2018 HONDA PILOT sensor

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 367
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn 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.
Light Sensor
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* 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 reduce the glare
from headlights behind you.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 177
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Separately fold down the left and right ha lves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the la tch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 42
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1 Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 56
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
Lever
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Accessory power socket (cargo area)*
Open the cover to use it.
The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.
Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.
■AC Power Outlet*1AC Power Outlet*
NOTICE
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric
appliances that require hi gh initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for
devices that process precis e data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touc h sensor lamps, etc.
The AC power outlet is desi gned to supply power for
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.
Continued use of any elec tric appliance/device
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the
appliance/device.
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 468
Towing a Trailer ................................ 474
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 485
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 487
Automatic Transmission ................... 494
Shifting ............................................ 495
Auto Idle-stop
*................................ 505
Intelligent Traction Management*.... 511
Cruise Control*................................ 513
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 516
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 518Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System*...................................... 530Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 535
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 543
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 545
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 546
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 548Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*................. 550Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 551
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 553
Braking Brake System ................................... 555
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 557
Brake Assist System.......................... 558 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 559
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 568
Parking Sensor System
*................... 570
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 574
Multi-view rear camera .................... 578
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 579
How to Refuel ................................. 580
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 582
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 40
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 78
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