2013 HONDA PILOT Door lock

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.
■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 118
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

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Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Valet Key1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party, leave the valet key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights come on when you press the unlock button. No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately.2Interior Lights P. 150
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or the tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.2Replacing the Button Battery P. 424
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button

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Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab rearward a or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and
any door or the tailgate is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the other doors and tailg a t e l o c k a t t h e s a m e t i m e . W h e n
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information displayLock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Pull the lock tab.
■Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab in.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock/unlock either front door using the master door lock switch, tailgate, glass hatch, and all
the other doors lock/unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Lock Tab
To Lock
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
The front passenger's door also has the master door lock switch.To Unlock
Master Door Lock Switch
To Lock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock
Unlock

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15
km/h).
■Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock
switch.2Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting* P. 106
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information display.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models without multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock ModeAll doors and the tailgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Park Unlock ModeDriver’s door unlocks.*1All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
Mode
Driver’s door unlocks.All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
* Not available on all models