Door HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock ModeAll doors and the tailgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Park Unlock ModeDriver’s door unlocks.*1All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
Mode
Driver’s door unlocks.All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
* Not available on all models

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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 Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate
Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
Tailgate Release Button
Inner Handle

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button on the driver's door, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
•The tailgate and glass hatch are fully closed.
•The shift lever is in (P.
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
•You have changed the PTG KEYLESS OPEN MODE setting to WHEN
UNLOCKED, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
2Customized Features P. 90
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
•The tailgate is fully open.
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate may not open or close under the following conditions:
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models

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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

uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
tailgate button in the driver's door for about
one second. The beeper sounds and some
exterior lights flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is closing, it stops and reverses
direction.
■Power Tailgate Button
Power Tailgate Button
■Power Tailgate Close Button1Power Tailgate Close Button
If you push the power tailgate close button while the tailgate is automatically opening or closing, the
power tailgate operation stops. Use caution if the
tailgate stops in the middle of either operation. It may suddenly swing up or down.
Power Tailgate Close Button

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Glass Hatch
Controls
Opening/Closing the Glass Hatch
The glass hatch can be operated by pressing the glass hatch release button* on the
remote transmitter, pressing the glass hatch release button* on the driver's door, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■Opening the glass hatch
•Open the glass hatch all the way.
uIf it is not fully opened, the glass hatch may come down accidentally by its own
weight.
•Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the glass hatch to close.
■Closing the glass hatch
•To close the glass hatch, lower it and press on the handle until it latches.
•Keep the glass hatch closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.
uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 65
1Opening/Closing the Glass Hatch
The rear wiper does not operate with the glass hatch open.
* 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