open hood HONDA PILOT 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Heating and Cooling
* P. 230 Climate Control System* P. 235
Audio System Basic Operation P. 251, 269 Audio Error Messages P. 348
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 377 Customized Features P. 425, 432
CabinTalkTM * P. 505
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 525 When Driving P. 527 Honda Sensing ® P. 566 Braking P. 611
Refueling P. 628 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 631
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 643 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 655
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 664 Battery P. 673 Remote Transmitter Care P. 675
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 678 Cleaning P. 680
Engine Does Not Start P. 697 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 701 Jump Starting P. 702
Fuses P. 711 Emergency Towing P. 716
Refueling P. 718 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 719
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 725 Reporting Safety Defects P. 727
Authorized Manuals P. 732 Customer Service Information P. 733
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 507
MaintenanceP. 633
Handling the UnexpectedP. 687
InformationP. 721
IndexP. 735
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P643)
❙Windshield Wipers (P183, 660)
❙Tires (P664, 689)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❙Headlights (P175, 655)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P175, 656)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 657)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P174, 658)
❙Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights
(P175, 182, 656)
❙How to Refuel (P629)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P659)
❙Rear Wiper (P185, 662)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P659)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P658)
❙Taillights (P658)
❙Brake Lights and Rear Turn Signal Lights (P658)
❙Taillights (P659)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P161)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P626)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P153)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❙Fog Lights* (P178, 657)
❙Back-Up Lights (P659)
❙Brake Lights (P659)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P687)
Flat Tire (P689)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P707)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P697)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P711)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P705)
● 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 (P716)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information inte rface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the
ENTER button to see the message again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.•Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
•Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 707
•Appears when the washer fluid is low*.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 654
•Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the transmission is in other than
(P.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 125
Models with color audio system
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●Stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
•Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.2 Starting the Engine P. 527
•Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the sy stem that disables Auto
Idle Stop.
• Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 527
•Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
after the position has auto matically been changed to
(P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat
belt unfastened.
●Press the park button if you leave the vehicle.
Models with electronic gear selector
Models with Auto Idle Stop
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er's door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle withou t using the auto lock
function.
• With the smart entry remote on you, move
out of the auto lock function operation
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and tailg ate (Walk away auto lock®)
If equipped, the user mu st wait until the power
tailgate fully closes before the auto lock function will
be activated.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the tailgate.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
Models with power tailgate
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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 electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode set
to ON.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the 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
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goe s off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 664
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start*
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics* unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The telematics* unit malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
Press and hold the
button for
one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote
is out of the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops
successfully.
* Not available on all models
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