Starting To Drive - Honda Pilot 2019 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or
even partly enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle parked in a garage or
other areas with limited ventilation.

Starting to Drive

Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
Before Starting the Engine
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Models with electronic gear selector
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Models without electronic gear selector
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Check that the transmission is in P,
then depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the
vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Note: The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found
at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
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Changing the Power Mode
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Accessory or On mode: Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On
mode.
DRIVING
*1 - If equipped
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