Smart Entry System Battery Strength; Jump Starting - Honda Pilot 2020 Owner's Manual For Quick Reference

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Smart Entry System Battery Strength

If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the indicator on the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won't start. Start the engine as
follows:
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the
keyless access remote while the
indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing
you.
The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and
the ENGINE START/STOP button changes from flashing to on.
If you do not depress the pedal, the mode will change to ACCESSORY.

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.
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2. Remove the holding clips and the air
intake duct.
3. Pull up on the engine cover, remove it
from the pins.
Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the first
jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal.
When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage
lower than 15 volts. Check the charger
manual for the proper setting.
If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage
lower than 15-volts. Check the charger
manual for the proper setting.
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
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