cruise control HONDA PILOT 2015 2.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P125)
❙Fog Lights* (P127)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P348)
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙SEL/RESET Button* (P81)
❙ / (Information) Button* (P85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P301)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P184, 217)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
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-4 r 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
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator*
Security System Alarm
Indicator*
Information Display*/
Multi-Information Display*
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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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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control P. 348—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 348—
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 401
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381—
Power Tailgate
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 power tailgate system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - You can still open or close the
tailgate manually. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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Canada
* Not available on all models

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 324
Maximum Load Limit........................ 327
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 329
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 338
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 339
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 340
Important Safety Precautions............ 340
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 341
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 342
Precautions While Driving................. 344 Automatic Transmission ................... 345
Shifting ............................................ 346
Cruise Control ................................. 348
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4 r
System*............................................. 354TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 355Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 357
Braking Brake System ................................... 360
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 362 Brake Assist System ......................... 363
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 364
Parking Sensor System
*................... 365
Rearview Camera*............................ 369
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 370
Refueling
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 Driving uCruise Control
Driving
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D or (d Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the CRUISE button
on the steering wheel.
When to use
When to use

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
Continued
Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the DECEL/SET button when you reach the
desired speed.
The moment you release the DECEL/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
DECEL/SET Button
On when cruise control begins
Press and release
On
On

uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
350
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
• Each time you press the button, the vehicl e speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicl e speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1 To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wheel when adjusting the
speed with the accelera tor and brake pedals.
To decrease speed
To increase speed

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
Driving
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Cancel1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has be en canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/
ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 m ph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
Button

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uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When traffi c allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (V ehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at leas t 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.