Honda PILOT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
u
Make sure the transmission is in
( P
.
1. Check that the shift lever is in ( P , then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
( N
, it is safer to start it in
( P
.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
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 reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 630
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
Models with electronic gear selector
Models without electronic gear selector
All models
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