seats HONDA PILOT 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

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To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.
The controls f or the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat back angle.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward. Raises or lowers the
seat. Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down and
the rear of the seat up
or down. Moves the seat
f orward and backward.
See pages f or important saf etyinf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. On EX model
On EX model
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Driver’s L umbar Support
Power Seat A djustment
68

To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the f ront seat cushion. Then try to
movetheseattomakesureitis
locked into position.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom, and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear.
On LX model
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Manual Seat A djustments
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment
69

To change the angle of the seats in
the second row seat-backs, pull up
the handle on the seat-back. Moving
the short vertical switch f orward or
backward adjusts the seat back in
those directions.The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
Push the whole seat backwards until
f ully latches. Make sure the seat is
locked and secured bef ore driving.
If you are f olding the lef t half of
the seat, use the ignition key to
release the center seat belt from
thedetachableanchor(seepage
).
Lower the head restraint f ully.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked and secured
bef ore driving. To get into the third row seats, pull
up the lever on the outside of the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and the seat will slide f orward.
To adjust the seats forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion. Af ter moving the
seat, make sure it is locked into
position. 2.
3. 1.
4.
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A djusting the Second Row Seats Folding the Second Row Seats T hird Seat A ccess
70
SECOND
ROW SEAT
RELEASE LEVER

Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and
pulling the restraints out.
Store the head restraints under
the cargo area floor. Insert the
shafts into the holes in the sides of
the storage compartment.Use the ignition key to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor. See page .
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure you clip the small latch
plate of each outer shoulder belt to
the seat belt webbing whenever the
third seat is f olded.
Pull the handle on the back of the
seat, move the seat-back to the
desired position and release the
handle. Let the seat-back latch into
the new position. Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
on page . Reinstall the head restraints,
reconnect the seat belts, and make
sure the seats are secured bef ore
driving. Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position.
1.
2. 3.
4.
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A djusting the T hird Row Seat Folding the T hird Row Seat
Carrying Cargo
71
THIRD ROW
SEATHANDLE

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 12
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers whiplash and other
injuries. They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints in the second
and third row seats adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. To raise it, pull upward. To
lower it, push the release button
sideways, and push the restraint
down.
To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert a key into the slot on the side
of the small buckle. Line up the
triangle marks on the plate and
buckle when reattaching the belt and
buckle.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Detachable Seat Belt Anchors
Head Restraints
72
RELEASE BUTTON TRIANGULAR MARKSMALL LATCH PLATEUsing a 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.

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving131
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET CARGO AREA
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that came with your roof rack.
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used over
the cargo area behind the third row
seats. When the third row seats are
f olded down, the cargo cover can be
installed in a f orward position and
extended over the larger cargo area. Thehooksoneachsideof the
tailgate and on the underside of the
cargo area storage compartment lid
are f or plastic grocery bags. To use
the hook on the storage
compartment lid, open the lid, and
attach the cord to one of the shafts
of the third seat center head
restraint.
The hook on the rear
of the console compartment is f or
plastic grocery bags.
42On LX model
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Optional Cargo Cover
133

Number ofOccupants 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Max. T railer Weight
Max. T ongue Load
Number of Occupants 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Max. T railer Weight
Max. T ongue Load
Equipped with transmission cooler and power steering f luid cooler.
T owing is Not Recommended
Equipped with transmission cooler and power steering f luid cooler.
T owing is Not Recommended
Towing a Trailer
Driving150
Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: BOAT TRAILERS
OTHER TYPES OF TRAILERS
The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg) and each has 1 5 lbs (7 kg)
of luggage in the cargo area.
4,500 lbs (2,045 kg)
4,500 lbs (2,045 kg)
4,500 lbs (2,045 kg)
4,300 lbs (1,945 kg)
4,100 lbs (1,855 kg) 2,000 lbs (905 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg)
450 lbs (205 kg)
450 lbs (205 kg)
350 lbs (160 kg)
220 lbs (100 kg)
100 lbs (45 kg)
3,500 lbs (1,590 kg)
3,500 lbs (1,590 kg)
3,300 lbs (1,490 kg)
3,100 lbs (1,400 kg)
2,700 lbs (1,220 kg) 1,200 lbs (540 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg)
450 lbs (205 kg)
450 lbs (205 kg)
350 lbs (160 kg)
220 lbs (100 kg)
100 lbs (45 kg)

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .48, 206
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Jump Starting .202
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Maintenance .193
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Specif ications .219
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Bef ore Driving .123
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holders .77
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Booster Seats .39 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 145
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Break-in, New Linings . 124
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Fluid .178
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Bulb Replacement .182
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Parking .75
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System Indicator . 49,208
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Wear Indicators .145
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Braking System .144
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 59
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Brights, Headlights .58
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .182
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Front Parking Lights . 181
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Front Side Marker Lights . 183
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Headlights .180
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High-mount Brake Lights . 182
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Rear Bulbs .182
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Specif ications .219
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Turn Signal Light . 181,182
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Bulbs, Halogen .180
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Accessories and Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .64
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Accessory Power Sockets . 77
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Additives, Engine Oil . 172
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
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Airbags, Additional Infomation . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 24
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Airbag Service .24
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .23
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .20
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 22
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SRS Components .19
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Air Conditioning System . 82
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Rear A/C Control .87
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Air Pressure, Tires .188
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Antif reeze .174
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .49, 146
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Operation .145
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 102 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 64
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Audio System .88
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 58
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Automatic Speed Control . 116
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid .218
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Checking Fluid Level . 176
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Shif ting .138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 139
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
A
B
I

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Cancel Button .117
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Capacities Chart .218
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 42
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Cargo, .131
Cassette Player ..............................................
Care .95
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .95
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CD Changer .94
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CD Changer Error Message . 97
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CD Player .93
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CD Player Error Message . 96
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Certif ication Label .216
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Chains, .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .197
Change Oil ........................................
How to .172
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When to .164, 165
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Charging System Indicator . 48,206
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 136
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Childproof Door Locks . 65
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Child Saf ety .25
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Booster Seats .39 ...................................
Child Seats .30
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Inf ants .29
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Larger Children .38
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LATCH .33
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Risks with Airbags .26
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Small Children .30
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Tethers .37
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 26
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .33
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Lower Anchors .33
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Tether Anchorage Points . 37
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Climate Control System . 86
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Clock, Setting the .103
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Clock .103
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Code, Audio System .102
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CO in the Exhaust .223
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 137
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Compact Spare .196
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Console Compartment . 77
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Consumer Inf ormation . 230
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Controls, Instruments and . 45
Coolant ........................................
Adding .174
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Checking .127 .........................
Proper Solution .174
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Temperature Gauge . 55
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .223
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Cruise Control Indicator . 51
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Cruise Control Operation . 116
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Cup Holders .77
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 230
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 46
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Daytime Running Lights . 59
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .51
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Dead Battery .202
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 232
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 60
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Def rosting the Windows . 83,85
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Dimensions .218
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Dimming the Headlights . 58
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 176
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Engine Oil .127
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Directional Signals .58
how to carry
tires tire
Index
C
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