Table Of Contents - Honda 2012 Pilot Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Event Data Recorders5
Safety Information6
A Few Words About Safety6
Important Handling Information7
Table Of Contents9
Overview Of Contents10
Vehicle Overview11
Interior Features11
Your Vehicle At A Glance11
Driver And Passenger Safety13
Important Safety Precautions14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features16
Seat Belts17
Airbags19
Protecting Adults And Teens21
Close And Lock The Doors21
Adjust The Front Seats23
Adjust The Seat-Backs24
Adjust The Head Restraints24
Fasten And Position The Seat Belts25
Maintain A Proper Sitting Position27
Advice For Pregnant Women28
Additional Safety Precautions29
Seat Belt System Components30
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts30
Lap/Shoulder Belt31
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners32
Seat Belt Maintenance33
Airbag System Components34
Additional Information About Your Airbags34
How Your Front Airbags Work36
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (Srs)37
Advanced Airbags38
How Your Side Airbags Work39
Side Airbag Cutoff System40
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work41
How The Srs Indicator Works42
How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works42
How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works43
Airbag Service44
Protecting Children General Guidelines46
All Children Must Be Restrained46
All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat47
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks47
Infants/Small Children47
Larger Children47
If You Must Drive With Several Children49
If A Child Requires Close Attention49
Child Seat Type51
Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement51
Protecting Infants And Small Children51
Protecting Small Children52
Child Seat Placement53
Important Considerations When Selecting A Child Seat54
Installing A Child Seat55
Installing A Child Seat With Latch56
Using The Outer Latch56
Using The Center Latch58
Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt60
Installing A Child Seat With A Tether61
Second Row Installation62
Third Row Installation63
Checking Seat Belt Fit64
Protecting Larger Children64
Using A Booster Seat65
When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front66
Physical Size66
Maturity66
Carbon Monoxide Hazard68
Safety Labels69
Instruments And Controls71
Control Locations72
Instrument Panel73
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator75
Instrument Panel Indicators75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator76
Charging System Indicator76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp76
Parking Brake And Brake System Indicator (Red)77
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator78
Side Airbag Off Indicator78
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Indicator78
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System Indicator79
Vsa Off Indicator79
Turn Signal And Hazard Warning Indicators79
Low Tire Pressure Indicator80
Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator80
Starter System Indicator81
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Indicator81
A/T Temperature Indicator82
Power Tailgate Indicator82
Maintenance Minder Indicator83
Message Indicator83
Vtm-4 Indicator83
Immobilizer System Indicator84
Lights On Indicator84
Fog Light Indicator84
High Beam Indicator/Cruise Main Indicator/Cruise Control Indicator84
Daytime Running Lights Indicator85
Fuel Economy Indicator85
Washer Level Indicator86
Low Fuel Indicator86
Security System Indicator87
Door, Glass Hatch, And Tailgate Open Indicator87
Tire Pressure Monitor87
Gauges88
Temperature Gauge88
Fuel Gauge88
Information Display89
Odometer89
Trip Meter89
Instant Fuel Economy90
Average Fuel Economy90
Range (Estimated Distance)90
Outside Temperature Indicator91
Maintenance Minder92
Check Fuel Cap Message92
Multi-Information Display93
Outside Temperature96
Engine Oil Life97
Trip Computer98
Instant Fuetl Mpg/Instant Fuel L/100 Km98
Avarage Fuel A/B98
Range98
Average Speed A/B99
Elapsed Time A/B99
System Messages100
