2014 HONDA PILOT steering

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON (w
, you can
use the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or
maximum. The
information display
*/multi-information
display * will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
info
rmation display */multi-information
display * while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing the (Select/Reset) knob or the /
(information) button
* switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
On multi-information display
On information display
* Not available on all models

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch

off after 15 minutes.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
* Not available on all models

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving 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
un
lock 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. 2 Customized 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 1 Driver 2
* Not available on all models

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Controls
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w
. Adjust
the driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET bu
tton.
u You will hear a
beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and ho
ld memory button (1
or (2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat
and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1. Move the shift lever
to (P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press
a memory button ( (1
or (2
).
u You will hear a
beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the m
emorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
•You readjust the door mirrors.•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON
(
w
.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirror s will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ( (
1
or
(
2
).
•Adjust the seat position.
•Adjust the door mirrors.•Shift into any position except (
P
.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting 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 t
he steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u T
he steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Mo
ve the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make
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.
u Af
ter 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.
3 WARNING
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.
Lever

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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 ma intain 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 th e front power seat(s) *
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da 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.
3 WARNING
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

uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
Adjust the driver's sea t-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder pa rt of
the belt no longer rests against the
occupant's chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3 WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
See the Navigation System Manual for operation of the voice commands.
The audio system features AM
/FM radio and the XM® Radio * service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod ®, iPhone®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the re
mote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
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XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models