ignition HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Manual PDF

ÛÝYou will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
also be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see a ‘‘SERVICE

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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer immediately.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the engine oil
lif e blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE

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ÛÝ Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE

The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If your vehicle

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the tailgate.Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
f loor.
Remove the cargo area floor.
2.
1.
3. 4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of the Unexpected
613
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
CARGO AREA FLOOR
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages, , and , or the diagram
on the f use box lid, which f use or
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use boxes by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
3.
1. 2. 633 634 635
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
630
BLOWN
BLOWN
FUSE
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine

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BatteryCharging System
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Indicator . 68, 626
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 607
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Specif ications . 643
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Bef ore Driving . 493 ....................................
Belts,Seat .9,22
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Beverage Holders . 181
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HandsFreeLink. 441, 462
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Booster Seats . 57
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 531
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Break-in, New Linings . 494
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Bulb Replacement . 589, 591
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Fluid . 584
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Parking . 171
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Wear Indicators . 531
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Braking System . 530
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 494
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 130
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 504
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 136
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 186
...........................
AC Power Outlet . 187
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
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Additives, Engine Oil . 577
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 30
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
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Airbag System Components . 26
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Air Conditioning System . 192, 199
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Rear A/C Control . 197, 205
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 207
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 600
......................................
Antif reeze . 579
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 70, 532
...................................
Operation . 531
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 394
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock . 136
................................
Audio System . 209
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine . 513 ............................
Auto Door Lock . 114
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 138
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Auto Door Unlock . 115
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Automatic Climate Control . 199
.......................
Automatic Lighting . 126
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 430
..............
Automatic Transmission . 515
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 642
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
.......................................
Shif ting . 515
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 515
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Shif t Lever Positions . 516
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 518
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
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Headlights . 125
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Aiming . 586
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Daytime Running Lights . 127
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High Beam Indicator . 76
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High Beams, Turning on . 125
....................
Lights On Indicator . 76
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 125
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Reminder Chime . 125
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 586
.................................
Turning on . 125
...................................
Headphones . 426
............................
Head Restraints . 157
...............................
Heated Mirror . 173
...............................
Heaters, Seats . 165
.............
Heating and Cooling . 192, 199
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 125
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 437
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Hood, Opening the . 499
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Horn .4,122
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 640 Ignition
............................................
Keys . 133
.........................................
Switch . 136
............
Timing Control System . 652
......................
Immobilizer System . 134
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
...
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
....................................
A/T Temp . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 69, 627
................
Charging System . 68, 626
.............................
Cruise Control . 76
.................................
Cruise Main . 76
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 77
...................................
Fog Lights . 76
...................................
High Beam . 76
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
.....................................
Lights On . 76
......................................
Low Fuel . 78
................
Low Oil Pressure . 68, 625
......................
Low Tire Pressure . 72
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 68, 626
..........................
Security System . 79 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 70
.......................................
Seat Belt . 67
...............................................
SRS . 70
...................
System Message . 75, 92
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 71
......................................
VSA OFF . 71
.................................
VSA System . 71
..................
Individual Map Lights . 177
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 43
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Inf ant Seats . 43
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 599
..................................
INFO Buttons . 85
.................................
Inside Mirror . 172
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 601
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Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 130
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Instruments and Controls . 63
....................
Integrated Sunshade . 183
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Interf ace Dial . 298
...............................
Interior Lights . 176
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 265, 363
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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
....................
Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 586
.................................
Indicator . 65, 66
.......................................
Interior . 176
.......................................
Parking . 125
................................
Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
..................................
Glove Box . 183
..................
Lockout Prevention . 143
...............................
Power Door . 137
..............................
Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 78
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
...................................
Odometer . 81, 87
.........................
Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
........................................
Minder . 559
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