Customize Settings103
Default All106
Meter Setup109
Language Selection110
Adjust Outside Temp. Display111
Trip A Info Reset112
Position Setup114
Memory Position Link115
Lighting Setup116
Interior Light Dimming Time117
Headlight Auto Off Timer118
Auto Light Sensitivity119
Door/Window Setup121
Auto Door Unlock123
Key And Remote Unlock Mode125
Keyless Lock Acknowledgment126
Security Relock Timer127
Ptg (Power Tailgate) Keyless Open Mode128
Controls Near The Steering Wheel130
Windshield Wipers And Washers131
Rear Window Wiper And Washer132
Headlights On133
High Beams133
Turn Signals And Headlights133
Headlights134
Fog Lights135
Daytime Running Lights135
Automatic Lighting Off Feature136
Hazard Warning Button137
Rear Window Defogger137
Instrument Panel Brightness138
Steering Wheel Adjustment140
Keys And Locks141
Immobilizer System142
Ignition Switch144
Door Locks145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking146
Auto Door Locking146
To Turn Off The Auto Door Lock Modes146
To Program The Park Lock Mode147
Auto Door Unlocking148
To Program The Drive Lock Mode148
To Turn Off The Auto Door Unlock Modes149
To Program The Park Unlock Mode149
To Program The Ignition Switch Unlock Mode150
Lockout Prevention151
Childproof Door Locks151
Tailgate And Glass Hatch151
Power Tailgate152
Auto-Reverse153
To Customize The Power Tailgate Setting154
Unlocking The Tailgate155
Glass Hatch156
Remote Transmitter158
Lock Button158
Unlock Button158
Glass Hatch Release159
Tailgate Button159
Panic Button159
Remote Transmitter Care159
Replacing The Transmitter Battery160
Recalling A Memorized Driving Position161
Front Seat Power Adjustments162
Seats163
Front Seat Manual Adjustments163
Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment164
Head Restraints165
Adjusting The Head Restraint165
Removing The Head Restraint166
Active Head Restraints167
Adjusting The Second Row Seats168
Folding The Second Row Seats169
Third Row Access169
Folding The Third Row Seat170
Detachable Anchor171
Seat Heaters173
Power Windows175
Auto Reverse176
Opening The Windows And Moonroof With The Remote Transmitter176
Opening/Closing The Windows And Moonroof With The Key177
Moonroof178
Parking Brake179
Mirrors180
Adjusting The Power Mirrors180
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror181
Heated Mirrors181
Driving Position Memory System182
Selecting A Memorized Position183
Light Control Switch184
Interior Lights184
Individual Map Lights185
Cargo Area Light186
Individual Interior Lights186
Interior Convenience Items187
Center Console188
Console Compartments188
Beverage Holders189
Storage Compartment190
Glove Box191
Integrated Sunshades191
Sunglasses Holder191
Conversation Mirror192
Sun Visor192
Vanity Mirror193
Coat Hooks193
Accessory Power Sockets194
Ac Power Outlet195
Cargo Floor Storage Compartment196
Cargo Net196
Features199
Vents, Heating, And A/C200
Fan Control201
Temperature Control201
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button201
Recirculation Button201
Rear Window Defogger Button202
Mode Control202
Ventilation203
Using The Heater203
Using The A/C203
Dehumidify The Interior204
To Defog And Defrost204
To Remove Exterior Frost Or Ice From The Windows204
To Turn Everything Off205
Using The Rear A/C Unit205
Rear Control Panel205
Climate Control System207
Voice Control System208
Using Automatic Climate Control208
Rear Lock Button209
Sync Button210
Semi-Automatic Operation210
Windshield Defroster Button212
Rear Climate Controls213
Triple Zone Temperature Control215
Sunlight And Temperature Sensors216
Audio System217
Playing The Fm/Am Radio220
To Select A Station221
Tune Knob221
Skip Function221
Scan Function221
Preset Button222
Auto Select222
Radio Data System (Rds)223
Program Service (Ps) Name Display223
Radio Data System (Rds) Category224
Rds Program Search224
Rds Program Scan225
Adjusting The Sound226
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (Svc)226
Audio System Lighting226
Playing A Disc227
To Load A Disc229
Text Data Display Function229
To Change Or Select Tracks/Files230
Folder Selection231
Repeat231
Folder-Repeat231
Random231
Folder-Random232
