4WD HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HORN
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEMSWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/FRONT FOG LIGHTSSTEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASEHANDLEVOICE CONTROLBUTTONSSTEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCKBUTTON
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
SEAT HEATERSWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATIONBUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRROR BUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.124)
(P.36)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINK SYSTEMVOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
4WD models only
If equipped1: 2:
Instrument Panel
LX, EX, and EX-L models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
FOG LIGHTINDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.77)
(P.70)(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.74)
(P.83)(P.75)SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.81)WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR(P.80)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.80)(P.79)(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
LIGHTSONINDICATOR(P.78)
(P.75)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
: 4WD models only
Instrument Panel
T ouring models
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORFOG LIGHTINDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEMINDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATIONINDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.87)(P.81)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.80)
(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission f luid. It should come on
f or a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means the transmission f luid
temperature is too high. Pull to the
side of the road when it is saf e, shif t
to Park, and let the engine idle until
the indicator goes out.
You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP
HIGH’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).96
4WD models only
On 4WD Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
A/T Temperature
Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the 4WD
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked.
If the indicator blinks while driving,
the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e, shif t to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
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Except Touring modelsOn Touring models4WD models only
Message IndicatorMaintenance Minder
Indicator
VTM-4 Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Continuing to drive with the VTM-4
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HORN
HAZARDWARNING BUTTON
Vehiclewithnavigationsystemisshown.
GLASSHATCHRELEASEBUTTON/POWERTAILGATESWITCH
FUELFILLDOORRELEASE HANDLE
POWERWINDOW SWITCHES
POWERDOORLOCKMASTER SWITCH
MIRRORCONTROLS
DRIVINGPOSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLESTABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFFSWITCH
PARKINGSENSORSYSTEM SWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURNSIGNAL/ FRONTFOGLIGHTSSTEERINGWHEELAUDIOCONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKINGBRAKERELEASEHANDLESTEERINGWHEELADJUSTMENTVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
VTM-4LOCK BUTTON
ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET
SEATHEATER SWITCHES
CRUISECONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
REARWINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRRORBUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.36)
(P.124)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINKSYSTEMVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
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Because your vehicle rides higher
of f the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a signif icantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
Do not modif y your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof .
Your vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Your vehicle is equipped with a f our-
wheel drive (4WD) system. When
the system senses a loss of front-
wheel traction, it automatically
transf ers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
traction and mobility.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle.
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4.
5.
154See page f or of f -highway driving
guidelines.
4WD models only
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Driving Guidelines, Preparing to Drive
Driving GuidelinesPreparing to Drive
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The vehicle must be stopped with
the engine running.
do
any of the f ollowing:
Press the VTM-4 LOCK button.
Move the shift lever to D or D .
Move the shift lever to first (1),
second (2), or reverse (R) gear.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Press the VTM-4 LOCK button.
The indicator in the button comes
on.
The VTM-4 Lock will temporarily
disengage when the vehicle speed
exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). The
indicator in the button will remain on.
To get unstuck, apply light pressure
to the accelerator pedal. Do not spin
the f ront tires f or more than a f ew
seconds. Because of the amount of
torque applied to the rear tires, they
should not spin. This is normal. If
you are not able to move the vehicle,
stop and reverse direction.
If more traction is needed when your
vehicle is stuck, or is likely to
become stuck, you can use the
VTM-4 LOCK button to increase
torque to the rear wheels.
The variable torque management
4WD (VTM-4) system automatically
transf ers varying amounts of engine
torque to the rear wheels under
lower traction conditions.
1.
2.
3.
3
4WD models onlyTo Engage the VTM-4 Lock To Disengage the VTM-4 Lock,
VTM-4 System
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Do not continuously spin the f ront tires
of your vehicle. Continuously spinning
the f ront tires can cause transmission
or rear dif f erential damage.
Do not use the VTM-4 LOCK button on
dry, paved roads. Driving on dry,
paved roads with VTM-4 Lock ON may
damage the rear dif f erential when
making a turn. Strange noise and
vibration can also result.
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The weight that the tongue of a f ully
loaded trailer puts on the hitch
shouldbe5to10percentof thetotal
trailer weight f or boat trailers, and 8
to 15 percent of total trailer weight
f or all other trailers. (See page
f or limits f or your towing
situation). Too much tongue load
reduces front-tire traction and
steering control. Too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load must not exceed:
on the f ront axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
2:LXmodels
1:ExceptLXmodels
on the rear axle
438
4WD models:
2WD models:
4WD models:
2WD models:
2
1
Towing a Trailer
Tongue Load
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR):
Driving
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5,952 lbs (2,700 kg)
6,096 lbs (2,765 kg)
2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)
3,362 lbs (1,525 kg)
3,251 lbs (1,475 kg)
2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)
3,196 lbs (1,450 kg)
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Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale. For public
scales in your area, check your local
phone book, or contact your trailer
dealer or rental agency for
assistance.
To help ensure a saf e drive to a scale,
or if you cannot get to a public scale,
we recommend that you estimate
your total trailer weight and tongue
load as described next.
Add the weight of your trailer (as
quoted by the manuf acturer) with
everything in or on the trailer. Then
check the tables on page to
make sure you do not exceed the
limit f or your conditions.
The maximum allowable weight of
the f ully loaded vehicle and trailer
with the proper hitch is:
The GCWR must be reduced 2
percent f or every 1,000 f eet (305
meters) of elevation.
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4WD models:
2WD models:
Estimating LoadsGross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR):
To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight
Towing a Trailer
436
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
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