When automakers redesign a model, they have to be able to — at a minimum — hang with the competition, and the Pilot does that and more in the categories that matter most. The system also includes a Lock mode that's designed to help the Pilot through poor road conditions at low speeds 18 mph and below. It's worth every cent if you ask me! To oppose vibration and unwanted sound when the engine isn't running on all of its cylinders, the Pilot has active engine mounts and a noise-canceling system. The Owner's Manual explains the various features and functions of your Honda, offers operation tips and suggestions for vehicle care and maintenance, provides specific details on safety systems, and includes comprehensive technical specifications. Safety A number of standard safety features are offered, including antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats, three-row side curtain airbags, and active head restraints for the front seats. Folding the second row down brings the total amount of cargo space to 87 cubic feet. While it remains to be seen how accepting customers will be of the crossover's shape, it does have a number of appealing attributes that could easily win over buyers who give it a chance, like a composed ride and improved gas mileage.
It operates when the transmission is in Reverse, too. There's a slight incline in the cargo floor with both the second and third row folded, but there are no ledges between the sections — it's a flat floor. Show full review Remember when your mother told you that just because everyone else was doing something didn't mean you had to do it too? There are also blister-style design cues around the side windows that lend the Pilot a subtle styling touch see a with the 2008 model. The rear of the Pilot also features squared-off styling as opposed to flowing curves, and there are some interesting angles in the liftgate near the taillamps. This is the Official Service Manual that the dealers and shops use. Owner's Guides and Manuals are viewable on any computer or device with. To save paper and time, you can download the latest manuals now.
Send Mike an Hide full review. Condition Good to very good condition. I love all the interior space and comfort. With the net in place, there's room below it for luggage or a cooler, and the net itself can hold small items. Our 2009 Honda Pilot repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2009 Pilot, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, step-by-step routines, specifications, and a troubleshooting guide. My only complaint is that the lever for reclining the backrest is located on top of the seatback, which makes for an awkward reach when sitting.
Designed for on-road use, according to Honda spokesman Chuck Schifsky, the system works as an automatically engaging and disengaging parking brake of sorts. It appears Honda took that advice to heart, as the redesigned 2009 Pilot bucks the trend of ever-sleeker styling that's come to dominate the crossover category. It appears Honda took that advice to heart, as the redesigned 2009 Pilot bucks the trend of ever-sleeker styling that's come to dominate the crossover category. The sizable well beneath the cargo floor is part of a cargo management system that's standard on the Pilot. Read more: 2009 Honda Pilot Interior Features Nevertheless, of the toned stage, the Honda Pilot interior seemed however-out effectively and constructed, with practical touches at every turn and a deluxe ingredient that improves along with the price.
The Pilot normally runs on regular gas, but Honda recommends premium fuel when towing more than 3,500 pounds. The rear of the Pilot also features squared-off styling as opposed to flowing curves, and there are some interesting angles in the liftgate near the taillamps. Much of the dashboard plastic, though nicely grained, is hard to the touch, which is unusual considering that many automakers are using soft-touch materials in cabin designs. The five-speed automatic is the only available delivery. While this feature-allocation strategy may be fine for buyers looking for a higher-end Pilot, it doesn't serve budget-minded buyers who aren't eager to step up to a higher trim level just to get one feature they're interested in.
I guess I should have been a bit clearer in my post. The third row gains 1. These files contain detailed information about your vehicle, and can be downloaded, searched, and printed. This manual cover specifications, diagnosis and testing, in vehicle repairs, component removal and installation. I've never seen a place to download electronic copies of the service manual.
The front seat is amazing. Page services are mostly clean. I have only had it for about 2 and a half months. If anyone knows of a source, please let us all know. While it remains to be seen how accepting customers will be of the crossover's shape, it does have a number of appealing attributes that could easily win over buyers who give it a chance, like a composed ride and improved gas mileage. Navigation only is available on top-series models, and the rear-seat Digital video disc amusement program is available only on the best two trims. At all times during my test drive, the V-6 operated smoothly.
A better solution, which Audi has adopted, is a low-mounted lever on the outside of the seat cushion. . At first I thought it was too much truck feel but now. It's probably just a matter of time until they start carrying the 2009 Pilot Service manual. Like the Accord sedan and Odyssey minivan, the Pilot now features the latest version of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management system that can deactivate either two or three of the engine's six cylinders to save fuel when they aren't all needed.
It also has child seat anchors in the third row. I drove the Pilot on winding roads in the desert outside Palm Springs, Calif. All mechanized and safety elements and techniques are the same all over the range. The engine teams with a five-speed automatic transmission, which kicks down readily when more power is needed to accelerate or pass. Each is offered in front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The Pilot is equally at home on the highway.
During the entirety of my drive, the transmission never made a harsh shift and always seemed to be in the right gear. This ensures you get the job done right the first time. It still uses a 3. Honda provided an opportunity for some mild offroading in the Pilot in the California desert. I'm 6-foot-1 and had legroom to spare, and that's with the driver's seat adjusted for me.