steering wheel adjustment HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Î
Î
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE
CONTROL
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.72/
74)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.78) (P.74/
76)
HORN
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.77)
(P.
238 )
(P.77)
(P.207) VTM-4
LOCK

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
...............................
Indicator Lights .61
.............................................
Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
...................................
Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
............
Daytime Running Lights . 73
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
................................
Turn Signals .74
.....................
Windshield Wipers .74
..................
Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
..........................
Hazard Warning .76
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
......
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
...............................
Keys and Locks .79
..............................................
Keys .79
....................
Immobilizer System . 80
............................
Ignition Switch .81
......................
Power Door Locks .82
...................
Remote Transmitter . 84
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 87
........................................
Tailgate .87 ....................................
Glove Box .88
.................................................
Seats .89
............
Power Seat Adjustments . 89
...........
Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90
..........
Manual Seat Adjustments . 91
Second and Third Row seat ............................
Adjustments .92
..........................
Head Restraints .93
........................
Rear Seat Access .94
............
Folding the Second Seat . 94
...............
Folding the Third Seat . 95
...................
Detachable Anchors . 97
....................................
Seat Heaters .98
..............................
Power Windows .99
...........................................
Mirrors .102
...............................
Parking Brake .104
...........................
Beverage Holder .105
.................
Console Compartment . 107
.................................
Cargo Hooks .107
........................
Sunglasses Holder .108
........................................
Sun Visor .109
................................
Vanity Mirror .109
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 110
........................................
Coin Box .111
......................................
Coat Hook .111
...............................
Interior Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59

Î
ÎThetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the lef t
side of the steering column allows
you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
71
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS(P.72/ 74)
VTM-4LOCK
(P. 77)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.78) HORN
(P.74/76)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.207) (P.238)
(P.77)

Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward: Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your f ace. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
3.
4.
1.
2.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 18
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
78
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that the hood and tailgate
arefullyclosed. Makesurethedoorsandtailgate
are securely closed and locked.
3. 2.
1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 11.
12. 10.
15
78
61
102
232
89
Preparing to Drive
Driving231

Î
CONT INUED
.....................................
Tachometer .67
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 320
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
...................
Tape Player . 149,160,178
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 368
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .366
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .370
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 48
........
Testing of Readiness Codes . 371
............................
Thef t Protection .189
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 370
....................................
Timing Belt .308
.................................................
Seats .89
............
Folding the Second Seat . 94
...............
Folding the Third Seat . 95
..........................
Head Restraints .93
.........
Reclining the Second Seat . 92
............
Reclining the Third Seat . 92
........................
Rear Seat Access .94
...............................
Serial Number .360
...........................
Service Intervals .272
...........................
Service Manual .377
.........
Service Station Procedures . 217
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .234
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 233
........................
Shif t Lock Release .236
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .319
...............................
Signaling Turns .74
.....................................
Snow Tires .314
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
................
Sound System . 137,153,168
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .334
............................
Specif ications .363
....................................
Spark Plugs .301
....................
Specif ications Charts . 362................................
Speed Control .207
...................................
Speedometer .67
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 50
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 55
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 53
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .50
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 52
........................
SRS Components .50
..................................
SRS Service .55
.............................
SRS Indicator .53 ,62
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
.......................
Starting the Engine .232
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .232
................
With a Dead Battery . 343
..............
State Emissions Testing . 371
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...
Stereo Sound System . 137,153,168
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .324
........................
Sunglasses Holder .108
........................................
Sun Visor .109 Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .55
.........................
SRS Indicator .53 ,62
...................
System Components . 50
..................................
Synthetic Oil .284
Index
T
VII