2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.
1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. In a rear impact,
an occupant properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and
the head restraint will move forward. This reduces the distance between the
restraint and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper spine.
■Active Head Restraints1Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraints to operate properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
After a collision, the activated restraint should return
to its normal position. If the restraint does not return to its normal position, or in the event of a severe
collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Rear Seats
The second row seats can fold down separately to allow for additional storage
space.
■To fold down the seat
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 34
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull the release lever.
■To return the seat to the original
position
Pull the seat-back up in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seats1Folding Down the Second Row Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second seats as they fold down.
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving.

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The third row seats can fold down separately to allow for additional storage space.
■To fold down the seat
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling and side panel.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 34
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull the release lever.
■To return the seat to the original
position
Pull the seat-back up in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Third Row Seats1Folding Down the Third Row Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
When you fold down one side of the rear seats and
use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward
and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
The second seat(s) must be far enough forward so
they do not interfere with the third seats as they fold
down.
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before driving.

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Pull up on the seat-back lever.
Slide the whole seat forward.
■Third Row Seat Access1Third Row Seat Access
When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to trip over the second row seat belt. If necessary, move
the seat forward after tilting the seat-back forward.
Lever

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Armrest
The console lid can be used as an armrest.
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
■Using the Front Seat Armrest
■Using the Second Row Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
•You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Only the cargo area light comes on when the
tailgate is opened.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch but do not open a door.
The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in the ignition switch.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information display
Door Activated PositionOFF
Front
Door Activated Position
ON
OFF
Cargo Area
ON

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■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Lights1Map Lights
When the front interior light switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.