Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by  pressing the power tailgate button on the 
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in 
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one 
second when the power mode  is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the  Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked , 
you need to unlock the tailgate before  you press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features  P. 344
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one 
second when the power mode  is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is 
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing  the power tailgate while 
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
The power tailgate may not  open or close under the 
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is  covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are 
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or  the power tailgate fuse 
while the tailgate is open,  the power tailgate may be 
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you 
manually close the  tailgate and wait for about five 
minutes.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Honda 
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may 
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you 
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before 
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than 
one second to operate when the power mode 
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
■Opening the tailgate
Press the power tailgate button for one 
second, some exterior lights flash four times, 
and starts to open the tailgate. u When all the doors are locked, some 
exterior lights flash twice, the tailgate 
unlocks, and starts  to open the tailgate.
■Closing the tailgate
Press the power tailgate button for one 
second, some exterior lights flash four times, 
and starts to close the tailgate. u When the tailgate is fu lly close and all the 
doors are locked, some exterior lights 
flash twice, the tailgate locks, and 
security system sets.
To reverse direction while  the power tailgate is 
in operation, press th e button again. The 
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate 
reverses direction.
■Remote Transmitter1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening 
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the 
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
tailgate is almost closed to  make sure that it fully 
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the 
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you 
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the 
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp 
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the 
power tailgate  closing feature malfunctions.
Power 
Tailgate 
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime:  The power tailgate unlocks and open s at the same time. This is the 
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when  all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 344
To open or close the power tailgate, press the 
power tailgate button for about one second. 
The beeper sounds and some exterior lights 
flash.
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is 
in operation, press the button again. The 
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate 
reverses direction.
Press the button on the tailgate to close the 
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is closing, it  reverses direction.
■Power Tailgate Button
Power Tailgate Button
■Power Tailgate Close Button1Power Tailgate Close Button
If you press the power tailg ate close button while the 
tailgate is automatically  opening, the power tailgate 
operation reverses direction.
Power Tailgate 
Close Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.
Automatically lowers the power tailgate wh en there is a possibility that the fully 
opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on 
the tailgate). The beeper sounds  while the power tailgate lowers.
■Auto-Closer
■Power Tailgate Fall Detection
1Auto-Closer
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you press 
the tailgate release button while the power tailgate is 
closing.
Do not put any force on the  tailgate while the power 
tailgate is latching.
Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you 
manually close the tailga te and let it latch 
automatically. It is dange rous to put your hands 
around the tailgate as it st arts to latch itself.
1Power Tailgate Fall Detection
If you try to manually close the power tailgate 
immediately after it full y opens, the power tailgate 
fall detection may activate.
Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait 
until the power tailgate full y closes. Keep away from 
the power tailgate when it is in motion. After the 
power tailgate is fully cl osed, wait for about five 
minutes. Manual opera tion is permitted.
If the power tailgate fa ll detection constantly 
activates, consult at a dealer.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the  ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s  immobilizer system with the smart entry 
remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when  the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood is 
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood is 
opened or gear position is changed from out of 
(P before the power mode is set to 
ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the smart entry remote in the vehicle can 
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
Except automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote  transmitter, or smart entry system. The 
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically  sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked  from outside with the key, remote 
transmitter, or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm  indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key, 
remote transmitter, smart entry system, or th e power mode is set to ON. The security 
system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window  is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter, 
or smart entry system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another 
device to it.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one seco nd, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic 
Button
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and 
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not 
pushed in, indicator off) to open and cl ose the windows from anywhere other than 
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when 
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops clos ing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
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.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock Button
Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
Driver’s Window 
Switch
Indicator
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing th e Power Windows
Controls
To open: Press the unlock button twice 
within 10 seconds and hold it down the 
second time. If the windows stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.
To open:  Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn  the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■Opening Windows and the Moonroof with the Remote
Unlock 
Button
■Opening/Closing Windows and the Moonroof with the Key
CloseOpen
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*
You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch 
in the front of the ceiling to  open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Pull the switch back firmly.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt:  Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is  covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
Models without panoramic 
glass roof
Models with panoramic 
glass roof
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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