honda-automobiles 2010 pilot User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls)

  3
• Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

  5
• Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)

  65
• Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

  393
• Driving (engine and transmission operation)

  409
• Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

  453
• Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

  507
• Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

  535
• Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)

  553
• Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) (how to order)

  557
• Your Seat Belts

  22
• Back Seat

  40
• Lap/Shoulder Belt

  23
• Can Pose Serious Risks

  40
• Tensioners

  24
• Children

  42
• Seat Belt Maintenance

  25
• Attention

  42
• Your Airbags

  26
• Airbag System Components

  26
• Small Children

  44
• Important Safety Precautions

  6
• Work

  29
• Protecting Infants

  44
• Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

  8
• Protecting Small Children

  45
• Seat Belts

  9
• Selecting a Child Seat

  47
• Airbags

  11
• Work

  34
• Protecting Adults and Teens

  13
• With LATCH

  49
• 1. Close and Lock the Doors

  13
• With a Lap/Shoulder Belt

  53
• 2. Adjust the Front Seats

  15
• Indicator Works

  35
• With a Tether

  54
• 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs

  16
• Protecting Larger Children

  57
• Off Indicator Works

  36
• Checking Seat Belt Fit

  57
• Airbag Service

  37
• Using a Booster Seat

  58
• Seat Belts

  17
• Protecting Children − General Front

  59
• Position

  19
• Guidelines

  39
• Advice for Pregnant Women

  20
• Carbon Monoxide Hazard

  61
• Restrained

  39
• Safety Labels

  62
• Instrument Panel

  67
• Power Windows

  165
• Instrument Panel Indicators

  69
• Moonroof

  168
• Gauges

  82
• Parking Brake

  169
• Multi-Information Display

  87
• Mirrors

  170
• Wheel

  123
• System

  173
• Interior Lights

  176
• Washers

  124
• Interior Convenience Items

  179
• Center Console

  180
• Washer

  125
• Console Compartments

  180
• Turn Signal and Headlights

  126
• Beverage Holders

  181
• Hazard Warning Button

  130
• Storage Compartment

  182
• Rear Window Defogger

  130
• Glove Box

  183
• Instrument Panel Brightness

  131
• Integrated Sunshades

  183
• Steering Wheel Adjustment

  133
• Sunglasses Holder

  183
• Keys and Locks

  134
• Conversation Mirror

  184
• Immobilizer System

  135
• Sun Visor

  184
• Ignition Switch

  137
• Vanity Mirror

  185
• Door Locks

  138
• Coat Hooks

  185
• Childproof Door Locks

  144
• Seat Under Tray

  185
• Tailgate and Glass Hatch

  144
• Accessory Power Sockets

  186
• Power Tailgate

  145
• AC Power Outlet

  187
• Remote Transmitter

  150
• Cargo Hooks

  188
• Seats

  154
• Detachable Anchor

  162
• Compartment

  188
• Control Locations

  66
• Cargo Net

  189
• Vents, Heating and A/C

  192
• Using the Rear A/C Unit

  197
• Device

  298
• Climate Control System

  199
• Rear Climate Controls

  204
• Messages

  307
• Audio System

  208
• FM/AM Radio Reception

  308
• LX models Auxiliary Input Jack

  310
• Playing the FM/AM Radio

  210
• Remote Audio Controls

  311
• Playing a Disc

  218
• Disc Player Error Messages

  225
• Setting the Clock

  314
• Rear Entertainment System

  317
• navigation system Security System

  349
• Audio System

  226
• Cruise Control

  350
• Playing the FM/AM Radio

  227
• Compass

  353
• Playing the XM Radio

  236
• Playing Discs

  242
• Transceiver

  357
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

  361
• Models with navigation system Parking Sensor System

  386
• Audio System

  252
• Playing the FM/AM Radio

  253
• Playing the XM Radio

  266
• Playing Discs

  274
• Protecting Your Discs

  285
• Playing an iPod

  288
• iPod Error Messages

  297
• Break-in Period

  394
• Fuel Recommendation

  394
• Service Station Procedures

  395
• Refueling

  395
• Tighten Fuel Cap Message

  396
• Hood

  397
• Oil Check

  398
• Engine Coolant Check

  398
• Fuel Economy

  399
• Carrying Cargo

  404
• Driving Guidelines

  410
• Preparing to Drive

  410
• Starting the Engine

  411
• Message

  412
• Automatic Transmission

  413
• VTM-4 System

  418
• Parking

  419
• (TPMS)

