check engine HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 95Safety Labels P. 96
Tailgate P. 196 Security System P. 207 Windows P. 210
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 217 Mirrors P. 236
Climate Control System P. 283
Audio Error Messages P. 398 General Information on the Audio System P. 400
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 459, 479 Refuel Recommend P. 498
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 519 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 567 Braking P. 652
Surround View Camera System* P. 674 Refueling P. 686 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 689
Maintenance Under the Hood P.705 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 718
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 728 Batt ery P. 737 Remote Transmitter Care P. 739
Accessories and Modifications P. 747
Engine Does Not Start P. 762 If the Battery Is Dead P. 767
Fuses P. 778 Emergency Towing P. 785
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 787 Refueling P. 788
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 793 Reporting Safety Defects P. 794
Authorized Manuals P. 800 Customer Service Information P. 801 Open Source License P. 802
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 97
ControlsP. 175
FeaturesP. 291
DrivingP. 501
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 749
InformationP. 789
IndexP. 804
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P37)
Airbags (P59)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P77)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P95)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P38)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P43)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P705)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P718)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P723)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P728)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P749)
Flat Tire (P751)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the spare tire located under
the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P771)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P762)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P778)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P769)
●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 (P785)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may
display on the driver information interface at the same time. Please take the
appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)U.S.
Canada P. 100*1
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator 
P. 103Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
Automatic Brake
Hold IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)

P. 102
 P. 10

2
 P. 102
 P. 103 
P. 103*1
*1 *1
Gear Position
Indicator

P. 103
Tr
ansmission System
Indica
tor 
P. 104
 P. 105
 P. 105
*1
*1
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1

P. 106 
P. 106
 P. 107*1 *1

P. 107
*1 P. 106
*1
*1
*1
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On
Indicator 
P. 108
*1
 P. 108
 P. 108
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Instrument Panel
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
High Beam
Indicator
Fog Light
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(Amber)Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/Gray)
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)

P. 113
 P. 108
 P. 108 
P. 115

P. 108 Immobilizer System
Indicator
P.

112
Se
curity System Alarm
Indicator 
P.

112
 P. 109
 P. 116
 P. 120
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green) P. 115
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 116
*1 *1Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)

P. 117
*1
SNOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Auto Idle Stop Off
Indicator 
P. 113
Auto
Idle Stop
Suspen
d Indicator P. 114
ECON Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Low Temperature
Indicator* P. 111
Cruise Mode Indicator
(Whi
te/Green) 
P. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval
Indicator
*
 P. 116
*1
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green) 
P. 113
Hill Descent Control
System Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 109*1
NORMAL Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
SPORT Mode
Indicator* P. 110
SAND Mode
Indicator* P. 111
TOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 111
TRAIL Mode
Indicator* P. 111
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will
blink five times and then go off.●Readiness codes are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 795
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 772
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when there is a problem with
the charging system.●Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.
2Checking the Battery P. 737
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 772
Gear Position
Indicator●Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 533
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator●Comes on when the sequential mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 540
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer System
Indicator
•Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OF F, then select the ON
mode again.
Depress and hold the brake pedal before setting
the power mode to ON.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the securi ty system alarm has
been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 207
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
Canadian models
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system
has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 543
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)●Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto
Idle Stop system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)●Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically shuts
off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 542
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Continued
Instrument Panel
Driver Information In terface (A-type Meter)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable
distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings
to other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer
to have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the
Engine oil pressure low or Engine temperature too hot message is displayed.
2If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears P. 771
2 Overheating P. 769
Press the (home) button, th en roll the left selector wheel to scroll to the content
you want to see. Press the left sele ctor wheel to see detailed information.
■Switching the Display1Switching the Display
You can add or delete the meter contents.
2 Gauge Display Settings P. 139
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