ignition HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

If the remaining engine oil lif e is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil lif e indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance
inf ormation indicator will also come
on, and the maintenance item
code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service
will be displayed near the ‘‘OIL
LIFE’’ message.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
same maintenance item code(s),
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
The 15 and 10 percent oil lif e
indicators remind you that your
vehicle will soon be due f or
scheduled maintenance.
Maintenance Inf ormation
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‘‘SERVICE’’ MESSAGE
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S)
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the trip
meter. Press and release the select/
reset knob on the instrument panel.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the maintenance
inf ormation indicator ( ) comes
oneverytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position, then it
goes out if you switch the
inf ormation display.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
maintenance inf ormation indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible. 458
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Maintenance Inf ormation
Maint enance
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To change the inf ormation display
f rom the engine oil lif e display to the
odometer or the trip meter, press
and release the select/reset knob.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described as f ollows. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
maintenance inf ormation indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance inf ormation as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
is displayed.
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Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Inf ormation
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
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Press the select/reset knob f or
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.Press the select/reset knob f or
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and push and release
the INFO ( / ) button on the
steering wheel repeatedly, until the
engine oil lif e is displayed (see page
).
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Maintenance Inf ormation
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL
LIFE DISPLAYSEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO ( / )
BUTTON
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You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.’’
Have the indicated maintenance
done as soon as possible.
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Maint enance
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ÛÝYou will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
also be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see a ‘‘SERVICE’’
message and along with the
maintenance item code(s) on the
multi-inf ormation display. If the indicated maintenance service
is not done and the engine oil lif e
reaches 0 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message
along with the maintenance item
code(s) on the multi-inf ormation
display.
Maintenance Inf ormation
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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer immediately. The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound. You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the engine oil
lif e blinking and a ‘‘SERVICE’’
message along with the maintenance
item code(s) on the multi-
inf ormation display. The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
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Maintenance Inf ormation
not
Maint enance
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ÛÝ Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point. The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
the total distance traveled after the
remaining oil lif e became 0%, and the
maintenance item code(s). To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the steering wheel. At this time,
the system message indicator will
be turned of f . Then the display
will change to the engine oil lif e
display. You will see the negative
distance traveled blinking and a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
maintenance item code(s) on the
multi-inf ormation display. 465
Maintenance Inf ormation
not
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Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
mode will be shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page . Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance inf ormation as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel until you see
the engine oil lif e display.
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2. 3.
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On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Inf ormation
Maint enance
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MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEMMAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM(S)
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The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting will be reset to 1:00. To set
the time again, f ollow the setting
procedure (see page ).
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
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Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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