Scan - Track/File Scan232
F-Scan - Folder Scan232
To Stop Playing A Disc233
Disc Player Error Messages234
Audio System (Ex, Ex-L, Canadian Lx Models Without Navigation System)235
Selector Knob235
Setup Display235
Playing Fm/Am Radio (Ex, Ex-L, Lx Models Without Navigation System)236
Rds Info Display240
Playing The Xm Radio (Ex-L Model Without Navigation System)245
Xm Radio Display Messages248
Playing A Disc (Ex, Ex-L, Lx Models Without Navigation System)251
Loading Discs256
To Select Repeat, Random Or Scan Mode257
Repeat Track258
Repeat Folder258
Random In Folder258
Random (Random In Disc)259
Scan Track259
Scan Folder259
Disc Player Error Messages (Ex, Ex-L, Lx Models, No Navigation System)261
Playing Cd Library Audio262
Recording A Music Cd To Cd Library265
Changing Settings To Stop Displaying The Recording Cd Prompt266
To Record A Cd Manually267
Playing Tracks In Cd Library268
Changing A Track/Albumlist268
Scan Trk (Scan Tracks)270
Scan Album270
Deleting An Album270
Acquiring Title Information271
Updating Gracenote Album Info271
Checking Album Info Db Version272
Playing An Ipod273
Connecting An Ipod275
To Change Or Select Files276
To Select Repeat Or Shuffle Mode278
Repeat One Track278
Shuffle All279
Shuffle Repeat279
Shuffle Albums279
Shuffle Albums Repeat279
To Stop Playing Your Ipod280
Disconnecting An Ipod280
Ipod Error Messages280
Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device282
Connecting A Usb Flash Memory Device285
Skip286
To Select Repeat Or Random Mode287
To Stop Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device288
Disconnecting A Usb Flash Memory Device288
Usb Flash Memory Device Error Messages289
Bluetooth Audio System290
To Play Bluetooth Audio Files292
Bluetooth293
To Switch To Hfl Mode295
To Turn Off The Bluetooth Audio Mode295
Wallpaper Setup296
Import Picture From Usb296
Choose Wallpaper298
Delete Wallpaper298
Display Setup299
Display Button300
Audio Display300
Trip Computer Reset301
Wallpaper301
Setting The Clock302
Minimum Display302
Setting The Language305
Audio System (Models With Navigation System)306
Interface Dial306
Playing The Fm/Am Radio (Models With Navigation System)307
Rds Category Search313
Rds Category Scan314
Radio Text Display315
Dolby Pl (Prologic) Ii319
Playing The Xm Radio (Models With Navigation System)320
Playing A Disc (Models With Navigation System)327
Playing An Mp3/Wma/Aac Disc334
Changing The Folders334
Folder Repeat335
Folder Random336
File Scan337
Folder Scan337
Removing A Disc From The Player338
Disc Player Error Messages (Models With Navigation System)339
Protecting Your Discs340
Additional Information On Recommended Discs341
Playing Hard Disc Drive (Hdd) Audio (Models With Navigation System)343
Original Playlist345
User Playlist345
Track Search Methods345
Recording A Music Cd To Hdd Audio345
To Cancel Recording A Music Cd To Hdd347
Changing The Recording Settings Recording Track On Music Cd Manually347
To Record A Track Manually348
Recording All Of The Tracks On A Music Cd Automatically348
Playing Tracks On Hdd348
Changing A Track/Tracklist349
Repeat Playback349
Fast Forwarding And Rewinding349
Random Playback350
Scan Playback351
Making A User Playlist351
Adding A Track To An Original/User Playing352
Searching The Music352
Random All Tracks353
Searching Music By Album353
Searching Music By Artist354
Searching Music By Track354
Searching Music By Playlists355
Searching Music By Genre356
Searching Music By Album Record Date356
Customizing Original/User Playlist357
Changing The Artist Name Of The Original Playlist359
Changing The Name Of The Original Playlist Or User Playlist360
Changing The Track Name Of The Original Playlist361
Changing The Musical Genre362
Deleting An Album Or Playlist364
Deleting A Track365
Checking Hdd Audio Capacity366
Updating Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database)366
Clearing The Hdd367
Gracenote Music Recognition Service (Cddb)368
Gracenote End User License Agreement369
Playing An Ipod (Models With Navigation System)371
Ipod Error Messages (Models With Navigation System)379
Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models With Navigation System)380
