Honda 2006 honda pilot User Manual

2006 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed o

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

Interior Convenience Items98BEVERAGE HOLDERSBEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOXACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSCONSOLECOMPARTMENTBEVERAGE HOLDERS(EX and EX-L models)(EX-

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Liquid can also spillfrom the rea

The sunglasses holder uses a convexmirror for its bottom panel. You cansee all the vehicle passengers on thismirror. To use the mirror, open thesungla

Whenusingthesunvisorfortheside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip and swing it out. Slidethe extension out to get morecoverage on side window

There is a 115 volt AC power outletin the rear compartment on thedriver’s side. To use the AC poweroutlet, open the rear compartmentlid and open the o

The individual map lights in thesecond and third rows cannot beturned on.DoorAct ivatedThe courtesy light between the maplights comes on when you turn

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The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

Vent s, Heat ing, and A/C106TEMPERATURECONTROL DIALRECIRCULATIONBUTTONFAN CONTROLDIALREAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTONMODE CONTROL DIALAIR CONDITIONING BUTTO

Turn the dial clockwise to increasethe fan speed and airflow. T urn thedial counterclockwise to decrease it.When the indicator in the button ison, air

Your vehicle is equipped with manyf eatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some features do not require anyaction

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).Use the mode control dial or buttonto select the vents the air flows f rom.Some air w

The heater uses engine coolant towarm the air. If the engine is cold, itwill be several minutes before youfeel warm air coming from thesystem.The flow

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Set the fan to the desired speed, orhigh for faster defrosting.Select . The systemautomatically switches t

When you switch to , fromor , the A/C stays on.This helps prevent the windows fromrapidly fogging up when the air issuddenly routed away from thewinds

−You can manually select variousfunctions of the climate controlsystem when it is in FULL AUTO.All other feat ures remainautomatically controlled. Mak

−−−A passenger in the second row canuse the rear fan control dial to adjustthe amount of airf low to the rearpassenger compartment.Press the RR A/C MA

−−−Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do no

Some models may have one of theaudio systems described in thissection.Read the appropriate pages in thissection for operation of the audiosystems inst

Audio System116On U.S. models(EX-L models)(EX-L models)On Canadian modelsAM/FM/CD Changer Audio Systemwith rear entertainment systemOn U.S. modelsOn C

Playing the RadioFeatures117PRESET BUTTONSSCAN BUTTONAUTO SELECT BUTTONSTEREO INDICATORTUNE/MODE KNOBAM/FM BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOBSEEK/SKIP BAREX and EX-L

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impac

−−−−−＋Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequenc

− −−If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger r eceive your preset stations,you can use t he auto select feature tofind stations in the local

−−In addition to the knobs, buttons, andbars on the radio control panel, youcan operate some of the radiocontrols on the navigation systemscreen.To ad

−−＋−You can use the instrument panelbrightness control dial to adjust theillumination of the audio system (seepage ). The audio systemilluminates when

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

Playing the XM Satellite Radio124PWR/VOLKNOBU.S. EX-L modelsXM RADIO BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTONCATEGORY BARPRESET BUTTONSSCAN BUTTONPWR/VOLKNOBU.S. EX-L

−On the audio display, you will see theselected CHANNEL (number),CATEGORY, NAME (artist name),and T ITL E (music title).Your audio system is capable o

−−−−＋−Pick a preset number (icon) youwant for that channel. Press andhold the bar (icon) until you hear abeep.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store t hefirst

−−−−−−The encryptioncode is beingupdated. Waituntil theencryption code isfully updated.Channels 0 and 1should still worknormally.The signal iscurrentl

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags t o help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger d

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; theref ore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

Playing a Disc130PWR/VOL KNOBREPEAT INDICATORCD SLOTCD EJECTBUTTONCD SLOTPWR/VOLKNOBSEEK/SKIP BARRANDOM INDICATORCD BUTTONCD EJECTBUTTONRANDOM BUTTONR

−To load or play CDs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON(II) position.You operate the CD player/CDchanger with the same controls

−＋−＋−−−You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm)discsinthissystem.Press and hold the LOAD buttonuntil you hear a beep and see‘‘LOAD’’ in the display, then

