2012 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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The f ollowing options are available
during a call: Allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is usef ul when you call a menu-
driven phone system. Allows you to transf er a
call f rom HFL to your phone, or
f rom your phone to HFL.
Allows you to mute your
voice.
Availableonsomephones If your phone has Call Waiting, press
and release the PICK-UP button to
put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call.
To return to the original call, press
the PICK-UP button again. If you
don

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept any
interf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user

To activate the system, push the
switch on the dashboard with the
ignition in the ON (II) position. The
indicator in the switch comes on
when the system is on. To turn the
system of f , push the switch again.All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
youshouldlookforobstaclesnear
your vehicle to make sure it is safe to
park.
The system has two front corner
sensors, two rear corner sensors,
and two rear center sensors.
The rear center sensors work when
the shif t lever is in reverse (R), and
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The corner sensors work only when
the shif t lever is in any position other
than P and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillheara
beeper and see system messages on
the multi-information display.
On Touring models
Parking Sensor System
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PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH
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When the system senses an obstacle,
the appropriate indicator comes on,
and a beeper sounds as shown in the
f ollowing tables.
When you turn the system on, all
indicators will appear on the multi-
inf ormation display, and a beeper
sounds once. The parking sensor indicators are
automatically displayed on the audio
screen when an obstacle is detected.
Parking Sensor System
Indicators and Beeper Operation
on the Multi-Inf ormation
Display/A udio Screen
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Example shown: Obstacle is at the lef t f ront of the vehicle.Beeper
Indicator
Audio
Screen
Indicator
Color
Distance
About 14 in
(35 cm) or less
About 14-18 in
(35-45 cm)
About 18-24 in
(45-60 cm)
Short beeps
Very short beeps Continuous
beeps
Red
Amber Upper lef t indicator stays on. Indicator blinks.
Corner Sensor Operat ion
Parking Sensor System
486
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN
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Distance
Indicator
Beeper
Audio
Screen
Indicator
ColorAbout 28-43 in
(70-110 cm)
About 18 in
(45 cm) or less
About 18-22 in
(45-55 cm)
About 22-28 in
(55-70 cm)
Long beeps Continuous
beeps
Very short beeps
Short beeps
Yellow Red
Amber
Bottom indicator stays on. Indicator blinks.
Rear Cent er Sensor Operat ion
Parking Sensor System
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INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN
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If there is a problem with any of the
operational sensors, the indicators
f or these sensors will appear
constantly in red.
Very of ten, a sensor covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. is the cause of
this display. Check the sensors first.
If the indicators stay on or the
beeper does not stop, have the
system checked by your dealer.
If the system develops a problem,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK PARKING
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Do not put any accessories on or
around the sensors.The system may not f unction
properly under these conditions:
The sensors are covered with
snow,ice,mud,etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough
road, on grass, or on a hill.
After the vehicle has been sitting
out in hot or cold weather. When the system is af f ected by
some electrical equipment or
devices generating an ultrasonic
wave.
When operating the vehicle in bad
weather.
Thesystemmaynotsensethinor
low objects, or sonic-absorptive
materials such as snow, cotton, or
sponge.
The system cannot sense objects
directly under the bumper.
The range of the corner sensors and
the rear center sensor are limited.
Each corner sensor is capable of
sensing an obstacle only when your
vehicleis24in(60cm)orcloser.
The rear center sensor senses an
obstacle that is behind your vehicle
43 in (1.1 m) or closer.
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Parking Sensor System
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Within about 24 in (60 cm) Within about 43 in (1.1 m)
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