Honda Pilot 2013 Owner's Manual

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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 P. 99

Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123

Adjusting the Seats P. 137

2 Features P. 171

Audio System P. 172	Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass* P. 320

2 Driving P. 323

Before Driving P. 324	Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364	Rearview Camera* P. 369

Accessories and Modifications P. 375

2 Maintenance P. 377

Before Performing Maintenance P. 378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410

Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 425

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 433

Tools P. 434	If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448	Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450

2 Information P. 463

Specifications P. 464	Identification Numbers P. 466
Emissions Testing P. 470	Warranty Coverages P. 472

Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476

* Not available on all models

Child Safety P. 52	Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65	Safety Labels P. 66

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110	Security System P. 118	Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124		Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150		Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System* P. 251	Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 276	Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340	When Driving P. 342	Braking P. 360
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 370	Refueling P. 371	Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389	Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414	Battery P. 423	Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427		Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444	Jump Starting P. 445	Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447

Fuses P. 454	Emergency Towing P. 459		When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467		Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474		Customer Service Information P. 475

Contents

2013 Pilot

Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Safe Driving P. 23

Instrument Panel P. 67

Controls P. 97

Features P. 171

Driving P. 323

Maintenance P. 377

Handling the Unexpected P. 433

Information P. 463

Index P. 478

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

System Indicators (P68)

Gauges (P 80)

Information Display* (P81)

Multi-Information Display* (P85)

Hazard Warning Button

Audio System (P172)

Navigation System*

() See Navigation System Manual

Climate Control System (P165)

Rear Window Defogger (P131)

Heated Mirror Button* (P131)

Ignition Switch (P124)

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P134)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button (P352)

2	* Not available on all models

		Headlights/Turn Signals (P125)	QRG
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		Fog Lights* (P127)
			Reference
		(Select/Reset) Knob (P81)
	Brightness Control (P130)		-Guide
		Cruise Control Buttons (P348)
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		Wipers/Washers (P128)

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 Buttons (P184)				Index
			(P217)
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	Quick	Power Window Switches (P120)
		Power Door Lock Master Switch (P103)
	Reference
		Parking Brake Release Handle (P360)
		Door Mirror Controls (P136)
	- Guide	Rearview Mirror (P135)
	2013	Driver's Front Airbag (P40)
	Pilot	Passenger's Front Airbag
		(P40)
		Shift Lever
		Automatic Transmission
		(P345)
		Glove Box (P 152)
		Accessory Power Socket
		(P156)
		Seat Heater Switches* (P162)
		Parking Brake (P360)
	Index	Interior Fuse Box (P456)
		Hood Release Handle (P390)
	Home	Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P372)

4	* Not available on all models

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Moonroof Switch* (P123)

Map Lights (P151)

Sunglasses Holder (P161)

HomeLinkr Button* (P276)

Side Curtain Airbags (P47)

Seat Belts (P29)

Grab Handle

Coat Hook (P159)

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	Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P60)
	Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
	Accessory Power Socket (P156)
	USB Adapter Cable (P173)
	Auxiliary Input Jack (P173)
	Accessory Power Socket (P157)
	Third Row Seat (P57)
Second Row Seat (P146)	Index
Front Seat (P137)
Side Airbags (P44)	Home
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	Quick	Maintenance Under the Hood (P389)
		Windshield Wipers (P128) (P410)
	Reference
		Power Door Mirrors (P136)
	Guide	Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101)
		Headlights (P125) (P402)
	-	Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P125) (P405)
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		Side Marker Lights (P125) (P405)
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		Tires (P414) (P435)
		Fog Lights* (P127) (P403)

	How to Refuel (P372)
	High-Mount Brake Light (P409)
	Rear Wiper (P129) (P410)
	Opening/Closing the Tailgate
	(P110)
	Tailgate Release Button (P111)
	Rearview Camera* (P369)
	Brake/Taillights (P406)
Index	Back-Up Lights (P406)
	Rear Turn Signal Lights (P406)
Home	Rear Side Marker Lights (P406)

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Safe Driving (P 23)

Airbags (P37)

●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P52)

●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 (P65)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Seat Belts (P29)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Before Driving Checklist (P28)

●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P 67)

Gauges (P80)/Information Display* (P81)/

Multi-Information Display* (P85)/System Indicators (P68)

System Indicators

	System Indicators	Information Display*/
		Multi-Information Display*

Malfunction Indicator		Speedometer
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure	Tachometer	Fuel Gauge
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator*
Vehicle Stability Assist		U.S.
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator		Canada

U.S.