On vehicles with navigation systemOn vehicles with navigation systemOn vehicles with navigation systemOn LX modelsWhen you press the RDM button ortouc

−＋To remove the disc currently in play,press the eject ( ) button. Whena disc is removed from a slot, thesystem automatically begins the loadsequence

When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.When a CD is not being played, storeit in its case to protect it from dustand oth

Error Message Cause SolutionCauseError Message SolutionIf you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takethe v

−The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature en

If you are playing a CDIf you are listening to the radio,usetheCHbuttontoskiptothebeginningofthenext t rack. Y ou will see t he CD andtrack number in

If you lose the card, you must obtainthe code number from a dealer. Todo this, you will need the system’sserial number.Your vehicle’s audio system wil

Setting the Clock140CLOCKH BUTTONM BUTTONCLOCK CLOCK BUTTONH BUTTONRESET BUTTONM BUTTONSET BUTTONLX modelsEX and EX-L models

−＋If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, you willneed to set the clock.Press and hold the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button. Change the hours by

Rear Ent ertainment Sy stem142PAUSEBUTTONREAR POWERBUTTONREAR CONTROL OFF ICONREAR SPEAKER OFF ICONDVD/AUX BUTTONREPEAT BUTTONEX-L modelsRANDOMBUTTONP

Your vehicle is equipped with a rearentertainment system that includes aDVD player for the enjoyment of therear passengers.With this system, the rearp

＊＊To operate the rear entertainmentsystem from the front panel, turn theRR CTRL knob clockwise. Theamber R R LED comes on t o showthat the control pan

−−Turn the Rear CTRL knob clockwise.The amber Rear LED comes on toshow that the control panel is nowenabled.Insert a DVD into the DVD/CDplayer below t

−−＋−＋−Press the eject button toremove the DVD from the drive.Pressandholdthebutton to move forward; you willsee ‘‘CUE’’ in the displ ay. Press andhold

▲▼▲▼▲▼Use the and buttons to select astation from the radio preset buttons.Press the button to sea rch upthe channels in the channel mode.The system w

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom t he steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adapt ive

▲▼Press the or button toselect another category.Pressing and holding the DISPbutton f or more than 5 seconds willchange the search mode betweenChannel

The video screen is for use by rearseat passengers only. The driver andfront seat passenger should not tryto view the screen while driving.Press the b

When you press the DISP buttonwhile a DVD is playing, the title,chapter, elapsed time, and personalsurround logo are displayed(STATUS 1).When you pres

When you press the SETUP buttonwhile a DVD is playing, the DVD’ssetup menu is displayed at thebottom of the screen. You can thenchange various setting

▼▲▼▲▼▲Top Menu AudioWhen you select ‘‘TOP MENU’’using the or button, the DVD’stitle menu is displayed. This menu isalso displayed when you press theME

▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲Subtitle AngleTo turn the subtitle on and off, select‘‘Subtitle’’ from the setup menu bypressing the or button. You willsee submenu ‘‘OFF’’ or

▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲SearchWhen you select the ‘‘Search’’ fromtheplaymodesetupmenu,youwillsee the submenu shown above. Inthe left submenu, you can selectbetween ‘‘

Num InputA numerical command can be issuedto a DVD by inputting a two digitnumber, and a button number can beselected on the screen.Select and enter t

▼▲When you select ‘‘PERSONALSURROUND’’ by pressing theor button, the personalsurround setup menu is displayedabove the ‘‘PERSONALSURROUND’’ icon.Selec

▼▲▼▲Select the quality you want to adjustby pressing the or button, andthen pressing the ENT button. T headjustment bar is displayed next tothe select

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It

Screen ModeYou can set the screen mode tothese settings:NormalWideZoomFullRear Ent ertainment Sy stem158Normal WideZoom Full

▼▲Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by pressingthe or button, then pressthe ENT button.The selectable setting menu isdisplayed, and the current setting ishi

▼▲When you press the SETUP buttonon the r ear control panel when aDVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIALSETTINGS’’ menu is displayed.When you select ‘‘Lang

