TPMS HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Daytime Running Lights Indicator*
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator*/Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Immobilizer System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message Indicator*
Gauges (P80)/Information Display* (P81)/
Multi-Information Display* (P85)/System Indicators (P68)
Fuel Economy Indicator
VTM-4r system Indicator*TPMS Indicator*
Maintenance Minder Indicator*
Washer Level Indicator*
A/T Temperature Indicator*
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
Starter System Indicator*System Indicators
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator*
Security System Alarm Indicator*
Information Display*/Multi-Information Display*
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P353)
●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.●VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P348)
●Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (P355)
●TPMS monitors tire pressure.●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling (P371)
aPull the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the TPMS, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a
compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
—
Low Tire
Pressure
Indicator
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly low.
●Comes on for a while and then goes
off when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate
the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Models with information display
Models with information display
Models with multi- information display
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display*
Continued
Instrument Panel
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 451
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 355
■Check Fuel Cap
■Tire Pressure Monitor

uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, range, elapsed time, and
average speed.
■Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
■Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
■Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
■Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
■Average Speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows each tire's pressure.
2TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 355
■Trip Computer
■Tire Pressure Monitor
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
2Customized Features P. 90
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2Customized Features P. 90
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2Customized Features P. 90

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 324 Maximum Load Limit........................ 327Towing a TrailerTowing Preparation .......................... 329Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 338Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 339Off-Highway Driving GuidelinesGeneral Information ......................... 340Important Safety Precautions............ 340Avoiding Trouble ............................. 341When DrivingStarting the Engine .......................... 342Precautions While Driving................. 344
Automatic Transmission ................... 345Shifting ............................................ 346Cruise Control ................................. 348VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 352VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System*............................................. 354TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 355Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 357BrakingBrake System ................................... 360ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 362
Brake Assist System ......................... 363Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ................................ 364Parking Sensor System*................... 365Rearview Camera*............................ 369Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 370Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 371
How to Refuel ................................. 372
Fuel Economy.................................... 374
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 375
Modifications................................... 375
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguVSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System
Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To turn the VSA® system on and off, press and
hold it until you hear a beep.
VSA® will stop and the indicator will come on.
To turn it on again, press the (VSA® OFF)
button until you hear a beep.
VSA® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA® On and Off1VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability
Control), System
Without VSA®, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.
When the VSA® system is off, the traction control system is also off. You should only attempt to free
your vehicle with the VSA® off if you are not able to
free it when the VSA® is on.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA® and traction control
systems switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS, low tire pressure, or TPMS indicator comes on or blinks, the VSA® system
comes on automatically. In this case, you cannot turn
the system off by pressing the button.
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.
VSA® OFF Indicator

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uuWhen DrivinguTPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Continued
Driving
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the multi-information display.
1TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure indicator to come on.2If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 452
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indicator will not come on as a result of over inflation.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
2If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks P. 453
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can become under-inflated in colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come on as a result of over inflation.
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display

uuWhen DrivinguTPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
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Driving
If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes significantly low, the specific tire indicator
comes on.
To select the tire pressure monitor, turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and press the /
(information) button until you see the tire
pressure screen.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in PSI
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE is displayed when a
tire has significantly low pressure. The specific
tire is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on the multi-information
display can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a significant difference between the two values, or if
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message
on the multi-information display do not go off after you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
have the system checked by a dealer.
CHECK TPMS SYSTEM may appear if you drive with
the compact spare tire, or there is a problem with the
TPMS.
Models with multi-information displayModels with information display
Models with multi-information display

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.