Owner's Manual
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... American Honda Motor Co., Inc - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2013 Pilot Contents Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2 Safe Driving P. 23 For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37 2 Instrument Panel P. 67 Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 80 2 Controls P. 97 Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors...
... American Honda Motor Co., Inc - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2013 Pilot Contents Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2 Safe Driving P. 23 For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37 2 Instrument Panel P. 67 Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 80 2 Controls P. 97 Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors...
Owner's Manual
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... Messages P. 266 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278 Features Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 370 When Driving P. 342 Refueling P. 371 Braking P. 360 Fuel Economy P. 374 Driving Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424 Cleaning P. 428 Handling the Unexpected Engine Does Not Start P. 444 Jump Starting P. 445 Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 Shift Lever Does...
... Messages P. 266 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278 Features Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 370 When Driving P. 342 Refueling P. 371 Braking P. 360 Fuel Economy P. 374 Driving Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424 Cleaning P. 428 Handling the Unexpected Engine Does Not Start P. 444 Jump Starting P. 445 Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 Shift Lever Does...
Owner's Manual
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...; Headlights/Turn Signals (P125) ❙ Fog Lights * (P127) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81) ❙ Brightness Control (P130) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P348) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P128) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot ❙ Horn (Press an area around ❙ SEL/RESET Button * (P81) .) ❙ / (Information) Button * (P85) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P301) ❙ Remote Audio Control...
...; Headlights/Turn Signals (P125) ❙ Fog Lights * (P127) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81) ❙ Brightness Control (P130) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P348) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P128) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot ❙ Horn (Press an area around ❙ SEL/RESET Button * (P81) .) ❙ / (Information) Button * (P85) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P301) ❙ Remote Audio Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Daytime Running Lights Indicator * Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P 67) Gauges (P80)/Information Display * (P81)/ Multi-Information Display * (P85)/System Indicators (P68) Information Display / Multi-Information Display * * System Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Security System Alarm Indicator * Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge Seat Belt...
... Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Daytime Running Lights Indicator * Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P 67) Gauges (P80)/Information Display * (P81)/ Multi-Information Display * (P85)/System Indicators (P68) Information Display / Multi-Information Display * * System Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Security System Alarm Indicator * Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge Seat Belt...
Owner's Manual
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... to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is in hilly terrain Index Home 14 Used when: • Going up or down hills • Towing a trailer in (D . QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot Driving ● Shifting (P323) Automatic Transmission (P346) ● Shift to move the shift lever. Park Turn off or start the engine. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.
... to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is in hilly terrain Index Home 14 Used when: • Going up or down hills • Towing a trailer in (D . QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot Driving ● Shifting (P323) Automatic Transmission (P346) ● Shift to move the shift lever. Park Turn off or start the engine. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.
Owner's Manual
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...airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in which crashes and injuries occur. special handling may not be combined with data from other parties, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that record information about powertrain performance...law enforcement, that have access to the vehicle or the EDR. The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may apply. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals ...
...airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in which crashes and injuries occur. special handling may not be combined with data from other parties, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that record information about powertrain performance...law enforcement, that have access to the vehicle or the EDR. The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may apply. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Pilot California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals ...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver' s door until you are unlocked. Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0 . The beeper sounds three times and the tailgate reverses direction. WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens when all models Index Home Continued 113 Do not touch the sensors located on all doors are trying to operate. To reverse direction while the power tailgate is the default setting. Turn the ignition switch...
... the driver' s door until you are unlocked. Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0 . The beeper sounds three times and the tailgate reverses direction. WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens when all models Index Home Continued 113 Do not touch the sensors located on all doors are trying to operate. To reverse direction while the power tailgate is the default setting. Turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... the exterior lights flash. ■ To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. Do not alter the system or add other devices to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch: • Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. TOC Controls • Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Pay...
... the exterior lights flash. ■ To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. Do not alter the system or add other devices to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch: • Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. TOC Controls • Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Pay...