▼▲Select the desired language bypressing the or button, andthen pressing the ENT button.The selectable languages are,English, French, Spanish, German,

▼▲Audio LanguageYou can select the dubbed languagebefore playing DVDs.Select ‘‘Audio Lang’’ by pressing theor button. You will see thesubmenu next to

▼▲Subtitle LanguageYou can select the subtitle languagebefore playing DVDs.Select ‘‘Subtitle Lang’’ by pressingthe or button. Y ou will see thesubmenu

▼▲ ▼▲When you select the ‘‘DynamicRange’’ by pressing the orbutton, you will see the submenunext to the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ asshown above.To turn ‘‘Dyna

▼▲Parental Control LevelY ou can place an auditory restrictionby changing the parental controllevel. The higher the level number,the lower the restric

▼▲If the system does not recognize thepassword you entered, you will seethe above display. Repeat theparental control level steps until youenter the c

To change the password, select‘‘Password.’’ You will see the abovemenu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ bypressing the or button,then press the ENT button.If

Properly adjusted head restraintswill help protect occupants fromwhiplash and other crash injuries.See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.Inser

▲If you forget the password, select‘‘Password,’’ and press the button10 times.T he display changes as shown above.If you want to use the defaultpasswo

If it takes several pushes on thebutton to operate the rearentert ainment system, have yourdealer replace t he batteries as soonas possible.The rear c

There are various types of DVDsavailable. Some of them are notcompatible with your system.The DVD player in your RearEntertainment System can playDVDs

If you see an error message in thescreen while operating the DVDplayer,findthecauseinthecharttothe right. If you cannot clear themessage, take your ve

Each headphone uses one AAAbattery. The battery is under thecover on the left earpiece. Toremove the cover, insert a coin in theslot and twist it slig

There are three headphoneconnectors for the third seatpassengers. Each connector has itsown volume control.The system will accept auxiliaryinputs from

The security system helps to protectyour vehicle and valuables from theft.The horn sounds and a combinationof headlights, parking lights, sidemarker l

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Push on the accelerator pedal.Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed, and press the SET/D

The direction and center positionicons come on when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. The system then begins tocheck the vehicle dir

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This let

The compass may need to bemanually calibrated after exposure toa strong magnetic f ield. If thecompassseemstocontinuallyshowthe wrong direction, do th

CompassFeatures179Zone MapCompass Display for Each Zone

−If you are training HomeLink tooperate a garage door or gate, youshould unplug the motor for thatdevice during training. Repeatedlypressing the remot

Pressandholdtheremotetransmitter button and one of theHomeLink buttons at the sametime.Pressandholdtheremotetransmitter button and one of theHomeLink

Make sure you have properlycompleted the ‘‘TrainingHomeLink’’ procedure.Find the ‘‘training’’ button on yourgarage door opener unit. Thelocation will

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

▼▲When in reverse, the touch screenand Navi ‘‘hard’’ butt ons are lockedout, except the ‘‘ZOOM’’ button.Touching the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ buttonallows you t

Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During t h

Park with the driver’s side closestto the gas pump.Open the fuel fill door by pullingonthehandletotheleftofthedriver’s seat.Stop filling the tank afte

Pull out the anchor latch and thelatch plate from each holding slot inthe ceiling, and pull out the seat beltto extend it.Insert the hook at the end o

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up sligh

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper a

Try to maintain a constant speed.Everytimeyouslowdownandspeed up, your vehicle uses ext rafuel. Use cruise control whenappropriate.Combine sev eral sh

Your dealer has Honda accessoriesthat allow you to personalize yourvehicle. These accessories havebeen designed and approved for yourvehicle, and are

Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.Modifying your

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Glove boxFront door and seat-back pocketsRear cargo area, including thesecond and third row seats whe

−×Steps for determining correct loadlimit:The maximum load for your vehicleis 1,158 lbs (525 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.Keep the glove box closed whiledriving. If it is open, a passenger

Thehooksoneachsideofthetailgate and on the underside of thecargo area storage compartment lidare for plastic grocery bags. To usethe hook on the stora

