remote start HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65 Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150 Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System * P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink ® U
niversal Transceiver * P. 276 Bluetooth® Hands FreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 360
Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 370 Refueling P. 371 Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444 Jump Starting P. 445 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447
Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467 Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474 Customer Service Information P. 475
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe Driving P. 23
Instrument Panel P. 67
Controls P. 97
Features P. 171
Driving P. 323
Maintenance P. 377
Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Information P. 463
Index P. 478

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to
lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 118
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

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uu Opening and Closing the Tailgate u Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button on the driver's door, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgat
e and glass hatch are fully closed.
• The
shift lever is in (P
.
• The
key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
• You
have changed the PTG KEYLESS OPEN MODE setting to WHEN
UNLOCKED, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
2 Customized Features P. 90
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgat
e is fully open.
• The
key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda a ccessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting
the key into the ignition switch:
• Do
not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the k
ey is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do
not bring a key from anot her vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm *
The security system alarm activates when th e doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key
or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm *
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models

uu Rear Entertainment System * u Operating the System
254
Features
■Playing a DVD
• Insert
a DVD into the lower slot of the front audio unit.
u The
system automatically starts the DVD.
• To
fast forward, press and hold the (SKIP) bar, and to reverse, press and hold
the bar on the front panel.
• To go
to the next chapter, press the bar, and to go to the beginning of the
current chapter, press the bar on the front panel. Quickly press the bar
twice to go to the previous chapter.
■DVD setup from the front panel Press the button on the front panel
while a DVD is playing and display REAR
ME
NU in front. Rotate to select DVD
Setup , then press .
Setting up Audio:
1. Rotate
to select Audio, then press .
2. Rotate
to select a language for audio that is available on the DVD, then press
.
Setting up Subtitle:
1. Rotate
to select Su btitle, then press .
2. Rotate
to select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD.
1Playing a DVD
DVD is available for the rear seat passenger only.
If you have turned off the Auto Play feature, press the (play) button on the fr ont panel or remote.
Models without navigation system

uu Rear Entertainment System * u Operating the System
256
Features
Setting up Subtitle:
1. Rotate to select Su btitle, then press .
2. Rotate
to select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD.
Setting up Repeat:
1. Rotate
to select Repeat, then press .
2. Rotate
to select the icon in the center to re peat the current chapter, the icon
on the right to repeat the
current title, or OFF to turn off repeat.
Auto Play:
1. Rotate
to select Auto Play , then press .
2. Rotate
to select OFF or ON , then press .
u With
this feature off, the DVD does no t automatically start playing when the
disc is inserted. Press button to play.
■TITLE/SCROLL button on the remote
Press the TI
TLE/SCROLL button while the DVD is playing to see the current status of
title, chapter, elapsed time, angle, su btitle, audio, and sound characteristics.
1TITLE/SCROLL button on the remote
Press the TITLE/SCROLL button again to return.

Index
478
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet .............
.......................... 158
Accessories and Modifications ............
..... 375
Accessory Power Sockets .....................
..... 156
Additives Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil ......
.......................... 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) ...................
..... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure .....................
.................. 415, 465Airbags
...........
............................................. 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ........................................ 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio .
................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................
. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest ..........
........................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls .....
.............. 184, 217
Audio System .
........................................... 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod ®............
........................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivate ............................................... 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 173
USB Flash Drives...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display ...
................... 176
Authorized Manuals .............
................... 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................
105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting ...............
................... 126
Automatic Transmission .......
................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............
................... 173
Average Fuel Economy .........
............... 82, 88
Average Speed .
.................................. 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat) ........
.......................................... 29
Beverage Holders ..................
................... 154
Bluetooth ® Au
dio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeL
ink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children) .
..................... 64

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 439
Jump Starting ..................
.......................... 445
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ................
..... 102
Keys ............
................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention .................................. 102
Master Keys ............................................... 99
Number Tag ............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ..
..... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats) ........
...................... 57, 61
Lights ..........
....................................... 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................
125
Load Limits .....
........................................... 327
Locking/Unlocking ..............
........................ 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 105
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
From Inside ............................................. 103
From Outside .......................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ....................
. 102
Low Battery Charge ...........
...................... 450
Low Fuel Indicator ..............
........................ 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .
................ 68, 450
Lower Anchors ....................
.................. 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............
. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425Remote Transmitter ................................
424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety ..................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone ...............................
426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............
69, 451
Map Lights ........
........................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit ............
................... 327
Meters, Gauges .....................
..................... 80
Mirrors ..............
........................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
375
Moonroof .........
........................................ 123
MP3 ...................
................ 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display ....
..................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ......
................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466