2023 HONDA PILOT sport mode

uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
544
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph
(5 km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Drive Mode is changed to SNOW, TOW , SPORT
*, TRAIL*, or SAND* mode.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate. In such cases, the
engine may restart if you change the shift position
other than
( D.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 656
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R or (S, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the transmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is redu ced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is bein g used to dehumidify the interior.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.
• The Drive Mode is changed to SNOW, TOW , SPORT
*, TRAIL*, or SAND* mode.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 656
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode System
Driving
Enhances responsiveness to the driver’s input.
Maximizes controllability on roads with mud,
gravel, or loose dirt.
■SPORT Mode*1SPORT Mode*
While in SPORT mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
■TRAIL Mode*1TRAIL Mode*
While in TRAIL Mode, images from the Surround
View Camera System are displayed while your vehicle
speed is about 12 mph (20 km/h) or lower. When the
vehicle's speed reaches about 16 mph (25 km/h) or
higher, the display will return to the previous screen. 2 Surround View Camera System
* P. 674
While in TRAIL mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button. 2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
While in TRAIL mode, the VSA® OFF indicator turns
on to indicate that the VSA ® system is optimized for
this drive mode.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 556
TRAILWatchTM
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode System
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Driving
Maximizes controllability on soft, sandy roads
or off-highway through powertrain settings.
The mode for the next start-up is sa ved according to the following chart.
Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.
■SAND Mode*1 SAND Mode*
While in SAND mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
While in SAND mode, the VSA ® OFF indicator turns
on to indicate that the VSA ® system is optimized for
this drive mode. 2 VSA ® On and Off P. 556
■Next Start-up Mode
Last ModeNext Mode
SPORT*NORMAL
NORMALNORMAL
ECONECON
SNOWNORMAL
TRAIL*NORMAL
SAND*NORMAL
TOWNORMAL
Models with driving position memory system
* Not available on all models
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785
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 652
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)....................... 459, 479
High Beam Indicator ................................. 108
Hill Descent Control System ..................... 553
Hill Descent Control System Indicator ..... 109
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 530
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 456
Honda App License Agreement ............... 402
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 30
HondaLink ®............................................. 376
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 792
Engine and Transmission.......................... 792
Vehicle Identification ............................... 792
Immobilizer System .................................. 207
Indicator .................................................. 112
Indicators ..................................................... 98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................ 115
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Indicator
(White/Green) ................................ 115, 590
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Interval ............................. 116
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 106
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 108
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................. 113
Auto Idle Stop OFF................................... 113
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ........................... 114
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................ 113 Automatic Brake Hold ..................... 102, 656
Automatic Brake Hold System ......... 102, 656
Charging System ............................. 103, 772
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 116
ECON Mode ............................................ 110
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System .......................................... 106, 774
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 771
Fog Light ................................................. 108
Gear Position........................................... 103
High Beam .............................................. 108
Hill Descent Control System..................... 109
Immobilizer System ................................. 112
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) ................................................. 116
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green)........................................ 116
Lights On ................................................ 108
Low Fuel ................................................. 105
Low Temperature .................................... 111
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ................... 108, 776
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................. 103
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 103, 772
NORMAL Mode ............................... 110, 548
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ......................................... 102, 775
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ............................. 100, 101, 773, 775
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 117
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 120 SAND Mode............................................ 111
Seat Belt Reminder ............................ 45, 105
Security System Alarm............................. 112
SNOW Mode .......................................... 110
SPORT Mode........................................... 110
Supplemental Restraint System ......... 73, 106
System Message ..................................... 109
TOW Mode ............................................. 111
TRAIL Mode ............................................ 111
Transmission System ....................... 104, 777
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............. 108
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
OFF ............................................... 107, 556
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System .......................................... 107, 555
Information .............................................. 789
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 128, 157
Instrument Panel ........................................ 97
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 558
Interior Lights ........................................... 260
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 236
iPod ................................................... 306, 367
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 756
Jump Starting ........................................... 767
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