Honda Pilot Owners Manual

							uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam System*
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Controls
Turn the headlight switch in  AUTO and pull 
the headlight lever to low beam.
2 Light Switches  P. 155
The auto high-beam system indicator comes 
on.
■Temporary cancellation
The auto high-beam system operatio n is temporarily canceled while: 
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high  speed for more than a few seconds.
The system operation resumes once the condit ion that caused it to cancel improves.
■To Operate the System1To Operate the System
For the auto high-beam system to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film in the area 
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is  required, consult a dealer.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut 
off, when parking, find a sh ady area or face the front 
of the vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to 
cover the camera housing.  Covering the camera can 
concentrate heat on the camera.
Headlight 
Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam System*
Controls
■To manually cancel th e system temporarily
You can cancel the operation when you ma nually change the headlights to high 
beams. Push the lever forward until you hear  a click, or lightly pull the lever towards 
you to flash high beams. The auto hi gh-beam system indicator goes off. 
If you want the auto high-beam system operation to resume at once, pull the lever 
towards you.
Disable the system when the vehicle is parked 
with the power mode  in ON and the light 
switch is in the  AUTO position.
To disable the system:  Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indica tor in the meter will 
blink twice.
To enable the system:  Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indica tor in the meter will 
blink once.
■To Disable the System
1 To Operate the System
If the Can Not Operate:    message appears:
Park your vehicle in a safe place. Wipe away debris 
blocking the windshield, then  start driving again. If 
the message remains on even after driving for a while 
with the clean windshield,  have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.
1 To Disable the System
The auto high-beam system will remain in the 
selected disabled or enab led setting each time you 
start the engine.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights are off once the  headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the head light switch is in  AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*, AUTO*, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■AUTO*
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers* P. 164
■Adjusting wiper operation
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper 
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to  clear the windshield, 
then stop.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens. 
When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a 
single sweep. 
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO  setting become 
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an  overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT
*: Low speed with 
intermittent
AUTO
*: Automatic intermittent 
operation OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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							uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to  AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When in  AUTO, you can also adjust the 
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent 
time adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the  OFF position 
before entering a car wash to prevent severe damage 
to the windshiel d wiper system.
If the wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is 
in ON, the rainfall sensor  may respond to your hand 
or car wash liquids, and the wipers may operate 
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Low sensitivity: Lower speed, 
fewer sweeps
High sensitivity: Higher speed, 
more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this 
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the 
washer. Once released, it stops operating 
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you select the transmission to 
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear 
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating  due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wipe r switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.
INT: Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Front Wiper Operation Rear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipe Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 
(+ or (- button to adjust instrument 
panel brightness.
To brighten:  Press the 
(+ button.
To dim: Press the 
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. The MID will 
return to its original state several seconds after 
you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the MID 
while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to  reduce glare when they are 
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight 
integration with the wi per is activated, the 
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
If you press the 
( + button until the brightness display 
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the 
reduced instrument panel brightness when the 
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set  differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button
* to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON. The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
* 
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.
■Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models1 Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
1Heated Windshield Button
This system activates automatically if the temperate is 
below 4°C, then deactiva tes after 15 minutes. After 
that, the heated windshield button must be pressed 
to activate the system again for another 15 minutes.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside  of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage  the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger  heating wires.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and door mirror positions 
with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or smart 
entry system, the seat and door mirrors adju st automatically to one of the two preset 
positions.
The MID shows you which remote transmitter  you used to unlock the vehicle when 
you enter.
• DRIVER 1  transmitter is linked  to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2  transmitter is linked  to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves to the 
DRIVER 1  or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment 
function. 2 Customized Features  P. 344
The driver’s seat easy exit feature:
•Can be turned ON/OFF. 2Customized Features  P. 344
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.•The memory 1 or 2 position  is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the 
desired position.
2. Press the  SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory 
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button 
(1 or (2 within five 
seconds of pressing the  SET button.
u Once the seat and the outside mirror 
positions have been memorized, the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on.
1. Select 
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will 
automatically move to the memorized 
positions. When it has finished moving, you 
will hear the beep, and the indicator light 
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the  SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when: 
•You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.
•You readjust the seat or  the outside mirror position 
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will st op moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or 
(2).•Adjust the seat or the door mirror position.
•Select into any position except (P.
Memory Buttons
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