  420
• Braking System

  428
• Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

  429
• Control (ESC), System

  431
• Towing a Trailer

  434
• Guidelines

  449
• Maintenance Safety

  454
• Maintenance Minder

  455
• Fluid Locations

  470
• Engine Compartment Covers

  471
• Adding Engine Oil

  472
• Filter

  473
• Engine Coolant

  475
• Windshield Washers

  477
• Automatic Transmission Fluid

  478
• Rear Differential Fluid

  480
• Transfer Assembly Fluid

  480
• Brake Fluid

  481
• Power Steering Fluid

  482
• Timing Belt

  482
• Lights

  483
• Dust and Pollen Filter

  490
• Cleaning the Seat Belts

  490
• Floor Mats

  491
• Wiper Blades

  492
• Tires

  496
• Checking the Battery

  504
• Vehicle Storage

  506
• Compact Spare Tire

  508
• Changing a Flat Tire

  509
• If the Engine Won’t Start

  516
• Jump Starting

  517
• If the Engine Overheats

  519
• Low Oil Pressure Indicator

  521
• Charging System Indicator

  521
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  522
• Brake System Indicator

  523
• Fuses

  524
• Fuse Locations

  528
• Emergency Towing

  531
• If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

  532
• Identification Numbers

  536
• Specifications

  538
• (U.S. Vehicles)

  540
• Tire Labeling

  542
• Explanation

  544
• Emissions Controls

  547
• Emissions Testing

  550
• Customer Service Information

  554
• Warranty Coverages

  555
• (U.S. Vehicles)

  556
• Authorized Manuals

  557
• Auto Control Mode, Starting Specifications

  539
• Engine

  411
• Before Driving

  393
• AAC

  300
• Beverage Holders

  181
• Auto Door Unlock

  117
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

  361
• Position)

  137
• Automatic Climate Control

  199
• Booster Seats

  58
• Accessory Power Sockets

  186
• Automatic Lighting

  127
• AC Power Outlet

  187
• Anti-lock System (ABS)

  429
• Active Head Restraints

  158
• Automatic Speed Control

  350
• Break-in, New Linings

  394
• Additives, Engine Oil

  473
• Automatic Transmission

  413
• Advanced Airbags

  31
• Capacity, Fluid

  538
• Fluid

  481
• Checking Fluid Level

  478
• Parking

  169
• Airbag System Components

  26
• Shifting

  413
• Wear Indicators

  429
• Indicators

  413
• Braking System

  428
• Air Outlets (Vents)

  206
• Shift Lever Positions

  414
• Break-in, New Vehicle

  394
• Air Pressure, Tires

  496
• Shift Lock Release

  416
• Antifreeze

  475
• Auxiliary Input Jack

  310
• Instruments

  131
• Operation

  429
• Anti-theft, Audio System

  313
• Lock

  137
• Jump Starting

  517
• Maintenance

  504
• When to

  455
• Compass

  353
• Back-up Lights

  486
• Console Compartment

  180
• Brake Lights

  486
• Checklist, Before Driving

  410
• Consumer Information

  554
• Fog Lights

  485
• Childproof Door Locks

  144
• Controls, Instruments and

  65
• Front Parking Lights

  484
• Child Safety

  39
• Conversation Mirror

  184
• Front Side Marker Lights

  484
• Booster Seats

  58
• Headlights

  483
• Adding

  475
• Rear Bulbs

  486
• Important Safety Reminders

  39
• Checking

  398
• Specifications

  539
• Infants

  44
• Proper Solution

  475
• Turn Signal Lights

  484
• Larger Children

  57
• Temperature Gauge

  82
• Bulbs, Halogen

  483
• LATCH

  49
• Risks with Airbags

  40
• System

  547
• Small Children

  45
• Cruise Control Indicator

  78
• Tether

  54
• Cruise Control Operation

  350
• Cancel Button

  352
• Warning Labels

  62
• Cup Holders

  181
• Capacities Chart

  538
• Where Should a Child Sit?

