2018 HONDA PILOT Owner's Manual (in English)

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Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1:Default setting
■List of the Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors lock when the vehicle's speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Driver's Door Open
Mode*1All doors unlock when the driver's door is opened.
Park Unlock ModeAll doors unlock when the transmission is put (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
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*1:Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Off
1Apply the parking brake. Put the transmission into (P.
2Close the driver's door.Open the driver's door.
3Set the power mode to ON.
4Take the transmission out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.—
5Press and hold the lock button of the master door lock switch on the driver's
door for more than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the lock button of the master
door lock switch on the driver's door for more
than five seconds. Releas e the switch after you
hear one click.
6Put the transmission into (P.—
7Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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*1:Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
StepsDriver's Door Open Mode*1Park Unlock ModeOff
1Apply the parking brake. Put the transmission into (P.
2Close the driver's door.Open the driver's door.
3Set the power mode to ON.
4Take the transmission out of (P
with the brake pedal depressed.——
5Press and hold the unlock button of the master door lock switch on the driver's door for more than five seconds. Release the
switch after you h ear a click twice.
6Put the transmission into (P.——
7Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
■Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may come down accidentally by its own
weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
■Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 74
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or picking up cargo from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.
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Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate
Outer Handle
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked.
Press the tailgate outer handle and lift open
the tailgate.
Press the tailgate release button for more than
one second, and lift open the tailgate.
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.1 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the cargo
area and close the tailga te. The beeper sounds
repeatedly. You can open th e tailgate and retrieve
the key.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
Tailgate Outer
Handle
Models without power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
Inner Handle
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Controls
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
tailgate unlocks.
■Using the Remote Transmitter*1Using the Remote Transmitter*
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter, or smart entry remote, when
closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pressing the button on the tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked ,
you need to unlock the tailgate before yo u press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features P. 367
■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there is
enough space around your vehicle. People near the
tailgate may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or closes on
their heads. Be especially ca utious if children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the power tailgate.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Press the tailgate outer handle within one
second when the tailgate is unlocked, open
the tailgate automatically.
u Releasing the outer handle more than
one second, and wait until you hear two
beeps before you lift open the tailgate.
2 Opening and Closing the Tailgate
P. 138
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
■Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse while
the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be disabled.
The power tailgate resumes once you manually close the
tailgate and wait for about five minutes.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Honda
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your cargo in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
1 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can unlock the tailga te while someone else
with the remote is within range.
Tailgate Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models
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