2023 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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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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■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The fan speed is high.
• The climate control system is in use, an d there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.
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• 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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Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasin g the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpe ctedly moving while on an incline.
■Starting Assist Brake Function
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode System
Driving
Drive Mode System
Press the drive mode switch to select th e appropriate mode. The mode you select
appears on the driver information interface.1 Drive Mode System
The mode may not be able to be changed under
some driving conditions.
If there is a vehicle system failure, the following
message will also appear on the driver information
interface, and y ou cannot select any other mode.
*
*
Drive Mode Switch
*
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode System
Driving
Optimizes the balance between operability
and comfort.
Facilitates fuel-efficient driving.
■NORMAL Mode
■ECON Mode1ECON Mode
While in ECON mode, the climate control system will
be less effective and the vehi cle slower to accelerate.
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Driving
Maximizes controllab ility on snowy road
through powertrain settings.
Optimizes balance between driving
performance and comfort when towing a
trailer.
■SNOW Mode1 SNOW Mode
NOTICE
SNOW mode does not allow you to drive on snowy
or frozen roads in all situations. There are limits to
SNOW mode.
When driving on snowy or frozen roads; mount
winter tires or tire chains , reduce speed, and maintain
sufficient distance between vehicles.
2 Winter Tires P. 736
While in SNOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
■TOW Mode1TOW Mode
While in TOW Mode, some features of Honda
Sensing are turned off. 2 Honda Sensing ® P. 567
When the Drive Mode is in TOW mode, Low Speed
Braking Control and the rear parking sensor system
do not operate when reversing. 2 Low Speed Braking Control
* P. 584
2 Parking Sensor System* P. 663
While in TOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
For more details on towing, refer to the following. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 508
Models with Parking Sensor System
* Not available on all models
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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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