battery HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owner's Guide

If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F (4° and 35°C). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.
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6.
T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
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vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2011 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2011 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the emissions control systems and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yAccessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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AAC .300
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 402
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .137
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 186
...........................
AC Power Outlet .187
................
Active Head Restraints . 158
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 473
...........................
Advanced Airbags .31
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 26
..........
Airbag System Components . 26
......
Air Conditioning System . 192,199
.............
Rear A/C Control . 197,204
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .206
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .496
......................................
Antif reeze .475
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .72, 430
...................................
Operation .429
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 313
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .137
........
Audio System . 208,210,226,252 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .411
............................
Auto Door Lock .116
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 139
.........................
Auto Door Unlock .117
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 199
.......................
Automatic Lighting .127
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 350
..............
Automatic Transmission . 413
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .538
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 478
.......................................
Shif ting .413
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .413
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 414
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 416
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .310
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .70, 521
............................
Jump Starting .517
..............................
Maintenance .504 ............................
Specif ications . 539
..............................
Bef ore Driving .393
....................................
Belts,Seat .9,22
.........................
Beverage Holders .181
........
HandsFreeLink. 361
..................................
Booster Seats .58
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 429
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 394
............
Bulb Replacement . 486,488
...........................................
Fluid .481
.......................................
Parking .169
.................
System Indicator . 71,523
........................
Wear Indicators .429
.............................
Braking System .428
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 394
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .131Bluetooth
Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
..................................
Emergencies .507
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 517
...........
Brake System Indicator . 523
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 509
.....
Charging System Indicator . 521
..................
Checking the Fuses . 525
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .517
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
..................
Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
.........................
Emergency Brake .169
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .531
.......................
Emissions Controls .547
........................
Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
.........................
If it Won’t Start .516
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .70, 522
.......................................
Oil Lif e .455
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
...............................
Overheating .519
............................
Specif ications .539
............................
Speed Limiter .416
.......................................
Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
...................................
Dashboard .3, 66
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 128
.................................
Dead Battery .517
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
......
Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .538
....................................
Dimensions .538
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
..................................
Engine Oil .398
..........................
Directional Signals .73
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
.......................................
Disc Care .285
........................
Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
....................
Disc Player .218, 242,274
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .474
Doors .................................
Indicator .13, 95
............
Locking and Unlocking . 138
..................
Lockout Prevention . 144
....................
Power Door Locks . 138
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .409
....................................
Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
......
DVD Player Error Messages . 345
...................................
DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
.....................................
Tachometer .82
..........................................
Tailgate .144
...............................
Glass Hatch .148
......................
Open Indicator .13, 95
...............................
Opening the .144
.........................................
Power .145
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 486
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 507
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 547
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .549
.......................
Temperature Gauge .82
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 207
....................
Temperature, Outside . 90...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 24
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 55
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 313
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 549
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 133
....................................
Timing Belt .482
....................................
Tire Chains .503
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 509
.................................
Tire Labeling .542
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 420,544
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .74, 423
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor . 91,424
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
.............................
Airbag Service .37
......
Airbag System Components . 26
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 35
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .29
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .34
.............................
SRS Indicator .35 ,72
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 137
.......................
Starting the Engine .411
...................
Auto Control Mode . 411
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .412
................
With a Dead Battery . 517
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 519
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .133
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 137
......................
Buttons .311, 350,361
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 208,209,226,252
..................
Storage Compartment . 182
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .505 ........................
Sunglasses Holder .183
........................................
Sun Visor .184
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .37
.........................
SRS Indicator .35 ,72
...................
System Components . 26
..................................
Synthetic Oil .473
Index
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