display HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68Gauges and Displays P. 80
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass* P. 320
2Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera* P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P.378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 425
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464Identification Numbers P. 466Emissions Testing P. 470Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P134)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button (P352)
❙Gauges (P 80)
❙Information Display* (P81)
❙System Indicators (P68)
❙Multi-Information Display* (P85)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System (P172)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Climate Control System (P165)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P131)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P124)

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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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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display*.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON (w
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages*.................... 78
Gauges and Displays
Gauges .............................................. 80
Information Display*.......................... 81
Multi-Information Display*................. 85
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Daytime
Running Lights
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
System Message
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
—
A/T Temperature
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to (P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off.
* Not available on all models

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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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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 451
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 386
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2Overheating P. 448
●Appears when the daytime running lights are off.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system. The beeper sounds.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 448