seats HONDA PILOT 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Gauges .66
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 66
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Outside Temperature Gauge . 67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 70
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning Button . 73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Remote Transmitter .79
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Seats Heaters .82
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Seats .83 ......
Detachable Seat Belt Anchors . 88
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Mirrors .88
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Power Windows .90
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Moonroof .92
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Parking Brake .93
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Interior Convenience Items . 94
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Beverage Holders .95
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Console Compartment . 95
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Sunglasses Holder .96
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Glove Box .96
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Sun Visor .96
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Lights .97
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag system.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters.Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
If equipped
Remote Transmitter, Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters
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SEAT HEATERS SEAT HEATER BUTTONS

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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 adjustable
driver’s power 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. 13 14
On EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models
Driver’s L umbar Support
Power Seat A djustment
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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.
On DX model
Manual Seat A djustments
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment
Seats
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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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A djusting the Second Row Seats Folding the Second Row Seats T hird Seat A ccess
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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2. 3.
4.
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A djusting the T hird Row Seat Folding the T hird Row Seat
Carrying Cargo
Seats
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THIRD ROW
SEATHANDLE

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.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
Head Restraints
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON

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.The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Seats, Mirrors
Detachable Seat Belt AnchorsMirrors
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SMALL LATCH PLATE
TAB
TRIANGULAR MARKUsing 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
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
Rear compartment
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 Driving
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GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS REAR COMPARTMENT

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.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.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be properly secured on
the f loor of the cargo area. The net
may not prevent heavy items f rom
being thrown f orward in a crash or a
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.
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.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
CompartmentCarrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Bef ore Driving
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