auto idle off HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Gauges (P121)
❚Driver Information
Interface
(P125, 151, 154)
❚System Indicators (P98)
❚ Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF Button
(P556)
❚ Heated Windshield Button* (P232)
❚ Power Tailgate Button* (P203)
❚Audio System (P292)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ Rear Defogger/ Heated Door
Mirror* Button (P232)
❚ Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P280)
❚ Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilator Buttons* (P281)
❚Climate Control System (P283)
❚Shift Button (P533)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P543)
❚ Hill Descent Control Button (P554)
❚Drive Mode Switch (P548)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P217)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P235)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P652)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P656)
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator (green) comes on. (P542)
*1:U.S. models
*2:Canada models
AtAutomatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Automatic Brake Hold Off (P656)Automatic Brake Hold On (P656)
Depress the brake pedal.
On
Keep the brake pedal depressed. With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal when the
(Green) indicator comes on.
*1
*2
Off
Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system activated,
depress the accelerator pedal.Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
High Beam
Indicator
Fog Light
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(Amber)Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/Gray)
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)

P. 113
 P. 108
 P. 108 
P. 115

P. 108 Immobilizer System
Indicator
P.

112
Se
curity System Alarm
Indicator 
P.

112
 P. 109
 P. 116
 P. 120
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green) P. 115
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 116
*1 *1Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)

P. 117
*1
SNOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Auto Idle Stop Off
Indicator 
P. 113
Auto
Idle Stop
Suspen
d Indicator P. 114
ECON Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Low Temperature
Indicator* P. 111
Cruise Mode Indicator
(Whi
te/Green) 
P. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval
Indicator
*
 P. 116
*1
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green) 
P. 113
Hill Descent Control
System Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 109*1
NORMAL Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
SPORT Mode
Indicator* P. 110
SAND Mode
Indicator* P. 111
TOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 111
TRAIL Mode
Indicator* P. 111
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system
has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 543
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)●Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto
Idle Stop system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)●Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically shuts
off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 542
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the following
situations.
—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 542-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-SNOW , TOW, SPORT*, TRAIL*, or SAND*
mode is selected.2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
2 Drive Mode System P. 548
-The battery temperature is too low.
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
windshield
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and
floor vents’, and
back of the console
compartment
Dashboard
vents’ and back
of the console
compartment
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Fan
Control
Dial
(Recirculation)
Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
AUTO Button SYNC (Synchronization)
Button
MODE
Control
Button
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving....................................... 502
Towing a Trailer .................................... 508
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ......... 519
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 524
Precautions While Driving................. 531
Automatic Transmission ................... 532
Shifting ............................................ 533
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 542
Drive Mode System .......................... 548
Hill Descent Control System ............. 553
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............555
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 557 Intelligent Variable To
rque Management (i-
VTM4
TM) AWD System*.................. 558
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 561
Blind Spot Information System
*....... 563Honda Sensing ®.................................... 567Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) ....572Low Speed Braking Control*............ 584Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow.. 590Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 612
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 625
Road Departure Mitigation System .. 634
Traffic Sign Recognition System.... 642
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 648
Radar Sensor ................................... 650
Sonar Sensors*............................. 651BrakingBrake System ................................... 652
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 659
Brake Assist System ......................... 660
Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ................................ 661
Parking Sensor System*................... 663
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 668Multi-View Rear Camera*..................... 672
Surround View Camera System*.......... 674Refueling ........................................... 686
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 689
* Not available on all models
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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 508
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop syst em using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button. The
trailer weight can affect your vehicle's br ake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is
activated on a hill while towing a trailer.
• Select TOW mode for optimized transmissio n operation when towing a trailer.
2Drive Mode System P. 548
•Turn off the rear parking sensor system.
2 Parking sensor system on and off P. 664
•Turn off the Low Speed Braking Control syst em. It may activate if it detects the
towed object as an obstacle.
2 System On and Off P. 587
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Remember to unhitch the tra iler before changing a
flat tire. Ask the trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer’s spare tire.
Models with Parking Sensor System
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel econ omy, the engine automatica lly stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmen tal and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.
2Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 544, 545
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
P. 546
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function
is in operation.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the driver information interface.
1Auto Idle Stop
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt ba ttery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activati ng. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
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