2010 HONDA PILOT third row

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.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.
Use the latch plate to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor (see page ).
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
To f old the third row seat,
the second row seat-back must be
f olded down or in the f ull up right
position.
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure the outer shoulder belts
are positioned in each holding slot on
the side panel whenever the third
seat is f olded.
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T hird Row A ccessFolding the T hird Row Seat
Seats
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NOTE:
HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER
Third seat
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When the seats are returned to the
upright position, these detachable
anchors should be latched back
properly.
The seat belts in the second row
center seat and the third row seats
are equipped with detachable
anchors.
To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked securely
bef ore driving. Reconnect the seat
belts to the detachable anchors.
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
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Detachable Anchor
Carrying Cargo
Seats
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LATCH PLATE
Using the seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
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Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate f rom each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.
Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt and buckle.
Tug on the seat belt to verify that
the detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted.
Pull out the outer shoulder belts
f rom the holding slots. Both of the
third-row holding slots should only
be used when the seat belt is
detached.
Seats
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SMALL LATCH PLATE
LATCH PLATE
TRIANGLE MARKS
SECOND ROW AND THIRD ROWCENTER SEATSSMALL LATCH PLATE
ANCHOR BUCKLE
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The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.
The individual map lights come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenthetailgateisopenedif the
light control switch is in the door
activated (center) position. When
thetailgateisclosed,thecargo
arealightcanbeturnedonwith
the switch in the light.
The individual door lights will
operate when a door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
When the switch is in the door activated
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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OFF
ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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When the light control switch is in the
position:
On Touring models
ON
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then f ade out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on the f ront row individual map
lights by pushing the lens. Push the
lens again to turn it off. With the
light control switch in the door
activated position, the second row
and third row map lights can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
The lights also come on when the
key is removed f rom the ignition
switch.
Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out.
All the individual map lights come on
andstayonaslongastheswitch
remains in the ON position.
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Individual Map L ights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FRONT
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Your vehicle has four accessory
power sockets. These are located on
the instrument panel, in the console
compartment, back of the center
console box, or behind the third row
seat on the passenger’s side.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Interior Convenience Items
A ccessory Power Sockets
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The maximum load on the cargo net
is 22 lbs on U.S. models, and 10 kg
on Canadian models. This is shown
on a label back of the cargo area
f loor (see page ). To prevent
damage to the cargo net, do not
exceed the maximum load.
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 ).
When any of the third row seats are
f olded down, do not place any
objects on the cargo net. Make sure
to store the cargo net under the
cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash.
Make sure to use the cargo net
securely hooked.
The cargo net will separate the
storage area into two storage areas.
On the upper area, you can store
small and light items. You should
place heavy items in the lower
storage area. You can store the
cargo net under the cargo f loor to
make a larger cargo area.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
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Do not use this cargo net if the
third row seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurt
someone.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
Storage compartment
Door and seat-back pockets
Roof -rack (if equipped)
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.
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GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
CARGO AREA/UNDER FLOOR STORAGE WELL
DOOR POCKETS
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
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