engine HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 95Safety Labels P. 96
Tailgate P. 196 Security System P. 207 Windows P. 210
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 217 Mirrors P. 236
Climate Control System P. 283
Audio Error Messages P. 398 General Information on the Audio System P. 400
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 459, 479 Refuel Recommend P. 498
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 519 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 567 Braking P. 652
Surround View Camera System* P. 674 Refueling P. 686 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 689
Maintenance Under the Hood P.705 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 718
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 728 Batt ery P. 737 Remote Transmitter Care P. 739
Accessories and Modifications P. 747
Engine Does Not Start P. 762 If the Battery Is Dead P. 767
Fuses P. 778 Emergency Towing P. 785
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 787 Refueling P. 788
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 793 Reporting Safety Defects P. 794
Authorized Manuals P. 800 Customer Service Information P. 801 Open Source License P. 802
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 97
ControlsP. 175
FeaturesP. 291
DrivingP. 501
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 749
InformationP. 789
IndexP. 804
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Gauges (P121)
❚Driver Information
Interface
(P125, 151, 154)
❚System Indicators (P98)
❚ Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF Button
(P556)
❚ Heated Windshield Button* (P232)
❚ Power Tailgate Button* (P203)
❚Audio System (P292)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ Rear Defogger/ Heated Door
Mirror* Button (P232)
❚ Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P280)
❚ Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilator Buttons* (P281)
❚Climate Control System (P283)
❚Shift Button (P533)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P543)
❚ Hill Descent Control Button (P554)
❚Drive Mode Switch (P548)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P217)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P235)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P652)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P656)
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator (green) comes on. (P542)
*1:U.S. models
*2:Canada models
AtAutomatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Automatic Brake Hold Off (P656)Automatic Brake Hold On (P656)
Depress the brake pedal.
On
Keep the brake pedal depressed. With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal when the
(Green) indicator comes on.
*1
*2
Off
Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system activated,
depress the accelerator pedal.Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P37)
Airbags (P59)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P77)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P95)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P38)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P43)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P175)
Clock (P176)
aPress the MENU button.
bSelect Clock Settings .
cSelect Automatic Time , then select OFF.
dSelect Set Time .
eSelect 12H/24H to change 12 or 24 hour
clock.
fSelect or .
gSelect Set to set the time.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
MENU Button
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To adjust date
To adjust time
aPress the button.
bSelect General Settings.
cSelect System .
dSelect Date & Time .
eSelect Set Date & Time .
fSelect Automatic Date & Time , then
select OFF.
Models with 9-in. Color TouchscreengSelect Set Date or Set Time .
hSelect or .
iSelect Save to set the date or time.
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P217)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P501)
Automatic Transmission (P533)
●Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before
turning off or starting the engine.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator
and the shift button indicator
indicate the current gear
selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●Shifting
Drive/S PositionEach time you press the button, the mode
switches between Drive
and S position mode.
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 10th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
●Automatically changing gears between 1st
and 8th (8th gear is used only at high speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/S
Drive
S Position
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Quick Reference Guide
Sequential Mode (P541)●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.
●Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily changes the
mode from automatic mode
to sequential mode.
The selected gear number is
displayed in the instrument
panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
( -
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential
mode)
Indicator When the transmission is in
(
D
●Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
automatic mode to sequential
mode.
●The M (sequential mode)
indicator and the selected
gear number is displayed in
the instrument panel.
When the transmission is in
(
S
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P576)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can reduce the
vehicle speed and the severity of the
collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support of th e driver information
interface.
VSA ® On and Off (P556)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® )
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P559, 776)
●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.●TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.●TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P686)
aUnlock the driver’s
door. (P192)
bPress and release
the rear edge of the
fuel fill door to
make it open
slightly.
cAfter refueling,
wait for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octa ne number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)
Wait for five seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P705)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P718)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P723)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P728)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P749)
Flat Tire (P751)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the spare tire located under
the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P771)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P762)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P778)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P769)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P785)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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