2008 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 209
2008 Honda Pilot Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving Guidelines, Starting the Engine 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page 92 ). 7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 78 ). 8. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are securely closed and locked. 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 15 ). 10.When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 61 ). Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold it there while starting to clear flooding. If the engine still does not start, return to step 5. Driving The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to this problem. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is disabled. For more inf ormation, see page 80 . 205 2008 Pilot