ABS HONDA PILOT 2008 1.G User Guide

If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ). If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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252
Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
284
U.S. Canada
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
To open the passenger’s side f use
box, pull the right edge of the cover.
The primary under-hood f use box is
on the passenger’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
1.
2.289290
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
286
PASSENGER’ S SIDE INTERIOR
UNDER-
HOOD
FUSE
BOX
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
If a trailer light is burned out, check
if these f uses are blown when you
replace the light bulbs:
If thosefusesareOK,butthetrailer
lights still do not work, there are two
blown 7.5 amp f uses in the trailer
hitch wiring. To access the 7.5 amp
f uses:
Open the tailgate and remove the
cargo f loor lid.
Pull out the bottom of the tailgate
rubber seal.
Remove rear trim panel by pulling
up on the inside edge of the rear
trim panel, and unhooking the f our
clips and tabs.
Af ter replacing f uses, and reinstall
the rear trim panel in the reverse
order of removal.
Primary under-hood f use box
fuses5,7,and24
Interior driver’s side f use box: 10
Interior passenger’s side f use box:
10
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the digit code (see
page ).
If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window may be disabled.
You should reset the AUTO f eature,
(see page ).
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Except f or LX models
Trailer Fuses
Fuses
288
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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No. No. Amps.Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 30 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror, ABS
Daytime Running Light
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
OPDS, Rear Wiper
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights
Turn Signals
VTM-4
Front Wiper
Not used Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Not used
Daytime Running Light
Driver’s side Rear Power
Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Front Accessory Socket
Small Light
Interior Light
Power Door Lock
Back Up
Moonroof
Moonroof
Passenger’s Side Rear Power
Window
Canadian models
:
Canadian models
Fuse Locations
290
Driver’s Side
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s Side
Front Front
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .196
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets .101
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AC Power Outlet .102
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Additives, Engine Oil .245
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag (SRS) .11,25
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Airbag System Components .25
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Air Conditioning System .106
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Rear A/C Control .113
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Air Pressure, Tires .264
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Antif reeze .248
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .216
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Indicator .63,217
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Operation .216
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .141
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
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Audio System .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .76
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Automatic Speed Control .177
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Automatic Transmission .206
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Capacity, Fluid .294 ...............
Checking Fluid Level .250
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Shif ting .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
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Shif t Lever Positions .207
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Shif t Lock Release .209
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,282
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Jump Starting .278
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Maintenance .269
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Specif ications .294
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Bef ore Driving .187
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Belts, Seat .10,21
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Beverage Holders .99
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .216
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Break-in, New Linings .188
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Bulb Replacement .258
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Fluid .252
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Parking .97
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System Indicator .63,284
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Wear Indicators .215 .............................
Braking System .215
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Break-in, New Vehicle .188
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Brightness Control, Instruments .76
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Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .258
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Brake Lights .258,259
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Front Parking Lights .255
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Front Side Marker Lights .255
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Headlights .254
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High-mount Brake Lights .259
.................................
Rear Bulbs .258
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Specif ications .295
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Turn Signal Light .255,258
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Bulbs, Halogen .254
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Capacities Chart .294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .57
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Carrying Cargo .198
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Changer .131,134
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CD Player .130
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