabinTalkTM * P. 502
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 520 When Driving P. 522 Honda Sensing ® P. 559 Braking P. 604
Refueling P. 621 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 624
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 635 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 647
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 656 Batt ery P. 665 Remote Transmitter Care P. 667
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 670 Cleaning P. 672
Engine Does Not Start P. 689 If the Battery Is Dead P. 692
Fuses P. 701 Emergency Towing P. 706
Refueling P. 708 If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 709
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 715 Reporting Safety Defects P. 716
Authorized Manuals P. 722 Customer Service Information P. 723
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 239
DrivingP. 503
MaintenanceP. 625
Handling the UnexpectedP. 679
InformationP. 711
IndexP. 725
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P679)
Flat Tire (P681)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P697)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P689)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P701)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P695)
●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 (P706)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if
there is a problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 706●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System
Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message P. 700
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 504
Towing a Trailer ................................ 510
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 520
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 522
Automatic Transmission ................... 529
Shifting ............................................ 530
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 538
ECON Mode .................................... 543
Intelligent Trac tion Management
*.... 544Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............546
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 548
Blind spot information System*........ 549
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 552 Intelligent Variable To
rque Management (i-
VTM4
TM) AWD System*.................. 554
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 555
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 557
Honda Sensing ®................................ 559
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 562
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 574
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 587
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 596
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 601
Radar Sensor.................................... 603 Braking
Brake System ................................... 604
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 606
Brake Assist System ......................... 607
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 608
Parking Sensor System
*................... 610
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 615
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 619
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 621
How to Refuel ................................. 622
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 624
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.
2 Specifications P. 712
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 712
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Second row captain seat models
Second row bench seat models
All models
Label Example
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(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 510
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 1,173 lbs (532 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
873 lbs
(396 kg)
Example2 Max Load 1,173 lbs (532 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
423 lbs
(192 kg)
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