HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
•You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Only the cargo area light comes on when the
tailgate is opened.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch but do not open a door.
The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in the ignition switch.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information display
Door Activated PositionOFF
Front
Door Activated Position
ON
OFF
Cargo Area
ON

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■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Lights1Map Lights
When the front interior light switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.

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Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove BoxTo Lock
■Console Compartment

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Slide the lid using the release knob to open or
close the console compartment.
Hook the strap to the seat back to use it.
■Under-floor Storage Area

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Pull the lever and lift the lid to open the
compartment.
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Storage Compartment
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

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■Second row seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Third row seat beverage holders

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w.
■Accessory power socket (instrument
panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When each socket is being used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

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■Accessory power socket (back of the
console compartment)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (cargo area)
Open the cover to use it.

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The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.
Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.
■AC Power Outlet*1AC Power Outlet*
NOTICE
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for devices that process precise data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.
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There are coat hooks near the third row seats.
Use the cargo net to store small and light
items.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.
■Cargo Net*1Cargo Net*
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not place more than 22 lbs
(10 kg) on this cargo net. Make sure to use the cargo net securely hooked.
3WARNING
Do not use this cargo net if the third row
seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net could be
thrown forward during a crash or sudden
stop and hurt someone.
* Not available on all models