2012 HONDA PILOT brake

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
If equipped
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4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.186)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTONWINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
On Touring models is shown. (P.125)
(P.137)
(P.144, 149) (P.129)
(P.123)
(P.35)
(P.85)
(P.132)
(P.534)
(P.484) (P.174) (P.172)
(P.167)
(P.497)
(P.171) (P.430)
(P.165)
(P.129, 173)
(P.520)
(P.392)
(P.441, 462)
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
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When the tailgate or the roof is
covered with snow or ice.
Do not install any accessories on the
tailgate. It may cause the tailgate to
malf unction. If there is snow or ice
on the tailgate, make sure to remove
it bef ore you operate the tailgate.
If you push the tailgate release
button inside the handle while the
tailgate is opening or closing, it will
stop moving. You need to open or
close it the rest of the way manually.
The tailgate has sensors on both
sides. Be caref ul not to damage them.
If the sensors are damaged, the
power tailgate does not f unction
properly. ANYTIME The tailgate unlocks
andopenswhenyoupressandhold
the tailgate button on the remote
transmitter for 1 second. The
tailgate will automatically relock
when you close it when the doors are
locked.
There are two settings you can
choose f rom:
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the parking brake is applied,
all doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed and locked, and the key is
removed f rom the ignition switch.
You can customize the power
tailgate setting not to open without
unlocking the tailgate lock f irst by
remote transmitter from the outside.
If you try to drive off with the
tailgate open, a beeper sounds and a
‘‘TAILGATE OPEN

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. 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
on page ).
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Folding the T hird Row Seat
Carrying Cargo
Seats
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NOTE:
HANDLE
Third seat
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You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE

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.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 ).
To prevent damage, do not place
more than 22 lbs (10 kg) on this
cargo net.
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Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 hurtsomeone.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
CONT INUED
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:
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Tap the brake pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel.
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button
or tap the brake pedal, the system
remembers the previously set speed.
To return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h),thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
comes on. The vehicle accelerates to
thesamespeedasbefore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system completely of f and erases
the previous cruising speed.
Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
Canceling Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON CRUISE BUTTON
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