Owner's Manual
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Close Open To close: Pull the switch up. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position. TOC Controls ■ Opening the Windows and Moonroof * with the Remote Transmitter To open : Push the switch down for the second time. Unlock Button Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 121 uu Opening and Closing the Windows u Opening/Closing the Power Windows QRG ■ Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function To open : Press the unlock button twice within 10 seconds and hold it down . If the windows stop midway, repeat the procedure.
Close Open To close: Pull the switch up. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position. TOC Controls ■ Opening the Windows and Moonroof * with the Remote Transmitter To open : Push the switch down for the second time. Unlock Button Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 121 uu Opening and Closing the Windows u Opening/Closing the Power Windows QRG ■ Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function To open : Press the unlock button twice within 10 seconds and hold it down . If the windows stop midway, repeat the procedure.
Owner's Manual
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... engine is off , regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Flashing the high beams Low Beams Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights Turns on , a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened. Do not leave the lights on and off because it . Index Home Continued 125 If you hear a click. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn...
... engine is off , regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Flashing the high beams Low Beams Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights Turns on , a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened. Do not leave the lights on and off because it . Index Home Continued 125 If you hear a click. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches QRG ■ Automatic Lighting Control Automatic lighting control can change the auto light sensitivity setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90 1 Automatic Lighting Control We recommend that you remove the key and close the driver's door. u You can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w . If you unlock or open the door, the lights turn the light switch to LOCK (0 with anything; Index Home MAX HIGH MID LOW MIN Dark 126 The lights turn...
... the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches QRG ■ Automatic Lighting Control Automatic lighting control can change the auto light sensitivity setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90 1 Automatic Lighting Control We recommend that you remove the key and close the driver's door. u You can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w . If you unlock or open the door, the lights turn the light switch to LOCK (0 with anything; Index Home MAX HIGH MID LOW MIN Dark 126 The lights turn...
Owner's Manual
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...; The headlight switch is off, or in the instrument panel will turn the fog light switch on to the original brightness once the headlight switch is released. Turning off the ignition switch will be on. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Fog Lights * Fog Lights * When the low beam headlights are on, turn off the daytime running lights. Index Home * Not available on even if you set the parking brake. The lights remain on all models 127
...; The headlight switch is off, or in the instrument panel will turn the fog light switch on to the original brightness once the headlight switch is released. Turning off the ignition switch will be on. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Fog Lights * Fog Lights * When the low beam headlights are on, turn off the daytime running lights. Index Home * Not available on even if you set the parking brake. The lights remain on all models 127
Owner's Manual
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... button on the control panel works the same as the SKIP bar on the front panel P. 252 ■ Playing XM radio in the rear Press the AM/FM button. The SKIP button on the control panel works the same as the SKIP bar on the front panel for AM/FM radio operation. 2 Playing the AM/FM Radio P. 186 1 System Controls and Menus for Audio If you...
... button on the control panel works the same as the SKIP bar on the front panel P. 252 ■ Playing XM radio in the rear Press the AM/FM button. The SKIP button on the control panel works the same as the SKIP bar on the front panel for AM/FM radio operation. 2 Playing the AM/FM Radio P. 186 1 System Controls and Menus for Audio If you...
Owner's Manual
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.... Knob TOC Driving 7-Pin Trailer Connector • Automatic transmission cooler kit 2 Automatic transmission cooler P. 337 Are available at a dealer. Trailer Hitch Index Home Continued 333 Trailer packages and products: • Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc. • Wiring harness kit • Trailer hitch kit (jumper harness included) 2 Trailer brakes P. 334 2WD models Turn the knob one-quarter left to open the cover. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Preparation QRG ■ Towing Equipment and Accessories Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard...
