steering HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G User Guide

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in (P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear on the multi-information display*:
•In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY
•In ACCESSORY (q: REMOVE KEY The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of the key.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON (w.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON (w.
•The headlight switch is off, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with intermittent3
OFF2
LO: Low speed wipe4
HI: High speed wipe5
Pull to use washer.
3
5
4
2
Long delay
Short delay

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to (R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0, then remove
the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
INT: Intermittent
OFF3
ON: Continuous wipe2
Washer4
4
4
3
2
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON (w, you can
use the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display*/multi-information
display* will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display*/multi-information
display* while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.
Pressing the (Select/Reset) knob or the /
(information) button* switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
On multi-information display
On information display
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 15 minutes.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
•Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 90
The customize setting is also stored by the Driver 1
and 2 transmitters. What setting is recalled next time depends on which transmitter you use to unlock and
open the driver's door.
Driver 1Driver 2
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w. Adjust
the driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2.Press the SET button.
uYou will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3.Press and hold memory button (1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
uOnce the seat and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1.Move the shift lever to (P.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Press a memory button ((1 or (2).
uYou will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
•You readjust the door mirrors.•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON (w.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or (2).
•Adjust the seat position.
•Adjust the door mirrors.•Shift into any position except (P.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button