Honda Pilot Owners Manual

uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
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A passenger sitting in the second and third 
row center seating position should adjust the 
height of their head restraint to an 
appropriate position befo re the vehicle begins 
moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release 
button(s).
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then...

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To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place,  then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button (s). Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.
A passenger in the third row seating position 
should put the head restraint in the upright 
position before the vehicle begins moving.
To fold down the head restraint:
Pull the strap.
To put the head restraint...

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they  continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely park ed and the engine is 
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of  injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or...

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Rear Seats
Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat 
cushion tilts the second row outer seat's seat-
back forward. 
u The whole seat slides forward. 
Pulling the lever on the seat side, and the 
second row outer seat’s seat back forward. u The whole seat slides forward.
Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back 
forward.
■Third Row Seat Access1 Third Row Seat Access
The button is disabled wh en the vehicle is moving.
When you enter...

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Separately fold down the left and right halves  of the second row seat to make room 
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the  latch plate into the slot on the side of the 
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor  P. 42
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into 
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment 
lever.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
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Separately fold down the left and right halv es of the third row seat to make room 
for cargo.
■To fold down the seat 1.Pull the strap on the seat-back fully.
u The head restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling 
the strap.
■To return the seat to  the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the strap pulled.
2. Pull the head restraint up  to its original position.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uArmrest
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Armrest
Pull down the armrest.
Pivot down the armrest all the way, then pull 
it up to a desired angle.
■Using the Front Seat Armrest
Models with adjustable armrest
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uuAdjusting the Seats uArmrest
Controls
Pull down the armrest.
■Using the Second Row Seat Armrest
Models with captain seat
Models with bench seat
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the tailgate or the doors are open or 
closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the...

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the button.
■Map Lights1 Map Lights
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, pressing the button 
does not turn off the map light.
Models without panoramic 
glass roof
Models with panoramic 
glass roof
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