jump start HONDA PILOT 2020 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. 378 Customized Features P. 426, 433
CabinTalkTM * P. 506
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 524 When Driving P. 526 Honda Sensing ® P. 565 Braking P. 610
Refueling P. 627 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 630
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 641 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 653
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 662 Battery P. 671 Remote Transmitter Care P. 673
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 676 Cleaning P. 678
Engine Does Not Start P. 695 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 699 Jump Starting P. 700
Fuses P. 709 Emergency Towing P. 714
Refueling P. 716 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 717
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 723 Reporting Safety Defects P. 724
Authorized Manuals P. 729 Customer Service Information P. 730
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 507
MaintenanceP. 631
Handling the UnexpectedP. 685
InformationP. 719
IndexP. 731
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P685)
Flat Tire (P687)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P705)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P695)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P709)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P703)
● 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 (P714)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 686
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 687
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 695
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 696
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 697
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 699
Jump Starting .................................... 700
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 705If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 705
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 706
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 707
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 707
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 708
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*..... 708
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 709
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 713
Emergency Towing ........................... 714
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 715
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 716
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 717
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 696
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 171
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 671●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 709
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 526
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 163
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 713
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 714
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 700
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine compartment cover,
remove it from the pins.
2. Remove the holding clips and the air intake
duct.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake Duct
Clip
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uuJump Starting u
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
3.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the ch arger manual for the
proper setting.
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
7. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
8. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
9. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Pin
Engine Cover
Booster Battery
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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 jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper 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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Index
Security Code .......................................... 247
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 298
Siri Eyes Free ............................................ 340
Status Area .............................................. 281
System Updates ....................................... 284
Theft Protection ....................................... 247
Updating Apps ........................................ 282
USB Flash Drives ...................... 263, 322, 357
USB Port .................................................. 245
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 254, 274
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 338
Audio/Information Screen ................ 252, 270
Authorized Manuals ................................. 729
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Customize ....................................... 130, 447
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 179
Indicator .................................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 90
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 90
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 544
OFF Button .............................................. 545
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 176
Automatic Transmission ........................... 533
Creeping ................................................. 533
Fluid ........................................................ 651
Kickdown ................................................ 533
Operating the Shift Button....................... 538
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 699
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 535
Shifting............................................ 534, 536 Auxiliary Input Jack
.................................. 246
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 116
AWD Torque ............................................. 119
B
Battery...................................................... 671
Charging System Indicator................. 81, 705
Jump Starting .......................................... 700
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 671
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ..................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 555
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 266, 329
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®............. 455, 480
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System ..................................................... 378
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 399
Auxiliary Console Panels .......................... 380
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 424
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 391
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 381
How Much Farther?TM............................. 398
Media Servers.......................................... 398
Operating the System .............................. 382
Overhead Screen ..................................... 381
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 422
Playable Disc Types .................................. 422
Playable Discs .......................................... 400
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 396
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 385 Playing a Video Using the HDMI
TM........... 397
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in
the Rear ................................................ 396
Playing Apps ........................................... 394
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 386
Rear System Setup .................................. 392
Recommended Discs ............................... 423
Selecting the App using Front Control Panel..................................................... 391
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 393
System Controls .............................. 385, 395
System Settings....................................... 389
Video Accessibility ................................... 383
Wireless Headphones .............................. 379
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 610
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 612
Brake Assist System................................. 613
Fluid ....................................................... 652
Foot Brake .............................................. 611
Indicator ........................................... 80, 707
Parking Brake.......................................... 610
Brake System (Red) Indicator ................................................. 707
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 188
Bulb Replacement .................................... 653
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 657
Brake Lights ............................................ 657
Brake/Taillights........................................ 656
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 654
Fog Lights ............................................... 655
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Index
Warning and Information Messages........... 96
Driving ....................................................... 507
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 580
Automatic Transmission ........................... 533
Braking .................................................... 610
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 524
Shifting Gear ........................................... 536
Starting the Engine .................................. 526
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 677
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 549
Econ Mode
Indicator .................................................... 89
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 86, 707
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 552
Emergency ................................................. 714
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 725
Engine Coolant ................................................... 649
Jump Starting .......................................... 700
Number ................................................... 722
Oil ........................................................... 644
Remote Engine Start ................................ 528
Starting ................................................... 526
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 643Engine Coolant
......................................... 649
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 650
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 649
Overheating ............................................ 703
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 644
Adding .................................................... 646
Checking................................................. 645
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 636
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 705
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 644
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 171
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 707
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 76
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 680
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 243
File Manager ............................................. 290
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 677
Oil ........................................................... 647
Flat Tire ..................................................... 687
Floor Mats ................................................. 679
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 651
Brake ...................................................... 652
Engine Coolant ....................................... 649 Windshield Washer ................................. 652
FM/AM Radio ................................... 258, 302
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 88
Fog Lights ................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 205
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................ 611
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 607
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 627
Economy................................................. 630
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 116
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 84
Range ..................................................... 116
Recommendation.................................... 627
Refueling ................................................ 627
Fuel Economy ........................................... 630
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 628
Unable to Unlock .................................... 715
Fuses ......................................................... 709
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 713
Locations ........................ 709, 710, 711, 712
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 630
Gauge .................................................... 110
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Index
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Green) .................................................... 91
Lights On ................................................... 87
Low Fuel .................................................... 84
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 705
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 87, 708
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 81, 706
Parking Brake and Br ake System .............. 707
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ... 80
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....... 80
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 92
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 84
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 85
System Message ........................................ 89
Transmission System .................................. 82
Turn Signal ................................................ 87
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ... 86, 553
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 85, 552
Information ............................................... 719
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 116
Instrument Panel ........................................ 79
Brightness Control ................................... 188
Intelligent Traction Management System ...................................................... 550
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 560
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192iPad
........................................................... 356
iPhone ....................................................... 356
iPod ........................................... 260, 319, 356
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 691
Jump Starting ........................................... 700
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 148
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 148
Number Tag ............................................ 140
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 151
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 533
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 593
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ...................................... 91
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 558
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 65, 71
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 370 License Information
................................. 373
Lights ................................................ 175, 653
Automatic............................................... 176
Bulb Replacement ................................... 653
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 182
High Beam Indicator ................................. 87
Interior.................................................... 209
Light Switches......................................... 175
Lights On Indicator.................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 174
Load Limits ............................................... 511
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 151
From Inside ............................................. 149
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 148
Low Battery Charge ................................. 705
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 84
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 705
Lower Anchors ..................................... 65, 71
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 721
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 511
Lumbar Support ............................... 194, 195
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ...... 195
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