Honda Pilot Owners Manual

							uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
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Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in  the center of the lane, when the vehicle 
nears a white or yellow line, steering force  of the electric power steering will become 
stronger.
When the vehicle enters th e warning area, LKAS alerts  you with slight steering 
wheel vibration as we ll a warning display.
■Lane Keep Support Function1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
When the vehicle enters the warning area, lane 
departure warning is prov ided by steering wheel 
vibration and display.
■Lane Departure Warning Function
Warning Area
Warning Area
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Driving
The system can be used when th e following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and 
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.
• The vehicle speed is between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in  continuous operation.
■How to activate the system
1.Press the  MAIN button.
u The ACC  and LKAS  indicators come on.
The system is ready to use.
2. Press the LKAS button.
u Lane outlines appear on the MID.
The system is activated.
■When the System can be Used1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 491
If the vehicle drifts toward ei ther left or right lane line 
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS 
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
MAIN Button
LKAS Button
* Not available on all models
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3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the 
lane while driving.
u The dotted outer lines change to solid 
ones once the system starts operating 
after detecting the left and right lane 
markings.
To cancel the LKAS:
Press the  MAIN or LKAS button.
The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the 
engine, even if you turned it on the last time 
you drove the vehicle.
Models with ACC is shown.
■To cancel
1 When the System can be Used
The LKAS temporarily deactivates when it fails to 
detect lane lines. When the system detects the lines 
again, it comes back on automatically.
1To cancel
Pressing the  MAIN button also turns ACC on and off.
MAIN Button
LKAS Button
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
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■The system operation is suspended if 
you:
• Set the wipers to continuous operation.
u Turning the wipers off resumes the 
LKAS.
• Decrease the vehicle speed to about 40 
mph (64 km/h) or less.
u Increasing the vehicle  speed to about 45 
mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the 
LKAS.
• Depress the brake pedal.
u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting 
the lane lines again once you release the 
brake pedal.
• Set the wiper switch to  AUTO and the 
wipers operate continuously.
u The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop 
or operate intermittently.
When the LKAS is suspended, 
the lane lines on the MID 
change to contour lines, and 
the beeper sounds.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
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■The LKAS may automatically be suspended when:
• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is over the pos ted speed limit, on a curve road.
Once these conditions no longer exis t, the LKAS automatically resumes.
■The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, gets dirty.
• When driving through a sharp curve.
• When driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
• When the ABS or VSA ® systems engage.
A beeper will sound if the LKAS is automatically canceled.
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
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The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in 
the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■LKAS Conditions and Limitations
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings  are visible on the roadway due to road 
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing  lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is  driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces. 
• When objects on the road (c urb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
lines (or yellow lines).
• When driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the  headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during corn ering if the vehicle turns more or less 
than what was intended. It also assists in  maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. 
It does so by regulating engine outp ut and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the 
engine does not respond to the accelerator. 
You may also notice some noise from the 
hydraulic system. You will also see the 
indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® indicator comes on and stays on 
while driving, there may  be a problem with the 
system. While this may not interfere with normal 
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer 
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations 
and does not control the entire braking system. You 
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate 
for the conditions and alwa ys leave a sufficient 
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally 
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The 
system also includes a  traction control function.
VSA® System 
Indicator
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							uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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This button is on the driver side control panel. 
To partially disable VSA ® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a 
beep.
The traction control stops fully functioning, 
allowing the wheels to sp in more freely at low 
speed. The VSA ® OFF indicator will also come 
on and a message on the MID informs you 
that the mode is changed.
Traction control mode can not be changed 
during Mud or Sand modes. If you are driving 
on mud or sand, Mud or Sand Intelligent 
Traction Management modes can also be 
used to free a stuck vehicle. On other road 
surfaces, change to No rmal or Snow mode, 
then press and hold the   (VSA ® OFF) button.
To restore VSA ® functionality/features, press 
the  (VSA ® OFF) button until you hear a 
beep. 
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the 
engine, even if you turned it off the last time 
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System
With the   button pressed, your vehicle will have 
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA® 
traction and stability  enhancement becomes less 
effective.
In certain unusual  conditions when your vehicle gets 
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier 
to free it with the   button pressed.
When the   button is pressed, the traction control 
function becomes less effective. This allows for the 
wheels to spin more freely  at low speed. You should 
only attempt to free your  vehicle with the   button 
pressed if you are not able to free it without.
Immediately after  freeing your vehicle, be sure to 
press the   button again. We do not recommend 
driving your vehicle wi th the   button pressed 
(indicator on).
You may hear a motor sound coming from the 
engine compartment while system checks are being 
performed immediately after starting the engine or 
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uAgile Handling Assist System
Driving
Agile Handling Assist System
Lightly brakes each of the front and rear  wheels, as needed, when you turn the 
steering wheel, and helps support the vehi cle’s stability and performance during 
cornering.1 Agile Handling Assist System
The agile handling assist  system cannot enhance 
stability in all driving situat ions. You still need to drive 
and corner at speeds appr opriate for the conditions 
and always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® indicator comes on and stays on 
while driving, the agile handling assist system does 
not activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine 
compartment while the system is activated. This is 
normal.
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