Track Random387
Usb Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models With Navigation System)391
Bluetooth Audio System (Models With Navigation System)392
To Pause Or Resume A File395
To Change Sound Settings395
Fm/Am Radio Reception397
Radio Frequencies397
Auxiliary Input Jack399
Remote Audio Controls400
Radio Theft Protection402
Rear Entertainment System404
Rear Speakers405
Rear Entertainment System Overview406
To Select Rear Entertainment From The Front Control Panel407
Operating The Dvd Player From The Front Control Panel407
Dvd Setup409
To Return To Front Audio Controls413
Using The Rear Control Panel413
To Play The Radio From The Rear Control Panel414
To Play A Disc, Cd Library, Hdd, Usb, Or Ipod From Rear Control Panel415
To Play A Dvd From The Rear Control Panel415
Title/Scroll Button416
Menu Button416
Top Menu416
Menu417
Play Mode417
Search419
Angle419
Title/Chapter Search420
Num Input420
Setup Button421
Disp Adjust422
Aspect Ratio423
Personal Surround424
Select ''Cinema,'' ''Music,'' or ''Voice''424
Language424
Initial Settings Menu425
Initial Settings (Language)425
Menu Language425
Audio Language427
Subtitle Language428
Initial Settings (Others)428
Dynamic Range428
Angle Mark429
Playable Dvds430
Dvd Player Error Messages432
Remote Control433
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries433
Wireless Headphones434
Replacing Batteries435
Auxiliary Input Jacks436
Except Lx Models437
Security System437
Cruise Control438
Changing The Set Speed439
Canceling Cruise Control440
Resuming The Set Speed440
Compass Operation441
Compass Calibration441
Compass Zone Selection443
Homelink Universal Transceiver445
Training Homelink Before You Begin446
Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models Without Navigation System)449
Using Hfl Selector Knob449
Hfl Buttons450
Voice Control Tips450
Display451
How To Use Hfl452
Phone Screen455
Phone Setup455
Setup Bluetooth Phone456
Phone Pairing Tips458
Edit Security Code459
Automatic Transferring461
Automatic Answering461
To Clear The System461
Automatic Import Cellular Phonebook And Call History462
Edit Speed Dial462
Making A Call465
To Make A Call Using A Phone Number466
To Make A Call Using Call History466
To Make A Call Using Speed Dial467
Receiving A Call468
During A Call468
Dial Tones468
Transfer468
Call Waiting469
Hfl Limitations469
Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models With Navigation System)470
Using Hfl Interface Dial470
To Delete A Paired Phone480
Phone Name/Pin481
To Clear The Phone Information483
To Add A Voice Tag To A Stored Speed Dial Number486
To Delete A Voice Tag486
Parking Sensor System492
Indicators/Beeper Operation On Multi-Information Display/Audio Screen493
Corner Sensor Operation494
Rear Center Sensor Operation495
To Turn Off All Rear Sensors498
Rearview Camera And Monitor499
Before Driving501
Break-In Period502
Fuel Recommendation503
Service Station Procedures505
Refueling505
Tighten Fuel Cap Message506
Opening And Closing The Hood507
Oil Check508
Engine Coolant Check508
Fuel Economy509
Actual Mileage And Epa Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison509
Fuel Economy Factors510
Improving Fuel Economy510
Checking Your Fuel Economy511
Calculating Fuel Economy511
Accessories And Modifications512
Modifying Your Vehicle513
Carrying Cargo514
Load Limits515
Carrying Cargo In The Passenger Compartment517
Carrying Cargo In The Cargo Area Or On A Roof Rack517
Optional Separation Net518
Cargo Hooks518
Optional Cargo Cover518
Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)519
Driving Guidelines, Preparing To Drive520
Starting The Engine521
Check Starter System Message522
Automatic Transmission523
Shift Lever Position Indicators523
Shifting523
Park (P)524
Reverse (R)524
Neutral (N)524
Drive (D)525
Second (2)525
First (1)526
Engine Speed Limiter526
Shift Lock Release526
To Engage The Vtm-4 Lock528
To Disengage The Vtm-4 Lock528
Parking Tips529
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)530
Changing A Tire With Tpms532
Tpms System Failure536
Braking System538
Brake Wear Indicators539
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)539
