HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
asymbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda Pilot was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This 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 service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: ,, or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
on the vehicle.
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Instructions
Saf ety L abels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher of f the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
signif icantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif icantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For inf ormation on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the
section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of
control or an accident.
Your Pilot has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed f or use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages f or of f -highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
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Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
Important Handling Inf ormation
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
................................................................................................................................................Index.I
Service Inf ormation Summary
...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
.......Instruments and Controls.65
..Features.191
.......................................................................Bef ore Driving.393
.........................................................................................Driving.409
.................................................Maintenance.453
........................................T aking Care of the Unexpected.507
..............................................T echnical Inf ormation.535
..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).553
..................................................................................A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).557
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-SZA-6100
\251 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
2010 Pilot

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary
Index
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLAUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKEPEDAL
PASSENGER’SFRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG
POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASEHANDLEHEADPHONECONNECTORS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE
MOONROOF SWITCHHomeLinkBUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKETVehicle with navigation system is shown.
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE
REAR CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM
REAR HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM
GLASS HATCHRELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATESWITCH
(P.11,29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)(P.397)(P.169)AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS(P.347)(P.348)(P.186)
(P.204)
(P.197)
(P.413)
(P.199)
(P.192)
(P.208)
(P.11,29)
(P.170)(P.357)(P.168)(P.67)(P.82)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HORN
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEMSWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/FRONT FOG LIGHTSSTEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASEHANDLEVOICE CONTROLBUTTONSSTEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCKBUTTON
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
SEAT HEATERSWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATIONBUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRROR BUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.124)
(P.36)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINK SYSTEMVOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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Thissectiongivesyouimportant
informationabouthowtoprotect
yourselfandyourpassengers.It
showsyouhowtouseseatbelts.It
explainshowyourairbagswork.And
ittellsyouhowtoproperlyrestrain
infantsandchildreninyourvehicle.
.........ImportantSafetyPrecautions.6
.......YourVehicle’sSafetyFeatures.8
.......................................SeatBelts.9
.........................................Airbags.11
.........ProtectingAdultsandTeens.13
.....1.CloseandLocktheDoors.13
...........2.AdjusttheFrontSeats.15
............3.AdjusttheSeat-Backs.16
...4.AdjusttheHeadRestraints.16
5.FastenandPositionthe
.............................SeatBelts.17
6.MaintainaProperSitting
................................Position.19
.....AdviceforPregnantWomen.20
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.21
AdditionalInformationAbout
.......................YourSeatBelts.22
..SeatBeltSystemComponents.22
......................Lap/ShoulderBelt.23
AutomaticSeatBelt
...............................Tensioners.24
...............SeatBeltMaintenance.25
AdditionalInformationAbout
...........................YourAirbags.26
......AirbagSystemComponents.26
HowYourFrontAirbags
.........................................Work.29
...HowYourSideAirbagsWork.32
HowYourSideCurtainAirbags
.........................................Work.34
..HowtheSRSIndicatorWorks.35
HowTheSideAirbagOff
......................IndicatorWorks.35
HowthePassengerAirbag
...............OffIndicatorWorks.36
.............................AirbagService.37
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.37
ProtectingChildrenGeneral
................................Guidelines.39
AllChildrenMustBe
...............................Restrained.39
AllChildrenShouldSitina
.................................BackSeat.40
ThePassenger’sFrontAirbag
.........CanPoseSeriousRisks.40
IfYouMustDrivewithSeveral
...................................Children.42
IfaChildRequiresClose
..................................Attention.42
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.43
ProtectingInfantsand
.........................SmallChildren.44
.......................ProtectingInfants.44
.........ProtectingSmallChildren.45
.....................SelectingaChildSeat.47
....................InstallingaChildSeat.48
...............................WithLATCH.49
.........WithaLap/ShoulderBelt.53
..............................WithaTether.54
...........ProtectingLargerChildren.57
...............CheckingSeatBeltFit.57
..................UsingaBoosterSeat.58
WhenCanaLargerChildSitin
.........................................Front.59
...AdditionalSafetyPrecautions.60
.............CarbonMonoxideHazard.61
...................................SafetyLabels.62
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All Children
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