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate theautomatic transmission. It alsoincludes important inf

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This owner’s manual covers a

Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans

Your vehicle has a higher groundclearance that allows you to travelover bumps, obstacles, and roughterrain. It also provides goodvisibility so you can

Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Make sure the shift lever is inPark. Pre

If the malfunction indicator lampcomes on along with the ‘‘D’’indicator, there is a problem in theautomatic transmission controlsystem. Avoid rapid ac

−−−−To shift from:PtoRRtoPNtoRDto22to11to22toDDtoDDtoNDtoDNtoDRtoNDo this:Press the brake pedal andpull the shift lever towardsyou.Pull the shift leve

−−−This position issimilar to D, except only the firstthree gears are selected. Use Dwhen towing a trailer in hilly terrain,or to provide engine braki

Do this if pushing on the brake pedaland pulling the shift lever does notshift the transmission out of Park:Set the parking brake.Push down on the key

The vehicle must be stopped withthe engine running.doany of the following:Press the VTM-4 LOCK button.Move the shift lever to D or D .Move the shift l

Your vehicle is equipped with a tirepressure monitoring system (TPMS)that turns on every time you start theengine and monitors the pressure inyour tir

The appropriate tire indicator andlow tire pressure indicator comes onif a tire becomes significantlyunderinflated. Seeon page .This indicator comes o

A lways use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is on anincline.Set th

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt ,and keep t

Check the brakes after drivingthrough deep water. Apply thebrakes moderately t o see if they feelnormal. If not, apply them gently andfrequently until

If the brake pads need replacing, youwill hear a distinctive, metallicscreeching sound when you applythe brake pedal. If you do not havethe brake pads

It only helps with thesteering control during braking.such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change. A lways drive at a safesp

When VSA activates, you will see theVSA activation indicator blink (seepage ).If this indicator comes on whiledriving, pull to the side of the roadwhe

If the indicator does not come onwhen the ignition switch is turned tothe ON (II) position, there may be aproblem with the VSA system. Haveyour dealer

Your vehicle has been designed totow a trailer, as well as for carryingpassengers and their cargo.To safely tow a trailer, you shouldobserve the load

−−−Thebestwaytoconfirmthatallloads are within limits is to checkthem at a public scale.The maximumallowable weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, all c

Number ofOccupants2345678Max. Trailer Weight Max. Tongue LoadNumber ofOccupants2345678Max. Trailer Weight Max. Tongue LoadEquipped with transmission c

To accurately check your loads atthe public scale, the vehicle andtrailer should be fully loaded, and alloccupants should stay in the vehiclewhile the

Check the weight of the unhitchedtrailer. Limit: See page .Calculate the tongue load.Subtract the weight in Step 5 fromthe weight in step 6.Limit: See

If they do, t heycould be very seriously injured in acrash.A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagai

Honda requires that any trailer witha total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455kg) or more has its own brakes.There are two common types oftrailer brakes

Trailer lights and equipment mustcomply with federal, state, province,and local regulations. Check trailerlight requirements for the areaswhere you pl

Your vehicle tires and spare are ingood condition and properlyinflated.The trailer tires and spare are ingood condition and inflated asrecommended by

If the automatic transmission shiftsfrequently while going up a hill, shiftto D .When climbing hills, closely watchyour temperature gauge. If it nears

222If the vehicle’s wheels slip whenretrieving a boat from the water,shift to first gear, and turn on VTM-4lock (see page ). DisengageVTM-4 lock as so

Your vehicle has been designedprimarily for use on pavement. Butits higher ground clearance and four-wheel drive VTM-4 system allow youto occasionally

Bef ore you leave t he pavement, besure to do all scheduled maintenanceand service, and inspect your vehiclefor any problems. Pay specialattention to

If you get stuck, engage the VTM-4Lock (see page ). Carefully try togo in the direction (forward orreverse) that you think will get youunstuck. Do not

You should never use a ja ck to try toget unstuck. Your vehicle couldeasily slip off the jack and hurt youor someone else.You may be able to safely to

If you have the skills and tools toperform more complex maintenancetasks on your vehicle, you may wantto purchase the service manual. Seepage for info

