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All Rights Reserved 2009 Pilot 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...557 Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) (how to order) ...561 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SZA-6002 © 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls...
All Rights Reserved 2009 Pilot 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...557 Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) (how to order) ...561 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SZA-6002 © 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls...
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If equipped 4WD models only 4 2009 Pilot Refer to the navigation system manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.124) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.436)... 3 HORN 1 (P.143) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.167) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. 3 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.309) BLUETOOTH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.128) 3 HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.361) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.34) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.122) VTM-4...
If equipped 4WD models only 4 2009 Pilot Refer to the navigation system manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.124) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.436)... 3 HORN 1 (P.143) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.167) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. 3 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.309) BLUETOOTH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.128) 3 HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.361) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.34) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.122) VTM-4...
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...or more detailed information about your airbags are properly worn and the airbags deploy. To do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Airbags offer no safety system can maximize your safety. A front passenger should do not replace seat belts. They are not... properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Pilot The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do : Always wear your seat ...
...or more detailed information about your airbags are properly worn and the airbags deploy. To do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Airbags offer no safety system can maximize your safety. A front passenger should do not replace seat belts. They are not... properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Pilot The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do : Always wear your seat ...
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...On vehicles with manual adjustable seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of adaptive equipment may help... the rear as possible. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. See page 152 for a manual adjustment. 2009 Pilot 13 Protecting Adults and Teens 2.Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to maintain full control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic...
...On vehicles with manual adjustable seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of adaptive equipment may help... the rear as possible. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. See page 152 for a manual adjustment. 2009 Pilot 13 Protecting Adults and Teens 2.Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to maintain full control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic...
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..., and sit well back in a crash and being seriously injured. Taller persons should also adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 14 2009 Pilot Protecting Adults and Teens 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in the center ...of the steering wheel. Adjust the seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective...
..., and sit well back in a crash and being seriously injured. Taller persons should also adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 14 2009 Pilot Protecting Adults and Teens 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in the center ...of the steering wheel. Adjust the seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective...
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... Passenger Safety (15) (14) (13) Front Impact Sensors (14) Rear Safing Sensor (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Side Curtain Airbags 2009 Pilot 25 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). the front passenger's ...airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. Both are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The airbags...
... Passenger Safety (15) (14) (13) Front Impact Sensors (14) Rear Safing Sensor (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Side Curtain Airbags 2009 Pilot 25 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). the front passenger's ...airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. Both are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The airbags...
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...64 Instrument Panel ...65 Instrument Panel Indicators ...67 Gauges ...80 Multi-Information Display ...85 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...121 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...122 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...123 Turn Signal and Headlights...124 Hazard... Warning Button ...128 Rear Window Defogger ...128 Instrument Panel Brightness ...129 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...131 Keys and Locks...132 Immobilizer System...133 Ignition Switch ...135 Door Locks ...136 Childproof Door ... ...185 Cargo Hooks ...186 Cargo Net ...186 Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 63
...64 Instrument Panel ...65 Instrument Panel Indicators ...67 Gauges ...80 Multi-Information Display ...85 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...121 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...122 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...123 Turn Signal and Headlights...124 Hazard... Warning Button ...128 Rear Window Defogger ...128 Instrument Panel Brightness ...129 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...131 Keys and Locks...132 Immobilizer System...133 Ignition Switch ...135 Door Locks ...136 Childproof Door ... ...185 Cargo Hooks ...186 Cargo Net ...186 Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 63
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... it checked. This indicator goes off when your dealer to have it after completing the required maintenance service. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 93 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Minder Indicator Except Touring models Message Indicator On Touring models VTM-4 Indicator 4WD models only This indicator comes... page 85 ) 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
... it checked. This indicator goes off when your dealer to have it after completing the required maintenance service. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 93 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Minder Indicator Except Touring models Message Indicator On Touring models VTM-4 Indicator 4WD models only This indicator comes... page 85 ) 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
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... ( / ) BUTTON The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is shown on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page 95 ). When you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET button. In the multi...-information display, the system message is displayed. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 85 Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display by pressing the select/reset knob in the ON (II) position. You can ...
... ( / ) BUTTON The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is shown on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page 95 ). When you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET button. In the multi...-information display, the system message is displayed. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 85 Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display by pressing the select/reset knob in the ON (II) position. You can ...
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... to the navigation system manual. Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.124) ...HANDLE (P.167) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. 3 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.309) BLUETOOTH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.128) 3 HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.361) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/... 3 (P.162) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.348) Instruments and Controls STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.131) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS 3 (P.85) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of...
... to the navigation system manual. Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.124) ...HANDLE (P.167) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. 3 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.309) BLUETOOTH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.128) 3 HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.361) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/... 3 (P.162) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.348) Instruments and Controls STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.131) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS 3 (P.85) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of...
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... down , in position. 4. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in place by trying to move it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 131 Push the lever up , down... . 2. Make sure you to lock the steering wheel in , and out.
... down , in position. 4. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in place by trying to move it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Instruments and Controls 2009 Pilot 131 Push the lever up , down... . 2. Make sure you to lock the steering wheel in , and out.
