2006 HONDA PILOT headlights

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
96)
(P. 102) (P.
75)
MOONROOF BUTTONS
HORN
(P.77)
(P.204)
VTM-4
LOCK
(P. 35)
(P. 77)
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.
138) (P.78)
(P.175)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VSA OFF SWITCH
(P.
212)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P. 175)1
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .70
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Trip Meter .70
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Odometer .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .71
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 72
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .73
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 74
Turn Signal, Headlights, ...................................
Fog Lights .75
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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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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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Tailgate .82
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Childproof Door Locks . 83
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Head Restraints .91
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Mirrors .92
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Power Windows .94
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Moonroof .96
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Glove Box .99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Accessory Power Sockets . 101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
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Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ). When the indicator comes on, there
is about
1.80 U.S. gal (7.0
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
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High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Instruments and Controls
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls
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LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
VSA OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96)
(P.102) (P.212)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.175)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS(P.138)
(P.78) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.175)
(P.75)
HORN
(P.77)
VTM-4LOCK
(P.204)
(P.35)
(P.77)
(P.74)
MOONROOF BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
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µ
µ
µ To turn on the high
beams, push the lever f orward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
To turn of f the high beams, pull the
lever back. To flash the high beams,
pull the lever f arther back, and then
release it. The high beams remain on
until the lever is released.
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 in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
Turning the 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 the LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door. You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam. Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f (if equipped)
Fog lights on (if equipped) 67
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On EX and EX-L models
High Beams
Turn Signal
Headlights
Fog Lights
Turn Signal, Headlights, and Fog lights
Instruments and Controls
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The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position. 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.
This f eature turns of f the headlights,
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.
On EX and EX-L models
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Therearviewmirrorhasacompass
function to indicate the vehicle’s
direction.
Refer to on page .
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If equipped
Seats, Mirrors
Mirrors
Compass
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarm system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s f ront door with the key or
the remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door without using the
key or the remote transmitter, or the
hood, will cause it to alarm. It also
alarms if the radio is removed from
the dashboard or the wiring is cut.The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, or any door is
not f ully closed. If the system will not
set, check the Door and Tailgate
Open Monitor on the instrument
panel (see page ) to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . 66
On EX and EX-L models
Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR