Owner's Manual
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... AIRBAG (P. 11, 35) HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 106) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 94) GLOVE BOX (P. 99) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 190) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE PEDAL (P. 97) (P. 189) Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. REAR A/C CONTROL (P. 113) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 101) : If equipped...
... AIRBAG (P. 11, 35) HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 106) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 94) GLOVE BOX (P. 99) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 190) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE PEDAL (P. 97) (P. 189) Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. REAR A/C CONTROL (P. 113) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 101) : If equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in a back seat. Larger Children Children who ride in a moderate to be hazardous. CONTINUED 39 2008 Pilot To do this the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. Some states have outgrown child seats are less likely to severe frontal collisions.
... guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in a back seat. Larger Children Children who ride in a moderate to be hazardous. CONTINUED 39 2008 Pilot To do this the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. Some states have outgrown child seats are less likely to severe frontal collisions.
Owner's Manual
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... Tailgate ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...83 Remote Transmitter ...83 Seat Heaters ...86 Seats ...87 Head Restraints ...91 Mirrors ...92 Power Windows ...94 Moonroof ...96 Parking Brake ...97 Interior Convenience Items ...98 Beverage Holders ...99 Console Compartment ...99 Glove Box ...99 Sunglasses Holder ...100 Conversation Mirror ...100 Sun Visor ...101 Vanity Mirror...
... Tailgate ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...83 Remote Transmitter ...83 Seat Heaters ...86 Seats ...87 Head Restraints ...91 Mirrors ...92 Power Windows ...94 Moonroof ...96 Parking Brake ...97 Interior Convenience Items ...98 Beverage Holders ...99 Console Compartment ...99 Glove Box ...99 Sunglasses Holder ...100 Conversation Mirror ...100 Sun Visor ...101 Vanity Mirror...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.61) GAUGES(P.70) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.82) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.93) SHIFT LEVER (P.206) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.179) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.115) HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.106) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.94) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.189) : PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.97) REAR A/C CONTROL (P.113) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.101) If equipped. 60 2008 Pilot
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.61) GAUGES(P.70) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.82) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.93) SHIFT LEVER (P.206) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.179) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.115) HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.106) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.94) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.189) : PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.97) REAR A/C CONTROL (P.113) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.101) If equipped. 60 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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... Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 284) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.69) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR...68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 283) BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR (P.66) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.69) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 282) ...63) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.21, 62) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.63) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : ...
... Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 284) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.69) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR...68) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 283) BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR (P.66) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.69) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 282) ...63) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.21, 62) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.63) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : ...
Owner's Manual
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...automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. With this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your vehicle checked at ... For more information, see page 284 . For more information, see page 34 . 63 2008 Pilot For more information, see page 217 . This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the brake system. It is turned to the START (III) position. It comes on briefly when you...
...automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. With this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your vehicle checked at ... For more information, see page 284 . For more information, see page 34 . 63 2008 Pilot For more information, see page 217 . This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the brake system. It is turned to the START (III) position. It comes on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual
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... Replace the bulb as soon as possible (see page 258 ). Brake Lamp Indicator If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on the outside of the vehicle flash. All of the turn . Door and Tailgate Open Monitor 66 2008 Pilot If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually... means one of the indicators in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you turn signals on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition switch in this ...
... Replace the bulb as soon as possible (see page 258 ). Brake Lamp Indicator If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on the outside of the vehicle flash. All of the turn . Door and Tailgate Open Monitor 66 2008 Pilot If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually... means one of the indicators in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you turn signals on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition switch in this ...
Owner's Manual
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... . See page 177 for information on with the headlight switch off when you see this indicator (see page 249 ). 67 2008 Pilot This indicator comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. There may also be a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on , there is low. When... models only This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 76 ). It should go off and the parking brake set the cruise control.
... . See page 177 for information on with the headlight switch off when you see this indicator (see page 249 ). 67 2008 Pilot This indicator comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. There may also be a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on , there is low. When... models only This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 76 ). It should go off and the parking brake set the cruise control.
Owner's Manual
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...door open, you will hear a lights-on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. They remain on reminder chime. If you turn them on , but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights... controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you remove the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. ... unlock or open the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. 76 2008 Pilot
...door open, you will hear a lights-on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. They remain on reminder chime. If you turn them on , but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights... controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you remove the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver's door. ... unlock or open the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. 76 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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...and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Make sure you have to its upright position. Reverse this procedure to return the seat to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 198 ). Your vehicle is folded. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats 3. Loose items can fly ...forward and cause injury if you clip the small latch plate of the restraint. CONTINUED 91 2008 Pilot Push the seat-back forward. Instruments and Controls They are secured before driving. Make sure all items in all seating positions to help...
