Starting The Engine - Honda Pilot 2009 Owner's Manual

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6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 168 ).
7. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page 131
8. Make sure the doors, the tailgate,
and the glass hatch are securely
closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page
10. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages in the information
display or multi-information
display (depending on models)
(see pages 65 , 80 ,
93 ).
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Starting the Engine

Your vehicle's starter system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this feature keeps the
). engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
15 ). the drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
81 , and release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
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starter motor runs for about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page 133 .
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