lights HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSSTEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386) (P.173) (P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145) (P.169) (P.133)(P.87)(P.
350 )
(P.
164 )
(P.
186 )
(P.130,
172)(P.
418 )
(P.124) (P.
36)
(P.130)
(P.311)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS1
3
3
3 3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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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 .66 ............................
Instrument Panel .67
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 69
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Gauges .82
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 87
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .123
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .124
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .125
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 126
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Hazard Warning Button . 130
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Rear Window Def ogger . 130
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 131
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 133
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Keys and Locks .134
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Immobilizer System .135
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Ignition Switch .137
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Door Locks .138
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Childproof Door Locks . 144
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Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 144
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Power Tailgate .145
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Remote Transmitter .150
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Seats .154
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Detachable Anchor . 162
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Seat Heaters .164 ............................
Power Windows .165
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Moonroof .168
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Parking Brake .169
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Mirrors .170
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
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Interior Lights .176
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Interior Convenience Items . 179
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Center Console .180
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Console Compartments . 180
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Beverage Holders .181
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Storage Compartment . 182
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Glove Box .183
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Integrated Sunshades . 183
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Sunglasses Holder .183
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Conversation Mirror . 184
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Sun Visor .184
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Vanity Mirror .185
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Coat Hooks .185
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Seat Under Tray .185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet .187
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Cargo Hooks .188
Cargo Floor Storage ........................
Compartment .188
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Cargo Net .189
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text. 4WD models only If equipped
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2:
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
On vehicles wit hout navigat ion syst em
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P .76)
(P.73)
(P.78) (P.74)
(P.83) (P.75)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.80)(P.
79)
(P.
72) (P.
69) (P.
71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72) (P.
78)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.78) (P.
75)
(P.79)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P .73)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.72)
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.78)
(P.80)
(P. 81)
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION INDICATOR
(P.77)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.: 4WD models only
Instrument Panel
On vehicles wit h navigat ion syst em
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77) (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73) (P.73)
(P.78) (P.87)(P.
81)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.
80) (P.
72)
(P.
69)
(P.
71)
(P.
78)
(P.
78)
(P.
72)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR (P.74)
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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350
Except LX models
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
automatic lighting control system.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK LIGHT
CONTROL SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display, there
is a problem with the automatic
headlight control system. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
It goes of f when your vehicle uses
extra f uel.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Light Control Indicator
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
Door-open Indicator Fuel Economy Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. Your vehicle has a door, glass hatch,
andtailgateopenindicatoronthe
inf ormation display. If any door(s),
the glass hatch, or the tailgate is not
closed tightly, the appropriate light/
lights will come on to remind you to
close the tailgate, the glass hatch or
the door(s).
The door, glass hatch, and tailgate
open indicator appears on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator is displayed as the
system message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). The appropriate tire indicator will
come on along with the low tire
pressure indicator if a tire is
signif icantly underinf lated or has
suddenly lost pressure. See
for what to
do if this indicator comes on.
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On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Security System Indicator
Door, Glass Hatch, and Tailgate
Open Indicator T ire Pressure Monitor
Low
Tire Pressure Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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Menu Item Description
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
Changes the setting of when to automatically lock
the doors.
Changes the setting of when to automatically
unlock the driver’s/all the doors.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.110)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.115)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.100) 111
112
113
116
117
119
120
121
100
15 SEC
0SEC
LOW
MIN
60 SEC
30 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPEED
OFF
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
SET
CANCEL
: Default setting
DRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORSSHIFT TO P
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Interior Light Dimming Time
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors and tailgate. To
change how long the lights stay on
before they fade out, follow these
instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and repeat the procedure
again.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go of f af ter the selected
time when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch and close the
driver’s door. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheygooff,
f ollow these instructions:
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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