HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with
your foot.
To release:
1.Depress the brake pedal.
2.Pull the release handle fully.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parking brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE appears on the multi-information display*.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
* Not available on all models

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Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
2Brake Assist System P. 363
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water, or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a lower gear.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

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uuBrakinguABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding the
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very
hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
When the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering control
during hard braking.
In the following cases, your vehicle may need more stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
•When driving on rough road surfaces, including
when driving on uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow.
•When tire chains are installed.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or while driving. This is normal.

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Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in (D.
2.Firmly apply the parking brake.
3.Move the shift lever from (D to (P.
4.Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into (P before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.

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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
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Parking Sensor System*
The corner and rear center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and display let you know the approximate distance between your vehicle and
the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or dirt.
•The vehicle is on an uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electric devices that
generate ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 60 cm (24 in) or lessWithin about 110 cm (43 in) or less
Front Corner SensorsRear Center SensorsRear Corner Sensors
* Not available on all models

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■When you activate the system
The indicator in the button comes on and the beeper sounds when the system is on.
The corner sensors start to detect an obstacle when the shift lever is in any position
other than (P, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The rear center sensors start to detect an obstacle when the shift lever is in (R, and
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1Parking Sensor System*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, the system will be in the previously selected condition.
Parking Sensor System Button:
Press to activate the system with the ignition switch in ON (w.
Beep
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
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■When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
Length of the
intermittent
beep
Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Appropriate Indicator
Navigation
screen indicator
colorCorner SensorsCenter Sensors
Long—About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)Yellow
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm)About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm)About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)Amber
ContinuousAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessRed
Multi- information display
Stays on
Navigation screen
Blinks

uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
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■The parking sensor system on navigation screen
•An appropriate indicator blinks when there
are any obstacles around the parking
sensors. The color of the indicator changes
in accordance with the distance between
your vehicle and obstacles.
•An appropriate indicator stays on in red
when there is a problem with the
corresponding parking sensor.
2Multi-Information Display Warning
and Information Messages* P. 78
1.Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0.
2.Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and turn the ignition switch to
ON (w.
3.Keep pressing the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4.Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.
uThe beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you shift to (R, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.
* Not available on all models

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Rearview Camera*
About Your Rearview Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.
The display automatically changes to a rear view when the shift lever is moved to
(R.
■Rearview Camera Display Area
1About Your Rearview Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
To turn the guide lines on or off, press and hold the
RETURN button for about three seconds.
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until you turn them back on.
Rotate to adjust the brightness of the rearview camera.
If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Models without navigation system
Screen display
Bumper
GuidelinesApprox. 118 in (3 m)
Approx. 79 in (2 m)
Approx. 39 in (1 m)
Approx. 20 in (0.5 m)
Tailgate Open Range
Approx. 118 in (3 m)
Approx. 79 in (2 m) Approx. 39 in (1 m)
Camera
* Not available on all models