2013 HONDA PILOT headlights

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P125)
❙Fog Lights* (P127)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P348)
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙SEL/RESET Button* (P81)
❙ / (Information) Button* (P85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons (P301)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P184, 217)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P128, 410)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101)
❙How to Refuel (P372)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P409)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P110)
❙Rear Wiper (P129, 410)
❙Back-Up Lights (P406)
❙Brake/Taillights (P406)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P406)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P406)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P136)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P389)
❙Fog Lights* (P127, 403)
❙Rearview Camera* (P369)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P125, 405)
❙Side Marker Lights (P125, 405)
❙Tires (P414, 435)
❙Headlights (P125, 402)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P111)

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 404, 405,
406
—
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH*/FRENCH/SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAYAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A INFO RESET
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.
with REFUEL/
MANUAL ONLY*/IGN OFF
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION LINKChanges the driver's seat and the outside mirror
positions to a stored setting.ON*/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60 sec/30 sec*/15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.60 sec/30 sec/15 sec*/0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.MAX/HIGH/MID*/LOW/MIN

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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON (w.
•The headlight switch is off, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 137Tab
Daytime Position
Night Position
Up
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift position is in (R.
* Not available on all models