...and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Make sure you have to its upright position. Reverse this procedure to return the seat to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 198 ). Your vehicle is folded. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats 3. Loose items can fly ...forward and cause injury if you clip the small latch plate of the restraint. CONTINUED 91 2008 Pilot Push the seat-back forward. Instruments and Controls They are secured before driving. Make sure all items in all seating positions to help...
Owner's Manual
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The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake on the pedal again. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 63 ). 97 2008 Pilot Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE PEDAL To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. To release it, push on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with your foot.
The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake on the pedal again. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 63 ). 97 2008 Pilot Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE PEDAL To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. To release it, push on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with your foot.
Owner's Manual
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... hills. The indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. It should be left on, even when the system is not in use the brakes to a crash. Using the Cruise Control CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON Features Improper use of the cruise control can be used for city... speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. The indicator on the instrument panel comes on . 2. The indicator on the instrument panel will come back on. 177 2008 Pilot It is now activated. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways.
... hills. The indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. It should be left on, even when the system is not in use the brakes to a crash. Using the Cruise Control CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON Features Improper use of the cruise control can be used for city... speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. The indicator on the instrument panel comes on . 2. The indicator on the instrument panel will come back on. 177 2008 Pilot It is now activated. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways.
Owner's Manual
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...the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you push the CANCEL button or tap on , you do this , your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Canceling Cruise Control You ...km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the accelerator pedal. When you do this , your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. 178 2008 Pilot The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the steering wheel. Each time you can cancel cruise control in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. ...
...the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you push the CANCEL button or tap on , you do this , your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Canceling Cruise Control You ...km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the accelerator pedal. When you do this , your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. 178 2008 Pilot The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the steering wheel. Each time you can cancel cruise control in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 188 2008 Pilot Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on your instrument panel to another brand of a lower octane gasoline can cause a ... dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). For further important fuel-related information, please refer to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. Do not tow a trailer. You should also follow these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator...
...Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 188 2008 Pilot Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on your instrument panel to another brand of a lower octane gasoline can cause a ... dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). For further important fuel-related information, please refer to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. Do not tow a trailer. You should also follow these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... fill door closed until it clicks at least once. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Screw the fuel fill cap back on the information display. 6. If you can be cleaned and lubricated. 190 2008 Pilot LATCH Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Lift...
... fill door closed until it clicks at least once. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Screw the fuel fill cap back on the information display. 6. If you can be cleaned and lubricated. 190 2008 Pilot LATCH Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Lift...
Owner's Manual
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...Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in 0 miles per gallon. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API ...display (see page 245 ). Always maintain your fuel economy. Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one . 194 2008 Pilot Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your ...
...Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in 0 miles per gallon. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API ...display (see page 245 ). Always maintain your fuel economy. Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one . 194 2008 Pilot Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Follow all instructions in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 196 2008 Pilot Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to read the following information. Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed....obscure any electronic accessory, have been designed and approved for assistance. Although non-Honda accessories may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, ...
.... Follow all instructions in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 196 2008 Pilot Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to read the following information. Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed....obscure any electronic accessory, have been designed and approved for assistance. Although non-Honda accessories may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, ...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Raising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can make the systems ineffective. Before Driving 197 2008 Pilot Main... Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non-Honda components could cause the airbags to deploy. Non-Honda wheels, because they are some ...
... brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Raising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can make the systems ineffective. Before Driving 197 2008 Pilot Main... Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non-Honda components could cause the airbags to deploy. Non-Honda wheels, because they are some ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the VTM-4 system (4WD models only), the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you ... offhighway. Driving Guidelines ...204 Starting the Engine...205 Automatic Transmission...206 VTM-4 System ...210 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...211 Parking ...214 Braking System...215 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...216 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...218 VSA Off Switch ...219 Towing a Trailer ...220 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...230 Driving ...
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the VTM-4 system (4WD models only), the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you ... offhighway. Driving Guidelines ...204 Starting the Engine...205 Automatic Transmission...206 VTM-4 System ...210 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...211 Parking ...214 Braking System...215 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...216 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...218 VSA Off Switch ...219 Towing a Trailer ...220 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...230 Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... When the system senses a loss of frontwheel traction, it has a high center of gravity. See page 230 for additional driving offhighway guidelines. 204 2008 Pilot Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to travel over rate than you better traction and mobility....Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off the ground, it automatically transfers some power to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that would in any items you may be carrying are clean and unobstructed. Check the seat adjustment (see page 264 ). 4. You still...
... When the system senses a loss of frontwheel traction, it has a high center of gravity. See page 230 for additional driving offhighway guidelines. 204 2008 Pilot Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to travel over rate than you better traction and mobility....Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off the ground, it automatically transfers some power to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that would in any items you may be carrying are clean and unobstructed. Check the seat adjustment (see page 264 ). 4. You still...