lights HONDA PILOT 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 110
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Moonroof* P. 169 Panoramic Roof* P. 170
Adjusting the Seats P. 194 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209
2 Features P. 239
Audio System P. 240
General Information on the Audio System P. 350
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 449 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 452, 477
2 Driving P. 505
Before Driving P. 506 Towing a Trailer P. 512
Parking Your Vehicle P. 610Multi-View Rear Camera P. 621
2Maintenance P. 627
Before Performing Maintenance P. 628 Maintenance MinderTM P. 631
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 654
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 670
Accessories and Modifications P. 679
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 681
Tools P. 682 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 683
Overheating P. 697 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 699
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 709
2 Information P. 713
Specifications P. 714 Identification Numbers P. 716
Emissions Testing P. 719 Warranty Coverages P. 721
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Quick Reference Guide❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)
❚Fog Lights* (P178)
❚LaneWatchTM * (P554)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P539)
❚Wipers/Washers (P183)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P539)
❚Brightness Control (P188)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P591)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See the Navigation System Manual
❚Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P452, 477)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P228)
❚ENTER Button (P113, 244)
❚Interval Button (P584)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons
(P576)
❚ (home) Button (P113, 244)
❚Audio Remote Control Buttons (P244)
❚MAIN Button (P577)
❚/ Button (P113, 244)34
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Accessory Power Socket* (P218)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P67)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P71)
❚Third Row Seat (P199)
❚Second Row Seat (P198)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P73)
❚Cargo Area Light (P212)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P57)
❚Second Row Outer Seat Heater Buttons* (P227)
❚AC Power Outlet* (P218)
❚HDMITM Port* (P378)
❚USB Ports* (P242)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Moonroof Switch* (P169)
❚Panoramic Roof Switch* (P170)
❚Map Lights (P210)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P223)
❚Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P44)
❚Side Airbags (P55)
❚Seat Belts (P39)
❚Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System* (P375)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P222)
❚Front Seat (P194)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P637)
❚Windshield Wipers (P183, 654)
❚Tires (P658, 683)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❚Headlights (P175, 649)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P175, 650)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 651)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P174, 652)
❚Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights
(P175, 182, 650)
❚How to Refuel (P624)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P653)
❚Rear Wiper (P185, 656)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P653)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P652)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P652)
❚Brake/Taillights (P652)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P161)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P621)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P153)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❚Fog Lights* (P178, 651)
❚Back-Up Lights (P653)
❚Brake/Taillights (P653)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P81)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS)
Indicator (Green/
Amber) Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Econ Mode Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Driver Information Interface Tachometer
M
(Sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Gear Position Indicator/
Transmission System
Indicator Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
Gauges (P110)/Driver Information Interface (P111)/System
Indicators
(P82)
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator (Green/
Amber) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Blind spot information
System Indicator
*
Temperature Gauge
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)U.S.
Canada
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
Low Fuel Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
All-wheel drive
sy
stem ( AWD)
Indicator
*
Intelligent Traction
Management
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P174)
Lights (P175)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P183)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity*1
Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
High Sensitivity*1
Higher speed, more sweeps*2(+:(+:
(-:(-:
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P191)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P627)
Under the Hood (P637)
●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 hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P649)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P654)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P658)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?
The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.u Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®)
(P144)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake pedal is not fully released.
Models with walk away auto lock ®
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.•Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
• Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist,
or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.•Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
• Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.•Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 651, 652
—
High Beam
Indicator•Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
•Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.• If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
—
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Fog Light
Indicator*
•Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Immobilizer
System Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then
select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 163—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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