2021 HONDA PILOT Owner's Manual (in English)

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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
Climate Control System ................... 231
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
■Using the MENU/CLOCK button
1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button
for two seconds.
2. Select Adjust Clock , then press .
3. Rotate to adjust the hours.
4. Press to switch to minute adjustment.
5. Rotate to adjust the minutes.
6. Press to switch to Set.
7. Press to complete clock adjustment.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
1 Using the MENU/CLOCK button
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To change the setting between 12h and 24h:
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select Clock Format, then press .
4. Rotate to select 12h or 24h , then press .
You can also access to the clock adjustment mode by
pressing and holding the MENU/CLOCK button.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 423
Models with color audio system
Models with color audio system
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uuClock uAdjusting the Clock
Controls
■Using the Setti ngs menu on the audio/
information screen
1. Select , then select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Date & Time .
4. Select Set Date & Time .
5. Select Automatic Date & Time , then
select OFF.
To adjust time:
6. Select Set Time.
7. Selecting / .
u AM/PM icon can be switched to each
other either by selecting / , or by
directly touching the icon.
u When you customize the clock display to
24 hour clock, AM/PM icon is not
displayed.
2 Customized Features P. 430
8.Select Save to set the time.
1Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen
You can also adjust the clock by touching the clock
displayed on the upper right corner of the display or
the Clock icon on the home screen.
1. Touch the clock on the display.
The clock screen of the select face-type appears.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Date & Time Settings .
4. Select Set Date & Time .
5. Select Automatic Date & Time , then select OFF.
6. Select Set Date or Set Time.
7. Adjusting the dates, hours and minutes by selecting / .
8. Select Save to set the time.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 430
Models with Display Audio
34
Models with Display Audio
34
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uuClock uAdjusting the Clock
Controls
To adjust date:
6. Select Set Date .
7. Selecting / .
8. Select Save to set the date.
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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 the 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. 526
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 uKey Types and Functions
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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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.
1Low 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 re gularity 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 models1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s 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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