2013 HONDA PILOT seats

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
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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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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
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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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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
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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

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
Pull the lever and lift the lid to open the
compartment.
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Storage Compartment
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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There are coat hooks near the third row seats.
Use the cargo net to store small and light
items.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.
■Cargo Net*1Cargo Net*
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not place more than 22 lbs
(10 kg) on this cargo net. Make sure to use the cargo net securely hooked.
3WARNING
Do not use this cargo net if the third row
seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net could be
thrown forward during a crash or sudden
stop and hurt someone.
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Conversation mirror*
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it
back to the first detent.
You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
The appropriate indicator will be on while the
seat heater is on. Each time you press the
switch, the mode changes to HI, LO and OFF.
■Seat Heaters*1Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models