transmission HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

(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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Owner's Identification Form
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2011 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures. The maintenance information shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary Index Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEADPHONE
CONNECTORSAUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH
HomeLink
BUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.11,
29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145) (P.397)(P.169)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
(P.347) (P.348)(P.
186 )
(P.204) (P.197) (P.413) (P.199)
(P.192)
(P.208) (P.11,
29)
(P.170)
(P.357)
(P.168)
(P.
67)
(P. 82)
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH HomeLink
BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
(P.11,
29)
(P.173)
(P.169)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE(P.397) (P.169) (P.186)
(P.347) (P.
348 )
(P.
204 )
(P.
197 )
(P.
413 )(P.199)
(P.
192 )
(P.
208 )
(P.
170 )
(P.357)
(P.168)
(P.67)
(P.82)
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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 ).
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4WD models only On 4WD models with navigation system
Instrument Panel Indicators
A/T Temperature
Indicator
76
Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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When the main menu displays
‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you
can customize some vehicle control
settings.
To enter the customizing mode,
press the SEL/RESET button.If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shif t lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize. If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter
is linked to the system (see Keyless
Memory Settings on page ). You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
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On Touring models
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customize Settings
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
Touring model is shown.
TM
TM
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When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer.
If youattempttoopentheglass
hatch while the rear wiper is
operating, the wiper will return to
theparkedposition,andthenthe
glass hatch can be opened. Af ter the
glass hatch is closed, the rear wiper
starts to operate again after a few
seconds delay.
To turn on the rear window wiper,
rotate the switch clockwise to ON.
It operates intermittently.
Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
The rear wiper will not work if the
glass hatch is not f ully closed.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Variable Torque
Management
4-wheel drive
(VTM-4
) system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
system, the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), and f acts you need
if you are planning to tow a trailer or
drive of f -highway. ........................
Driving Guidelines .410
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Preparing to Drive .410
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Starting the Engine .411
Check Starter System .................................
Message .412
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Automatic Transmission . 413
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VTM-4
System .418
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Parking .419
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) .420
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Braking System .428
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 429
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 431
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Towing a Trailer .434
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .449
Driving
Driving
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D’’ indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and the
release button on the side of the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
96
On vehicles with navigation system
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving
413
U.S. model is shown.
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µ
µ
µ Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see
on
page .
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. The shif t lever must be in
Park bef ore you can remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and the release button on the
shif t lever. Make sure your f oot is of f
the accelerator pedal. 416Do this:
Press the brake pedal and the
shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
Press the D button.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN
DtoD
DtoD
3
3
3
Automatic Transmission
Neutral (N)
Shif t L ock Release
Reverse (R)
Park (P)
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