2004 HONDA PILOT lock

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ÎCONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols47
SIDE AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM- 4INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.49)
(P.48) (P.48)
(P.48)
(P.48)(P.50)
(P.48)
(P.52) (P.
48)
(P.50)
(P. 51)
(P.51)
(P. 55)
(P. 53)
(P.49)
(P.52)
(P.51)
(P.49)

This indicator has two f unctions: This indicator normally comes on f ora f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but not
anti-lock. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to 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.
A chime also sounds if you try to
drive with the parking brake on.
If it remains lit af ter you have f ully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
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 indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will 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 ).
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel
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U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols56
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSVTM-4LOCK
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.58)
(P.79)
(P.116)
(P.101) (P.61) (P.116)
(P.57)(P.60)
(P.59)
(P.142)
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON

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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to turn the
window wiper on and the window
washer to spray.
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4. Rear Window Wiper and Washer
OFF LO
HI
MIST INT
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. This f eature turns of f the headlights,
f og lights, parking lights, taillights,
side marker lights, license plate
lights, and instrument panel lights
within 15 seconds of removing the
key f rom the ignition switch and
closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
Rotating switch
on the lef t lever 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. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
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On EX model
Turn Signal Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights On
High Beams
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights
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The lights will 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
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
(Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
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See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 14
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Immobilizer System
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VALET KEY
(GRAY)
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG