2010 HONDA PILOT steering

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.
...........................ControlLocations.66
............................InstrumentPanel.67
..........InstrumentPanelIndicators.69
.............................................Gauges.82
.............Multi-InformationDisplay.87
ControlsNeartheSteering
.........................................Wheel.123
WindshieldWipersand
.................................Washers.124
RearWindowWiperand
...................................Washer.125
.........TurnSignalandHeadlights.126
...............HazardWarningButton.130
...............RearWindowDefogger.130
......InstrumentPanelBrightness.131
........SteeringWheelAdjustment.133
.............................KeysandLocks.134
......................ImmobilizerSystem.135
..............................IgnitionSwitch.137
....................................DoorLocks.138
............ChildproofDoorLocks.144
.............TailgateandGlassHatch.144
..........................PowerTailgate.145
.....................RemoteTransmitter.150
...............................................Seats.154
...................DetachableAnchor.162
..................................SeatHeaters.164
............................PowerWindows.165
.......................................Moonroof.168
...............................ParkingBrake.169
...........................................Mirrors.170
DrivingPositionMemory
........................................System.173
...............................InteriorLights.176
.........InteriorConvenienceItems.179
.........................CenterConsole.180
.......ConsoleCompartments.180
.....................BeverageHolders.181
..............StorageCompartment.182
..................................GloveBox.183
..............IntegratedSunshades.183
....................SunglassesHolder.183
................ConversationMirror.184
...................................SunVisor.184
............................VanityMirror.185
................................CoatHooks.185
.......................SeatUnderTray.185
........AccessoryPowerSockets.186
.......................ACPowerOutlet.187
.............................CargoHooks.188
CargoFloorStorage
........................Compartment.188
..................................CargoNet.189
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the 4WD
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked.
If the indicator blinks while driving,
the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e, shif t to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
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Message IndicatorMaintenance Minder
Indicator
VTM-4 Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Continuing to drive with the VTM-4
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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To change the display, press the
INFO( / )buttononthesteering
wheel repeatedly until the main
menu appears (see page ).
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-inf ormation
display changes as shown on the
next page each time you press the
INFO ( / ) button or the SEL/
RESET button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
customize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
You can also change the display by
pressing the select/reset knob in the
instrument panel.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display.
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On Touring models
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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INFO ( / ) BUTTON
SEL/RESETBUTTON
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HORN
HAZARDWARNING BUTTON
Vehiclewithnavigationsystemisshown.
GLASSHATCHRELEASEBUTTON/POWERTAILGATESWITCH
FUELFILLDOORRELEASE HANDLE
POWERWINDOW SWITCHES
POWERDOORLOCKMASTER SWITCH
MIRRORCONTROLS
DRIVINGPOSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLESTABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFFSWITCH
PARKINGSENSORSYSTEM SWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURNSIGNAL/ FRONTFOGLIGHTSSTEERINGWHEELAUDIOCONTROLS
(P.361)
PARKINGBRAKERELEASEHANDLESTEERINGWHEELADJUSTMENTVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
VTM-4LOCK BUTTON
ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET
SEATHEATER SWITCHES
CRUISECONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
REARWINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRRORBUTTON
(P.126)
(P.432)
(P.386)
(P.173)
(P.171)
(P.138)
(P.165)
(P.395)
(P.145)
(P.169)(P.133)(P.87)
(P.350)
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.130,172)
(P.418)
(P.36)
(P.124)
(P.130)(P.311)BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINKSYSTEMVOICECONTROLBUTTONS
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
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Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
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Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of
the dashboard, and a temperature
and humidity sensor next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Climate Control System
Features
207
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSORSUNLIGHT SENSOR
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the upper display.
To search up and down from the
current f requency and f ind a station
with a strong signal, press the top
( ) or bottom ( ) of the button for
1 second.
The MODE button changes the
mode.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all present,
connected media sources. Media
sources that are not present or
connected will not appear when
cycling with the MODE button.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all
possible media sources whether they
are present or not.
Except LX models
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
Features
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VOL BUTTONCH BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
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