TPMS HONDA PILOT 2005 1.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.
Canadian models only1
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM- 4INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR
TPMS INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM (VSA)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORWASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.58) (P.58)
(P.58)
(P.58)(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.64)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.64) (P.59)(P.
65)(P.
63)
(P.63)
(P.
60)
(P.61)
(P.
63) (P.62)
(P.
60)
(P.58)
‘‘DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS’’ INDICATOR (P.63)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition to ON (II).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition to ON (II).
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are extremely low on
pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost the pressure on the tire
pressure monitor, and determine the
cause. If it is because of a f lat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service
(see page ). Ref er to page
f or more inf ormation. The appropriate tire indicator will
come on along with the low tire
pressure indicator if a tire is
extremely under inf lated or has
suddenly lost pressure. See
for what to
do if this indicator comes on. If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II), there is a problem
with the TPMS. With this indicator
on, the low tire pressure indicator
and the tire pressure monitor will not
come on when a tire loses pressure.
Take the vehicle to your dealer to
have the system checked.
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165 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator T ire Pressure Monitor
Low
Tire Pressure Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the VTM-4System, the VSA
system (EX-L model only), the tire
pressure monitoring system, and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer. ........................
Driving Guidelines .158
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Starting the Engine .159
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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VTM-4 System .164
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .165
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Parking Tips .167
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Braking System .168
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 169
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ........................................
System .171
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VSA Of f Switch .172
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Towing a Trailer .173
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Trailer Driving Tips .180
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a ................................
Motorhome .182
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .183
Driving
Driving
157

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes signif icantly low, the
sensor in that tire immediately sends
a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator and the
appropriate tire on the tire pressure
monitor to come on.Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold and
set to the recommended inf lation
pressure as specif ied in the vehicle
placard and this owner’s manual (see
page ).
Although your tire pressure is
monitored, you must manually check
thetirepressuresmonthly.
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly, and inf late the tire to
the recommended pressure shown
on the driver’s doorjamb.
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicator is on, one
or more of your tires is signif icantly
under-inf lated. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper
pressureasindicatedonthevehicle’s
tire inf ormation placard.
Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire. 247
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Driving
165

The appropriate tire indicator and
low tire pressure indicator comes on
if a tire becomes signif icantly
underinf lated. Seeon page .The indicator comes on and stays on
if there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system.
If you see this message, the system
is of f and is not monitoring the tire
pressures. Have the system checked
by your dealer as soon as possible. Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure and tire monitor indicators
will come on. Replace the indicated
flat tire with the compact spare tire
(see page ). Af ter you replace the f lat tire, the
Low Tire Pressure indicator stays on.
This is normal; the system is not
monitoring the spare tire pressure.
Manually check the spare tire
pressure to be sure it is correct.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Tire Pressure Monitor
Low Tire
Pressure Indicator Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Changing a T ire with T PMS
166

Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose one to two psi (10
to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on the next page.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)willwarnyouwhenatire
pressure is low. See page f or
inf ormation on the TPMS.
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Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
216
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps.
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13 20 A
30 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
40 A Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard
Not used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
Radio
Power Window Motor
Power Seat
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC 14
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Rear A/C
Heater Motor
Cooling Fan
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Battery
Condenser Fan
MG Clutch
IGI Main
Trailer (accessory)
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2
3
4
5
6 40 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
20 A
20 A ABS F/S Relay
VSA F/S Relay
VSA Motor
ABS Motor
4WD
Rear Accessory Socket 7
8
9
10
11 15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
(15 A) ET CS
IG Coil
LAF
TPMS
(FR FOG)
30 A
40 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
120 A 30 A
7.5 A 50 A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
241
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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How Your Front Airbags.........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .159
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .159
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With a Dead Battery . 230
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State Emissions Testing . 254
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 230
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Buttons .122, 138
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Stereo Sound System . 106
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Storing Your Vehicle .222
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Sunglasses Holder .96
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Sun Visor .96
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .200 ......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 210
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 223
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Tape Player .119
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Emissions Control Systems . 251
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State Emissions Testing . 254
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .253
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 105
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Temperature, Outside . 67
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 254
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection .123
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 253
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Time, Setting the .124
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Timing Belt .205
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Tire Chains .220
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 225
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .165 ...............................................
Tires .216
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Air Pressure .216
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Checking Wear .217
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Compact Spare .224
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Inf lation .216
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Inspection .217
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Maintenance .218
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Replacing .219
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Rotating .218
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Snow .219
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Specif ications .247
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Tools, Tire Changing . 225
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Wrecker . 237
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Equipment and Accessories . 179
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Traction Devices .220
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .182
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Weight Limit .175
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Trailer Driving Tips .180
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