2003 HONDA PILOT lock

To deactivate the locking
mechanism in order to remove a
child restraint system, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in the back seat on a
booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
We recommend that the child use a
booster seat until the child is tall
enough to use the seat belt without a
booster.
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt f it, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions f or a child
who must sit in the f ront seat. Protecting L arger Children
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety38
Allowing a larger child to sit
improperly in the front seat can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must sit in front,
make sure the child moves the
seat as far back as possible,
uses a booster seat if needed,
and wears the seat belt properly.

The seat belts in all seating positions
except the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages and f or instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
let the seat belt f ully retract. To
ref asten the belt, pull it out only as
f ar as needed.
See page f or instructions on how
to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.
Guide the belt across your body so
that it retracts completely. After
exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt
is out of the way and will not get
closed in the door.
All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety47

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
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Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Turn Signals .74
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Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Tailgate .87 ....................................
Glove Box .88
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Seats .89
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 91
Second and Third Row seat ............................
Adjustments .92
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Head Restraints .93
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Folding the Second Seat . 94
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Detachable Anchors . 97
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .104
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Beverage Holder .105
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Console Compartment . 107
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Cargo Hooks .107
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Sunglasses Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Coin Box .111
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Coat Hook .111
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Interior Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.61)GAUGES (P.67)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES (P.82)
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.103)
(P.99)
(P.218) (P.110)(P.137,
153.168)
(P.118, 128)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE
(P.217) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.104)REAR A/C CONTROL
(P.135)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
CONT INUED
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR(P.63)
SIDE AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.62)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR (P.64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
VTM- 4INDICATOR
(P.66)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR(P.63)HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.65)
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR (P.66) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
63)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P.
69)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR (P.64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 62)
(P.349)

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This light has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
1.
2.
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Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
63
U.S. Canada
Canada
U.S.

Î
ÎThetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the lef t
side of the steering column allows
you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
71
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS(P.72/ 74)
VTM-4LOCK
(P. 77)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.78) HORN
(P.74/76)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.207) (P.238)
(P.77)

If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back.To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f .
The high beams will stay on f or as
long as you hold the lever back, no
matter what position the headlight
switch is in.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Headlights
72