Owner's Manual
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... are touching the rear of the seat-back. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Pilot If you and your vehicle checked by a dealer. If no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult...indicator will come on . This system uses the same sensors as a folded-down back seat, that are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is riding there, the indicator should not sound. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your ...
... are touching the rear of the seat-back. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Pilot If you and your vehicle checked by a dealer. If no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult...indicator will come on . This system uses the same sensors as a folded-down back seat, that are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is riding there, the indicator should not sound. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... Passenger's Position Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Side Impact Sensors (First) (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (12) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/ OPDS Sensors Control Unit (13) Rollover Sensor (14) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (8) (14) (8) Driver and Passenger Safety (10) (2) (3) (11) (1) (13) (12) (5) (4) (9) (6) (9) (4) CONTINUED (7) (5) 25...
... Passenger's Position Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Side Impact Sensors (First) (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (12) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/ OPDS Sensors Control Unit (13) Rollover Sensor (14) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (8) (14) (8) Driver and Passenger Safety (10) (2) (3) (11) (1) (13) (12) (5) (4) (9) (6) (9) (4) CONTINUED (7) (5) 25...
Owner's Manual
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... are latched or unlatched (see page 30 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2008 Pilot Sensors that alerts you that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 21 ). If the weight is disconnected in the ON (II) position. An indicator on the instrument ...seat belt tensioners (see page 34 ). Emergency backup power in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. Weight sensors that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver ...
... are latched or unlatched (see page 30 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2008 Pilot Sensors that alerts you that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 21 ). If the weight is disconnected in the ON (II) position. An indicator on the instrument ...seat belt tensioners (see page 34 ). Emergency backup power in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. Weight sensors that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver ...
Owner's Manual
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...airbags are also advanced airbags. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. For both...damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. ...Failure to short drivers and children who ride in front, if the sensors detect the weight of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the ...
...airbags are also advanced airbags. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. For both...damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. ...Failure to short drivers and children who ride in front, if the sensors detect the weight of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the front passenger's seat is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat and its sensors. CONTINUED 31 2008 Pilot Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is properly positioned on the floor (see page 35 ). However, the passenger airbag off . To...a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will be turned off indicator will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the center of the front passenger...
... the front passenger's seat is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger's seat and its sensors. CONTINUED 31 2008 Pilot Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is properly positioned on the floor (see page 35 ). However, the passenger airbag off . To...a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will be turned off indicator will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the center of the front passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off. Driver and Passenger Safety 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD If no weight is riding in the front seat, the airbag will not come on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How...aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as far to come on . CONTINUED 35 2008 Pilot PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects ...
... wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off. Driver and Passenger Safety 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD If no weight is riding in the front seat, the airbag will not come on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How...aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as far to come on . CONTINUED 35 2008 Pilot PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects ...
Owner's Manual
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... Any items under the front passenger's seat. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2008 Pilot Airbag Service Your airbag system is touching the rear of the seat-back. If no obstructions are no objects on the seat or in the... seat-back pocket. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be replaced along with the weight sensors. Any airbag that activates must be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also...
... Any items under the front passenger's seat. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2008 Pilot Airbag Service Your airbag system is touching the rear of the seat-back. If no obstructions are no objects on the seat or in the... seat-back pocket. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be replaced along with the weight sensors. Any airbag that activates must be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also...
Owner's Manual
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..., and all seat belts worn during a side impact. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 37 2008 Pilot If you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly...
..., and all seat belts worn during a side impact. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 37 2008 Pilot If you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly...
Owner's Manual
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... very seriously injured during a frontal collision. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. It can hit the back of the child seat with... infant. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used : a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 43 2008 Pilot
... very seriously injured during a frontal collision. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. It can hit the back of the child seat with... infant. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used : a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 43 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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... can be restrained in the front seat of these situations, we recommend those that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2008 Pilot Placing a forward-facing child seat in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. If the vehicle seat is at least one year old, and who fits ...within the child seat maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child...
... can be restrained in the front seat of these situations, we recommend those that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2008 Pilot Placing a forward-facing child seat in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. If the vehicle seat is at least one year old, and who fits ...within the child seat maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child...
