Owner's Manual
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... 2010 Pilot 2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...65 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink ) ...191 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...393 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...409 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking...
... 2010 Pilot 2010 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...65 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink ) ...191 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...393 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...409 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel pump. 2 2010 Pilot Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. Features How to order manuals and other technical literature. only) How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel...
... fuel pump. 2 2010 Pilot Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. Features How to order manuals and other technical literature. only) How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.126) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.432) PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH 3 (P.386) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM 3 (P.173) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.171) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.138) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.165) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.395) GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/ POWER TAILGATE SWITCH 3 HORN 1 (P.145) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.169) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. If equipped 4WD models only 4 2010 Pilot Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO...
... HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.126) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.432) PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH 3 (P.386) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM 3 (P.173) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.171) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.138) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.165) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.395) GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/ POWER TAILGATE SWITCH 3 HORN 1 (P.145) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.169) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system. If equipped 4WD models only 4 2010 Pilot Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO...
Owner's Manual
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... cargo on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is hooked to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. If it . When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off . This includes...
... cargo on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is hooked to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. If it . When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off . This includes...
Owner's Manual
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... ...125 Turn Signal and Headlights...126 Hazard Warning Button ...130 Rear Window Defogger ...130 Instrument Panel Brightness ...131 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...133 Keys and Locks...134 Immobilizer System...135 Ignition Switch ...137 Door Locks ...138 Childproof Door Locks ...144 Tailgate and Glass Hatch...144 Power Tailgate ...145 Remote Transmitter ...150 Seats ...154 Detachable Anchor...162 Seat Heaters ...164 Power Windows ...165 Moonroof ...168 Parking Brake ...169 Mirrors ...170 Driving Position Memory System...173 Interior Lights ...176 Interior Convenience Items ...179 Center Console...
... ...125 Turn Signal and Headlights...126 Hazard Warning Button ...130 Rear Window Defogger ...130 Instrument Panel Brightness ...131 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...133 Keys and Locks...134 Immobilizer System...135 Ignition Switch ...137 Door Locks ...138 Childproof Door Locks ...144 Tailgate and Glass Hatch...144 Power Tailgate ...145 Remote Transmitter ...150 Seats ...154 Detachable Anchor...162 Seat Heaters ...164 Power Windows ...165 Moonroof ...168 Parking Brake ...169 Mirrors ...170 Driving Position Memory System...173 Interior Lights ...176 Interior Convenience Items ...179 Center Console...
Owner's Manual
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... BUTTONS 3 (P.87) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.126) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.432) PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH 3 (P.386) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM 3 (P.173) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.171) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.138) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.165) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.395) GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/ POWER TAILGATE SWITCH 3 HORN 1 (P.145) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.169) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system.
... BUTTONS 3 (P.87) 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.126) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.432) PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH 3 (P.386) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM 3 (P.173) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.171) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.138) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.165) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.395) GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/ POWER TAILGATE SWITCH 3 HORN 1 (P.145) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VOICE CONTROL HANDLE (P.169) BUTTONS 2 Vehicle with navigation system.
Owner's Manual
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... switch from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will return to the center when you hold it back to return to the '' '' position turns on 6. Turn signal 2. Headlights on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. The lever will come on as long as a reminder. Parking and indicator lights 4. AUTO 5. Fog lights...
... switch from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will return to the center when you hold it back to return to the '' '' position turns on 6. Turn signal 2. Headlights on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. The lever will come on as long as a reminder. Parking and indicator lights 4. AUTO 5. Fog lights...
Owner's Manual
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... open the driver's door. Make all the time. This is in the Park (P) position. 2. The doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). Make sure the shift lever is the default setting. There are default settings for each of the Park (P) position. The doors and tailgate lock whenever you start driving. Instruments and Controls 1. Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. To change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting...
... open the driver's door. Make all the time. This is in the Park (P) position. 2. The doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). Make sure the shift lever is the default setting. There are default settings for each of the Park (P) position. The doors and tailgate lock whenever you start driving. Instruments and Controls 1. Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. To change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting...
