2008 HONDA PILOT fold seats

This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
See page f or additional
inf ormation about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible. 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 parked and the engine is
of f .
To unlatch the detachable seat belt
anchor before folding down the seat-
back, insert your ignition key into
the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle and allow the seat belt to
retract. For the center seating
positions, place the latch plate and
anchor latch into their holding slots
in the ceiling. For the third row outer
seating positions, re-f asten the belt
with the clip. 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 f eet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
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Protecting A dults and Teens
Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
6.Never place t he shoulder port ion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.
No one should sit in a seat wit h aninoperat ive seat belt .
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ANCHOR LATCH
ANCHOR BUCKLE
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The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.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 to its
lowest position.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
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.
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.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom, and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked and secured
bef ore driving.
2.
3.
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4.18On LX and LX-VP models
Seats
Folding the Second Row Seats
Adjusting the Second Row Seats
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECOND
ROW SEAT
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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
legs into the holes in the sides of
the storage compartment.
Pull on the handle on the back of the
seat-back, move the seat-back to the
desired position, and release the
handle. Let the seat-back latch in the
new position.
To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and then can be slid forward.
Push the whole seat backwards until
it f ully latches. Make sure the seat is
locked and secured bef ore driving. 1.
2.
Seats
Folding the T hird Row Seat
A djusting the T hird Row Seat
T hird Seat A ccess
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THIRD ROW
SEAT
HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
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.Rear compartment
Console compartment
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Front door and seat-back pockets
Glove box
Carrying Cargo
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GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS REAR COMPARTMENT
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
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Carrying Cargo
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Bef ore Driving
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If equipped
You can use the cargo net to secure
items in the cargo area, and store
small items between the two halves
of the net. To install the cargo net,
hook the loops on the f our corners of
the net to the tabs at both sides of
the tailgate sill.
Your vehicle also has a grocery hook
on each side panel in the cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
items. Heavy objects may damage
the hook. Make sure any items put
on each hook weigh less than 6.5 lbs
(3 kg).
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be properly secured on
the f loor of the cargo area. The net
may not prevent heavy items f rom
being thrown f orward in a crash or a
sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used to
cover the cargo area behind the third
row seats. When the third row seats
are folded down, the cargo cover can
be extended over the larger area. Do
not install the cover over the larger
area if the third row seats are not
f olded down.
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
Cargo Hooks
Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting .310
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .260
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .21,62 ...................
System Components .25
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Folding the Second Seat .89
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Folding the Third Seat .90
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Head Restraints .91
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Reclining the Second Seat .89
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Reclining the Third Seat .90
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Third Seat Access .90
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Seats, Adjusting the .87-91
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Security System .176
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Serial Number .292
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Service Intervals .237
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Service Manual .311
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Service Station Procedures .189
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Setting the Clock .142
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
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Shif t Lock Release .209
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in .255
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Side Airbags .11,31
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Of f Indicator .34,63
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Radiator Overheating .280
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Radio/CD Sound System .115
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Readiness Codes .305
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Rear A/C Unit .113
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Rear Audio Control Panel .149
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .258
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87-91
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Remote Control (RES) .171
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .246
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Floor Mats .260
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Fuses .285
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Light Bulbs .254
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Minder .243
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Timing Belt .252
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Tires .265 .............................
Wiper Blades .261
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .192
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .207
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Rotation, Tire .266
Index
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