parking brake HONDA PILOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE PARKING BRAKE
PEDALREAR A/C CONTROL
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.
11, 28) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P. 70)
(P. 82)
(P. 93)
(P. 94)
(P. 188)
(P. 187) (P. 97) (P.
113) (P.
177)
Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.
61)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE SHIFT LEVER
(P.
200)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET(P. 101) HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
115)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 106)
GLOVE BOX
(P. 99)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 11, 35)

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
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Indicator .71
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Check Fuel Cap Message .72
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .73
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .74
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Turn Signal, Headlights .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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Conversation Mirror .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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control Locations
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MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
GAUGES(P.70)
(P.82)
(P.93)
(P.94)
(P.188) (P.187) (P.97) (P.177)
REAR
VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.115)
(P.106)
: FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS (P.61)
(P.200)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.101)
(P.113) REAR A/C CONTROL
SHIFT LEVER
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH

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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.69) (P.69)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.67) (P.65)
(P.66)
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
BRAKE LAMP
INDICATOR (P.66) LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.65) TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
(P.62,
277)
(P.62, 276) (P.63,
278)
(P.34, 63)
(P.33, 63)
(P.62, 276) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.63)
(P.21,
62)

This indicator normally comes on for
a few 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 information, see
page .
This
indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully 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 information, see
page .
This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial 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 front passenger’s seat
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, 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 . 1.
2.
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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 Airbag Of f
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada

Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Canadian
models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch off and the parking brake set.
It should go off when 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.There mayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. This
indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control. This
indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
This
indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.8 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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243
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
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 automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
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 them on
with the switch.
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,
the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
On EX and EX-L models
Instrument Panel Brightness
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
(Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB

To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your foot. 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
(see page ). 63
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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.

Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Park
the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw
the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. 2.
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6. 277
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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LATCH
SLIT
ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP 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-4 system (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
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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)
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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 .219
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
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Motorhome .221
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .222
Driving
Driving
197