battery HONDA PILOT 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 135 Security System P. 143 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Heating and Cooling
* P. 205 Climate Control System* P. 210
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224, 242 Audio Error Messages P. 310
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 322 Customized Features P. 351
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 415 Compass* P. 448
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 469 When Driving P. 471 Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 562 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 565
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 575 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597 Battery P. 606 Remote Transmitter Care P. 608
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 611 Cleaning P. 613
Engine Does Not Start P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 632 Jump Starting P. 633
Fuses P. 642 Emergency Towing P. 647
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 650 Refueling P. 649
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 567
Handling the UnexpectedP. 619
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 663
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P567)
Under the Hood (P575)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the food slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P587)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P593)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P597)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P619)
Flat Tire (P621)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P638)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P629)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P642)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P636)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P647)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 638
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control
systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 657●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 639
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is
not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 638
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.*●Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 586
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 606
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 638
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 572
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 636
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
is in ON without the smart entry remote inside the
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 154
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 608
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating range
to start the engine.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 630
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart entry remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 630
●Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the headlights*.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system*.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle-stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when Auto Idle-sto p does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery te mperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle-stop* P. 489
●Appears when Auto Idle-stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the battery is fully charged -
The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle-sto p does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle-stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle-stop activates:
●The battery charge level is low.●The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or
lower.
●The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●The humidity in the interior is high.
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2Starting the Engine P. 471
●Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the smart entry remote to start and stop
the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart
entry system to lock an d unlock the doors and
tailgate.
■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. 143
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 smart entry system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 473
Models with remote engine start
Models with remote engine start
Models without remote engine
start
* Not available on all models
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