headlights HONDA PILOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96)
(P.102) (P.75)
(P.35)
(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.78) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH (P.177)
(P.140) (P.177) (P.210)
MOONROOF BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
HORN
VTM-4 LOCK
(P.219) REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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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 .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 Signals and 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 .80
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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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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 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.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, 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 when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid 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 ).
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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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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
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96)
(P.102)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.78) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS(P.77)
(P.35)
(P.77)
(P.74) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.75)
(P.177) (P.140) (P.177)(P.210)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
MOONROOF BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
VTM-4 LOCK
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.219) HORN
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Turn signal
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Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f (if equipped)
Fog lights on (if equipped) Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the position
turns on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Fog Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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. The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness.
On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
Instrument Panel Brightness
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
(Canadian Models)
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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SELECT/RESET KNOB
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
To remove one f or cleaning or repair,
push the release button, and lift the
restraint up.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Seats, Mirrors
Mirrors
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RELEASE BUTTON
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarm system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s f ront door with the key or
the remote transmitter.The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, or any door is
not f ully closed. If the system will not
set, check the Door and Tailgate
Open Monitor on the instrument
panel (see page ) to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
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Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
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Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Open the hood.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
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BULB CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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