2012 HONDA PILOT glove box

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............................
Control Locations . 64 ............................
Instrument Panel . 65
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
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Gauges . 80
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 122
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers . 123
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 124
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 125
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Hazard Warning Button . 129
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Rear Window Def ogger . 129
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 130
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 132
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Keys and Locks . 133
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Immobilizer System . 134
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Ignition Switch . 136
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Door Locks . 137
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Childproof Door Locks . 143
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Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 143
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Power Tailgate . 144
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Glass Hatch . 148
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Remote Transmitter . 150
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Seats . 154
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Detachable Anchor . 163 ..................................
Seat Heaters . 165
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Power Windows . 167
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Moonroof . 170
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Parking Brake . 171
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Mirrors . 172
Driving Position Memory
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System . 174
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Interior Lights . 176
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Interior Convenience Items . 179
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Center Console . 180
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Console Compartments . 180
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Beverage Holders . 181
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Storage Compartment . 182
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Glove Box . 183
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Integrated Sunshades . 183
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Sunglasses Holder . 183
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Conversation Mirror . 184
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Sun Visor . 184
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Vanity Mirror . 185
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Coat Hooks . 185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet . 187
Cargo Floor Storage
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Compartment . 188
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Cargo Net . 188
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR
ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
INTEGRATED SUNSHADE
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
GLOVE BOX
COAT HOOK
GROCERY HOOK
CONVERSATION MIRROR
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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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

Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer
hitch as standard equipment.
We recommend that you have your
dealer install a Honda wiring harness
and converter. This harness has
been designed f or your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the connector and pins that
mate with the connector in your
vehicle f rom your dealer.
Since lighting and wiring vary with
trailer type and brand, you should
also have a qualif ied mechanic install
a suitable connector between the
vehicleandthetrailer.
The jumper harness and trailer
brakefusearestoredintheglove
box.
Also see page f or trailer-related
inf ormation.Remove the cover by turning the
knobs about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
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Towing Equipment
Towing a Trailer
Driving
547
TRAILER HITCH 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
KNOB
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormat ion
643
Lights Battery
Alignment
Alignment
Fuses
Engine
Tires
60 W
55 W
3CP
28/8 W
55 W
21/5 W
21/5 W5W
18 W 5W8W
4CP8W5W
1.4 W
2CP
Headlights (High)/
Daytime running lights
Headlights (Low)
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal/
parking lights
Front fog lights
Rear turn signal/taillights
Stop/taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Individual map lights
Cargo area lights
High-mount brake lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Glove box light
Front console compartment
light
Capacity
12 V
12 V
72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR
Toe-in
Camber 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by . 20
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 502
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Gasoline . 495
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Gauge . 80
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Octane Requirement . 495
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Tank, Ref ueling . 497
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Gas Station Procedures . 497 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 80
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Fuel . 80
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Speedometer . 80
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Tachometer . 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
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Rating) . 537
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
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Rating) . 538
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 515
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Glass Hatch . 148
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Glove Box . 183
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
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Rating) . 537
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Fan, Interior . 193, 203
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 191
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 497
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 593
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Oil . 577
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 129
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 613
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Floor Mats . 594
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 582
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Brake . 584
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Power Steering . 585
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Windshield Washer . 581
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 389
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Fog Lights . 127
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Folding the Second Seat . 160
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Folding the Third Seat . 161
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Four-way Flashers . 129 ............................
Front Airbags . 11, 28
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Front Seat . 154
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Adjusting . 154
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Airbags . 11, 28
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Heaters . 165
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Fuel . 495
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Fill Door and Cap . 497
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Gauge . 80
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Octane Requirement . 495
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Oxygenated . 495
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Reserve Indicator . 78
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Tank, Filling the . 497
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Tighten Fuel Cap . 498
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Fuel Economy . 501
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Fuses, Checking the . 630
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 586
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HandsFreeLink
. 441, 462
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HFL Buttons . 442, 463
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 129
Index
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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
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Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 586
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Indicator . 65, 66
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Interior . 176
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Parking . 125
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Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
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Glove Box . 183
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Lockout Prevention . 143
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Power Door . 137
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Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
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Odometer . 81, 87
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Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
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Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
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Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
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Minder . 559
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