2013 HONDA PILOT key

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w. Use the
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then
release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof.
2Opening the Windows and Moonroof*
with the Remote Transmitter P. 1212Opening/Closing the Windows and
Moonroof* with the Key P. 122
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone's hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
Close
Tilt
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in (P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear on the multi-information display*:
•In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY
•In ACCESSORY (q: REMOVE KEY The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of the key.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON (w.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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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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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove BoxTo Lock
■Console Compartment

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Features
HFL Menus
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFL.
You can operate HFL by voice when on the PHONE screen. Below is the flow chart
showing available voice commands.
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
“Phone Setup”
Delete a previously paired phone.
Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone.
Pair your phone to the system.
Disconnect your paired phone from the system.
Set a “fixed” or “random” pass-key code for phone pairing.
“Connection”
“Add New Phone”
“Connect”
“Disconnect”
“Delete”
“Pass-Key”
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Select a number from Call History or Phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
“Edit Speed Dial”
“Store Voice Tag”
“Delete Voice Tag”
“Store Speed Dial”
“Delete Speed Dial”
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
Create a user name for a paired phone.“Phone Name/PIN”“Phone Name”
“PIN”
“Clear Phone Information”
“Auto Answer”
“Auto Transfer”Turn the auto transfer on or off.
Turn the auto answer on or off.
Delete all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys.
Press the (Pick-Up) button to display the PHONE screen.
Press the (Talk) button each time you give a voice command.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Yes. Press .
3.Put your cell phone in Discovery or Search
mode.
4.Select OK.
5.Select your phone in the list.
uSelect Phone Not Found? if your phone
is not found.
uRefer to your phone manual for
instructions on searching for a
Bluetoothr device.
6.Enter the 4-digit pairing code on your
phone when prompted to complete the
pairing process.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
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The maximum range between your phone and
vehicle is about 30 feet (10 meters).
Phone Pairing Tips
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving.
•Your phone must be in discovery or search mode
when pairing the phone. Refer to your phone’s manual.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is
paired to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.•The default pass-key “0000” is used until you
change the setting.
Pass-Key
You can change the pass-key setting.
2To change the Pass-key setting P. 307You can delete the paired phone.
2To delete a paired phone P. 308