Owner's Manual
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... maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is dedicated to answer any time. Your dealer is specially trained in mind that is intended to help you will be pleased to your vehicle.... driving pleasure. As you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Honda Pilot was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2009 Pilot i Several warranties protect your vehicle so you years of your rights and...
... maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is dedicated to answer any time. Your dealer is specially trained in mind that is intended to help you will be pleased to your vehicle.... driving pleasure. As you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Honda Pilot was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2009 Pilot i Several warranties protect your vehicle so you years of your rights and...
Owner's Manual
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... of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Pilot Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the dealer for maintenance service. Before Driving What gasoline to load luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at...
... of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Pilot Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the dealer for maintenance service. Before Driving What gasoline to load luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at...
Owner's Manual
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... in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in the... during a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your feet on the floor. 2009 Pilot 17
... in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in the... during a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your feet on the floor. 2009 Pilot 17
Owner's Manual
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... lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. After exiting the vehicle, be activated to help restrain your vehicle checked by a dealer. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: Any items under...it out only as far as needed. If the shoulder part of the belt is out of the seat-back. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 Pilot 21 All seat belts have your body. Look for how to move freely in the door. Guide the belt across your seat while it ...
... lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. After exiting the vehicle, be activated to help restrain your vehicle checked by a dealer. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: Any items under...it out only as far as needed. If the shoulder part of the belt is out of the seat-back. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 Pilot 21 All seat belts have your body. Look for how to move freely in the door. Guide the belt across your seat while it ...
Owner's Manual
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...is not in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. The dealer should be replaced by the dealer. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that has been worn during a crash, they ...easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 Pilot 23 Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct...
...is not in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. The dealer should be replaced by the dealer. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that has been worn during a crash, they ...easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 Pilot 23 Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct...
Owner's Manual
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... Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. When you turn the ignition switch to the...this indicator comes on briefly then goes off . If you see page 93 ). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the...possible problem. It does not mean there is working properly. You will also see page 93 ). 2009 Pilot 33
... Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. When you turn the ignition switch to the...this indicator comes on briefly then goes off . If you see page 93 ). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the...possible problem. It does not mean there is working properly. You will also see page 93 ). 2009 Pilot 33
Owner's Manual
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... the seat as far to come on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a foldeddown back seat, that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or...'s seat. Any object(s), such as possible. This indicator alerts you that are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 34 2009 Pilot The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is detected on the front seat, the...
... the seat as far to come on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as a foldeddown back seat, that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or...'s seat. Any object(s), such as possible. This indicator alerts you that are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 34 2009 Pilot The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is detected on the front seat, the...
Owner's Manual
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...front passenger's seat-back to remove or replace any reason. Even if your Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts...a crash to severe impact. This must have your airbags may not operate properly. The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 35 Tampering could cause Driver and Passenger Safety the airbags to a problem. However, you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. ...
...front passenger's seat-back to remove or replace any reason. Even if your Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts...a crash to severe impact. This must have your airbags may not operate properly. The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 35 Tampering could cause Driver and Passenger Safety the airbags to a problem. However, you to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. ...
Owner's Manual
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... contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. This could make the Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 Pilot Additional ...Information About Your Airbags Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer.
... contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. This could make the Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 Pilot Additional ...Information About Your Airbags Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 60 2009 Pilot models Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. HOOD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 60 2009 Pilot models Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. HOOD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
Owner's Manual
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... a dealer. With this happens, have your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 93 ). 70 2009 Pilot Canada...
... a dealer. With this happens, have your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 93 ). 70 2009 Pilot Canada...
Owner's Manual
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Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is active (see page 488 ). This indicator has three functions: 1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch ... ON (II) position. When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the multiinformation display (see page 93 ). 2009 Pilot 71 You will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. On Touring models VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on the...
Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is active (see page 488 ). This indicator has three functions: 1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch ... ON (II) position. When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the multiinformation display (see page 93 ). 2009 Pilot 71 You will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. On Touring models VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on the...
