ignition HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owner's Guide

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting
the key into the ignition switch:
• Do
not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the k
ey is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do
not bring a key from anot her vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm *
The security system alarm activates when th e doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key
or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm *
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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uu Security System u Security System Alarm *
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically s
ets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ign
ition switch is in LOCK (0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hoo
d and tailgate are closed.
•All d
oors, the tailgate, and the glass hatc h 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 se conds, 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 al arm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PA
NIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn so
unds.
• Some
exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or t
urn 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 th e 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 re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
, using the switches on the doors. The driv er side switches can be used to open
and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off)
to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pu she
d in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop
the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch wh en the window reaches
the desired po
sition.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3 WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w
. Use the
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then
re

lease.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
re

lease.
The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the
way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it
until

the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it
until

the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
swi

tch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
re

lease.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof. 2 Opening the Windows and Moonroof
*
with the Remote Transmitter P. 121
2 Opening/Closing the Windows and
Moonroof
* with the Key P. 122
3 WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone's hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
Close
Tilt
* Not available on all models

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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 wh eel 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.
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
Continued
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
re

turn to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light 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

uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light 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
headli
ghts and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to ligh
t sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized 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.
u You can
change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized 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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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Fog 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 ign
ition 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 th e
parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the o
riginal brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights *
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
Fog Light Switch
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers 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 amo
unt of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring
to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull t
he 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 sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is 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
intermittent OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to use
washer.
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
Long delay
Short delay

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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
posi
tion.
Hold it to activate th e 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/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk 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 temp orarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
2
3
4
4
2
3
4
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous