HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

When the light control switch is in theposition:
On vehicles with navigation system
ON
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then f ade out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on the f ront row individual map
lights by pushing the lens. Push the
lens again to turn it off. With the
light control switch in the door
activated position, the second row
and third row map lights can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
The lights also come on when the
key is removed f rom the ignition
switch. Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out. All the individual map lights come on
andstayonaslongastheswitch
remains in the ON position.
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Individual Map L ights
Interior Lights
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Front
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The courtesy light between the f ront
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page ).The courtesy lights in all f our doors
come on when you open any door.
The light around the ignition switch
only comes on when you open the
driver’s door. Af ter you close the
door, the ignition switch light stays
on f or several seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate or the
glass hatch. In the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
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On vehicles with navigation system
Individual Interior L ights
Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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ON
OFF
COURTESY LIGHT
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: If equipped
Interior Convenience Items
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SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR
GROCERY HOOK
ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CONVERSATION MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
INTEGRATED SUNSHADE
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
GLOVE BOX
COAT HOOK
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To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
To open the f ront of the console
compartment, squeeze the knob, and
push it f orward. To close, squeeze
the knob and slide the cover
backward.
To open the rear of the console
compartment, pull up on the lever
and lift the armrest.
Your vehicle has a multi-f unction
center console. It includes beverage
holders, storage compartments, an
armrest, and a storage tray.
Interior Convenience Items
Center ConsoleConsole Compart ment s
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LEVER
CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT CONSOLE REAR COMPARTMENT
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There is a removable partition in the
main compartment area. The
partition can be used to divide the
f orward compartment f rom the
beverage holder area, or can be
stored to the rear of the beverage
area to create a deeper storage tray.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
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To open the compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
latches.
The center seat-back in the second
row is equipped with an armrest that
provides the beverage holder. Pivot
down the seat-back to use them.
To open the beverage holder,
squeeze the knob, and slide the
cover f orward.
Interior Convenience Items
Storage Compartment
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BEVERAGE HOLDER
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
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TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.
The sunglasses holder uses a convex
mirror f or its bottom panel. You can
see all the vehicle passengers in this
mirror. To use the mirror, open the
sunglasses holder f ully, push it to the
f irst detent, and release it.On EX-L and Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visor
Conversation Mirror
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Slide
SUN VISOR
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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.These hooks are not designed f or
large or heavy items.
Your vehicle has a seat under tray
located under the f ront passenger
seat. Use the tray by pulling on the
f ront center edge of the tray.On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Coat Hooks
Vanity Mirror Seat Under T ray
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Your vehicle has four accessory
power sockets. These are located on
the instrument panel, in the console
compartment, back of the center
console box, or behind the third row
seat on the passenger’s side.To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Interior Convenience Items
A ccessory Power Sockets
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