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, press the shift 
lever release button and place the shift lever 
into 
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift 
lever checked by a dealer as soon as 
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Cover
Release 
Button
Shift Lock 
Release Slot
* Not available on all models
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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  other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades  in cold conditions and 
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow 
the correct procedure, seriously injuring 
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking 
materials away from the battery.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake Duct
Clip
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Handling the Unexpected
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 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 15 
volts. Check the charger manual for the 
proper setting.
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery  - terminal.
7. Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the engine hanger as 
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to 
any other part.
8. If your vehicle is connected to another 
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine 
and increase its rpm slightly.
9. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it 
turns over slowly, check that the jumper 
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Pin
Engine Cover
Booster Battery
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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 dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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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 until it subsides. 
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
needle at the   mark  may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated 
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood  if steam is coming 
out.
H
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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 MAX  mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover  P. 567
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the 
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open 
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to 
the base of the filler neck, and put the 
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge. 
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone 
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the 
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray 
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool 
down before removing  the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAXMIN
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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. 569
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine 
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery  is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical 
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge 
the battery.
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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
Park the vehicle in a safe place with  no flammable items and wait at least 
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on, 
the emissions control system and the engine could be 
damaged.
If the malfunction  indicator lamp blinks again when 
restarting the engine, drive  to the nearest dealer at 
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle 
inspected.
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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 
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator 
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal  repeatedly to increase the engine 
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and 
sometimes the steering wheel  becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe  place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays  on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with  low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from  the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift 
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and  ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution 
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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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 do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when  the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer  as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire. 
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the 
Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when  the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select 
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the 
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator 
on the 
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 463
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An  overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist  provides visual and audible 
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the 
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up 
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure:  The beeper 
sounds and exterior lights  flash once every five 
seconds.
At recommended pressure:  The beeper sounds 
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure:  The beeper 
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning 
Message*
You may not be able  to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking 
your vehicle.
Call a professional  towing service if you need to tow 
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing  P. 635
* Not available on all models
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