Honda Pilot (2022 year). Manual in english - page 12

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Head Restraints

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To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button(s). Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

A passenger in the third row seating position 
should put the head restraint in the upright 
position before the vehicle begins moving.

To fold down the head restraint:

Pull the strap.

To put the head restraint back in the 
upright position:

Pull up the head restraint and push rearward 
until it latches.

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Folding Down the Third Row Outer Head Restraint

Strap

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is 
off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or 
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly 
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or 
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an 
inflating front airbag.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can 
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, 
with your feet on the floor.

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Rear Seats

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Rear Seats

Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat 
cushion tilts the second row outer seat's seat-
back forward. 

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The whole seat slides forward. 

Pulling the lever on the seat side, and the 
second row outer seat’s seat-back forward.

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The whole seat slides forward.

Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back 
forward.

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Third Row Seat Access

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Third Row Seat Access

The button is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to 
trip over the second row seat belt.

Models with button type

Models with lever type

Strap

All models

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Rear Seats

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room 
for cargo.

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.

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

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3.

Lower the center head restraint to its lowest 
position. Put the armrest back into the seat-
back.

4.

Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment 
lever.

To return the seat to the original position, pull 
up the seat-back in the upright position.

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press 
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the 
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work 
improperly.

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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The front seats must be far enough forward so they 
do not interfere with the second row seats as they 
fold down.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until 
it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat 
cushion are securely latched back into place before 
driving.

Make sure the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in 
the holding slot.

Models with bench seat

Models with bench seat

Lever

All models

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Rear Seats

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third row seat to make room 
for cargo.

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To fold down the seat

1.

Pull the strap on the seat-back fully.

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The head restraint tilts downward.

2.

Push the seat-back forward while pulling 
the strap.

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To return the seat to the original position

1.

Pull the seat-back up with the strap pulled.

2.

Pull the head restraint up to its original position.

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Folding Down the Third Row Seat

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Folding Down the Third Row Seat

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items 
extending to the third row seats are properly 
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have 
to brake hard.

Strap

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To return the seat to the original position

Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are 
securely latched back into place before driving.

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Armrest

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest.

Pull the armrest all the way down, then pull it 
up to the desired angle.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

Models with adjustable armrest

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Armrest

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Pull down the armrest.

Pull down the armrest of the center backrest.

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Using the Second Row Seat Armrest

Models with captain seat

Models with bench seat

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the tailgate and doors are open or 
closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

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When the tailgate or any doors are opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the tailgate or the doors are open or 
closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.

The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but 
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 385

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

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When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

•

When you set the power mode to ON.

If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in 
VEHICLE OFF mode, the interior lights go off after 
about 15 minutes.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine or power system is off.

Models without panoramic roof

Door Activated Position

Off

On

Models with panoramic roof

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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Interior Lights

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses or buttons.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

Models without panoramic roof

Models with panoramic roof

Models without panoramic roof

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Interior Lights

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Second and third row

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses when the front interior 
light switch is in the door activated position.

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Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the rear map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

Models without panoramic roof

Models with panoramic roof

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Interior Lights

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ON

The light comes on regardless of whether the 
tailgate is open or closed.

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Tailgate activated

The light comes on when you open the 
tailgate, and goes off when closed.

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OFF

The light stays off with or without opening the 
tailgate.

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Cargo Area Light

Off

On

Tailgate Activated Position

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Interior Convenience Items

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Interior Convenience Items

Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can 
lock the glove box with the built-in key.

To open the console compartment, press the 
button to unlock the lid, and then slide it 
rearward.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

Glove Box

To Lock

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Console Compartment

Button

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Console Tray

Slide the tray when you use the console 
compartment.

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front 
seats.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of front and rear door 
side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and 
electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front

Rear

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Second row bench seat beverage 
holders

*

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

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Second row captain seat beverage 
holders

*

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Third row seat beverage holders

* Not available on all models

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY 
or ON.

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Console panel

Open the lid and the cover to use it.

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Console compartment

Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element.
This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket 
with the engine running.

When the accessory power socket is not in use, close 
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from 
getting into the power socket.