ECO mode HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab rearward a or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and
any door or the tailgate is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the other doors and tailg a t e l o c k a t t h e s a m e t i m e . W h e n
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information displayLock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Park Lock ModeOff
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.−
5
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds. Release the switch
after you hear one click.
6Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.−
7Move the shift lever to (P.−
8
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
OffTo unlock driver’s door
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
To unlock driver’s
door*1To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal
depressed.−
5
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.
6Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
OffTo unlock driver’s doorTo unlock all doors and
the tailgateTo unlock driver’s door*1To unlock all
doors and
the tailgate
7
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20
seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
−
8Move the shift lever to (P.−
9Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 within
20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0 within 20
seconds.
uCustomization is
completed.

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME:
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 90
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0.
uWhen ANYTIME is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen WHEN UNLOCKED is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power Tailgate Button
Models with multi-information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Glass Hatch
Controls
Press the glass hatch release button for more
than one second to operate.
To open the glass hatch, press the glass hatch
release button in the driver' s door or press the
button on the tailgate for about one second.
uThe beeper sounds and some exterior
lights flash.
■Remote Transmitter*
Glass Hatch Release Button
■Glass Hatch Release Button*
Glass Hatch Release Button
* Not available on all models

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK (0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood and tailgate are closed.
•All doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch are locked with the key or the remote
transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master door lock switch.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.
PANIC Button
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows
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Controls
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
To open: Press the unlock button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
■Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function
Close
Open
■Opening the Windows and Moonroof* with the Remote
Transmitter
Unlock Button
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof* with the Key
CloseOpen
* Not available on all models

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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