2020 HONDA PILOT remote control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 110
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Moonroof* P. 169 Panoramic Roof* P. 170
Adjusting the Seats P. 194 Interior Ligh ts/Interior Convenience Items P. 209
2Features P. 243
Audio System P. 244
General Information on the Audio System P. 353
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 452 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 455, 480
2 Driving P. 507
Before Driving P. 508 Towing a Trailer P. 514
Parking Your Vehicle P. 614Multi-View Rear Camera P. 625
2Maintenance P. 631
Before Performing Maintenance P. 632 Maintenance MinderTM P. 635
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 658
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 674
Accessories and Modifications P. 683
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 685
Tools P. 686 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 687
Overheating P. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 705
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 715
2 Information P. 719
Specifications P. 720 Identification Numbers P. 722
Emissions Testing P. 725 Warranty Coverages P. 727
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Heating and Cooling
* P. 230 Climate Control System* P. 235
Audio System Basic Operation P. 251, 269 Audio Error Messages P. 348
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 378 Customized Features P. 426, 433
CabinTalkTM * P. 506
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 524 When Driving P. 526 Honda Sensing ® P. 565 Braking P. 610
Refueling P. 627 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 630
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 641 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 653
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 662 Battery P. 671 Remote Transmitter Care P. 673
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 676 Cleaning P. 678
Engine Does Not Start P. 695 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 699 Jump Starting P. 700
Fuses P. 709 Emergency Towing P. 714
Refueling P. 716 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 717
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 723 Reporting Safety Defects P. 724
Authorized Manuals P. 729 Customer Service Information P. 730
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 507
MaintenanceP. 631
Handling the UnexpectedP. 685
InformationP. 719
IndexP. 731
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)
❙Fog Lights* (P178)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P558)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P543)
❙Wipers/Washers (P183)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P543)
❙Brightness Control (P188)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P595)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P455, 480)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P227)
❙ENTER Button (P113, 248)
❙Interval Button (P588)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons
(P580)
❙ (home) Button (P113, 248)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P248)
❙MAIN Button (P581)
❙/ Button (P113, 248)34
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P248)
●
(+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1/FM2/AM/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/AUX
● / Buttons
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
USB device/ Bluetooth® Audio:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models with color audio system
( + / (- Bar
SOURCE
Button / Buttons
●(
+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / / / /ENTER Buttons
Press or to select Now Playing on
the home screen of the driver
information interface, and then press the
ENTER button.
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/SiriusXM ®
*/
Rear Entertainment*/AUX Input/AM/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Social Playlist/FM/My
Honda Music/USB/iPod/CD
*
Models with Display Audio
ENTER Button
/ / / Buttons34
(+ / (- Bar
34
34
34
Radio: Press / to change the
preset station.
CD
*/USB device/My Honda Music/
Bluetooth ® Audio:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.................................... 141Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 151
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 152
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 153
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 163
Security System Alarm ...................... 163
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 166Moonroof*........................................ 169
Panoramic Roof*............................... 170
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 171
Turn Signals ..................................... 174
Light Switches.................................. 175
Fog Lights
*...................................... 178
Auto High-Beam .............................. 179
Daytime Running Lights ................... 182
Wipers and Washers ........................ 183
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 186
Brightness Control ........................... 188 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 189
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 191
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 192
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 193
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 194
Rear Seats........................................ 204
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 209
Interior Convenience Items .............. 213
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 230
Climate Control System*.................. 235
* Not available on all models
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139Continued
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors and
tailgate. You can also use the remote tra nsmitter to lock and unlock all the doors
and tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 163
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 528
Models with remote engine start
■Built-in Key
Models without
smart entry systemModels with smart
entry systemModels with smart entry
system and power tailgate
Release Knob Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
Models with smart entry system1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
outer handle.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Except U.S. LX models1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 209
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry
system, the doors and tailg ate will automatically
relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
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