Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
Blind spot information (BSI) System*
Is designed to detect vehicl es in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle, 
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehi cles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the 
appropriate indicator comes on for a few se conds, providing assistance when you 
change lanes.
■How the system works
1 Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
Important...

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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
You can change the setting for BSI.
2 Customized Features  P. 344
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work  properly for the following 
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the  vehicle and changes the 
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar 
sensors, causing the BSI al ert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y...

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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
Driving
LaneWatchTM*
LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear 
areas displayed on the audio/in formation screen when the turn signal is activated to 
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these 
areas and allows you to check for vehicle, in  addition to your visual check and use of 
the passenger door mirror.  You can also keep the system  on for your convenience 
while driving.1 LaneWatchTM*...

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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
Driving
■Customizing the La neWatch settings
You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal : Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when 
you operate the turn signal light lever.
• Display Time after  Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining Lane Watch 
display time after you pull  the turn signal lever back.
• Reference Line : Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch 
monitor.
• Display : Adjusts...

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uuWhen Driving uIntelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*
Driving
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*
The Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)  is a full time all wheel drive system that automatically 
controls and transfers varying amount of engine torque to all wheels independently 
according to the driving conditions.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking 
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.
Avoid continuously driving on slippery surfa ces where a wheel is likely to spin out,...

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uuWhen Driving uTPMS with Tire Fill Assist
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Driving
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
Monitors the tire pr essure while you are 
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes 
significantly low, the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 
indicator comes on and a message appears on 
the MID.1 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can 
trigger the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator to come 
on.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire...

uuWhen Driving uTPMS with Tire Fill Assist
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Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power 
mode to ON, and roll the multi-function 
steering-wheel controls until you see the tire 
pressure screen.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi 
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).
Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire 
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire 
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1Tire Pressure Monitor
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring  System (TPMS) - Required 
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked 
monthly when cold and inflated  to the inflation pressure 
recommended by the vehicle manufa cturer on the vehicle placard 
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated 
on the vehicle placard or tire...

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not  a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain 
correct tire pressure, even if un der-inflation has not reached the 
level to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been eq uipped with a TPMS malfunction 
indicator to indicate when the sy stem is not operating properly.
The TPMS...

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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with 
your foot.
To release:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fu lly before driving. The 
rear brakes and axle can  be damaged if you drive 
with the parki ng brake applied.
If you start driving without  fully releasing the parking 
brake, a buzzer sounds  as a...