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all eight seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tension

To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.To clean parts, use a commer

−−−−−−−−−−−−CONTINUEDCalculated EngineOil Life (%)100 % 91 %90 % 81 %80 % 71 %70 % 61 %60 % 51 %50 % 41 %40 % 31 %30 % 21 %20 % 16 %15 % 11 %10 % 6 %5

The maintenance item code or codesindicate the main and sub itemsrequired at the time of the oil change(see page ).When the remaining engine oil life

−When the remaining engine oil life is0 percent, the engine oil life indicatorwill be blinking. The display comesoneverytimeyouturntheignitionswitch t

Your dealer will reset the displayafter completing the requiredmaintenance service. You will see‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the informationdisplay the next

If you have the required servicedone but do not reset the display, orreset the display without doing theservice, the system will not show theproper ma

＃−−−−−−U.S. Vehicles:According to state and federalregulations, failure t o performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswar

＃＃−−＃Maintenance Minder235Maintenance Sub ItemsRotate tiresReplace air cleaner elementReplace dust and pollen filterInspect drive beltReplace transmis

Maintenance Record236mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiYou or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed,

Maintenance RecordMaintenance237mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiMileagekmkmkmkmkmkmkmSignatureDateMileagekmkmkmkmkmkmkmSignatureDateMaintenancePerformedAB

The lap/shoulder belt in the centerseat of the second and third rowseats is equipped with a detachableanchor t hat has t wo parts: a smalllatch plate

Fluid L ocat ions238RADIATOR CAPENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Sea

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it of f.Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bo

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall t he drain bolt .Tighten it to:Remove the oil filter and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench

If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the radiator.If the coolant level in the reserv etank is at or below

When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by turning theradiator cap counterclockwise,without pressing down.Remo

Check the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.Remove the dipstick (yellow

−−Put a new washer on the filler bolt,then reinstall the filler bolt andtighten it securely. Tighteningtorque:The differential should be drainedand re

The fluid level should be betweentheMINandMAXmarksonthesideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention

Check the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not add power steeri

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustments shoul

To remove the front turn signalbulb, push it in slightly and turn itcounterclockwise.Install the new bulb into thesocket and reinstall it.Insert the s

If you are changing the bulb onthe driver’s side, start the engine,turn the steering wheel all the wa yto the left, and turn of f the engine.If you ar

If equippedUse a wrench to remove themounting bolt from the underbody.Pull the under cover away fromthe bumper.Remove the electrical connectorfrom the

Open the tailgate.Remove t he two screws, then pullthe rear light assembly straightback to remove it from the body.Open t he tailgate. Place a cloth o

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver toremove the screw under the lens.Place a cloth on the middle edgeof a part of the lens on thepassenger’s side. R emov

If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield. Raise the driver’s sidef irst, then the passenger’s side.Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.L ower the w

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof prote

If you check air pressures when thetires are hot (driven for severalmiles), you will see readings 4 to 6psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )higher t

Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wea rs down, you will see aband 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide acrossthe tread. This show

＋Wheels:Tires:Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather t read design suitable formost winter driving conditions.For t

Because your vehicle has limited tireclearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’cable-type traction devices, withrubber chain tensioners on the fronttires.

−Check the condition of the batterymonthlybylookingatthetestindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.If additiona

Fill the fuel tank.Change the engine oil and filter.Block the rear wheels.If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on

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This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate t he pro

Use t he compact spare t ire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you c

Park the vehicle on firm, level, andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in Park. Apply theparking brake.Thetoolsandjackarebehindacover in the car

CONTINUEDAddit ional Information About Your AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsDriver and Passenger Safety25(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(8)(10)(8)(7)(9)(9)(11)(5)(4

△The spare tire is storedunderneath the rear cargo area.Remove the plastic cover on thecargo area lining to access theshaf t f or the spare tire hoist

Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.Remove the wheel nuts, thenremove the flat

Insert the hoist bracket into thecenter hole of the flat tire.Slowly turn the wheel nut wrenchclockwisetotakeuptheslackofthe hoist cable. Make sure th

