parking brake HONDA PILOT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROLSHIFT LEVER (A/T)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG (P.
11, 28) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
GLOVE BOX
(P.
70)
(P. 82)
(P. 93)
(P. 94)
(P. 188)
(P.187) (P.97) (P.
113) (P.
200)
(P.177)
(P. 115)
(P. 11, 28)
(P. 106)
(P. 99)
Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.
61)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM

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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .70
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Trip Meter .70
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Odometer .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .71
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 72
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .73
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 74
Turn Signal, Headlights, ...................................
Fog Lights .75
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Tailgate .82
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Childproof Door Locks . 83
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Head Restraints .91
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Mirrors .92
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Power Windows .94
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Moonroof .96
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Glove Box .99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Accessory Power Sockets . 101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
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Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEAUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROL
GAUGES
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.70)
(P.82)
(P.93)
(P.94)
(P.188) (P.187) (P.97)(P.200)
(P.177)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.115)
(P.113) (P.106)
: FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.61)
HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Instruments and Controls
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM (VSA) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TPMS INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.69) (P.
69)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62) (P.62)(P.64)
(P.67) (P.63)
(P.
62)
(P.
63) (P.
65)(P.
66)
(P.
65)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.
65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
64)
(P.67)
(P.63)
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P.62)
BRAKE LAMP
INDICATOR (P.66) (P.63)

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
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 .
This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. 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
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released 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 comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
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U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada

Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.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 ).
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
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ). When the indicator comes on, there
is about
1.80 U.S. gal (7.0
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
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High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Instruments and Controls
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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 the ON (II)
position 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 models
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB

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 f ully released
(see page ).63
Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls
97
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.

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.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening the Hood T o Close the Hood
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LATCHSUPPORT ROD
CLIP
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

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 (4WD
models only), the VSA system, the
tire pressure monitoring system, and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer. ........................
Driving Guidelines .198
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Starting the Engine .199
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Automatic Transmission . 200
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VTM-4 System .204
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .205
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Parking Tips .207
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Braking System .208
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 209
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ........................................
System .211
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VSA Of f Switch .212
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Towing a Trailer .213
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Trailer Driving Tips .220
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .223
Driving
Driving
197