Owner's Manual
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... the center console. 200 2010 Pilot You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to decrease it. Each set the driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature, and the temperature of conditioned and/or heated air that will see AUTO in the display on the front control panel. 2. The rear temperature is shown in your preference. Climate Control System Voice Control System On vehicles...
... the center console. 200 2010 Pilot You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to decrease it. Each set the driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature, and the temperature of conditioned and/or heated air that will see AUTO in the display on the front control panel. 2. The rear temperature is shown in your preference. Climate Control System Voice Control System On vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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... rear passenger compartment is not synchronized to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. For example, if the driver's side of the vehicle is taken out of synchronized mode. When you turn the ignition switch to go out and displays the rear temperature in the front display. Features 201 2010 Pilot...
... rear passenger compartment is not synchronized to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. For example, if the driver's side of the vehicle is taken out of synchronized mode. When you turn the ignition switch to go out and displays the rear temperature in the front display. Features 201 2010 Pilot...
Owner's Manual
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.... Features CONTINUED 205 2010 Pilot When is off . The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to decrease it. Mode Control Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from to increase the fan speed and airflow. When is shown in the display. To adjust each temperature, press either of the driver's side and the front passenger's side...
.... Features CONTINUED 205 2010 Pilot When is off . The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to decrease it. Mode Control Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from to increase the fan speed and airflow. When is shown in the display. To adjust each temperature, press either of the driver's side and the front passenger's side...
Owner's Manual
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... install a Honda wiring harness and converter. This harness has been designed for trailer-related information. The jumper harness and trailer brake fuse are free of dirt, moisture, or other foreign material. 2. To connect the connector, do this: 1. TRAILER HITCH Towing Equipment 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR Connecting the Trailer Connectors On Touring models LID RETAINING TAB RETAINING TAB SOCKET 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard...
... install a Honda wiring harness and converter. This harness has been designed for trailer-related information. The jumper harness and trailer brake fuse are free of dirt, moisture, or other foreign material. 2. To connect the connector, do this: 1. TRAILER HITCH Towing Equipment 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR Connecting the Trailer Connectors On Touring models LID RETAINING TAB RETAINING TAB SOCKET 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard...
Owner's Manual
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... TURN/ STOP (WHITE) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/ WHITE) Trailer Jumper Harness On Touring models GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Driving 7-PIN TRAILER SOCKET Refer to install the controller for wiring information. The trailer jumper harness is used to the above illustrations for the electric trailer brakes. For more information, see page 529 ). 445 2010 Pilot Insert the connector securely into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on...
... TURN/ STOP (WHITE) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/ WHITE) Trailer Jumper Harness On Touring models GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Driving 7-PIN TRAILER SOCKET Refer to install the controller for wiring information. The trailer jumper harness is used to the above illustrations for the electric trailer brakes. For more information, see page 529 ). 445 2010 Pilot Insert the connector securely into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on...
Owner's Manual
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... good condition. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. All items on your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with pump octane number of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be affected by the trailer maker. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. 446 2010 Pilot
... good condition. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. All items on your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with pump octane number of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be affected by the trailer maker. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. 446 2010 Pilot
Owner's Manual
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...service manual. Maintenance Safety ...454 Maintenance Minder ...455 Fluid Locations...470 Engine Compartment Covers...471 Adding Engine Oil ...472 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...473 Engine Coolant ...475 Windshield Washers ...477 Automatic Transmission Fluid...478 Rear Differential Fluid ...480 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...480 Brake Fluid ...481 Power Steering Fluid ...482 Timing Belt ...482 Lights ...483 Dust and Pollen Filter ...490 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...490 Floor Mats ...491 Wiper Blades ...492 Tires ...496 Checking the Battery ...504 Vehicle Storage ...506 Maintenance 453 2010...
