Opening the Hood

Honda Pilot / Honda Pilot 2009-2023 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance Under the Hood / Opening the Hood

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.

2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

 - The hood will pop up slightly.

3.Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock

3.Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the hood.

4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod

4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.

Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers. When closing the hood, check that the hood is securely latched. If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

    See also:

    Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
    Models with navigation system Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone. ...

    TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
    Models with information display Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure indicator comes on. Models w ...

    Playing a Disc (EX-L model with navigation system)
    Playing a Disc (EX-L model with navigation system) To Play a Disc (In-dash single player) You operate the in-dash disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To load or play discs, th ...