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Remove the key to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you turn the key to the LOCK (0) ... the key. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in the ignition switch in slightly. 2009 Pilot 135 You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. LOCK ... switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to the ON (II) position. Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the beeper.
Remove the key to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you turn the key to the LOCK (0) ... the key. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in the ignition switch in slightly. 2009 Pilot 135 You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. LOCK ... switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to the ON (II) position. Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the beeper.
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... Frost or Ice From the Windows . Set the fan and temperature controls to the desired speed, or high for all the windows before driving. 194 2009 Pilot To clear the windows faster, you can cool it down more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. This sends more rapidly by rotating the... wheel next to start with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. The system 2. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. / to maximum ...
... Frost or Ice From the Windows . Set the fan and temperature controls to the desired speed, or high for all the windows before driving. 194 2009 Pilot To clear the windows faster, you can cool it down more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. This sends more rapidly by rotating the... wheel next to start with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. The system 2. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. / to maximum ...
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.... You can also increase airflow to the windshield by pressing the button again, the system returns to high. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent. Airflow is divided between the vents in the button is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents...mirror heaters on and off and on the A/C. This button directs the main airflow to fresh air mode and turns on (see page 128 ). Features 2009 Pilot 201 Some air will flow from the center and corner vents in all the windows before driving. Air flows from . It also overrides any mode...
.... You can also increase airflow to the windshield by pressing the button again, the system returns to high. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent. Airflow is divided between the vents in the button is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents...mirror heaters on and off and on the A/C. This button directs the main airflow to fresh air mode and turns on (see page 128 ). Features 2009 Pilot 201 Some air will flow from the center and corner vents in all the windows before driving. Air flows from . It also overrides any mode...
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Remote Audio Controls Except LX models MODE BUTTON The MODE button changes the mode. To search up ( ) or down from the wheel. Press it . When you play an MP3/WMA disc, press the top ( ) of the button for 1 second to go to the previous disc. The VOL ... to the next folder. Features VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON Three controls for 1 second. You will see the disc and track numbers in the steering wheel hub. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 309 If you are listening to change stations. Press the bottom ( ) to return to the previous folder. To go back to the beginning of...
Remote Audio Controls Except LX models MODE BUTTON The MODE button changes the mode. To search up ( ) or down from the wheel. Press it . When you play an MP3/WMA disc, press the top ( ) of the button for 1 second to go to the previous disc. The VOL ... to the next folder. Features VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON Three controls for 1 second. You will see the disc and track numbers in the steering wheel hub. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 309 If you are listening to change stations. Press the bottom ( ) to return to the previous folder. To go back to the beginning of...
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The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 348 2009 Pilot The cruise control system can lead to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on , even when it is ... when traveling on open highways in the CRUISE button on straight, open highways. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. It is not recommended for cruising on the steering...
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 348 2009 Pilot The cruise control system can lead to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on , even when it is ... when traveling on open highways in the CRUISE button on straight, open highways. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. It is not recommended for cruising on the steering...
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... the set speed. CANCEL BUTTON You can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CANCEL button on . Push the CRUISE button on the brake pedal causes cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and... When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake pedal. After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. 350 2009 Pilot
... the set speed. CANCEL BUTTON You can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CANCEL button on . Push the CRUISE button on the brake pedal causes cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and... When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake pedal. After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. 350 2009 Pilot
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... the console buttons. HFL Buttons HFL TALK BUTTON Features HFL BACK BUTTON To operate the HFL, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls. Audio System When the HFL is used as follows: HFL Talk: This button is in use , the sound comes through the vehicle's front... to make a call , the HFL over-rides the audio system. Using the navigation system, you can also store the desired number to the HFL. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 361 For more information on the left side of the HFL buttons or making a call directly and store a desired number in the HFL.
... the console buttons. HFL Buttons HFL TALK BUTTON Features HFL BACK BUTTON To operate the HFL, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls. Audio System When the HFL is used as follows: HFL Talk: This button is in use , the sound comes through the vehicle's front... to make a call , the HFL over-rides the audio system. Using the navigation system, you can also store the desired number to the HFL. CONTINUED 2009 Pilot 361 For more information on the left side of the HFL buttons or making a call directly and store a desired number in the HFL.
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Close the windows and the moonroof. 364 2009 Pilot The next few pages provide instructions for using voice control: To enter a command, press and release the Talk button. NOTE: All phones may cause inconsistent ... send this information to Use the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
Close the windows and the moonroof. 364 2009 Pilot The next few pages provide instructions for using voice control: To enter a command, press and release the Talk button. NOTE: All phones may cause inconsistent ... send this information to Use the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
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... vehicle's battery. Making a Call You can also make calls using any phone number, or by using a phone number, do this : 2. To make a call / dial?'' 372 2009 Pilot Press and release the Talk button. With your phone on the navigation display. 3. During a call directly from the list shown on and the ignition in... you to talk up to 30 minutes after you called . Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls. 4.
... vehicle's battery. Making a Call You can also make calls using any phone number, or by using a phone number, do this : 2. To make a call / dial?'' 372 2009 Pilot Press and release the Talk button. With your phone on the navigation display. 3. During a call directly from the list shown on and the ignition in... you to talk up to 30 minutes after you called . Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls. 4.