snow chains HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode System
550
Driving
Maximizes controllab ility on snowy road
through powertrain settings.
Optimizes balance between driving
performance and comfort when towing a
trailer.
■SNOW Mode1 SNOW Mode
NOTICE
SNOW mode does not allow you to drive on snowy
or frozen roads in all situations. There are limits to
SNOW mode.
When driving on snowy or frozen roads; mount
winter tires or tire chains , reduce speed, and maintain
sufficient distance between vehicles.
2 Winter Tires P. 736
While in SNOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
■TOW Mode1TOW Mode
While in TOW Mode, some features of Honda
Sensing are turned off. 2 Honda Sensing ® P. 567
When the Drive Mode is in TOW mode, Low Speed
Braking Control and the rear parking sensor system
do not operate when reversing. 2 Low Speed Braking Control
* P. 584
2 Parking Sensor System* P. 663
While in TOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
For more details on towing, refer to the following. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 508
Models with Parking Sensor System
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the electri c parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor behind the Honda emblem gets dirty.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Driving
The system may automatically shut off u nder certain conditions. Some examples of
these conditions are listed below. Othe r conditions may reduce some of the ACC
with Low Speed Follow functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 648
2 Radar Sensor P. 650
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The electric parking brake is applied.
• The front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
■ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations1ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Traffic Jam Assist
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshi eld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
* etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy lo ad in the cargo area or rear seats.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The suspension has been modified.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
■Examples of limitations on detectio n due to the condition of oncoming
vehicles
• The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways.
• The oncoming vehicle jumps out in front of you.
• When the oncoming vehicle blends in with the background, preventing the
system from recognizing it.
• The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are lit on one side or not lit on either side
in a dark place.
• The distance between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle is too short.
• Part of the oncoming vehicle is not vi sible due to the vehicle ahead of you.
• There are multiple oncoming lanes or turning lanes.
• The vehicle in the adjacent lane is parked or moving at an extremely slow speed.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Traffic Sign Recognition System
644
Driving
The Traffic Sign Recognition system may incorrectly recognize, be slow to identify,
or fail to recognize the traffi c sign in the following cases.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving at night, in dark areas such as long tunnels.
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.
■Roadway conditions
• Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy lo ad in the cargo area or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
■Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations1Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations
When the traffic sign recognition system
malfunctions, appears on the gauge. If this
message does not disappear, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
Head-up display*
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before th e ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with snow chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or when
system checks are being performed after the engine
has been started and while the vehicle accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire cl earance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: Kenig XB-16 265
Cable-type: Peerless Auto-Trac 0232605
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
Models with 255/60R18 tires
Models with 255/50R20 tires
Models with 265/60R18 tires
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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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