2014 HONDA PILOT parking sensors

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uu Opening and Closing the Tailgate u Opening/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.
2Customized Features P. 90
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
.
u When ANYTIME is
set, you hear one long beep.
u When WHEN UNLOCKED
is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
If the power tailgate meet s 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 lo cated on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te 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
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uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
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Driving
Parking Sensor System *
The corner and rear center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and display let you know the approx imate distance between your vehicle and
the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System *
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or
dirt.
•The vehicle is on an uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electric devices that
generate ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 60 cm (24 in) or less Within about 110 cm (43 in) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
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Driving
■When you activate the system
The indicator in the button comes on and the beeper sounds when the system is on.
The corner sensors start to detect an obstac le
when the shift lever is in any position
other than
(P
, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The rear center sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the shift lever is in (R
, and
the vehicle speed is le ss than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1Parking Sensor System *
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (
w
, the
system will be in the pr eviously selected condition.
Parking Sensor System
Button:
Press to activate the
system with the ignition
switch in ON
(
w
. Beep
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uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
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Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
Length of the
intermittent
beepDistance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Appropriate Indicator
Navigation
screen indicator
color
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Long—About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)Yellow
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm)About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm)About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)Amber
ContinuousAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in (35 cm) or lessRed
Multi-
information
display
Stays onNavigation
screen
Blinks

uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
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Driving
■The parking sensor system on navigation screen
•An appro
priate indicato r blinks when there
are any obstacles around the parking
sensors. The color of the indicator changes
in accordance with the distance between
your vehicle and obstacles.
• An appr
opriate indicator stays on in red
when there is a problem with the
corresponding parking sensor.
2 Multi-Information Display Warning
and Information Messages * P. 78
1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK
(0
.
2. Press
and hold the parking sensor system button, and turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w
.
3. Keep pressi
ng the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the
button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The
beeper sounds twice. The re ar sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three
times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you shift to
(
R
, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.
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Index
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400
Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ...
130
Bulb Replacement ............
........................ 402
Brake Light, Tailligh t, Back-Up Light, 
Rear Turn Signal Light and 
Rear Side Marker Light .......................... 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light and 
Front Side Marker Light ......................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Light ..................... 404
Bulb Specifications ...........
........................ 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook .
............................................. 160
Cargo Net ....
............................................. 159
Carrying Cargo .................
................ 325, 327
CD Library ....
............................................. 197
CD Player .....
..................................... 193, 226
Certification Label ...........
........................ 466Changing Bulbs
....................
..................... 402
Charging System Indicator ..
............... 69, 450
Child Safety .....
............................................ 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat ........
............................................ 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ........
..................... 104
Cleaning the Exterior ..........
..................... 430
Cleaning the Interior ...........
..................... 428
Climate Control System .......
..................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Clock ................
............................................ 98
Coat Hook .......
.......................................... 159
Compact Spare Tire .............
............. 435, 465
Console Compartment ........
..................... 152
Controls ...........
............................................ 97 Coolant (Engine)
....................
.................. 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........
345
Cruise Control ....
....................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 77
Cup Holders .......
....................................... 154
Customer Service Information .................
475
Customized Features ..............
.................... 90
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 127
Dead Battery ......
....................................... 445
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ..........
....................................... 166
Detachable Anchor ................
.................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............
467
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ...............
.................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............
125
Display/Information Button ...
.................... 85
Door Mirrors ......
....................................... 136
Doors ..................
......................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99