roof rack HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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Features
General Information on the Audio System
XM® Radio Service *
1. You need your radio ID ready befo re registering for subscription.
To see the ID on the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 a
ppears.
2. Hav
e your radio ID and credit card numbe r ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM®)
button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make su re your
vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM® is
loading the audio or program information.
Ch Off Air: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch Unauthorized: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still
work norm

ally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch Unavailable: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your
subscr

iption, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
CHECK ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM ® antenna.
Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to XM® Radio
■Receiving XM® Radio
■XM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to XM ® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:US: XM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca , or (877)
209-0079
1 Receiving XM ® Radio
The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator,
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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Features
Compass *
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, the compass self-calibrates, and the
compass display appears.
Compass Calibration
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the compass display blinks, you
need to manually calibrate the system. 1.Turn
the ignition switch to ON (w
.
2. Press and
hold the SETUP button until the
display shows the compass setting menu
list.
3. Ro
tate to select Cali bration, then press
.
4. When the
display changes to Start
Calibration , press .
5. Drive the
vehicle slowly in two circles.
u T
he compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1 Compass *
Compass calibration can be affected under the
following conditions:
•Driving near power lines or stations
•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance
•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
On some models, the Compass Calibration screen is
displayed but Calibration and Zone Adjust will not
respond if selected.
1 Compass Calibration
C al i b r a t e t h e c o m p as s i n a n o p en ar ea .
While setting the compass:
•The RETURN button returns to the previous screen.
•The SETUP button cancels the setting mode.
* Not available on all models

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uu When Driving u Precautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corne
rs at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Av
oid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
•Do
not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
•Never
carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg ) of cargo on the roof rack (Honda
accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driv
eline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something u
nder the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehi cle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 26
2 Precautions While Driving P. 344
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
(
q
or
LOCK (
0
while driving, the e ngine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
(
N
, as you will lose
engine braking (and acce leration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.