.... Knob TOC Driving 7-Pin Trailer Connector • Automatic transmission cooler kit 2 Automatic transmission cooler P. 337 Are available at a dealer. Trailer Hitch Index Home Continued 333 Trailer packages and products: • Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc. • Wiring harness kit • Trailer hitch kit (jumper harness included) 2 Trailer brakes P. 334 2WD models Turn the knob one-quarter left to open the cover. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Preparation QRG ■ Towing Equipment and Accessories Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard...
Owner's Manual
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... feet (2,400 meters). Turn the ignition switch to prevent freezing. The engine is safer to reduce battery drain. If you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to start it is harder to start right away, wait for...
... feet (2,400 meters). Turn the ignition switch to prevent freezing. The engine is safer to reduce battery drain. If you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to start it is harder to start right away, wait for...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 26 2 Precautions While Driving P. 344 ■ In Rain TOC Driving Avoid driving in a safe location. Avoid hard braking for Your Utility Vehicle Failure to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0 while driving, the engine will shut down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced. 1 Driving...
... vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 26 2 Precautions While Driving P. 344 ■ In Rain TOC Driving Avoid driving in a safe location. Avoid hard braking for Your Utility Vehicle Failure to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0 while driving, the engine will shut down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced. 1 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). # : See information on all fluid levels and condition of fluids Inspect exhaust system# Inspect fuel lines and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● ● Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer * fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4 Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace VTM-4r * rear differential fluid*5 TOC Maintenance...
... from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). # : See information on all fluid levels and condition of fluids Inspect exhaust system# Inspect fuel lines and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● ● Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer * fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4 Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace VTM-4r * rear differential fluid*5 TOC Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... warranty. *4: If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20ºF, -29ºC), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km. *5: Driving in higher level of fluids Inspect exhaust system# Inspect fuel lines and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● ● Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer * fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4 Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace VTM-4r * rear differential fluid...
... warranty. *4: If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20ºF, -29ºC), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km. *5: Driving in higher level of fluids Inspect exhaust system# Inspect fuel lines and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● ● Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer * fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4 Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace VTM-4r * rear differential fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...362 AC Power Outlet ...158 Accessories and Modifications ...375 Accessory Power Sockets ...156 Additives Coolant ...397 Engine Oil...392 Washer...401 Additives, Engine Oil ...392 Adjusting Armrest ...149 Front Seats ...137 Head Restraints...141 Mirrors ...135 Rear Seats...146 Steering Wheel ...134 Temperature...87 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ...165 Changing the Mode ...165 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...166 Dust and Pollen Filter ...427 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...165 Sensors...
...J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...362 AC Power Outlet ...158 Accessories and Modifications ...375 Accessory Power Sockets ...156 Additives Coolant ...397 Engine Oil...392 Washer...401 Additives, Engine Oil ...392 Adjusting Armrest ...149 Front Seats ...137 Head Restraints...141 Mirrors ...135 Rear Seats...146 Steering Wheel ...134 Temperature...87 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ...165 Changing the Mode ...165 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...166 Dust and Pollen Filter ...427 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...165 Sensors...
Owner's Manual
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... Tank...397 Overheating ...448 Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ...345 Cruise Control ...348 Indicator...77 Cup Holders ...154 Customer Service Information ...475 Customized Features ...90 QRG D Daytime Running Lights ...127 Dead Battery...445 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...166 Detachable Anchor ...34 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...467 Dimming Headlights...125 Rearview Mirror...135 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...393 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...125 Display/Information Button ...85 Door Mirrors ...136 Doors ...99 Auto Door Locking ...105 Auto Door Unlocking ...105 Door...
... Tank...397 Overheating ...448 Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ...345 Cruise Control ...348 Indicator...77 Cup Holders ...154 Customer Service Information ...475 Customized Features ...90 QRG D Daytime Running Lights ...127 Dead Battery...445 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...166 Detachable Anchor ...34 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...467 Dimming Headlights...125 Rearview Mirror...135 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...393 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...125 Display/Information Button ...85 Door Mirrors ...136 Doors ...99 Auto Door Locking ...105 Auto Door Unlocking ...105 Door...