Brake system indicator emergency towing – HONDA 2006 honda pilot User Manual

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If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.

If the ABS indicator and the VSA
indicator come on with the brake
system indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately.

design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see

The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when

you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay on if you do not fully release the
parking brake.

If the fluid level is low, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
the next time you stop at a service
station (see page

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Brake System Indicator Emergency Towing

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However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit

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278

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Emergency Towing

If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.

Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.

The operator will load

your vehicle on the back of a truck.

The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.

Towing your vehicle with two tires on
the ground will damage parts of the
4WD system. It should be transported
on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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