2023 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

uuSeats uHead Restraints
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Controls
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release buttons which are
located on the both legs at the same time, and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the right release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints1 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
To remove and install the front head restraint, recline
the seat-back slightly forward as the space between
the ceiling and the seat-back is limited.
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the he ad restraints before
driving.
Except third row outer seat head restraints
Front and second row outer seat head restraints
Second row/third row center seat head restraint
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A passenger in the third row seating position
should put the head re straint in the upright
position before the vehicle begins moving.
To fold down the head restraint:
Pull the strap.
To put the head restraint back in the
upright position:
Pull up the head restraint and push rearward
until it latches.
■Folding Down the Third Row Outer Head Restraint
strap
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Armrest
The console compartment can be used as an
armrest.
■Using the Front Seat Armrest
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Pull down the armrest.
Pull up the strap and fold down the center
backrest to use as an armrest.
■Using the Second Row Seat Armrest
Models without second row center
seatModels without second row center seat
Models with second row center seatModels with second row center seat
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Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the tailgate and doors are open or
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When the tailgate or any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the tailgate or any doors are open or
closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and turn off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights turn off afte r about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
The interior lights turn off immediately in the
following situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Door Activated Position
Off On
* Not available on all models
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■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position or
ON position.
■Map Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in
VEHICLE OFF mode, the inte rior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
Front
Second and third row
1 Map Light Switches
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is ope n, the front map lights
will not go off when you press the button.
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The cargo area light comes on when you open
the tailgate.
■Cargo Area Light1Cargo Area Light
The cargo area light does not have an on/off switch.
In case the tailgate is left open for an extended period
of time, they automaticall y turn off in 30 minutes.
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Controls
Storage Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
Press the button to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To lock
■Console Compartment
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