2023-2024 Honda Pilot is equipped with convenient switches positioned around the steering wheel for easy access and control. These switches allow drivers to manage various functions without taking their hands off the wheel, enhancing both convenience and safety on the road.
■ Changing the Power Mode
If you carry the keyless remote and press ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the brake pedal, the power mode will change in this order: VEHICLE OFF ACCESSORY ON VEHICLE OFF.
VEHICLE OFF: Vehicle power is turned OFF.
ACCESSORY: The audio system and some accessories can be used.
ON: All accessories can be used.
If the keyless remote is set in a storage box or another place where its signal can be interrupted, the power mode may not change.
■ Automatic Power Off
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
■ Power Mode Reminder
If you open the driver's door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning beep sounds.
■ Keyless Remote Reminder
When the power mode is set to any mode other than OFF and you remove the keyless remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to sound, place the keyless remote in another location.
When the power mode is in ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator will appear on the instrument panel.
When the keyless remote is within the system's operational range, and all the doors are closed, the warning function cancels.
If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after the engine has been turned on, you can no longer change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or restart the engine. Always make sure that the keyless remote is in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle through a window does not activate the warning buzzer.
Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go off. Under some other conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless remote is within the system's operational range.
The Honda Pilot 2023 features headlights and parking lights that provide essential visibility and safety in various driving conditions. These lights can be operated using intuitive controls, ensuring optimal illumination whether driving at night or in low-light situations.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.
■ Headlights/Parking Lights
The lights will turn on automatically depending on the ambient brightness. They can also be switched on and off manually.
The exterior lights will switch on automatically when the light switch is set to AUTO while the power mode is in ON.
Manual operation
Headlights/parking lights: Turn the light switch to .
Parking lights: Turn the light switch to .
Headlight/parking lights off: Turn the light switch to OFF and release it while the transmission is in (P) or the parking brake is applied.
The lights will come back on automatically when:
When the parking lights are on, the side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights will also switch on.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.
When the light switch is turned to or and the power is turned to OFF, a beeper sounds when the driver's door is opened.
When the light switch is turned to AUTO and the ambient light levels are low, the headlights and parking lights will switch on if you unlock a door.
They will switch off when the door is locked.
If you suspect that the headlights are not positioned properly, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■ High Beams
When the headlights are on, push the lever forward. Pull the lever back to return to low beams.
Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back to switch on the high beams.
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.
Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
■ Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON.
U.S. models
You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will blink when the external turn signal blinks.
■ Headlight Integration with Wipers
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
This feature activates while the headlights are off in AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers function on and off.
■ Automatic Lighting Off Feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the driver's door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
■ Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
■ Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
Rotating the light switch to OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights turn off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
The auto high-beam system does not always operate in every situation. This system is just for assisting the driver. Always observe your surroundings and manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can recognize light sources varies depending on conditions surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■ How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Activating the system
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator comes on and automatically switches between the high beam and low beam, depending on the situation.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When the auto high-beam indicator comes on, the headlights switch between high beam and low beam based on the following conditions.
High beam
All of the following conditions must be met before the high beams turn on.
Low beam
One of the following conditions must be met before the low beams turn on.
In the following cases, the auto high-beam system may not switch the headlights properly or the switching timing may be changed. If the automatic switching operation does not fit your driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low beam on when:
Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam, follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto highbeam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever: Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it.
Using the light switch: Turn the light switch to .
How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System
You can turn the auto high-beam system on and off.
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Camera temperature too high message appears:
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Clean front windshield or poor viewing condition. message appears:
■ Windshield Wipers/Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the power mode is in ON.
MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the wiper settings.
Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper operation.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
Washer
Sprays on the windshield and front-view camera* while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation's shortest delay setting and the LO setting become the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defogger or heated windshield* to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove the obstacle.
■ Automatic Intermittent Wipers
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 stop in accordance with the amount of rainfall the rainfall sensor detects.
Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor (using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
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:
■ Rear Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and washer can be used when the power mode is in ON.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.
Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window and rearview camera while you rotate the switch to this position. Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray the washers. Once released, the washer spray will stop and the rear wiper will return to its selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
Operating in reverse
When you change the transmission to (R) with the windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation
In the 2023 Honda Pilot, you can defog the rear window and mirrors by pressing the rear defogger and heated door mirror button when the power mode is ON. This feature ensures clear visibility in adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically turn off after 10-30 minutes, adjusting based on the outside temperature to optimize energy efficiency.
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged. Also, do not use the system for a long time while the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heated door mirror
When the power mode is set to ON and the outside temperature is below 41ºF (5ºC), the heated door mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
Heated Windshield Button
Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield at the wiper park area of the windshield when the power mode is in ON.
The heated windshield will automatically switch off after 15 minutes.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is set to ON and the outside temperature is below 39ºF (4ºC), the heated windshield may automatically activate for up to 15 minutes.
The driver's seat moves rearward depending on the set seating position once you
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY position, the driver's seat moves forward to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
Using the audio/information screen, you can disable the automatic seat and door mirrors adjustment function.
The driver's seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/ OFF.
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
The system may not recognize a key if:
■ Storing a Position in Memory
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the driver's seat and door mirror to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
3. Press the memory button (1 or (2 within five seconds of pressing the SET button.
After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when:
■ Recalling the Stored Position
1. Put the transmission into (P).
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ( (1) or (2) ).
The seat and the door mirrors will automatically move to the memorized position.
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. While the vehicle is stopped, push the steering wheel adjustment lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
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