Abs Indicator540
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ) (Electronic Stability Control) System541
Vsa Off Switch542
Vsa And Tire Sizes543
Hill Start Assist543
Towing A Trailer544
Load Limit544
Total Trailer Weight544
Tongue Load545
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)545
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)545
Gross Combined Weight Rating (Gcwr)546
Estimating Loads546
To Estimate The Total Trailer Weight546
To Estimate The Tongue Load547
Total Trailer Weight And Tongue Load Limits548
Checking Loads550
Towing Equipment And Accessories552
Hitch552
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler (2Wd Models)552
Trailer Brakes552
Safety Chains553
Sway Control553
Trailer Mirrors553
Spare Tires554
Trailer Lights554
Towing Equipment555
Connecting The Trailer Connectors556
Trailer Connector Sockets556
Trailer Jumper Harness557
Pre-Tow Checklist557
Driving Safely With A Trailer558
Towing Speeds And Gears558
Making Turns And Braking558
Driving On Hills559
Handling Crosswinds And Buffeting559
Backing Up559
Retrieving A Boat559
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines560
Check Out Your Vehicle561
Accelerating And Braking561
Avoiding Obstacles561
Crossing A Stream562
If You Get Stuck562
Towing A Trailer Off-Road563
Maintenance565
Maintenance Safety566
Potential Vehicle Hazards566
Maintenance Minder Overview567
Engine Oil Life Display567
Maintenance Main Items And Sub Items570
Resetting The Engine Oil Life Display570
Important Maintenance Precautions578
Owner's Maintenance Checks579
Fluid Locations582
Engine Compartment Covers583
Adding Engine Oil584
Recommended Engine Oil584
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter585
Synthetic Oil585
Engine Oil Additives585
Engine Coolant587
Windshield Washers589
Automatic Transmission Fluid590
Brake Fluid592
Power Steering Fluid593
Timing Belt593
Lights594
Headlight Aiming594
Replacing A Headlight/Daytime Running Light Bulb594
Replacing Front Turn Signal/Parking And Side Marker Light Bulbs595
Replacing A Front Fog Light Bulb596
Replacing Rear Bulbs (In Rear Pillar)597
Side Turn Signal Lights598
Replacing A High-Mount Brake Light Bulb599
Replacing A Rear License Plate Bulb600
Dust And Pollen Filter601
Cleaning The Seat Belts601
Floor Mats602
Wiper Blades603
Tires607
Inflation Guidelines607
Recommended Tire Pressures608
Tire Inspection609
Tire Service Life609
Tire Maintenance610
Tire Rotation610
Replacing Tires And Wheels610
Wheel And Tire Specifications613
Winter Driving613
Snow Tires613
Tire Chains614
Wheels614
Checking The Battery615
Vehicle Storage616
Interior Care617
Leather617
Taking Care Of The Unexpected619
Compact Spare Tire620
Changing A Flat Tire621
If the Engine Won't Start628
If The Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting629
Jump Starting630
If The Engine Overheats631
Readiness Code634
Brake System Indicator636
Fuses637
Checking And Replacing Fuses638
Fuse Locations641
Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box641
Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box642
Rear Fuse Box642
Interior Fuse Box643
Emergency Towing644
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck645
Technical Information647
Identification Numbers648
Specifications650
Dot Tire Quality Grading652
Uniform Tire Quality Grading652
Treadwear652
Traction652
Temperature653
Tire Labeling654
Tire Size654
Tire Identification Number (Tin)654
Glossary Of Tire Terminology655
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - Required Federal Explanation656
Emissions Controls659
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery659
Exhaust Emissions Controls660
Pgm-Fi System660
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Egr) System660
Three Way Catalytic Converter660
Three Way Catalytic Converter Overview661
Emissions Testing662
Testing Of Readiness Codes662
Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada Only)665
Customer Service Information666
Warranty Coverages667
Reporting Safety Defects668
Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)669
Index671
Service Information Summary682