  40
• Customer Service Office

  554
• Carbon Monoxide Hazard

  61
• Child Seats

  47
• Customize Settings

  97
• Cargo Area Light

  178
• LATCH Anchorage Points

  49
• Door/Window Setup

  115
• Cargo Hook

  408
• Lighting Setup

  110
• Cargo, How to Carry

  404
• Cleaning Seat Belts

  490
• Meter Setup

  103
• Climate Control System

  199
• Position Setup

  108
• Certification Label

  536
• Clock

  314
• Setting to Default

  100
• Chains, Tires

  503
• Coat Hooks

  185
• Changing a Flat Tire

  509
• Code, Audio System

  313
• CO in the Exhaust

  547
• How to

  473
• Driver and Passenger Safety

  5
• Towing

  531
• Daytime Running Lights

  128
• Driving

  409
• Dead Battery

  517
• Economy

  399
• Emergency Flashers

  130
• Defects, Reporting Safety

  556
• Emergency Towing

  531
• Defogger, Rear Window

  130
• System

  173
• Emissions Controls

  547
• Dust and Pollen Filter

  490
• Emissions Testing

  550
• Differential Fluid

  538
• DVD Player Error Messages

  345
• Dimensions

  538
• DVD Player

  320
• Check Starter System

  412
• Dimming the Headlights

  126
• Coolant Temperature Gauge

  82
• E If it Won’t Start

  516
• Automatic Transmission

  478
• Engine Oil

  398
• Economy, Fuel

  399
• Directional Signals

  73
• Oil Life

  455
• Disc Brake Wear Indicators

  429
• System

  431
• Disc Care

  285
• Oil, What Kind to Use

  472
• Battery, Jump Starting

  517
• Overheating

  519
• Brake System Indicator

  523
• Specifications

  539
• Changing a Flat Tire

  509
• Speed Limiter

  416
• Charging System Indicator

  521
• Starting

  411
• Disposal of Used Oil

  474
• Checking the Fuses

  525
• Driving with a Flat Tire

  508
• Exhaust Fumes

  61
• Hazard Warning Flashers

  130
• Jump Starting

  517
• System

  548
• Locking and Unlocking

  138
• Lockout Prevention

  144
• Low Oil Pressure Indicator

  521
• Power Door Locks

  138
• DOT Tire Quality Grading

  540
• Overheated Engine

  519
• Folding the Third Seat

  161
• Gas Station Procedures

  395
• Belts by

  20
• Four-way Flashers

  130
• Front Seat

  154
• Fuel

  82
• Adjusting

  154
• Speedometer

  82
• Tachometer

  82
• Heaters

  164
• Convenience

  191
• Fuel

  394
• Rating)

  435
• Filling the Fuel Tank

  395
• Fill Door and Cap

  395
• Gauge

  82
• Rating)

  436
• Dust and Pollen

  490
• Octane Requirement

  394
• Gearshift Lever Positions

  413
• Oil

  473
• Oxygenated

  394
• Glass Hatch

  148
• Flashers, Hazard Warning

  130
• Reserve Indicator

  80
• Glove Box

  183
• Flat Tire, Changing a

  509
• Tank, Filling the

  395
• Floor Mats

  491
• Tighten Fuel Cap

  396
• Rating)

  435
• Fuel Economy

  399
• Automatic Transmission

  478
• Fuses, Checking the

  525
• Brake

  481
• Power Steering

  482
• Halogen Headlight Bulbs

  483
• Rear Differential

  480
• HandsFreeLink

  361
• Transfer Assembly

  480
• Gas Mileage, Improving

  400
• HFL Buttons

  361
• Windshield Washer

  477
• Gasoline

  394
• Hazard Warning Flashers

  130
• Gauge

  82
• Reception

  308
• Low Fuel Indicator

  80
• Fog Lights

  128
• Octane Requirement

  394
• Folding the Second Seat

  160
• Tank, Refueling

  395
• Headlights

  126
• Seat Belt

  69
• Aiming

  483
• Keys

  134
• SRS

  72
• Automatic Lighting

  127
• Switch

  137
• Daytime Running Lights

  128
• Timing Control System

  548
• Tire Pressure Monitor

  75
• High Beam Indicator

  78
• Immobilizer System

  135
• High Beams, Turning on

  126
• Important Safety Precautions

  6
• Warning

  73
• Lights On Indicator

  78
• VSA Activation

  73
• Low Beams, Turning on

  126
• ABS (Anti-lock Brake)