Power Tailgate Indicator*

Low Fuel Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Canada

U.S.

System Indicators

Fuel Economy Indicator

VTM-4r system Indicator*

TPMS Indicator*

Canada

Low Tire Pressure

Immobilizer System

Indicator*/Low Tire

Lights Reminders

Pressure/TPMS

Indicator

Indicator*

Lights On Indicator

U.S.

Maintenance

High Beam Indicator

Parking Brake and

Minder Indicator*

Brake System Indicator

Washer Level

Fog Light Indicator*

Canada

Indicator*

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Security System Alarm

Indicator*

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

Starter System

Indicator*

Door Open Indicator

A/T Temperature

Indicator*

System Message

Indicator*

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

8	* Not available on all models

Controls (P97)

Clock (P 98)

Models without navigation system

a Press the CLOCK button to access the clock adjustment mode screen.

b Press to select the item you want to adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minutes).

c Rotate	to make the adjustment.
d Press	to enter your selection. Repeat

steps 2 to 4 to adjust other items.

e To enter the selection, press and select EXIT, then press .

Models with navigation system

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

Turn Signals (P125)	Lights (P125)
Turn Signal Control Lever	Light Control Switches
Right
	High Beam
	Low Beam
	Flashing
Left

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Wipers and Washers

(P128)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Steering Wheel (P134)

●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Tailgate (P110)

●With all the doors unlocked, press the tailgate release button and lift open the tailgate.

Models with the power tailgate

●Press the power tailgate button on the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

Glass Hatch (P116)

●To open the glass hatch, press the glass hatch release button on the tailgate.

Models without the power tailgate

●Press the glass hatch release button on the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open the glass hatch.

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Power Door Mirrors

(P136)

●With the ignition switch in ON w, move the selector switch to L or R.

●Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

●Place the selector switch in the L or R position to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows (P120)

●With the ignition switch in ON w, 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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Climate Control System (P165)

●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

●Press the button to turn the system on or off.

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Models with navigation system

The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

	(On/Off) Button	(Recirculation) Button
	AUTO Button	SYNC (Synchronized) Button
	Driver’s Side	Passenger’s
		Side
	Temperature
		Temperature
	Control Dial
		Control Dial
	A/C (Air Conditioning)	(Rear Window
		Defogger/Heated
	Button	Mirror*) Button
	MODE Control Button	(Windshield
		Defroster) Button
		Fan Control Bar

Rear Climate Control

●Press the AUTO button to activate the rear climate control system.

●Press the OFF button repeatedly to turn the system off.

Rear Passenger
Compartment
Temperature
Control Bar	Fan Control Bar

AUTO Button

OFF Button

Airflows	Airflow is	Airflows
from the	divided	from the
rear floor	between the	rear ceiling
vents	rear floor	vents
	vents and
	rear ceiling
	vents.

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Features (P171) ● Audio Remote Controls (P184)

MODE Button

Audio System (P172)

				VOL Button
				CH Button
				● VOL (Volume) Button
				Press and release to adjust the volume up/
				down.
				● MODE Button
		Button*	CD Button	Press and release to change the audio
				*	*
				mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1	/XM2 /CD/
	FM/AM Button*		USB/AUX Button	CD-L*/HDD*/AUX.
			(CD Eject) Button	● CH (Channel) Button
				Radio:Press and release to change the
			Preset Buttons (1-6)
	VOL/	(Volume/		preset station.
				Press and hold to select the next or
	Power) Knob		CD Slot
				previous strong station.
	SKIP Bar		HDD Button	CD/CD Library*/HDD*/USB device:
				Press and release to skip to the
				beginning of the next song or
				return to the beginning of the
	SCAN Button			current song.
				Press and hold to change a folder.

