2012 HONDA PILOT fold seats

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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Carrying Cargo
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NOTE:
HANDLE
Third seat
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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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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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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

The f our hooks on the side panels
canbeusedtoinstallanetfor
securing items. Each hook is
designed to hold up to 56.2 lbs (25.5
kg) of weight.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be tied down, as the net
may not prevent them f rom being
thrown about the vehicle in a crash
or a sudden stop.
Thecargocovercanbeusedto
cover the cargo area behind the third
row seats. When the third row seats
are folded down, the cargo cover can
be extended over the larger area. Do
not install the cover over the larger
area if the third row seats are not
f olded down.
Your vehicle also has grocery
hook(s) on the side panels and on
the back of the third row seats in the
cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
items. Heavy objects may damage
the hook.
Cargo Hooks
Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Carrying Cargo
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GROCERY HOOK
CARGO HOOKS
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Rotation Tire . 602
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Safety Belts . 9, 22
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 660
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Saf ety Features . 8
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Airbags . 11
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Door Locks . 13
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Head Restraints . 16
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SeatBelts .9,17
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 15, 16
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 61
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Saf ety Messages . iv
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SeatBelts .9,17
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Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 24
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Cleaning . 593
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 23
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Maintenance . 25
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 22, 67
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System Components . 22
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17 ...............................................
Seats . 154
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Adjusting the Second Seat . 160
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Folding the Second Seat . 161
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Folding the Third Seat . 162
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Head Restraints . 157
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Heaters . 165
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Position Memory . 174
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Third Row Access . 161
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Security System . 429
Sensors
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