Honda Pilot Owner's manual

2021 PILOT

Owner’s Manual

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is

uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by

the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which

contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User

License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your

use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,

functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of

the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and

conditions of the End User License Agreement.

NOTICE

You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software

by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda

Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop

100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage

this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

●

Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

●

Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

●

Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

●

Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

●

Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the

vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find

descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these

features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and

Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were

in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

or design at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 33

For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47

2 Instrument Panel P. 81

Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 110

2 Controls P. 135

Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139

Moonroof

*

P. 169 Panoramic Roof

*

P. 170

Adjusting the Seats P. 194 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209

2 Features P. 239

Audio System P. 240

General Information on the Audio System P. 350

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

P. 449 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 452, 477

2 Driving P. 505

Before Driving P. 506 Towing a Trailer P. 512

Parking Your Vehicle P. 610

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 621

2 Maintenance P. 627

Before Performing Maintenance P. 628 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 631

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 654

Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care

*

P. 670

Accessories and Modifications P. 679

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 681

Tools P. 682 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 683

Overheating P. 697 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 699

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 709

2 Information P. 713

Specifications P. 714 Identification Numbers P. 716

Emissions Testing P. 719 Warranty Coverages P. 721

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Contents

Child Safety P. 62 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78 Safety Labels P. 79

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192

Climate Control System P. 231

Audio System Basic Operation P. 247, 265 Audio Error Messages P. 345

Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System

*

P. 375 Customized Features P. 423, 430

CabinTalk

TM *

P. 503

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 522 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing® P. 561 Braking P. 606

Refueling P. 623 Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions P. 626

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 637 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 649

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 658 Battery P. 667 Remote Transmitter Care P. 669

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 672 Cleaning P. 674

Engine Does Not Start P. 691 Jump Starting P. 694

Fuses P. 703 Emergency Towing P. 708

Refueling P. 710 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 711

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 717 Reporting Safety Defects P. 718

Authorized Manuals P. 724 Customer Service Information P. 725

Quick Reference Guide

P. 6

Safe Driving

P. 33

Instrument Panel

P. 81

Controls

P. 135

Features

P. 239

Driving

P. 505

Maintenance

P. 627

Handling the Unexpected

P. 681

Information

P. 713

Index

P. 727

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❚

Gauges (P110)

❚

Driver Information

Interface

(P111)

❚

System Indicators (P82)

❚

ECON Button (P545)

❚

Audio System (P247, 265)

❚

Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❚

(Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P549)

❚

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button (P567)

❚

Heated Windshield Button

*

(P187)

❚

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Button

(P600)

❚

Parking Sensor System Button

*

(P613)

❚

Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System

*

(P375)

❚

Steering Wheel Adjustments (P191)

❚

ENGINE START/STOP Button (P171)

❚

Front Seat Heater Buttons

*

(P225)

❚

Front Seat Heaters and Seat

Ventilation Buttons

*

(P226)

❚

Climate Control System (P231)

❚

Audio/Information Screen (P248, 266)

❚

Hazard Warning Button

❚

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

*

Button

(P186)

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Quick Reference Guide

❚

Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)

❚

Fog Lights

*

(P178)

❚

LaneWatch

TM*

(P554)

❚

Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P539)

❚

Wipers/Washers (P183)

❚

Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P539)

❚

Brightness Control (P188)

❚

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P591)

❚

Horn (Press an area around .)

❚

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❚

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P452, 477)

❚

Heated Steering Wheel Button

*

(P228)

❚

ENTER Button (P113, 244)

❚

Interval Button (P584)

❚

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons

(P576)

❚

(home) Button (P113, 244)

❚

Audio Remote Control Buttons (P244)

❚

MAIN Button (P577)

❚

/ Button (P113, 244)

3

4

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

8

Quick Reference Guide

❚

Power Window Switches (P166)

❚

Memory Buttons

*

(P190)

❚

SET Button

*

(P190)

❚

Master Door Lock Switch (P151)

❚

Power Tailgate Button

*

(P157)

❚

Fuel Fill Door Release Button

(P624)

❚

Door Mirror Controls (P193)

❚

Driver’s Front Airbag (P50)

❚

Shift Button (P532)

❚

Hood Release Handle (P638)

❚

Glove Box (P213)

❚

Interior Fuse Box (P706)

❚

Parking Brake (P606)

❚

Interior Fuse Box (P705)

❚

Accessory Power Socket

(P217)

❚

USB Port

(P241)

❚

Rearview Mirror (P192)

❚

HomeLink® Buttons

*

(P450)

❚

Passenger’s Front Airbag (P50)

❚

Mode Button

*

(P546)

❚

Accessory Power Socket

(P217)

❚

Auxiliary Input Jack (P242)

❚

USB Port (P241)

❚

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P541)

❚

Snow Button

*

(P546)

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Quick Reference Guide

❚

Accessory Power Socket

*

(P218)

❚

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P67)

❚

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P71)

❚

Third Row Seat (P199)

❚

Second Row Seat (P198)

❚

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P73)

❚

Cargo Area Light (P212)

❚

Side Curtain Airbags (P57)

❚

Second Row Outer Seat Heater Buttons

*

(P227)

❚

AC Power Outlet

*

(P218)

❚

HDMI

TM

Port

*

(P378)

