2005 HONDA PILOT fold seats

To change the angle of the seats in
the second row seat-backs, pull up
the handle on the seat-back. Moving
the short vertical switch f orward or
backward adjusts the seat back in
those directions.The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
Push the whole seat backwards until
f ully latches. Make sure the seat is
locked and secured bef ore driving.
If you are f olding the lef t half of
the seat, use the ignition key to
release the center seat belt from
thedetachableanchor(seepage
).
Lower the head restraint f ully.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked and secured
bef ore driving. To get into the third row seats, pull
up the lever on the outside of the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and the seat will slide f orward.
To adjust the seats forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion. Af ter moving the
seat, make sure it is locked into
position. 2.
3. 1.
4.
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECOND
ROW SEAT
RELEASE LEVER

Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and
pulling the restraints out.
Store the head restraints under
the cargo area floor. Insert the
shafts into the holes in the sides of
the storage compartment.Use the ignition key to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor. See page .
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure you clip the small latch
plate of each outer shoulder belt to
the seat belt webbing whenever the
third seat is f olded.
Pull the handle on the back of the
seat, move the seat-back to the
desired position and release the
handle. Let the seat-back latch into
the new position. Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
on page . Reinstall the head restraints,
reconnect the seat belts, and make
sure the seats are secured bef ore
driving. Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position.
1.
2. 3.
4.
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Carrying Cargo
Seats
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THIRD ROW
SEATHANDLE

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS REAR COMPARTMENT

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Remote Control (RES) . 131
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Remote Transmitter .79
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 200
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Floor Mats .213
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .208
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Schedule .192-194
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Timing Belt .205
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Tires .218
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Wiper Blades .214
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 149
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 161
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Roof Rack .153
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Rotation, Tire .214
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 260
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .213
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 58
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System Components . 23
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .82
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Seats .83
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Folding the Second Seat . 85
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Folding the Third Seat . 86
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Head Restraints .87
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Reclining the Second Seat . 85
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Reclining the Third Seat . 86
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Third Seat Access .85
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Seats, Adjusting the . 83-86
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Security System .137
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Serial Number .244
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Service Intervals .189 .............................
Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures . 147
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Setting the Clock .124
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .160
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 160
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Shif t Lock Release .163
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .212
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Side Airbags .11, 28
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Cutof f Indicator .30, 58
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .219
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Sound System .106
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .224
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Specif ications .247
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Specif ications Charts . 246
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Speed Control .138
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
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