2009 HONDA PILOT seat adjustment

To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Shif t out of Park.
Adjust the outside mirrors. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized positions. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
Press any button on the control
panel: SET, 1, or 2.
Driving Position Memory System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Because your vehicle rides higher
of f the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a signif icantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible. Do not modif y your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof .
Your vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier. Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Your vehicle is equipped with a f our-
wheel drive (4WD) system. When
the system senses a loss of front-
wheel traction, it automatically
transf ers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
traction and mobility.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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See page f or of f -highway driving
guidelines.
4WD models only
453
Driving Guidelines, Preparing to Drive
Driving Guidelines Preparing to Drive
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Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, thestarter motor runs f or about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. Apply the parking brake.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ). Your vehicle’s starter system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages in the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and ).
Make sure the doors, the tailgate,
and the glass hatch are securely
closed and locked.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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10. 168
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93
Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Driving
415
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . 133
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Oil........................
Change, How to .477
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Change, When to .459
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Checking Engine .402
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Lif e, Engine .459
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Pressure Indicator . 68,525
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .476
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 135
............................
Outside Mirrors .168
...............
Outside Temperature . 83,88
....................
Overheating, Engine .523
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 471
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .398
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Panel Brightness Control . 129
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Park Gear Position .418
...........................................
Parking .423
...............................
Parking Brake .167
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,527
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Parking Lights .124
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 423
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34.............................
PGM-FI System .552
...................................
Pollen Filter .494
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Power Door Locks .136
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Power Seat Adjustments . 152
...............
Power Socket Locations . 177
............................
Power Windows .163
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 55
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 523
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .208, 225,251
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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RDS .211, 228,255 ...........................
Readiness Codes .554
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Rear A/C Unit .195, 202
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 319
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 490
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
...........................
Rearview Mirror .168
.......
Rear Window Def ogger . 192,201
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .123
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 152,153
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Reclining the Second Seats . 157
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Reminder Indicators .67
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 320
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 477
..........................................
Fuses .529
................................
Light Bulbs .487
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Schedule .459
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Timing Belt .486
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Tires .503
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Wiper Blades .496
Index
INDEX
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
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Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .33 ,70
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 135
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Starting the Engine .415
...................
Auto Control Mode . 415
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .416
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With a Dead Battery . 521
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 523
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .131
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 135
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Buttons .309, 348,361
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 206,207,224,250
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Storage Compartment . 180
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Storing Your Vehicle .510 ........................
Sunglasses Holder .181
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Sun Visor .182
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33 ,70
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .477
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Tachometer .80
..........................................
Tailgate .142
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Glass Hatch .146
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Open Indicator .11, 93
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Opening the .142
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Power .143
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 490
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 511
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
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Emissions Control Systems . 551
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .553
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Temperature Gauge .80
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 205
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Temperature, Outside . 88...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Tether Anchorage Points . 53
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 311
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 553
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 131
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Timing Belt .486
....................................
Tire Chains .507
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 513
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Tire Labeling .546
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 424,548
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .72, 427
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 89,428
Index
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