2013 HONDA PILOT steering wheel adjustment

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P134)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button (P352)
❙Gauges (P 80)
❙Information Display* (P81)
❙System Indicators (P68)
❙Multi-Information Display* (P85)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System (P172)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Climate Control System (P165)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P131)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P124)

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P128)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring: Long Delay : Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittentLO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P134)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.
Tailgate (P110)
●With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.
Glass Hatch (P116)
●To open the glass hatch, press the glass
hatch release button on the tailgate.
●Press the glass hatch release button on
the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open the glass hatch.
Models with the power tailgate
Models without the power tailgate

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with intermittent3
OFF2
LO: Low speed wipe4
HI: High speed wipe5
Pull to use washer.
3
5
4
2
Long delay
Short delay

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
•Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 90
The customize setting is also stored by the Driver 1
and 2 transmitters. What setting is recalled next time depends on which transmitter you use to unlock and
open the driver's door.
Driver 1Driver 2
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
uThe steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2.Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
uMake sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
uAfter adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seat(s)*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient space.
Horizontal Position Adjustment
Height Adjustment (Driver's seat only)Seat-back Angle Adjustment
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's seat only)
Driver’s seat is shown.
* Not available on all models