Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake  pedal. The brake assist system increases 
the stopping force when you depress th e brake pedal hard in an emergency 
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS ) helps you retain steering control when 
braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System  P. 532
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 531
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of  road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by  lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, this is  caused by the brake wear 
indicator rubbing on the  brake rotor and indicates 
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the 
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an 
occasional squeak or squeal  when you initially apply 
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by 
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine  braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a 
lower gear.
Do not rest your foot  on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly  apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness  over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
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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.
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 pu mp 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. Keep holding the 
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you w ill need to press on the brake pedal very 
hard before the ABS activates. However,  you may feel the ABS activate immediately 
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an 
incorrect tire type and size.
When the  ABS indicator comes on while driving, 
there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a 
possibility of the ABS not  operating. Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS does not reduce the ti me or distance it takes 
to stop the vehicle. It only  helps with steering control 
during hard braking.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more 
stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
•When driving on rough road surfaces, including 
when driving on uneven surf aces, such as gravel or 
snow.
•When tire chains are installed.
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.
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Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generati ng greater braking force when you depress 
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal ma y wiggle slightly and an operating noise 
may be heard. This is normal. Keep  holding the brake pedal firmly down.
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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBSTM is designed to alert you when a 
potential collision is determined, as well as  to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.
■How the system works
1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBSTM is designed to reduce the severity of an 
unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collision nor 
stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your 
responsibility to  operate the brake  pedal and steering 
wheel appropriately acco rding to the driving 
conditions.
The CMBS
TM may not activate or may not detect a 
vehicle in front of y our vehicle under certain 
conditions:
2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 537
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 491
1How the system works
Rapid vibrations on the  steering wheel alert you 
when the your vehicle speed is between 19 and 62 
mph (30 and 100 km/h) with an oncoming vehicle 
detected in front of you.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ah ead when your vehicle speed is about 
3 mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you. The radar sensor is 
in the front grille.
The CMBS
TM activates when:●The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian 
detected in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance 
of a collision.
●Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a 
collision with an oncoming detected vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you. The camera is 
located behind the 
rearview mirror.
When to use
* Not available on all models
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■When the system activates
At system’s earliest collision alert  stage, you can change the distance ( Long/
Normal /Short) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through MID setting 
options.
■Vibration alert on the steering wheel
When a potential collision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the 
system alerts you with rapid vibration on th e steering wheel, in addition to visual and 
audible alerts. u Take appropriate action to prevent a co llision (apply the brakes, operate the 
steering wheel, etc.).
1 When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS
TM is also designed to detect 
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian  detection feature may not 
activate or may not detect  a pedestrian in front of 
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating  the pedestrian detection 
limitations from the list. 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 537
The system provides visual, audible and Tac tile alerts of a possible collision, and 
stops if the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change 
lanes, etc.)
Beep Visual Alerts
Audible Alert
Tactile Alert
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The system has three alert stages for a possible collis ion. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of 
the stages before initiating the last stage.
■Collision Alert Stages
Distance between vehicles
CMBSTM
The sensors detect a  vehicleAudible & Visu al WARNINGSSteering WheelBraking
Stage 
oneThere is a risk of a collision 
with the vehicle ahead of 
you.
When in  Long, visual and 
audible alerts come on at a 
longer distance from a vehicle 
ahead than in  Normal setting, 
and in  Short, at a shorter 
distance than in  Normal.In case of an 
oncoming vehicle 
detected, rapid 
vibration is 
provided.
—
Stage 
twoThe risk of a collision has 
increased, time to respond 
is reduced.
Visual and audible alerts.
—Lightly 
applied
Stage  three The CMBSTM determines 
that a collision is 
unavoidable.
—Forcefully  applied
Your Vehicle Vehicle 
Ahead
Normal
Short
Long
Your 
Vehicle Vehicle 
Ahead
Your 
VehicleVehicle 
Ahead
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Press this button until  the beeper sounds to 
switch the system on or off.
When the CMBS
TM is off:
• The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument 
panel comes on.
• A message on the MID reminds you that the 
system is off.
The CMBS
TM is in the previously selected ON or 
OFF setting each time you start the engine.
■CMBSTM On and Off1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
The CMBSTM may automatically shut off, and the 
CMBSTM indicator will come  and stay on under certain 
conditions:
2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 537
* Not available on all models
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The system may automatically shut off and the CMBSTM indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of thes e conditions are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the CMBS
TM functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 491
■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 objects and the background.
• 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.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
■CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations
* Not available on all models
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■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 (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, comp act 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 hot.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
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■Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the  vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is 
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a  slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach  the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you 
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle,  bicycle, mobility scooter or other small 
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, winding or und ulating road that makes it difficult for 
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of 
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.
• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands or raised or they 
are running.
• When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.
• When the lead vehicl e suddenly slows down.
• When the camera cannot correctly identify  that a pedestrian is present due to an 
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).
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