Owner's Manual
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... switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The indicator continues to have your dealer to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, ... starter system (see page 430 . For more information, see page 94 ). 2009 Pilot 73 You will not come on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the starter system. Take the vehicle to your dealer check the system as soon as possible. Canada Starter System Indicator Except Touring models...
... switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The indicator continues to have your dealer to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, ... starter system (see page 430 . For more information, see page 94 ). 2009 Pilot 73 You will not come on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the starter system. Take the vehicle to your dealer check the system as soon as possible. Canada Starter System Indicator Except Touring models...
Owner's Manual
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...-4 fluid temperature is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 93 ). Take the vehicle to your dealer resets it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this... indicator comes on along with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 2009 Pilot 75 The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in for more information on the maintenance minder. If it is a problem in the...
...-4 fluid temperature is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 93 ). Take the vehicle to your dealer resets it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this... indicator comes on along with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 2009 Pilot 75 The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in for more information on the maintenance minder. If it is a problem in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the daytime running light system. On Touring models Instruments and Controls If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. 2009 Pilot 77 Take your dealer. If it comes on at any door is a problem with the automatic lighting control system. Door-open Indicator This indicator ...and the parking brake is released, it means there is operating in the high beam headlight's circuit. It goes off when your dealer as soon as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators Light Control Indicator Except Touring models Daytime Running Lights Indicator Except Touring models Fuel Economy ...
... the daytime running light system. On Touring models Instruments and Controls If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. 2009 Pilot 77 Take your dealer. If it comes on at any door is a problem with the automatic lighting control system. Door-open Indicator This indicator ...and the parking brake is released, it means there is operating in the high beam headlight's circuit. It goes off when your dealer as soon as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators Light Control Indicator Except Touring models Daytime Running Lights Indicator Except Touring models Fuel Economy ...
Owner's Manual
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... Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for more information, see page 526 . 84 2009 Pilot Refer to another display, press the select/reset knob. If the system still detects a leak in the ON (II) position. For more information. To scroll...'s onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The first time a leak is in your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
... Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for more information, see page 526 . 84 2009 Pilot Refer to another display, press the select/reset knob. If the system still detects a leak in the ON (II) position. For more information. To scroll...'s onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The first time a leak is in your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running lights come on when you turn them on. 126 2009 Pilot Take your vehicle to a dealer to turn the ignition switch off . Follow the procedure in the AUTO position, you set the parking brake. Headlights Fog Lights Except LX...
... DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running lights come on when you turn them on. 126 2009 Pilot Take your vehicle to a dealer to turn the ignition switch off . Follow the procedure in the AUTO position, you set the parking brake. Headlights Fog Lights Except LX...
Owner's Manual
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..., remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle undrivable. The system may make your dealer. Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer...'s fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 133 Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your dealer.
..., remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle undrivable. The system may make your dealer. Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer...'s fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 133 Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... sides. CONTINUED Unlocking the Tailgate Instruments and Controls If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it the rest of the tailgate. 2009 Pilot 145 It may cause the tailgate not to damage them. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to open or close it manually. The tailgate has sensors...
... sides. CONTINUED Unlocking the Tailgate Instruments and Controls If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it the rest of the tailgate. 2009 Pilot 145 It may cause the tailgate not to damage them. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to open or close it manually. The tailgate has sensors...
Owner's Manual
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... GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it latches. 146 2009 Pilot Make sure the shift lever is a problem with the tailgate. Push the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to... the handle until it means there is in the Park (P) position. Push the release lever to open the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. To close the glass hatch, lower it and press on the tailgate.
... GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it latches. 146 2009 Pilot Make sure the shift lever is a problem with the tailgate. Push the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to... the handle until it means there is in the Park (P) position. Push the release lever to open the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. To close the glass hatch, lower it and press on the tailgate.