tow HONDA PILOT 2023 Repair Manual

749
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 750
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 751
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 762
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 764
Emergency Engine Start ................... 765
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 766
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 767
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 769 Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning
Appears ............................................. 771
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ....772If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 772
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 773
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 774
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 775 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 776
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ....... 777
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 778
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 783
Emergency Towing ........................... 785
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 786If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 787
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 788
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
752
Handling the Unexpected
1. Turn the knobs counter-clockwise to
remove the tool case cover.
2. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, jack
handle bar, and box wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Pull the rear edge of the handle on the
floor lid and remove the lid.
■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.
Knob
Tool Case Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Jack
Box Wrench
Handle
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762
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
If you cannot start the engine after checking all the items in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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 dr iver information interface.
If the To start, touch start button with emblem side of remote message appears
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 764
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 783
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. 524
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 207
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 112
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 122
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 783
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 785
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777
uuIndicator Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
1If the Transmission System In dicator 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. 785
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785
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 652
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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808
Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)....................... 459, 479
High Beam Indicator ................................. 108
Hill Descent Control System ..................... 553
Hill Descent Control System Indicator ..... 109
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 530
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 456
Honda App License Agreement ............... 402
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 30
HondaLink ®............................................. 376
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 792
Engine and Transmission.......................... 792
Vehicle Identification ............................... 792
Immobilizer System .................................. 207
Indicator .................................................. 112
Indicators ..................................................... 98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................ 115
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Indicator
(White/Green) ................................ 115, 590
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Interval ............................. 116
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 106
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 108
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................. 113
Auto Idle Stop OFF................................... 113
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ........................... 114
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................ 113 Automatic Brake Hold ..................... 102, 656
Automatic Brake Hold System ......... 102, 656
Charging System ............................. 103, 772
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 116
ECON Mode ............................................ 110
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System .......................................... 106, 774
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 771
Fog Light ................................................. 108
Gear Position........................................... 103
High Beam .............................................. 108
Hill Descent Control System..................... 109
Immobilizer System ................................. 112
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) ................................................. 116
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green)........................................ 116
Lights On ................................................ 108
Low Fuel ................................................. 105
Low Temperature .................................... 111
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ................... 108, 776
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................. 103
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 103, 772
NORMAL Mode ............................... 110, 548
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ......................................... 102, 775
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ............................. 100, 101, 773, 775
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 117
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 120 SAND Mode............................................ 111
Seat Belt Reminder ............................ 45, 105
Security System Alarm............................. 112
SNOW Mode .......................................... 110
SPORT Mode........................................... 110
Supplemental Restraint System ......... 73, 106
System Message ..................................... 109
TOW Mode ............................................. 111
TRAIL Mode ............................................ 111
Transmission System ....................... 104, 777
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............. 108
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
OFF ............................................... 107, 556
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System .......................................... 107, 555
Information .............................................. 789
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 128, 157
Instrument Panel ........................................ 97
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 558
Interior Lights ........................................... 260
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 236
iPod ................................................... 306, 367
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 756
Jump Starting ........................................... 767
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811
Index
Front Seat Heaters .................................. 280
Front Seats.............................................. 239
Rear Seats ............................................... 243
Seat Heaters ................................... 281, 282
Second Row Seat .................................... 243
Third Row Seat ....................................... 250
Ventilation .............................................. 281
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 282
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 244
Security System ........................................ 207
Security System Alarm Indicator .............. 112
Select Button ...................................... 27, 533
Operation ......................................... 27, 535
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 81
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 301
Sequential Mode ...................................... 540
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 541
Settings ..................................................... 140
Shift Button ........................................ 27, 533
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 27, 533
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 53
Side Airbags ............................................... 70
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 72
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 316
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 356
Smart Shortcuts ........................................ 380
Snow Tires ................................................ 736
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 651
Spare Tire ......................................... 751, 791
Spark Plugs ............................................... 790
Specifications ........................................... 790 Specified Fuel
.................................... 686, 790
Speed/Distance Units ........................ 138, 166
Speedometer ............................................ 121
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 62
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 547
Starting the Engine .................................. 524
Does Not Start ......................................... 762
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 767
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 235
Stopping .................................................... 661
Summer Tires ............................................ 736
Sun Visor ................................................... 272
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 267
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 62
Surround View Camera System ............... 674
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 8, 9, 217
Synchronized Mode .................................. 286
System Message Indicator ........................ 109
System Updates ........................................ 340
T
Tachometer............................................... 122
Tailgate ..................................................... 196
Unable to Open ....................................... 787
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 122
Outside Temperature Display ................... 123
Temperature Sensor ......................... 123, 289 Third Row Seat (Folding Down)
.............. 250
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 245
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 266
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 776
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator.......................................... 108, 776
Tires ........................................................... 728
Air Pressure ..................................... 729, 791
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 728
Inspection ............................................... 728
Labeling .................................................. 729
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 751
Regulations ............................................. 731
Rotation .................................................. 735
Spare Tire ........................................ 751, 791
Summer .................................................. 736
Tire Chains .............................................. 736
Wear Indicators ....................................... 733
Winter..................................................... 736
Tools .......................................................... 750
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 508
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 511
Load Limits .............................................. 508
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 518
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 785
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator.......................................... 108, 776
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ................. 559, 776
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 625
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 642
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812
Index
Trailer Stability Assist............................... 515
Transmission ........................................ 27, 533
Automatic ......................................... 27, 533
Fluid ........................................................ 716
Gear Position Indicator..................... 103, 535
Number ................................................... 792
Sequential Mode ..................................... 540
Transmission System
Indicator .......................................... 104, 777
Trip Computer ........................................... 330
Trip Meter ......................................... 128, 156
Troubleshooting ....................................... 749
Blown Fuse .............................. 778, 780, 782
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 34
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 34
Emergency Towing .................................. 785
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 762
Noise When Braking .................................. 36
Overheating............................................. 769
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 751
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 34, 194
Warning Indicators .................................... 98
Turn Signals Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) .................... 108
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 269
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 181
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside ................................................. 192 USB Flash Drives
............... 292, 309, 370, 401
USB Ports ................................................... 293
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 792
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 555
Off Button............................................... 556
Off Indicator.................................... 107, 555
System Indicator .............................. 107, 555
Ventilation ................................................ 281
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 709, 791
Voice Control Operation .......................... 349
Audio Commands ................................... 350
General Commands ................................ 350
List Commands ....................................... 351
Navigation Commands ............................ 351
Phone Commands ................................... 350
Standard Commands............................... 351
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 350
Voice Recognition ................................... 349
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 332
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 771
Warning Labels ........................................... 96
Warnings ........................................... 139, 168
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 797 Watts
........................................................ 790
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 733
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 756
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 383
Window Washers ..................................... 229
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 717
Switch .................................................... 229
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 210
Windshield ............................................... 229
Cleaning ................................................. 745
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 285
Washer Fluid ........................................... 717
Wiper Blades........................................... 723
Wipers and Washers ............................... 229
Winter Tires .............................................. 736
Snow Tires .............................................. 736
Tire Chains.............................................. 736
Wipers and Washers ................................ 229
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 230
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 723
Front....................................................... 229
Rear ........................................................ 231
Wireless Charger ...................................... 275
WMA ................................................. 309, 370
Worn Tires ................................................ 728
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