ECU HONDA PILOT 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 104
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 105
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 110
Security System ................................ 118
Immobilizer System .......................... 118
Security System Alarm
*.................... 118Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 120
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 123Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 124
Turn Signals ..................................... 125
Light Switches.................................. 125
Fog Lights
*...................................... 127
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Wipers and Washers ........................ 128
Brightness Control ........................... 130
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 131
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 132
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 134 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 135
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 136
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 137
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 137
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 150
Interior Lights .................................. 150
Interior Convenience Items .............. 152
Climate Control System ................... 165
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 165Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 170
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
â– Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u A beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
â– Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
â– Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 150
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door or
the tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 424
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

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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 electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another 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.
â– When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
â– 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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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
â– 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 wi th the key or the remote
transmitter.
â– 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.
â– 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.
â– 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.
â– Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
â– Panic Mode
1 Security 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting 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 the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move 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 steerin g wheel in position.
u After 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.
3WARNING
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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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. In a rear impact,
an occupant properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and
the head restraint will move forward. This reduces the distance between the
restraint and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper spine.
â– Active Head Restraints1 Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraints to operate
properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
After a collision, th e activated restraint should return
to its normal position. If the restraint does not return
to its normal position, or in the event of a severe
collision, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.

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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
The second row seats can fold down separa tely to allow for additional storage
space.
â– To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 34
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull the release lever.
â– To return the seat to the original
position
Pull the seat-back up in the upright position.
â– Folding Down the Second Row Seats1 Folding Down the Second Row Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second seats as they fold
down.
1 To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving.

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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
The third row seats can fold down separately to allow for additional storage space.
â– To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the la tch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling and side panel.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 34
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull the release lever.
â– To return the seat to the original
position
Pull the seat-back up in the upright position.
â– Folding Down the Third Row Seats1 Folding Down the Third Row Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
When you fold down one side of the rear seats and
use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make
sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward
and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
The second seat(s) must be far enough forward so
they do not interfere with the third seats as they fold
down.
1 To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
There are coat hooks near the third row seats.
Use the cargo net to store small and light
items.
â– Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
â– Cargo Net*1 Cargo Net*
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not place more than 22 lbs
(10 kg) on this cargo net.
Make sure to use the cargo net securely hooked.
3WARNING
Do not use this cargo net if the third row
seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net could be
thrown forward during a crash or sudden
stop and hurt someone.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Use the floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in
the cargo area.
There is a hook on the side of the cargo area.
â– Cargo Hooks1 Cargo Hooks
NOTICE
Do not hang a large object or an object. Hanging
heavy or large objects may damage the hooks.
Hooks
â– Grocery Hook
Hook