2011 honda Pilot HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance inf ormation shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda Pilot was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(inf ormation, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .65
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Features .191
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Bef ore Driving .393
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Driving .409
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .507
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T echnical Inf ormation .535
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .553
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .557
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Maintenance .453
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2011 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully, and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible. If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors f or damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your booklet f or
details. 490
Honda
Warranty Inf ormation
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt Maintenance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Your f ront airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
caused injuries to short drivers and
children or small-statured adults who
ride in f ront.The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce, regardless of
the severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the sensor,
the SRS indicator will come on, and
the airbag will inf late in the normal
manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.The passenger’s advanced f ront
airbag system has weight sensors
under the seat. Although Honda
does not encourage carrying an
inf ant or small child in f ront, if the
sensors detect the weight of an
inf ant or small child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn the passenger’s
front airbag off.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any objects or metal items
under the f ront seats.
Objects placed or pushed under
the f ront passenger’s seat may
cause the sensor to malf unction,
increasing the risk of injury in a
crash.
Failure to f ollow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them f rom working properly.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Advanced Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
31
DRIVER’S
SEAT
POSITION
SENSOR PASSENGER’S
SEAT
WEIGHT
SENSOR
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Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.Your vehicle has a side airbag cutof f
system designed primarily to protect
a child riding in the f ront passenger’s
seat.
If the side airbag of f indicator comes
on (see page ), have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the
indicator will go out.
There will be some delay between
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
pathandwhentheindicatorcomes
on or goes of f .
Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoff if a
short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the airbag’s
deployment path.
Objects placed on the f ront
passenger seat can also cause the
side airbag to be shut of f . Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in f ront, if the
position sensors detect a child has
leaned into the side airbag’s
deployment path, the airbag will shut
off.
A f ront seat passenger should not
use a cushion or another object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutof f
system f rom working properly.35Side A irbag Cut of f Syst em
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective. If it is necessary to
remove or modif y a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, f irst contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Do not remove or modif y a f ront
seat without consulting yourdealer.
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You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink
(HFL) system without touching your
cell phone.To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to HFL and how to
receive or make phone calls, or visit
the handsf reelink.com website. In
Canada, visit , or call 1-
(888) 9-HONDA-9.
Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:Average Fuel Economy
Range
Average Vehicle Speed
Elapsed Time Instant Fuel Economy
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Bluetooth
www.honda.ca
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Trip ComputerHandsFreeL inkBluet oot h
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
134
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
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To adjust the second row seats
f orward and backward, pull up on the
bar under the f ront edge of the seat
cushion. Move the seat to the
desired position and release the bar.
Trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. Install each restraint in its proper
location. Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer. Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
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Seats
Adjusting the Second Row Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µµ
Bluetooth
handsf reelink.honda.
com
www.honda.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9.
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On models wit h navigat ion syst em
HFL Buttons
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
Features
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HFL BACK BUTTON
NAVI VOICE
CONTROL
BUTTONS HFL TALK BUTTON
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