Honda Pilot (2019 year). Instruction - part 39

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Driving

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road 

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces. 
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC, and CMBS

TM

, is designed to 

detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

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Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could 
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the 
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replace the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor 
Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

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Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High 

 

message appears:

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Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield  

message 

appears:

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Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Radar Sensor

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Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is behind the emblem.

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Radar Sensor

Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.

For the CMBS

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 to work properly:

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for 
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a 
mild detergent.

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by using the safety 
support switch and take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 CMBS

TM

 On and Off P. 572

If the vehicle is involved in any of the following 
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision

•

Your vehicle drives through deep water or is 
submerged in deep water

•

Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock, 
or embankment that could jar the radar sensor

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor 
is located behind 
the emblem.

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Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.

To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with 
your foot.

To release:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake.

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Parking Brake

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Parking Brake

NOTICE

Release the parking brake fully before driving. The 
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive 
with the parking brake applied.

If you start driving without fully releasing the parking 
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and Release 
Parking Brake appears on the driver information 
interface.

Always apply the parking brake when parking.

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Brake System

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Driving

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases 
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency 
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when 
braking very hard.

2 Brake Assist System P. 614
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 613

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Foot Brake

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Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear 
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates 
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an 
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply 
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by 
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a 
lower gear.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by 
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel 
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

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ABS

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of 
the wrong size or type.

If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there 
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing 
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is 
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more 
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, 
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tires are equipped with snow chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the engine

compartment when the brakes are applied, or when 
system checks are being performed after the engine 
has been started and while the vehicle accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Brake Assist System

Driving

Brake Assist System

Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress 
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise 
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Change the gear position to 

(

P.

4. Turn off the engine.

Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the gear position Indicator.

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When Stopped

NOTICE

The following can damage the transmission:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.

•

Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.

•

Changing into 

(

P before the vehicle stops 

completely.

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When Stopped

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When Stopped

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake 
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are 
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if 
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so 
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the 
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from 
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the 
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

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Parking Sensor System

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The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles near your vehicle, and the beeper 
and audio/information screen let you know the approximate distance between your 
vehicle and the obstacle.

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The sensor location and range 

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Parking Sensor System

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Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is 
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.

The system may not work properly when:

•

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or 
dirt.

•

The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass, 
bumps, or a hill.

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

The system is affected by devices that emit 
ultrasonic waves.

•

Driving in bad weather.

The system may not sense:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton, 
or sponge.

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Objects directly under the bumper.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Front: Within about 28 in (70 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 26 in (65 cm) or less

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Rear Center Sensors

Within about 47 in (120 cm) or less

* Not available on all models

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Parking Sensor System

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Parking sensor system on and off

With the power mode in ON, press the 
parking sensor system button to turn on or off 
the system. The indicator in the button comes 
on when the system is on.

The front corner, rear center and rear corner 
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the 
transmission is in 

(

R, and the vehicle speed is 

less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The front corner sensors start to detect an 
obstacle when the transmission is not in 

(

P, 

and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 
km/h).

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Parking Sensor System

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Driving

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Screen Operation

You can switch between split view off and 
split view on by touching the split screen tab.

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Screen Operation

The split screen tab disappears, and the split view 
returns to the last camera view mode under the 
following conditions:

•

If the parking sensor system is turned off.

•

If there is a malfunction in the system.

Split Screen 
Tab

Split View Off

Split View On

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Parking Sensor System

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When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles becomes shorter

*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.

Length of the 

intermittent beep

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Audio/information screen

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

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Rear: About 47-26 in 

(120-65 cm)

Blinks in Yellow

*1

Short

Rear: About 26-19 in 

(65-50 cm)

Front: About 28-19 in 

(70-50 cm)

About 26-19 in 

(65-50 cm)

Blinks in Amber

Very short

About 19-16 in 

(50-40 cm)

About 19-16 in 

(50-40 cm)

Continuous

About 16 in 

(40 cm)

About 16 in 

(40 cm)

Blinks in Red

Indicators light where the 
sensor detects an obstacle

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1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to 

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator 

in the button flashes.

4. Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.

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The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.

To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds 
three times when the rear sensors come back on.

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

When you set the gear position to 

(

R, the indicator 

in the parking sensor system button blinks as a 
reminder that the rear sensors have been turned off.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts 
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all 
approaching vehicles and may not detect 
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to 
back up the vehicle before doing so may 
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when 
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and 
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle 
before reversing.

* Not available on all models