service HONDA PILOT 2017 3.G Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.1 Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System*
Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
Air Conditioner label is found under the hood: 2 Safety Labels P. 75
2 Specifications P. 652
Canadian models
Caution
Flammable Refrigerant
Requires Registered
Technician to Service
Air Conditioning
System
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* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
622
Handling the Unexpected
1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the
floor lid and open the lid.
2. Pull and remove the cover. Take the wheel
nut wrench and jack-handle bar out of the
rear side compartment.
3. Loosen the strap, th en take the jack out.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Handle
CoverWheel Nut Wrench
Jack
Handle Bar
Strap
Jack
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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/T ire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 471
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message*
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 647
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 652
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 654
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 655
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 656Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 657
Warranty Coverages ........................ 659
Authorized Manuals ......................... 661
Customer Service Information ......... 662
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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners
Manuals be purchased from Helm Incorpor ated. You can order a manual by phone
at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s mana gement, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 654
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Index
Daytime Running Light............................ 589
Headlights .............................................. 587
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 592
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 592
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light ..................................................... 590
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light ........ 591
Bulb Specifications ................................... 652
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 485
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 453, 455
CD Player .................................................. 278
Certification Label ................................... 654
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 587
Charging System Indicator ................ 79, 638
Child Safety ................................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 133
Child Seat ................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 60
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 67
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 133
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 615 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 613
Client Service Information ....................... 662
Climate Control System ............................ 210
Changing the Mode ................................ 210
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 211
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 612
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 211
Sensors .................................................... 216
Synchronized Mode ................................. 213
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 210
Clock .......................................................... 120
Coat Hook ................................................. 198
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 543
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator .............................................. 95, 96
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 621, 653
Compass .................................................... 448
Console Compartment ............................. 191
Controls ..................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 583
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 584
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 583
Overheating ............................................ 636
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 478
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 557
Cruise Control ........................................... 497
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 88
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 88 Indicator.................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customized Features ................................ 351
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 163
Dead Battery ............................................. 633
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 386
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ......................................... 208, 211
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 579
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 155
Display Button .......................................... 243
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 121
Auto Door Locking .................................. 134
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 134
Door Open Message.................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 124
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 600
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Index
Radiator .................................................. 584
Remote Control ...................................... 609
Remote Transmitter ................................ 608
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 587
Safety ..................................................... 569
Service Items ........................................... 573
Tires........................................................ 597
Transmission Fluid ................................... 585
Under the Hood ...................................... 575
Wireless Headphone ............................... 610
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 79, 639
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 455
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 113
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 618
Moonroof ................................................. 148
MP3 ........................................... 236, 278, 290
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 236, 278, 290
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 114
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 561
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
O
Odometer.................................................. 115
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 469
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 578
Adding .................................................... 580
Checking ................................................. 579
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 571
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 79, 638
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 578
Viscosity .................................................. 578
Open Source Licences ............................... 320
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 576
Moonroof................................................ 148
Power Windows ...................................... 146
Tailgate ................................................... 135
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 152
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 636
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 488
Pandora® ................................................... 288
Panic Mode ............................................... 145
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 149
Parking ...................................................... 552
Parking Brake ........................................... 539
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 78, 640 Parking Sensor System
............................. 553
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 239, 293
Power Tailgate ......................................... 138
Power Windows ....................................... 146
Precautions While Driving ....................... 477
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 477
Rain ........................................................ 477
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 621
R
Radiator.................................................... 584
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 231, 267
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 271
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 232, 269
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 232, 269
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 657
Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 322
Rear Seats ................................................. 183
Second Row Seat ............................ 183, 184
Third Row Seat ........................................ 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
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