HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

To activate the system, push the
switch on the dashboard with the
ignition in the ON (II) position. The
indicator in the switch comes on
when the system is on. To turn the
system of f , push the switch again.All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
youshouldlookforobstaclesnear
your vehicle to make sure it is safe to
park.
The system has two front corner
sensors, two rear corner sensors,
and two rear center sensors.
The rear center sensors work when
the shif t lever is in reverse (R), and
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The corner sensors work only when
the shif t lever is in any position other
than P and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillheara
beeper and see system messages on
the multi-information display.
On Touring models
Parking Sensor System
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PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH
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When the system senses an obstacle,
the appropriate indicator comes on,
and a beeper sounds as shown in the
f ollowing tables.
When you turn the system on, all
indicators will appear on the multi-
inf ormation display, and a beeper
sounds once. The parking sensor indicators are
automatically displayed on the audio
screen when an obstacle is detected.
Parking Sensor System
Indicators and Beeper Operation
on the Multi-Inf ormation
Display/A udio Screen
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Audio Screen
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Example shown: Obstacle is at the lef t f ront of the vehicle.Beeper
Indicator
Audio
Screen
Indicator
Color
Distance
About 14 in
(35 cm) or less
About 14-18 in
(35-45 cm)
About 18-24 in
(45-60 cm)
Short beeps
Very short beeps Continuous
beeps
Red
Amber Upper lef t indicator stays on. Indicator blinks.
Corner Sensor Operat ion
Parking Sensor System
486
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN
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Distance
Indicator
Beeper
Audio
Screen
Indicator
ColorAbout 28-43 in
(70-110 cm)
About 18 in
(45 cm) or less
About 18-22 in
(45-55 cm)
About 22-28 in
(55-70 cm)
Long beeps Continuous
beeps
Very short beeps
Short beeps
Yellow Red
Amber
Bottom indicator stays on. Indicator blinks.
Rear Cent er Sensor Operat ion
Parking Sensor System
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INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN
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If there is a problem with any of the
operational sensors, the indicators
f or these sensors will appear
constantly in red.
Very of ten, a sensor covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. is the cause of
this display. Check the sensors first.
If the indicators stay on or the
beeper does not stop, have the
system checked by your dealer.
If the system develops a problem,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK PARKING
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Do not put any accessories on or
around the sensors.The system may not f unction
properly under these conditions:
The sensors are covered with
snow,ice,mud,etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough
road, on grass, or on a hill.
After the vehicle has been sitting
out in hot or cold weather. When the system is af f ected by
some electrical equipment or
devices generating an ultrasonic
wave.
When operating the vehicle in bad
weather.
Thesystemmaynotsensethinor
low objects, or sonic-absorptive
materials such as snow, cotton, or
sponge.
The system cannot sense objects
directly under the bumper.
The range of the corner sensors and
the rear center sensor are limited.
Each corner sensor is capable of
sensing an obstacle only when your
vehicleis24in(60cm)orcloser.
The rear center sensor senses an
obstacle that is behind your vehicle
43 in (1.1 m) or closer.
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Within about 24 in (60 cm) Within about 43 in (1.1 m)
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The parking sensor system must be
turned of f bef ore beginning this
procedure.When you shif t to reverse (R), the
LED indicator in the switch will blink
as a reminder that the rear sensors
are disabled.
Press and hold the parking sensor
system switch and then turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Keep pressing the switch f or 10
seconds. The LED indicator in the
switch will f lash. To return to the original setting,
repeat the procedure. A beeper will
sound 3 times to conf irm that the
rear sensors are now enabled.
Press the switch again and the
LED indicator will turn off. A
beeper will sound twice to conf irm
that the rear sensors are now
disabled.
1. 2. 3.
Canadian Owners:
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device must
accept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
This ISM device complies with CanadianICES-001.
Parking Sensor System
To turn of f all rear sensors
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Whenever you shif t to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rearview is shown
on the display.The camera display has parking
guide lines that indicate distance
f rom your vehicle.
20 in (0.5 m)
Tailgate Open Range
39 in (1 m)
79 in (2 m)
118 in (3 m)
To turn of f the guidelines, press and
hold the RETURN button for about 3seconds.
1st Line
2nd Line
3rd Line
4th Line
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On Canadian EX and EX-L without
navigation system
Rearview Camera and Monitor
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4th Line
3rd Line
2nd Line
1st Line
SCREEN DISPLAY
ACTUAL DISTANCE
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For the best picture, always keep
the rearview camera clean, and do
not cover the camera lens. To
avoid scratching the lens when
you clean it, use a moist, sof t cloth.
The rearview camera has a unique
lens that makes objects appear
closer than they actually are.
The rearview camera display has a
limited coverage, and the size and
position of objects may appear
different than they actually are.
Make sure to check the
surrounding area caref ully.Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or operation of the rearview
camera.
On models with Navigation System
Rearview Camera and Monitor
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period . 494
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Fuel Recommendation . 495
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Service Station Procedures . 497
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Ref ueling . 497
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 498
Opening and Closing the
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Hood . 499
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Oil Check . 500
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Engine Coolant Check . 500
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Fuel Economy . 501
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Accessories and Modif ications . 504
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Carrying Cargo . 506
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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