TECHNOLOGY
REFERENCE
GUIDE
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2015 Honda Pilot LX, EX, SE, EX-L, and EX-L with RES
31SZAA60 Technology Reference Guide
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2015 Pilot
LX, EX, SE, EX-L, and
EX-L with Rear
Entertainment System
TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE
This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your 2015 Honda Pilot LX, EX, SE, EX-L,
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK®p.10
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM p.14
or EX-L with Rear Entertainment System and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation, please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual.
Pilot EX-L shown throughout guide
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................2
Information Display..................................................................................................4
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p.2
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................................................14
®
Bluetooth
Audio......................................................................................................16
AUDIO p.16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................5
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................6
Rearview Camera .....................................................................................................8
®
HomeLink
Bluetooth
* ..............................................................................................................9
®
HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................10
®
or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................17
iPod
CD Library ...............................................................................................................18
Honda Owners .......................................................................................................19
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................19
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................20
*if equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Power tailgate*
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Variable Torque Management
(VTM-4) (4WD only)
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
Vehicle Stability Assist®(VSA)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Condition Indicators
Action is needed by driver
Malfunction Indicators
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Maintenance Minder™:
Make dealer appointment
Starter system: Hold ignition
switch in START (III) for
up to 15 seconds
A/T temperature (4WD only):
Pull over and let engine idle
On/Off Indicators
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and
see dealer
VTM-4 (blinks):
Pull over and let engine idle
Fog lights on*
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
Fuel economy on
ECO
*if equipped
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
INFORMATION DISPLAY
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Accessing the Information Display
When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
select/reset knob repeatedly.
Information Displays
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
How It Works
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
The specific tire with low pressure
is indicated on the information
display.
What to Do
1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.
2. Check the information display to see
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the
recommended pressures listed on
the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Odometer Fuel range
Engine oil life
Note: Outside temperature indicator not available on LX.
Trip meter
A or B,
Average and
instant fuel
economy
4 5