2013 HONDA PILOT Door lock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Park Lock ModeOff
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.−
5
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds. Release the switch
after you hear one click.
6Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.−
7Move the shift lever to (P.−
8
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
OffTo unlock driver’s door
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
To unlock driver’s
door*1To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal
depressed.−
5
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.
6Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
OffTo unlock driver’s doorTo unlock all doors and
the tailgateTo unlock driver’s door*1To unlock all
doors and
the tailgate
7
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20
seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
−
8Move the shift lever to (P.−
9Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 within
20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0 within 20
seconds.
uCustomization is
completed.

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate
Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
Tailgate Release Button
Inner Handle

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button on the driver's door, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
•The tailgate and glass hatch are fully closed.
•The shift lever is in (P.
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
•You have changed the PTG KEYLESS OPEN MODE setting to WHEN
UNLOCKED, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
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■The power tailgate can be closed when:
•The tailgate is fully open.
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate may not open or close under the following conditions:
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before you start the vehicle.
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME:
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
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To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0.
uWhen ANYTIME is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen WHEN UNLOCKED is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power Tailgate Button
Models with multi-information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK (0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood and tailgate are closed.
•All doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch are locked with the key or the remote
transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master door lock switch.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.
PANIC Button
* Not available on all models