Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the 
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of  the road safely to cool 
down the engine if necessary.
• Change the gear position to 
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving  a boat from the water, keep the transmission 
in 
(D and do not use the sequential shift mode in (S. This prevents damage to the...

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Driving
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher 
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not 
designed for trail-blazing, or othe r challenging off-road activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved roads,  you will find that it requires somewhat 
different driving skills and that your vehicl e will handle somewhat differently than it 
does on pavement. Pay attention to the...

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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle  before you leave the pavement and make sure that all 
scheduled maintenance has been comple ted. Pay special attention to the 
condition of the tires, an d check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limit s (too steep or bumpy), you have 
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your  vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and 
power). Failing to recognize  these limits will...

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in 
(P.
1. Check that the shift lever is in 
(P, then 
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button 
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The engine is...

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Change the gear position to 
(P.
2. Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button with your foot on the brake pedal.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s 
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 144
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the   
button, then press an d hold the   button.
u The turn signal lights co me back on three times,  twice, if a 10-minute 
extension request was transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start*1 Remote Engine Start*
If...

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the   button 
for one second.
1Remote Engine Start*
•There is any antenna failure.•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 engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of 
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
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.
•The seat ventilat ion is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door  mirror heaters are 
activated*.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel are...

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that 
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 529
3.Change the gear position to (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull 
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br...

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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher  rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 
To prevent rollovers  or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt  maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75...