Diagnosing why the engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn t heignition switch to the START (III)position:You

＋＋There may be an elect ricalproblem, such as no power to thefuel pump. Check all the fuses(see page ).Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwillneed a qualified t

−Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not connec

The pointer of the vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange. If it climbs to the redmark, you should determine thereason (hot day, drivin

If t here was no coolant in t hereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.Open the hood, and check the oillevel (see page ). An enginevery low on oil can lose pressureduring cornering and oth

If the malfunction indicator lampcomes on along with the ‘‘D’’indicator, there is a problem in theautomatic transmission controlsystem.Your vehicle ha

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.If the ABS indicator and the VSAindicator come on with the

The vehicle’s fuses are located infour fuse boxes. The interior fuseboxes are located under thedashboard on the driver’s andpassenger’s side.CONTINUED

To open the passenger’s side, pullthe right edge of the cover.The primary under-hood fuse box islocatedonthepassenger’sside.Thesecondary fuse box is n

CONTINUEDCheck each of the large fuses inthe primary under-hood fuse boxby looking through the top at thewire inside. Remove the screwswith a Phillips

If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rat ing or a lower ratingf rom one

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Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informat

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers in various places.The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to registe

The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The engine number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.Identif ication

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.Sensors that can detect whether

−−＊＊＊＊−＊ ＊＊＊Specifications288DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningBatteryCapacities1.93 US gal (7.3 )2.43 US gal (9.2 )4.5 US qt (4.3 )4.2 US qt (4.0 )5.3

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊SpecificationsTechnical Inf ormation289LightsFusesEngineAlignmentTiresHeadlightsFront side marker lightsFront position ligh

−Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:All passenger veh

−−−−−−−−Warning: The t emperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflat

−−−−−−T he maximum airpressurethetirecanhold.The maximum load thetire can carry atmaximum air pressure.Max LoadThe tire identification number (TIN)is

＊＊In Canada, Honda vehicles complywith the Canadian emissionrequirements, as specified in anagreement with EnvironmentCanada, at the time they aremanu

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation, and three way catalyticconverter. These

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions t o convert the exhaustgasses without af

If you take your vehicle for a stateemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass the test.This is becaus

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theacc

Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with one ormore recording devices commonlyreferred to as event data recordersor sensing and diagnostic mo

After inflating, the front airbags willimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateothe

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Customer Service...Informat ion . 300...Warra nty Coverages . 301Reporting Safety Defects...

U.S. Owners:Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourd

−−−−−−−−−Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, aga

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway

−＊＊＊＊２００６ＨＯＮThe publications shown below can be purchased from HelmIncorporated. You can order in any of three ways:Detach and mail the order form on

−−−ＳＨＩＰＴＯＰＡＹＭＥＮＴThis manual covers maintenance and recommendedprocedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the journeyman

CONTINUED...Capacities Chart . 288...Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57...Carrying Cargo . 193..

...Certification Label . 286...Chains . 261...Changing a Flat Tire . 26

CONTINUEDEngine...Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71Malfunction Indicator...Lamp . 62, 277...Oil Pressure Indicator . 6

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant i

...Headlights . 75...Aiming . 248...Automatic L ighting Of f . 76

CONTINUED...Maintenance . 227Owner’s Maintenance...Checks . 234...

...Radiator Overheating . 274...Radio/CD Sound System . 115...Readiness Codes . 296...

CONTINUED...Signaling Turns . 75...Snow Tires . 260...Sound

...Tires . 257...Air Pressure . 257...Checking Wear . 258

...Worn Tires . 258IndexINDEXIXWrecker, Emergency Towing... 278

Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Power Steering Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid:Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (

Your front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren wh

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag on th

This indicatoralerts you that thepassenger’s sideairbag has been automatically shutoff. It does mean there is aproblem with your side airbags.If the i

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect an infant or small child maybe in the front p

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.Your airbag systems ar

Together, airbags andseat belts provide t he bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.Improperly

−−−−−−Your safety, and the saf ety of others,is very important. And operating thiscar safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informedde

−−−If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,th

−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatten

−During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

CONTINUEDAn infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor

Of the dif ferent seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.We strongly recommend placing aforward-facing chil