...service manual. Maintenance Safety ...454 Maintenance Minder ...455 Fluid Locations...470 Engine Compartment Covers...471 Adding Engine Oil ...472 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...473 Engine Coolant ...475 Windshield Washers ...477 Automatic Transmission Fluid...478 Rear Differential Fluid ...480 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...480 Brake Fluid ...481 Power Steering Fluid ...482 Timing Belt ...482 Lights ...483 Dust and Pollen Filter ...490 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...490 Floor Mats ...491 Wiper Blades ...492 Tires ...496 Checking the Battery ...504 Vehicle Storage ...506 Maintenance 453 2010...
Owner's Manual
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... idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 469 2010 Pilot If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the differential fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace...
... idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 469 2010 Pilot If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the differential fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace...
Owner's Manual
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... every 1,000 feet (305 meters) of elevation. 2 : 2WD models 3 : 4WD models Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total 2WD Change Automatic Total transmission 4WD Change fluid Total Change Rear Total differential fluid (4WD) Change Transfer Total assembly fluid (4WD) U.S. vehicles Windshield Canadian washer vehicles reservoir Engine coolant Engine oil Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) 1.98 US gal...
... every 1,000 feet (305 meters) of elevation. 2 : 2WD models 3 : 4WD models Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total 2WD Change Automatic Total transmission 4WD Change fluid Total Change Rear Total differential fluid (4WD) Change Transfer Total assembly fluid (4WD) U.S. vehicles Windshield Canadian washer vehicles reservoir Engine coolant Engine oil Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) 1.98 US gal...
Owner's Manual
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... (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...435 F Fan, Interior ...193, 202 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...191 Filling the Fuel Tank ...395 Filters Dust and Pollen ...490 Oil ...473 Flashers, Hazard Warning...130 Flat Tire, Changing a ...509 Floor Mats ...491 Fluids Automatic Transmission...478 Brake ...481 Power Steering...482 Rear Differential ...480 Transfer Assembly ...480 Windshield Washer ...477 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...308 Fog Lights ...128 Folding the Second Seat ...160 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...483 HandsFreeLink ...361 HFL Buttons...361 Hazard Warning Flashers...130 G Gas Mileage...
... (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...435 F Fan, Interior ...193, 202 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...191 Filling the Fuel Tank ...395 Filters Dust and Pollen ...490 Oil ...473 Flashers, Hazard Warning...130 Flat Tire, Changing a ...509 Floor Mats ...491 Fluids Automatic Transmission...478 Brake ...481 Power Steering...482 Rear Differential ...480 Transfer Assembly ...480 Windshield Washer ...477 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...308 Fog Lights ...128 Folding the Second Seat ...160 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...483 HandsFreeLink ...361 HFL Buttons...361 Hazard Warning Flashers...130 G Gas Mileage...
Owner's Manual
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..., 72 START (Ignition Key Position) ...137 Starting the Engine...411 Auto Control Mode...411 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...412 With a Dead Battery ...517 Steam Coming from Engine ...519 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...133 Anti-theft Column Lock ...137 Buttons ...311, 350, 361 Stereo Sound System ...208, 209, 226, 252 Storage Compartment ...182 Storing Your Vehicle ...506 Sunglasses Holder ...183 Sun Visor...184 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing...
..., 72 START (Ignition Key Position) ...137 Starting the Engine...411 Auto Control Mode...411 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...412 With a Dead Battery ...517 Steam Coming from Engine ...519 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...133 Anti-theft Column Lock ...137 Buttons ...311, 350, 361 Stereo Sound System ...208, 209, 226, 252 Storage Compartment ...182 Storing Your Vehicle ...506 Sunglasses Holder ...183 Sun Visor...184 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing...
Owner's Manual
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... ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 479 ). 4WD models only Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 482 ). 2010 Pilot Premium fuel is recommended when towing in certain conditions (see page 472 ). Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 87 or higher. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Transfer Assembly Fluid...
... ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 479 ). 4WD models only Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 482 ). 2010 Pilot Premium fuel is recommended when towing in certain conditions (see page 472 ). Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 87 or higher. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Transfer Assembly Fluid...