  72
• VSA System

  73
• Reminder Chime

  126
• A/T Temp

  76
• Individual Map Lights

  177
• Replacing Halogen Bulbs

  483
• Infant Restraint

  44
• Turning on

  126
• Infant Seats

  44
• Headphones

  346
• Inflation, Proper Tire

  496
• Head Restraints

  157
• Cruise Control

  78
• INFO Buttons

  87
• Heated Mirror

  172
• Cruise Main

  78
• Inside Mirror

  170
• Heaters, Seats

  164
• Inspection, Tire

  498
• Lights)

  79
• High-Low Beam Switch

  126
• Fog Lights

  78
• Instrument Panel Brightness

  131
• High Beam

  78
• Instruments and Controls

  65
• Transceiver

  357
• Key (Immobilizer System)

  78
• Integrated Sunshade

  183
• Hood, Opening the

  397
• Lights On

  78
• Interface Dial

  252
• Low Fuel

  80
• Interior Lights

  176
• Low Tire Pressure

  74
• iPod

  288
• Security System

  81
• Side Airbag Off

  72
• Locks Mirrors, Adjusting

  171
• Anti-theft Steering Column

  137
• Modifications

  403
• Jacking up the Vehicle

  511
• Fuel Fill Door

  395
• Modifying Your Vehicle

  403
• Jack, Tire

  509
• Glove Box

  183
• Moonroof

  168
• Jump Starting

  517
• Lockout Prevention

  144
• Power Door

  138
• Multi-Information Display

  87
• Low Coolant Level

  398
• Keys

  134
• Keyless Memory Settings

  153
• Neutral Gear Position

  414
• New Vehicle Break-in

  394
• Luggage, Storing (cargo)

  404
• Numbers, Identification

  536
• Label, Certification

  536
• Lane Change, Signaling

  126
• Maintenance

  453
• Light Control Switch

  176
• Minder

  455
• Bulb Replacement

  483
• Checks

  467
• Safety

  454
• Interior

  176
• Schedule

  469
• Off-Road Precautions

  449
• Parking

  126
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  522
• Turn Signal

  126
• Memory, Driving Position

  173
• Message Display

  95
• LOCK (Ignition Key Position)

  137
• Message Indicator

  77
• Meters, Gauges

  82
• PGM-FI System

  548
• Readiness Codes

  550
• Change, How to

  473
• Pollen Filter

  490
• Change, When to

  455
• Power Door Locks

  138
• Rear Audio Control Panel

  321
• Checking Engine

  398
• Power Seat Adjustments

  154
• Rear Entertainment System

  317
• Life, Engine

  455
• Power Socket Locations

  179
• Power Windows

  165
• Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts

  20
• Rearview Mirror

  170
• Chart

  472
• Protecting Adults and Teens

  13
• ON (Ignition Key Position)

  137
• Outside Mirrors

  171
• Advice for Pregnant Women

  20
• Washer

  125
• Protecting Children

  39
• Overheating, Engine

  519
• General Guidelines

  39
• Reclining the Second Seats

  159
• Owner’s Maintenance Checks

  467
• Protecting Infants

  44
• Reminder Indicators

  69
• Oxygenated Fuels

  394
• Protecting Larger Children

  57
• Remote Audio Controls

  311
• Protecting Small Children

  45
• Remote Control (RES)

