mirror HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G User Guide

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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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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
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uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
Controls
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Conversation mirror *
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it
back to the first detent.
You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there
are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove
any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any sno
w on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When r
emoving ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood
is securely closed.
u If
the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the t
ires are in good condition.
u Check air
pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414
• Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind
spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 327
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u Th
ey can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not pla
ce anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor m
at can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If yo
u have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u Th
ey may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Secure
ly close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 103
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head re
straint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 141
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Ad
just them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 134
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Preparation
Driving
■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a
trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
■Sway control
Recommended to use if your trailer tends to sway. Consult the t
railer maker for
what kind of sway control you need and how to install it.
■Automatic transm ission cooler
Install an additional ATF (automatic transmi ssio
n fluid) cooler to help prevent the
transmission from overheating, and damaging. You can get the additional ATF
cooler at a dealer.
■Trailer mirrors
Many states, provinces and territories requir e special exter
ior mirrors when towing a
trailer. Install special mirrors whenever you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the
trailer creates a blind spot.
2WD models

uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs *
404
Maintenance
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. In
sert new bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs *
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Ha ve an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light bulbs.
Bulb
CouplerTab
1 Fog Light Bulbs *
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Center pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
* Not available on all models