hood open HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 95Safety Labels P. 96
Tailgate P. 196 Security System P. 207 Windows P. 210
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 217 Mirrors P. 236
Climate Control System P. 283
Audio Error Messages P. 398 General Information on the Audio System P. 400
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 459, 479 Refuel Recommend P. 498
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 519 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 567 Braking P. 652
Surround View Camera System* P. 674 Refueling P. 686 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 689
Maintenance Under the Hood P.705 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 718
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 728 Batt ery P. 737 Remote Transmitter Care P. 739
Accessories and Modifications P. 747
Engine Does Not Start P. 762 If the Battery Is Dead P. 767
Fuses P. 778 Emergency Towing P. 785
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 787 Refueling P. 788
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 793 Reporting Safety Defects P. 794
Authorized Manuals P. 800 Customer Service Information P. 801 Open Source License P. 802
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 97
ControlsP. 175
FeaturesP. 291
DrivingP. 501
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 749
InformationP. 789
IndexP. 804
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P705)
❚Windshield Wipers (P229, 723)
❚Tires (P728, 751)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P237)
❚How to Refuel (P687)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P722)
❚Rear Wiper (P231, 726)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P721)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P197)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P672)
❚Surround View Camera* (P674)
❚Fog Lights* (P224, 718)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P196)
❚Taillights* (P721)
❚Back-Up Lights (P721)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P719)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P719)
❚Brake/Taillights (P719)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P222, 718)
❚Headlights (P220, 718)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P220, 718)
❚Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights (P220, 225, 718)
❚Surround View Camera* (P674)
❚Surround View Camera* (P674)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P222, 718)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P181)
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P749)
Flat Tire (P751)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the spare tire located under
the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P771)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P762)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P778)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P769)
●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 (P785)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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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 an d the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicl e without using the auto lock
function.
• With the keyless 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®)
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The remote is inside the vehicle.
•The remote is taken out of its operational range
before all the doors an d tailgate are closed.
If you use the power tail gate walk away close
function when all the doors are closed, the auto lock
function will also be activated.
u When you walk away from the vehicle while the
power tailgate is automatically closing, it will
continue to lock automatically.
2 Power Tailgate Walk Away Close
* P. 201
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door, tailgate, or th e hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The keyless 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 cl ose the doors and tailgate.
u
The beeper will not sound.
u The beeper will sound.
Models with power tailgate walk away close
All models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
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 keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is 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.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
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.
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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, remote transmitter, or keyless access 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.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the remo te transmitter or
keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security 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.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
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 ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Models with power tailgate
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the 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 wheels, 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. 728
•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
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting.
2 Settings* P. 140
2 Customized Features P. 429
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the keyless remote twice to
start the engine.
•Another registered keyless 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 12-volt battery charge is too low.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button for one
second.
If the engine stops successfully, the exterior
lights flash once.
When the keyless remote is out of the keyless
access system range, the exterior lights will
not flash.
The engine will not stop.u Go within the range, and try again.1Remote Engine Start*
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 keyless remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator la mp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger, heated door mirrors*, front seat
heaters*, and heated steering wheel* are activated.
2 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button P. 232
2 Front Seat Heaters
* P. 280
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 279
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
544
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph
(5 km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Drive Mode is changed to SNOW, TOW , SPORT
*, TRAIL*, or SAND* mode.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate. In such cases, the
engine may restart if you change the shift position
other than
( D.
* Not available on all models
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