  322
• Using Child Seats with Remote Transmitter

  150
• Tethers

  54
• Panel Brightness Control

  131
• Using LATCH

  49
• Engine Oil and Filter

  473
• Park Gear Position

  414
• Fuses

  525
• Parking

  419
• Light Bulbs

  483
• Parking Brake

  169
• Schedule

  469
• Radiator Overheating

  519
• Timing Belt

  482
• Tires

  499
• Parking Lights

  126
• Wiper Blades

  492
• Radio Theft Protection

  313
• Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

  36
• Lap/Shoulder Belt

  23
• Setting the Clock

  314
• Crash

  25
• Maintenance

  25
• Reporting Safety Defects＊

  556
• Transmission

  413
• Shift Lever Position Indicator

  413
• Restraint, Child

  39
• System Components

  22
• Shift Lock Release

  416
• Reverse Gear Position

  414
• Use During Pregnancy

  20
• Side Airbags

  32
• Rotation Tire

  499
• Off Indicator

  35
• Seats

  154
• Adjusting the Second Seat

  159
• Folding the Second Seat

  160
• Folding the Third Seat

  161
• Signaling Turns

  73
• Safety Defects, Reporting＊

  556
• Head Restraints

  157
• Snow Tires

  502
• Safety Features

  8
• Heaters

  164
• Airbags

  11
• Position Memory

  173
• Door Locks

  13
• Third Row Access

  161
• Head Restraints

  16
• Security System

  349
• Specifications

  539
• Specifications Charts

  538
• Driver’s Seat Position Sensor

  31
• Speed Control

  350
• Safety Labels, Location of

  62
• Speed Limiter

  416
• Sensors

  31
• Speedometer

  82
• Serial Number

  536
• Additional Information

  22
• Service Intervals

  455
• Service Manual＊

  557
• Tensioners

  24
• Service Minder

  455
• Cleaning

  490
• Service Station Procedures

  395
• SRS, Additional Information

  26
• Sunglasses Holder

  183
• Tensioners, Seat Belts

  24
• Sun Visor

  184
• Tether Anchorage Points

  55
• Airbag Service

  37
• Theft Protection, Radio

  313
• Airbag System Components

  26
• Servicing

  37
• System Components

  26
• Timing Belt

  482
• Work

  29
• Tire Chains

  503
• Tire, How to Change a Flat

  509
• T Tire Labeling

  542
• Work

  34
• Tachometer

  82
• Tailgate

  144
• Starting the Engine

  411
• Glass Hatch

  148
• Auto Control Mode

  411
• Opening the

  144
• Altitude

  412
• Power

  145
• With a Dead Battery

  517
• Taillights, Changing Bulbs in

  486
• Steam Coming from Engine

  519
• Adjustment

  133
• DOT Tire Quality Grading

  540
• Anti-theft Column Lock

  137
• Emissions Control Systems

  547
• Converter

  549
• Temperature Gauge

  82
• Storage Compartment

  182
• Temperature, Inside Sensor

  207
• Storing Your Vehicle

  506
• Temperature, Outside

  90
• Tires

  496
• Air Pressure

  496
• Trip Computer

  92
• Vehicle Storage

  506
• Checking Wear

  498
• Ventilation

  195
• Compact Spare

  508
• Turn Signals

  73
• VIN

  536
• DOT Tire Quality Grading

  540
• Viscosity, Oil

  472
• Inflation

  496
• Inspection

  498
• VTM-4 Lock

  418
• Maintenance

  499
• Replacing

  499
• of the

  507
• Rotating

  499
• Uniform Tire Quality Grading

  540
• Snow

  502
• Unleaded Gasoline

  394
• Specifications

  539
• Warning Labels, Location of

  62
• Tire Chains

  503
• USB Flash Memory Device

  298
• Warranty Coverages＊

  555
• Tools, Tire Changing

  509
• Used Oil, How to Dispose of

  474
• Checking the Fluid Level

  477
• A Trailer

  434
• Level Indicator

  96
• Emergency Wrecker

  531
• Operation

  124
• Equipment and Accessories

  441
• Vanity Mirror

  185
• Weight Limit

  434
• Vehicle Capacity Load

  405
• Adjusting the Steering

  133
• Trailer Loading

  434
• Vehicle Dimensions

  538
• Alignment and Balance

  499
• Trailer Towing Tips

  446
• Vehicle Identification Number

  536
• Aluminum Alloy Wheels

  503
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) Cleaning

  503
• Checking Fluid Level

  478
• System

  431
• Compact Spare

  508
• Fluid Selection

  479
• Wrench, Nut

  510
• Identification Number

  536
• Shifting the Automatic

  413
• VSA Off Switch

  432
• Auto Reverse

  166
• Operating the Power

  165
• Rear, Defogger

  130
• Cleaning

  124
• Washers

  124
• Changing Blades

  492
• Operation

  124
• Washer

  125
• Worn Tires

  498
• Wrecker, Emergency Towing

  531