high beam HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

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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 equipped
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
On vehicles wit hout navigat ion syst em
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P .76)
(P.73)
(P.78) (P.74)
(P.83) (P.75)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.80)(P.
79)
(P.
72) (P.
69) (P.
71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72) (P.
78)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.78) (P.
75)
(P.79)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P .73)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.72)
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.78)
(P.80)
(P. 81)
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION INDICATOR
(P.77)
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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
On vehicles wit h navigat ion syst em
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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 ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77) (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(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)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR (P.74)
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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350
Except LX models
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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 vehicles without navigation system On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Light Control Indicator
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
Door-open Indicator Fuel Economy Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door. This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signals and Headlights
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CONT INUED
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
The high beam headlight bulb, the
low beam headlight bulb, and
daytime running light bulb are
replaced the same way.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight/Daytime
Running L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
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CONNECTOR BULBHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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CONT INUED
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Headlights .126
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Aiming .483
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Automatic Lighting . 127
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Daytime Running Lights . 128
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High Beam Indicator . 78
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High Beams, Turning on . 126
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Lights On Indicator .78
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Low Beams, Turning on . 126
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Reminder Chime .126
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 483
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Turning on .126
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Headphones .346
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Head Restraints .157
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Heated Mirror .172
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Heaters, Seats .164
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Heating and Cooling . 192,199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .357
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Hood, Opening the .397
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Horn .4,123
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 536Ignition
............................................
Keys .134
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Switch .137
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Timing Control System . 548
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Immobilizer System .135
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 67,68
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 72
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A/T Temp .76
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .71, 523
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Charging System . 70,521
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Cruise Control .78
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Cruise Main .78
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .79
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Fog Lights .78
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High Beam .78
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 78
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Lights On .78
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Low Fuel .80
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Low Oil Pressure . 70,521
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Low Tire Pressure .74
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
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Security System .81
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Side Airbag Of f .72 .......................................
Seat Belt .69
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SRS .72
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System Message . 77,94
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 75
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .73
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VSA Activation .73
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VSA System .73
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Individual Map Lights . 177
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Inf ant Restraint .44
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Inf ant Seats .44
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 496
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INFO Buttons .87
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Inside Mirror .170
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Inspection, Tire .498
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Instrument Panel .67, 68
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 131
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Instruments and Controls . 65
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Integrated Sunshade .183
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Interf ace Dial .252
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Interior Lights .176
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 288
Index
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