parking brake HONDA PILOT 2005 1.G Owners Manual
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
REAR A/C CONTROL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
(P. 57)
(P. 66)
(P. 78)
(P. 89)
(P. 90)
(P. 148)
(P.147) (P.
93) (P.
105) (P.
100 )
(P.
106 )
(P.
160)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Gauges .66
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 66
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Outside Temperature Gauge . 67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 70
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning Button . 73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Remote Transmitter .79
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Seats Heaters .82
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Seats .83 ......
Detachable Seat Belt Anchors . 88
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Mirrors .88
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Power Windows .90
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Moonroof .92
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Parking Brake .93
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Interior Convenience Items . 94
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Beverage Holders .95
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Console Compartment . 95
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Sunglasses Holder .96
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Glove Box .96
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Sun Visor .96
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Lights .97
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
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Control L ocations
56
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEAUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
GAUGES
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
(P.57)
(P.66)
(P.78)
(P.89)
(P.90)
(P.148) (P.147) (P.93) (P.105) (P.100) (P.106)
(P.160)
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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
2
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
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)
1 2
1
2
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This indicator has two f unctions:This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0). This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will 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 will not start (see
page ).
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
1.
2.
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75
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
U.S. Canada
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Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
138 71
72 203
High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
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The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
On EX and EX-L model
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
72
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
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To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
with the engine running (see page).
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Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
93
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the hole at
the center of the hood or the hole
on the lef t side of the hood.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood. To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
3.
2. 1.
Service Station Procedures
Opening the Hood T o Close the Hood
148
LATCHSUPPORT ROD
CLIP
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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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