2013 HONDA PILOT sensor

uuAirbagsuSide Airbags
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Safe DrivingTo reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side
airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:
•The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front
passenger seat.
•The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the
deployment path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes
on.
2Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 50
If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few
seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be
turned on, and the indicator will go off.
If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit
properly restrained in a rear seat.
■Side Airbag Cutoff System
■Side Airbag Off Indicator
1Side Airbag Cutoff System
The sensors that monitor the front passenger's height
and body position may not work if:
•The seat-back is wet•The passenger is touching a metal or other
electrical conductive object
•A seat cushion is on the seat•The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing
Sensor that monitors the passenger’s height.
Sensor that monitors the passenger’s position.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving■When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the front passenger’s weight
sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the
weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.
2Child Safety P. 52
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will not come on.
■Passenger Airbag Off Indicator1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be interfering with the
weight sensors. Such as:
•An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back
pocket.•A child seat or other object pressing against the
rear of the seat-back.
•A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger's seat.
•The front seat or seat-back is forced back against
an object on the seat or floor behind it.•An object placed under the front passenger's seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
U.S. Canada

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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight
sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda
Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda
Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Transmission
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w. If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 30
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.8 Liter).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system. The beeper sounds.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.

uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display*
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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5ºF or ±3ºC if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2.Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob
for 10 seconds or more.
uThe information display shows the reset
mode initial display.
3.Select outside temperature with the
knob.
4.Press and hold the knob for a few
seconds to enter the outside temperature
setting mode.
5.Turn the knob to adjust the
temperature.
6.Press and release the knob.
uThe new outside temperature is now
entered.
■Outside Temperature*1Outside Temperature*
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
1Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5ºF or ±3ºC.
Reset Mode Initial Display
Oil life
Outside Temperature
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.2Customized Features P. 90

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and Functions .................... 99 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 103Childproof Door Locks ..................... 104Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 105Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 110Security System................................ 118Immobilizer System .......................... 118Security System Alarm*.................... 118Opening and Closing the Windows..... 120
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 123Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch ................................. 124 Turn Signals ..................................... 125 Light Switches.................................. 125Fog Lights*...................................... 127Daytime Running Lights ................... 127Wipers and Washers ........................ 128Brightness Control ........................... 130 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ........................................... 131Driving Position Memory System*.... 132Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 134
Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 135Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 135 Power Door Mirrors ......................... 136Adjusting the Seats.......................... 137Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 137Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items................................................ 150Interior Lights .................................. 150Interior Convenience Items .............. 152Climate Control System................... 165Using Automatic Climate Control .... 165Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 170
* Not available on all models