2011 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

U.S. model is shown.

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem The level of brightness is shown on the information display while you adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

When the brightness reaches the maximum level, ‘‘BRIGHTNESS MAXIMUM LEVEL’’ appears on the display.

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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1.

Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

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Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

Immobilizer System

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

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2011 Pilot ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Immobilizer System

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

−

You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

−

This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

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Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

Ignition Switch

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

96

).

The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Door Locks

Unlock

Lock

Lock

Unlock

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 119

When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (U.S.) and 15 km/h (Canada) or more, all the doors lock automatically.

To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR 116
LOCK’’ setting, see page

To lock all doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pushing the rear of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks only that door.

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The lock tab on any passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

When you shift to P after driving, the driver’s door unlocks.

To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ setting, see page

117

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door lock. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

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Auto Door Locking

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors and tailgate to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages.

The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

The doors and tailgate lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

The doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and the parking brake is applied. Make all settings before you start driving.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ setting, see page 116

To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ setting, see page

117

Door Locks

ToturnofftheAutoDoorLock modes:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

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Door Locks

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

ToprogramtheParkLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe shiftleverismovedoutofthePark(P) position.

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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ToprogramtheDriveLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe vehicle’sspeedreachesabout9mph (15km/h).

3.

4.

Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

5.

Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Door Locks

Auto Door Unlocking Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time. The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. This is the default setting. All doors and tailgate unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. All doors and tailgate unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

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Door Locks

ToturnofftheAutoDoorUnlock modes:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

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3.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

ToprogramtheParkUnlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors andtailgatewhentheshiftleveris movedintothePark(P)positionwith thebrakepedaldepressed.

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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3.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature.

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate alldoorsandtailgate unlockfeature

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheIgnitionSwitch Unlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors andtailgatewhentheignitionswitchis movedoutoftheON(II)position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Door Locks

3.

Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of P.

4.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate the driver’s door unlock feature.

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate all doors and tailgate unlock feature.

5.

Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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Door Locks, Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

LockoutPrevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if all the doors and the tailgate are closed. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on the driver’s door pops out.

Lock

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

To open the tailgate, press and hold the switch, then lift up. To close the tailgate, use the inner handle to pull it down, then press down on the back edge.

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Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 61

on page

Power Tailgate OnTouringmodels

POWER TAILGATE SWITCH

The tailgate can be opened and closed with the remote transmitter (see page ) or the switch in the driver’s door pocket when both front doors are unlocked.

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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

If the glass hatch is opened, remote transmitter operation is canceled until it is closed.

Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second to open or close the tailgate. Each time you press the button on the remote transmitter or the switch, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

If you push the same button or switch again while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position.

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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Auto-Reverse The power tailgate has an auto- reverse feature. If it meets resistance while opening or closing, it will beep three times and reverse direction. However, the tailgate may not reverse immediately. Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

TAILGATE SWITCH

The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate. If you press the button again while the tailgate is closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position.

Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate.

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Also check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the tailgate or on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to latch so the motor can pull the tailgate shut.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to be reset. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close the tailgate fully by hand.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions:

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

When the vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

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When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

Do not install any accessories on the tailgate. It may cause the tailgate to malfunction. If there is snow or ice on the tailgate, make sure to remove it before you operate the tailgate.

If you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually.

The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly.

Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Unlocking the Tailgate

If you try to drive off with the tailgate open, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 61

on page

If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer.

With this message shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.

Place a cloth on the top side of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

OnTouringmodels

ExceptTouringmodels

Glass Hatch

GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON

If you cannot open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page ). Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. Push the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to open the tailgate.

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To open the glass hatch, press the glass hatch release button on the tailgate.

To close the glass hatch, lower it and press on the handle until it latches.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

Push the release lever to the right as shown.

If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

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The rear wiper will not operate with the glass hatch open. If you open the glass hatch while the rear wiper is operating, the wiper will return to its parked position (see page ). The wiper will resume operation after the glass hatch is closed.

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ExceptTouringmodels

Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Keep the tailgate and the glass hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and the glass hatch, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Carbon Monoxide Hazard See page 61

on

GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON

You can also open the glass hatch by pressing the glass hatch release button on the driver’s door or on the remote transmitter.

