fuel HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

(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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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
1:
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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4
3
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
HEADPHONECONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSGAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE
MOONROOF SWITCH HomeLinkBUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLAUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKEPEDALACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
GLASS HATCHRELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATESWITCH
AUXILIARY INPUTJACKS
(P.11,29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)HOOD RELEASE HANDLE(P.397)(P.169)(P.186)(P.347)(P.348)
(P.204)
(P.197)
(P.413)
(P.199)
(P.192)
(P.208)
(P.170)(P.357)(P.168)(P.67)(P.82)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
4WD models only
If equipped1: 2:
Instrument Panel
LX, EX, and EX-L models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
FOG LIGHTINDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.77)
(P.70)(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.74)
(P.83)(P.75)SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.81)WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR(P.80)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.80)(P.79)(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
LIGHTSONINDICATOR(P.78)
(P.75)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
: 4WD models only
Instrument Panel
T ouring models
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORFOG LIGHTINDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEMINDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATIONINDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.87)(P.81)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.80)
(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
automatic lighting control system.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK LIGHT
CONTROL SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display, there
is a problem with the automatic
headlight control system. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
It goes of f when your vehicle uses
extra f uel.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
On Touring models
On Touring models
Except Touring modelsExcept Touring models
Light Control IndicatorDaytime Running Lights
Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Fuel Economy Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
You will see a ‘‘LOW WASHER
FLUID’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
You will also see a ‘‘LOW FUEL’’
message on the multi-information
display.This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.9 U.S. gal (10.8)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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Except Touring models
On Touring models
On Touring modelsLow Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. For
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page .
This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge
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U.S. model is shown.
SPEEDOMETERFUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGETACHOMETER
INFORMATION DISPLAYSELECT/RESET KNOB
SPEEDOMETERFUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Touring models
Except Touring models
TACHOMETER
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.
To switch the display, press and
release the select/reset knob
repeatedly. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, your last selection is
displayed.
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the select/reset
knob repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the select/reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
For inf ormation about the multi-
inf ormation display, see page .
The inf ormation display shows the
odometer, trip meter, engine oil lif e,
outside temperature (if equipped),
instant f uel economy, average f uel
economy, range (estimated distance),
and maintenance item code(s).
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On Touring models
Except Touring models
Odometer
Inf ormation Display
Trip Meter
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
TRIP METER A
OUTSIDE TEMPERATUREINDICATOR
U.S. model with outside temperature indicator is shown.
ODOMETER
RANGE
ENGINEOIL LIFE
TRIP METER B
INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY
SELECT/RESET KNOB
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY
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