HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness 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
info
rmation display */multi-information
display * while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss 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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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear 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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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving 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
un
lock 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. 2 Customized 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 1 Driver 2
* Not available on all models

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving 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 bu
tton.
u You will hear a
beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and ho
ld memory button (1
or (2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once 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
).
u You will hear a
beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the m
emorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing 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 mirror s 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

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Push t
he steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u T
he steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Mo
ve the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make
sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the

steering wheel in position.
u Af
ter adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3 WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Lever

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
fro
m headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearvie

w mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions *
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 137
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(
R
.
* Not available on all models

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uu Adjusting the Mirrors u Power Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After

adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch

left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatica
lly tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
(R
; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R
.
To activate this feature, turn the ignition
switch
to ON
(w
and slide the selector switch
to the left or right side.
Selector
SwitchAdjustment
Switch
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror *
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting th e front power seat(s) *
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3 WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only) Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver's seat
only)
Driver’s seat is
shown.
* Not available on all models

uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
■Adjusting the front manual seat(s) *1Adjusting the front manual seat(s) *
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height Adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.
* Not available on all models

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uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
■Adjusting the second row seats1Adjusting the second row seats
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.