fog light HONDA PILOT 2011 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
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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 SYSTEM
SWITCH HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSSTEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR 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)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS1
3
3
3 3
3
2 4
3
3 3
3
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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 equipped
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2:
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
On vehicles wit hout navigat ion syst em
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P .76)
(P.73)
(P.78) (P.74)
(P.83) (P.75)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.80)(P.
79)
(P.
72) (P.
69) (P.
71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72) (P.
78)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.78) (P.
75)
(P.79)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P .73)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.72)
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.78)
(P.80)
(P. 81)
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION INDICATOR
(P.77)
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2
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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
On vehicles wit h navigat ion syst em
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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 ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77) (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(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)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR (P.74)
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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350
350
Except LX models
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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
123
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 SYSTEM
SWITCH HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR 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.
36)
(P.
124 )
(P.130)
(P.311)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS1
3
3
3 3
3
2 4
3
3 3
3
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Turning the
switch 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 key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door. This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t 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 the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Headlights
Fog L ights Daytime Running L ights
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle. The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. 172
If equipped
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ).The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position. To tilt the passenger’s mirror,
place the switch in the right
position. To tilt the driver’s mirror, place
the selector switch in the left
position.
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt f eature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shif ting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
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If equipped
On Touring models
Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Heated Mirrors
172
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover to prevent scratches.
Remove the covers by carefully
prying on the edge with a small
f lat-tip screwdriver.
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6.
CONT INUED
Except LX models
Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
485
BULB
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
Halogen 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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