❚

USB Ports

*

(P242)

❚

Sun Visors

❚

Vanity Mirrors

❚

Moonroof Switch

*

(P169)

❚

Panoramic Roof Switch

*

(P170)

❚

Map Lights (P210)

❚

Sunglasses Holder (P223)

❚

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P44)

❚

Side Airbags (P55)

❚

Seat Belts (P39)

❚

Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment

System

*

(P375)

❚

Grab Handle

❚

Coat Hook (P222)

❚

Front Seat (P194)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index
10
Quick Reference Guide
❚
Maintenance Under the Hood (P637)
❚
Windshield Wipers (P183, 654)
❚
Tires (P658, 683)
❚
Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❚
Headlights (P175, 649)
❚
Front Side Marker Lights (P175, 650)
❚
Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 651)
❚
Side Turn Signal Lights
*
 (P174, 652)
❚
Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights 
(P175, 182, 650)
❚
How to Refuel (P624)
❚
High-Mount Brake Light (P653)
❚
Rear Wiper (P185, 656)
❚
Rear License Plate Lights (P653)
❚
Rear Side Marker Lights (P652)
❚
Rear Turn Signal Lights (P652)
❚
Brake/Taillights (P652)
❚
Tailgate Outer Handle (P161)
❚
Multi-View Rear Camera (P621)
❚
Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P153)
❚
Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❚
Fog Lights
*
 (P178, 651)
❚
Back-Up Lights (P653)
❚
Brake/Taillights (P653)
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Quick Reference Guide

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator

(green) comes on. (P540)

At Automatic transmission Engine status

Deceleration

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake

pedal.

Stop

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start-up

Release the brake pedal.

On

Off

Restarting

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Eco Assist® System

Ambient Meter

●

The color of the ambient meter changes

to green to indicate that the vehicle is

being driven in a fuel efficient manner.

ECON Button (P545 )

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P90 )

Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

The message is displayed for a few seconds when the

ECON button is pressed.

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P33)

Airbags (P47)

●

Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P62)

●

All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

●

Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

●

Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P78)

●

Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P506)

●

Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P39)

●

Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

●

Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P81)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

Charging System

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability

Assist

TM

(VSA®) System

Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator/Security

System Alarm Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS)

Indicator (Green/

Amber)

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

Econ Mode Indicator

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake and

Brake System Indicator

(Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Driver Information Interface

Tachometer

M (Sequential mode) Indicator/

Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Speedometer

Fuel GaugeGear Position Indicator/

Transmission System

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop System

Indicator (Amber)/

Auto Idle Stop

Indicator (Green)

Gauges (P110)/Driver Information Interface (P111)/System

Indicators

(P82)

Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC)

Indicator (Green/

Amber)

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Electric Power Steering

(EPS) System Indicator

Blind spot information

System Indicator

*

Temperature Gauge

Parking Brake and

Brake System Indicator

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

System Indicators

U.S.

Canada

Low Fuel Indicator

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

Indicator

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

All-wheel drive

sy

stem (AWD)

Indicator

*

Intelligent Traction

Management

Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P135)

Clock (P136)

a Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK

button for two seconds.

b Select Adjust Clock, then press .

c Rotate to adjust the hours.

d Press to switch to minute

adjustment.

e Rotate to adjust the minutes.

f Press to switch to Set.

g Press to complete clock adjustment.

Models with color audio system

These indications are used to show how to

operate the selector knob.

●

Rotate to select.

●

Press to enter.

To adjust time

To adjust date

a Select , then select Settings.

b Select System, then Date & Time.

c Select Set Date & Time.

d Select Automatic Date & Time, then

select OFF.

Models with Display Audio

e Select Set Date or Set Time.

f Adjust the dates, hours and minutes by

selecting / .

g Select Save to set the time.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

ENGINE START/STOP

Button

(P171)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

3

4

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Turn Signals (P174)

Lights (P175)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P183)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST

OFF

AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies

automatically

INT

*2

: Low speed with

intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

Low Sensitivity

*1

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

High Sensitivity

*1

Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

(+ :

(+:

(- :

(-:

AUTO should always be turned OFF before

the following situations in order to prevent

severe damage to the wiper system:

●

Cleaning the windshield

●

Driving through a car wash

●

No rain present

Steering Wheel (P191)

●

To adjust, push the adjustment lever

down, adjust to the desired position, then

pull up the lever back in place.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

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Quick Reference Guide

Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

(P150)

●

Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate (P153)

Use a forward and back kicking motion

under the center of the rear bumper to

open or close the power tailgate while

carrying the smart entry remote.

Models with Hands Free Access

1 sec.

●

With all the doors unlocked, press the

tailgate outer handle and lift open the

tailgate.

●

Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock

and open the tailgate when you carry the

smart entry remote.

●

Press the power tailgate button on the

driver’s door or the remote transmitter to

open and close the power tailgate.

Outer Handle

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Models with power tailgate

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Quick Reference Guide

Power Door Mirrors

(P193)

●

With the power mode in ON, move the

selector switch to L or R.

●

Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

●

Press the folding button

*

to fold in and

out the door mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

*

Power Windows (P166)

●

With the power mode in ON, open and

close the power windows.

●

If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger’s window

can be opened and closed with its own

switch.

●

If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator is on), each

passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button Indicator

Window Switch

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