HONDA PILOT 2017 3.G Owners Manual

uuPanoramic Roof*uOpening/Closing the Panoramic Roof
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Controls
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The sunshade automatically opens or closes all
the way. To stop the sunshade midway, touch
the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch fo rward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Using the Sunshade Switch1 Using the Sunshade Switch
The sunshade can be opened or closed to adjust the
amount of light that enters the cabin.
When you use the sunshade switch to open the
sunshade, the panoramic roof does not move.
The sunshade cannot be full y closed if the panoramic
roof is open. When you close the sunshade with the
panoramic roof open, the sunshade stops slightly
ahead of the panoramic roof glass. When you push
the switch forward again, the sunshade and the
panoramic roof close together.
Open
Close
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uuPanoramic Roof*uOpening/Closing the Panoramic Roof
Controls
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The panoramic roof automatically opens or
closes all the way. To stop the panoramic roof
midway, touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the panoramic roof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the panoramic
roof switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
■Using the Panoramic Roof Switch1Using the Panoramic Roof Switch
The panoramic roof cannot be fully opened in a
single operation. The pa noramic roof has a
“comfort” position or wind noise reduction position
at which the roof first stops. To open fully, pull the
switch back again after the roof has stopped at this
position.
Whenever the panoramic roof is opening, the
sunshade moves along with it. However, when the
panoramic roof is closin g, the sunshade does not
move.
When you tilt open the panoramic roof, the sunshade
opens slightly to let in fr esh air. When you close the
panoramic roof from this position, the sunshade
returns to its closed position.
Comfort Position
Full Open Position
Open
CloseTilt
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the
power mode is set to ON.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the MID.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 630
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Operating Range
Canadian models
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned
off.
Blinking in white (When the door is opened)
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.
ON
The button is on in red.
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Without
pressing the
brake pedal
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beeper sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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Warning beepers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
beeper continues even a fter the remote is put
back inside, place it within its operational
range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning beepers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the MID notifies the driver inside that the
remote is outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning beeper sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
beeper.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It ma y cause the warning beeper
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning beeper may also go of f even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds
when you open the driver’s door.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models with LED headlights
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
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
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 351
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn 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.
Light Sensor
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close th e driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the li ghts 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.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Lighting Control
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is dark, the automatic
lighting control feature over rides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 351
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the parking lights or the headlights are
on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog
lights.1Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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