Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P 
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart 
entry remote.
3. Open the lid of the  console compartment.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it  into the shift lock 
release slot as shown in the image, and 
remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down,...

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine compartment cover, 
remove it from the pins.
2. Remove the holding clip s and the air intake 
duct.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each...

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3.Pull up on the engine  cover, remove it from 
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the 
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while 
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jump er cable to your 
vehicle’s battery  + terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your...

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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following 
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery - 
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable  from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery + 
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a...

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the   mark or the engine suddenly loses 
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present:  Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present:  Turn off the engine and wait...

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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling  fan is operating and 
stop the engine once the temperature 
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 
the coolant level and check the cooling 
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, remove the engine compartment 
cover then add coolant until it reaches 
the...

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as  the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on  level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check  P....

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indica tor Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem wi th the engine emissions control 
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the  indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.
■What to do when the  indicator lamp blinks...

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the...

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/T ire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low.  If there is a problem with the TPMS 
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator 
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to...