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Remote Transmitter

Except Touring models

On Touring models

UNLOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TAILGATE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting, see page

120

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed.

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−

Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice when you push the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 119

To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 121

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Remote Transmitter

−

OnTouringmodels TAILGATE Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position.

When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights and the cargo area light, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30
seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

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ExceptTouringmodels GLASS HATCH RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open the glass hatch. Even if the glass hatch is open, the tailgate can be locked with the remote transmitter.

−

−

Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

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BATTERY

3.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

SCREW

To replace the battery:

1.

2.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

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4.

Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the

side facing down.

＋

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5.

Install the parts in reverse order.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

Remote Transmitter

Keyless Memory Settings OnTouringmodels

TM

When you unlock the door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

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Remote Transmitter, Seats

Here are the settings activated with the remote:

Customized settings (see page

97

).

Driving position memory (see page

173

).

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When you unlock and open the driver’s door with the remote transmitter, the driver’s seat (except the power lumbar feature) and outside mirrors start to move to the positions stored in memory. The indicator in the related memory button to the remote comes on.

Front Seat Power Adjustments ExceptLXmodels Seepages forimportantsafety 15 16
informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

OnEX-LandTouringmodels The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver’s seat but without any height and lumbar adjustments.

ExceptEX-LandTouringmodels The front passenger’s seat adjusts manually.

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Seats

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (Driver’s seat only)

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

Front Seat Manual Adjustments ExceptEX-LandTouringmodels Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

15 16

−

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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Seats

Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment OnLXmodels

To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and release the bar. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

16

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

Seats

CUSHION

Front

SEAT- BACK

LEGS

RELEASE BUTTON

AdjustingtheHeadRestraint The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

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Seats

Second center and third row CUSHION

LEGS

RELEASE BUTTON

RemovingtheHeadRestraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

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Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

ActiveHeadRestraints

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

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This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.

For a head restraint system to work properly:

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.

Seats

Adjusting the Second Row Seats

To adjust the second row seats forward and backward, pull up on the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion. Move the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

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Seats

Folding the Second Row Seats The left and right halves can be folded separately.

1.

To unlatch the detachable anchor before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle (see page to retract. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

) and allow the seat belt

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HANDLE

To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on the handle on the outside of the seat- back, and push the seat-back.

2.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

3.

Pull up the handle on the outside of the seat-back.

4.

Fold the seat-back forward.

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Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

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Third Row Access

RELEASE LEVER

To get into the third row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the passenger’s side second row seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward, and then can be slid forward.

After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

Folding the Third Row Seat 1.

Use the latch plate to release the seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page

162

).

2.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

To fold the third row seat, NOTE: the second row seat-back must be folded down or in the full up right position.

Seats

HANDLE

Third seat

3.

Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward.

Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned in each holding slot on the side panel whenever the third seat is folded.

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Seats

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving. Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors.

Detachable Anchor

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page

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LATCH PLATE

The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with detachable anchors.

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

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When the seats are returned to the upright position, these detachable anchors should be latched back properly.

Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

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Second row and third row center seats LATCH PLATE

SMALL LATCH PLATE

Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to extend it.

Pull out the outer shoulder belts from the holding slots. Both of the third-row holding slots should only be used when the seat belt is detached.

Seats

SMALL LATCH PLATE

TRIANGLE MARKS

ANCHOR BUCKLE

Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle.

Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.

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Seat Heaters

Passenger’s seat

HI

HEATERS

Driver’s seat

Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

Front seat

LOW

Second row seat

Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

OnCanadianTouringmodels The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the driver’s seat only. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat.

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In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Seat Heaters, Power Windows

Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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AUTO To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

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Power Windows

To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

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AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch pushed in when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If the AUTO function is disabled, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

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2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from the outside with the remote transmitter. 1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

3.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

You can open and close the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) with the key in the driver’s door lock. To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

Power Windows

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

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Moonroof

Power Windows, Moonroof

4.

To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

Auto reverse does not work when closing the windows and moonroof with the key.

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

MOONROOF SWITCH

OnEX-LandTouringmodels Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console.

To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.

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To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.