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.We also r

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a highcenter of gravity. This means your ve

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Lift the head restraint (see page), then route th

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel

Your vehicle has attachment pointsf or a tether-style child seat to beinstalled on the second or third rowas shown.Each second row seat has a tetheran

Attach the tether strap hook to thetether attachment point, andtighten the strap according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.Make sure the strap i

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:When a child reaches therecommended wei

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintai

＊＊If equipped.:Your Vehicle at a Glance4GAUGESPOWER DOOR LOCKSWITCHESMIRRORCONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUDIO SYSTEMCLIMATE CONTROLSY

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read (except f or the U.S.dashboard label, which is removedby the owner), contact your dealerfor a replacement.

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

＊＊If equipped.Control Locations60POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCHESMIRRORCONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUDIO SYSTEMPARKING BRAKEPEDALREAR A/C CON

＊＊＊＊＊If equipped.The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:Instrument PanelInstruments and Contro

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. See page .The engine can be severely damagedif this indic

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, and when the ignitionswitch is turned to th

This indicator has three functions:It comes on as a reminder that youhave t urned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.It flashes when VSA is

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.This indicator normally comes on fora few se

If a brake light does not work, theindicator comes onwhen you push t he brake pedal withthe ignition switch in the ON (II)position.A burned out brake

Canadian models onlyCanadian models onlyThis indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position with the headlightswitch off a

＊＊＊＊＊＊If equipped.To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Honda’’ logo.1::Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance5HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

This indicator monitors thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid. It should come onfor a few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn theignition switc

Each trip meter works independently,so you can keep track of twodifferent distances.The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven.

±±−−−−− −−−This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should risef rom the bottom white mark to aboutthe m

If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ messageappears in the information displayafter you start the engine. Turn theengine off and

＊＊＊＊＊＊ If equipped.To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Honda’’ logo.:1:Controls Near the Steering WheelInstruments and Controls73LIGHT CONTROL

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highs

−−−To turn on the highbeams, push the lever forward untilyou hear a click. The blue high beamindicator will come on (see page ).To turn off the high b

The knob on the instrument panelcontrols the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights. Turn the knob toadjust the brightness.The lights will turn on

Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthehazard warning lights (four-wayflashers). This causes all fouroutside turn signals and bothindicators in the instrument pan

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Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Move the steering wheel so itpoints to your chest, not towardyour face. Make sure you can see

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the doorlocks. You can keep the glove boxlocked when you

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To t

To lock the doors and the tailgate,press the master door lock switch oneither front door, press the lock tabdown on the driver’s door, or use thekeyon

−−The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever

−To replace t he battery:Remove the screw at the base ofthe transmitter with a smallPhillips-head screwdriver.Separate the transmitter by pryingits mi

＋Inside the transmitter, separatethe inner cover from the keypadby releasing the two tabs on thecover.Remove the old battery from theback of the inner

In HI, the heater turns off when theseat gets warm, and turns back onafter t he seat temperature drops.In LO, the heater runs continuously.It does not

−To change the lumbar support, movethe lever on the right side of theseat-back forward or backward.Keep moving the lever forward orbackward until you

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

To change the seat-back angle of thefront seat, pull up on the lever on theoutside of the seat bottom.The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. T

To change the angle of the seats inthe second row seat-backs, pull upthe handle on the seat-back. Movingthe short vertical switch forward orbackward a

Remove the head restraints bypushing the release buttons andpulling the restraints out.Store the head restraints underthe cargo area floor. Insert the

They are most effective when youadjust them so the back of theoccupant’s head rests against thecenter of the restraint.The head restraints in the seco

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.The inside mirror has day a

The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the button. The

−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when you

− If the driver’swindow senses any obstacle while itis closing automatically, it willreverse direction, and then stop. Toclose t he window, remove the

The moonroof has two positions: itcan be tilted up in the back forventilation, or it can be slid back intothe roof. Use the switch under theleft dashb

To apply the parking brake, push thepedal down with your foot. Torelease it, push on the pedal again.The parking brake indicator on theinstrument pane