Interface Dial*

AUDIO Button*

PHONE Button

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Automatic Transmission

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Driving (P323)

(P346)

●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

●Shifting

Park	Release Button
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive	(d Button
Normal driving.
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)

Drive (D3)

Press the (d button while the shift lever is in

(D.

Used when:

•Going up or down hills

•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

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VSA® OFF Button (P353)

●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

●VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine.

●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control (P348)

●Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET button once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) (P355)

●TPMS monitors tire pressure.

●TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

Refueling (P371)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)

a Pull the fuel fill door release handle.

b Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

c Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

d After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

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Maintenance (P377)

Under the Hood (P389)

●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.

●Check brake fluid.

●Check the battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

Wiper Blades (P410)

●Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood.

Lights (P402)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Tires (P414)

●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

●Check tire pressures regularly.

●Install snow tires for winter driving

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c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

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Handling the Unexpected (P433)

Flat Tire (P435)	Engine Won't Start (P444)	Overheating (P448)
● Park in a safe location and replace the	● If the battery is dead, jump start using a	● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the	booster battery.	steam under the hood, open the hood,
cargo area.		and let the engine cool down.

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(P450)

●Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.

Blown Fuse (P454)

●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Emergency Towing (P459)

●Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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The ignition switch does	●	The steering wheel may be locked.
not turn from 0 to q.	●	Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
Why?		while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does	The shift lever should be moved to P.
not turn from q to 0 and

I cannot remove the key.

Why?

Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Index

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Why do the doors lock	If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
after I unlocked the doors	relocked automatically for security.
using a remote
transmitter?
Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I open the	●	The key is left in the ignition switch.
driver's door?	●	The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I start driving?	●	Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
	●	The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching	The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
sound when I apply the	inspected by a dealer.
brake pedal?

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

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.

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 NOTICE symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

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

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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 judgement.

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:

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

●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.

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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

	For Safe Driving		......................................Side Airbags	44
	Important Safety Precautions .............	24	Side Curtain Airbags ..........................	47
	Important Handling Information.........	26	Airbag System Indicators....................	48
	Your Vehicle's Safety Features............	27	Airbag Care .......................................	51
	Seat Belts		Child Safety
	About Your Seat Belts........................	29	Protecting Child Passengers ...............	52
	Fastening a Seat Belt..........................	32	Safety of Infants and Small Children .......	54
	Seat Belt Inspection............................	36	Safety of Larger Children ...................	63
	Airbags		Exhaust Gas Hazard		Index
	Airbag System Components	37	Carbon Monoxide Gas	65
	Types of Airbags ................................	40	Safety Labels
	Front Airbags (SRS) ............................	40	Label Locations ..................................	66	Home

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For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

■ Restrain all children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

■ Don't drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.

1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

■ Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.

To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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Important Handling Information

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tripping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

1Important Handling Information

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read:

2 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

P. 344

2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover.

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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10
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	8
	10
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			Safety Cage
5	7	2	Crush Zones
		3	Seats and Seat-Backs
		4	Head Restraints
		5	Collapsible Steering Column
		6	Seat Belts
		7	Front Airbags
		8	Side Airbags
2	2	9	Side Curtain Airbags
		10	Door Locks
		11	Seat Belt Tensioners
		12	Occupant Position Detection
			System (OPDS) Sensor

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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■ Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive.

•After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 103

•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 137

•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 141

•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 32

•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 52

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If the door and/or the tailgate open indicator is on, a door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the indicator goes off.

2 Door Open Indicator P. 72

2Door, Glass Hatch, and Tailgate Open Indicator* P. 72

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Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

-frontal impacts

-side impacts

-rear impacts

-rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

All eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The second and third row passenger’s seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 60

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3WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

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