2012 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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Headlights

Fog Lights ExceptLXmodels Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off.

Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off, the daytime running lights come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.

OnTouringmodels If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

When the multi-information display shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the daytime running lights are off. Follow the procedure in the left column to turn them on.

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Headlights

Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page

110

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on reminder chime.

The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position, and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

’’ or ‘‘

’’

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

Ifequipped Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page

173

Push the button to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached. You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the left.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

. Turning the select/

reset knob to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness.

U.S. model is shown.

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

The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

Brightness can only be adjusted when ambient light is low.

OnTouringmodels 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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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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Steering Wheel Adjustment

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.

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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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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.

Keys and Locks

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.

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.

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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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Immobilizer System

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.

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

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

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Immobilizer System

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

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Ignition Switch

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

−

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.

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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.

−

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.

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.

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

94

).

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

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Lock

Lock

Unlock

Unlock

Door Locks

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 117

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 LOCK’’ setting, see page 114

To lock all doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch, 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.

The lock tab on each 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

115

All doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch, 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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Door Locks

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ExceptTouringmodels 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.

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.

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ setting, see page 114

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

115

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Auto Door Locking ExceptTouringmodels 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 10 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

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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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 20
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.

Door Locks

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.

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Door Locks

ToprogramtheDriveLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe vehicle’sspeedreachesabout10mph (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 20
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.

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Auto Door Unlocking ExceptTouringmodels 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:

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 20
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 open the driver’s door.

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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Door Locks

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 20
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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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.

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 20
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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LockoutPrevention With any door or 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.

Door Locks, Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

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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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

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 60

on page

144

Power Tailgate OnEX-LandTouringmodels

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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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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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.

Tailgate and Glass Hatch

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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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

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.

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OnTouringmodels 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.

on page

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 .60
If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’ message on the multi-information display, or the power tailgate indicator comes on. Have the system checked by your dealer. With this message shown on the multi-information display, or the power tailgate indicator comes on, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

OnEX-Lmodels ToCustomizethePowerTailgate Setting You can customize the power tailgate setting not to open without unlocking the tailgate lock first by remote transmitter from the outside.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the parking brake is applied, all doors and the tailgate are fully closed and locked, and the key is removed from the ignition switch.

There are two settings you can choose from:

−

ANYTIME The tailgate unlocks and opens when you press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for 1 second. The tailgate will automatically relock when you close it when the doors are locked.

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−

WHEN UNLOCKED In this mode, you must unlock the tailgate before opening it. In addition, the tailgate will not automatically relock when you close it.

You can switch between these two modes as following:

1.

Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON (II) position.

2.

Press and hold the power tailgate switch until the PTG buzzer sounds. (Switch should be held on longer than 5 seconds).

3.

Release the switch.

4.

Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

To go back to the other setting, repeat the above procedure.

When mode is set the ‘‘WHEN UNLOCKED,’’ you will hear three short beeps.

When mode is set the ‘‘ANYTIME,’’ you will hear a long beep when the ignition is turned OFF (0).

Tailgate and Glass Hatch

Unlocking the Tailgate

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

OnEX-LandTouringmodels

ExceptEX-LandTouringmodels

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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Tailgate and Glass Hatch

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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ExceptEX-LandTouringmodels

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.

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 60

on

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Remote Transmitter

Except EX-L and Touring models

On EX-L and Touring models

UNLOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TAILGATE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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

118

−

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.

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 117

To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 119

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Remote Transmitter

−

OnEX-LandTouringmodels 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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ExceptEX-LandTouringmodels 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 temperatures. 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.

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

Be careful when removing

NOTE: this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

2.

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

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position OnTouringmodels

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

95

).

Driving position memory (see page

174

).

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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.

−

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.

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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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ThirdRowCenterSeat

LONG

SHORT

Second center and third row CUSHION

ThirdRowCenterSeat Push short side of the cap and pry up on long side of the cap. Push the release buttons, then pull the restraint out of the seat-back.

To lower the restraint, push short side of the cap and pry up on long side of the cap. Push the release buttons sideways, and push the restraint down.

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, or correctly 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.

ThirdRowCenterSeat When reinstalling a head restraint, install the cap with the long side toward the release button. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release buttons.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Folding the Third Row Seat 1.

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

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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.

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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.

HANDLE

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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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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Detachable Anchor

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.

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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If any children are riding in the rear seats, be sure that any unused seat belts are either buckled, the lockable retractor activated, and the belt fully retracted, or in the case of any unused detachable center belts, stored in the roof slots so they are out of reach. See page additional information.

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Seats

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.

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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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Passenger’s seat

Seat Heaters

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.

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