Owner's Manual
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..., it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. After confirming that it may help to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 50 2008 Pilot If the child seat is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt... secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child...
..., it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. After confirming that it may help to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 50 2008 Pilot If the child seat is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt... secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child...
Owner's Manual
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... under to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed , have... death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. The following pages give instructions on the seat belt, then ask yourself: 1. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2008 Pilot
... under to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed , have... death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. The following pages give instructions on the seat belt, then ask yourself: 1. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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... check current laws in the states or provinces where you answer yes to all these questions, the child is wearing the seat belt properly. 54 2008 Pilot A child who uses a booster seat must ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly ... (see page 45 ) and that you answer no to any question, the child needs to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children 3. If a child who...
... check current laws in the states or provinces where you answer yes to all these questions, the child is wearing the seat belt properly. 54 2008 Pilot A child who uses a booster seat must ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly ... (see page 45 ) and that you answer no to any question, the child needs to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children 3. If a child who...
Owner's Manual
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... this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 34 . 63 2008 Pilot If this on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock brakes. If it comes on at any other time, it comes... a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors.
... this happens, have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 34 . 63 2008 Pilot If this on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock brakes. If it comes on at any other time, it comes... a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors.
Owner's Manual
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...in 0 miles per gallon. Always maintain your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up ...in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle according to increased drag. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking .... Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one . 194 2008 Pilot
...in 0 miles per gallon. Always maintain your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up ...in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle according to increased drag. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking .... Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one . 194 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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...Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's placard. (2)Determine the combined... weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4)The ... or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you are towing a trailer. 199 2008 Pilot
...Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's placard. (2)Determine the combined... weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4)The ... or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you are towing a trailer. 199 2008 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Example 1 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (1,022 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (722 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (572 lbs) 200 2008 Pilot Both are on a label on the vehicle. Main...
... your vehicle. Example 1 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (1,022 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (722 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (1,322 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (572 lbs) 200 2008 Pilot Both are on a label on the vehicle. Main...
Owner's Manual
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... of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Before Driving 201 2008 Pilot If you use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop . If you carry large items that ...prevent you carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on the floor of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or the driver's ability to the information...
... of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Before Driving 201 2008 Pilot If you use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop . If you carry large items that ...prevent you carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on the floor of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or the driver's ability to the information...
Owner's Manual
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...and 8 to drive. To safely tow a trailer, you can seriously affect your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to 15 percent of total trailer weight for all other trailers. (See page 223 for limits for your vehicle and the type of trailer being towed (see page 199 ), use the proper...guidelines in your towing situation). Be sure to tow off paved surfaces. Too little tongue load can also damage the engine and drivetrain. 220 2008 Pilot It can make the trailer unstable and cause it depends on page 230 if you plan to read the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on...
...and 8 to drive. To safely tow a trailer, you can seriously affect your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to 15 percent of total trailer weight for all other trailers. (See page 223 for limits for your vehicle and the type of trailer being towed (see page 199 ), use the proper...guidelines in your towing situation). Be sure to tow off paved surfaces. Too little tongue load can also damage the engine and drivetrain. 220 2008 Pilot It can make the trailer unstable and cause it depends on page 230 if you plan to read the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on...
Owner's Manual
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... tongue load is: 4WD models: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axles is: 4WD models: 5,950 lbs (2,700 kg) 2WD models: 2,865 lbs (1,300 kg) on the front axle 3,155 lbs (1,430 kg) on the rear axle 221 2008 Pilot Driving 5,840 lbs (2,650 kg) 2,865... lbs (1,300 kg) on the front axle 3,085 lbs (1,400 kg) on the rear axle 2WD models: Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): The maximum allowable weight of elevation. The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for ...
... tongue load is: 4WD models: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axles is: 4WD models: 5,950 lbs (2,700 kg) 2WD models: 2,865 lbs (1,300 kg) on the front axle 3,155 lbs (1,430 kg) on the rear axle 221 2008 Pilot Driving 5,840 lbs (2,650 kg) 2,865... lbs (1,300 kg) on the front axle 3,085 lbs (1,400 kg) on the rear axle 2WD models: Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): The maximum allowable weight of elevation. The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for ...