Honda Pilot (2019 year). Manual - part 14

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Adjusting the Seats

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest.

Pull the armrest all the way down, then pull it 
up to the desired angle.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

Models with adjustable armrest

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Adjusting the Seats

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Armrest

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Pull down the armrest.

Pull down the armrest of the center backrest.

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Using the Second Row Seat Armrest

Models with captain seat

Models with bench seat

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Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the tailgate and doors are open or 
closed.

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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 (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the tailgate or the doors are open or 
closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.

The lights go off after 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 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Vehicle Customization P. 125

2 Customized Features P. 432

The interior lights go 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.

If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off 
after about 15 minutes.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine or power system is off.

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Models without panoramic roof

Door Activated Position

Off

On

Models with panoramic roof

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses or buttons.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

Models without panoramic roof

Models with panoramic roof

Models without panoramic roof

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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.

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Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the rear map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

Models without panoramic roof

Models with panoramic roof

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ON

The light comes on regardless of whether the 
tailgate is open or closed.

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Tailgate activated

The light comes on when you open the 
tailgate, and goes off when closed.

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OFF

The light stays off with or without opening the 
tailgate.

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Cargo Area Light

Off

On

Tailgate Activated Position

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Interior Convenience Items

Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can 
lock the glove box with the built-in key.

To open the console compartment, press the 
button to unlock the lid, and then slide it 
rearward.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

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

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Console Compartment

Button

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Console Tray

Slide the tray when you use the console 
compartment.

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front 
seats.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of front and rear door 
side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and 
electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front

Rear

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Second row bench seat beverage 
holders

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Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

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Second row captain seat beverage 
holders

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Third row seat beverage holders

* Not available on all models

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY 
or ON.

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Console panel

Open the lid and the cover to use it.

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Console compartment

Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element.
This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket 
with the engine running.

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Cargo area

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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.

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AC Power Outlet

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AC Power Outlet

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NOTICE

Do not use the AC power outlet for electric 
appliances that require high initial peak wattage, 
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, 
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for 
devices that process precise data, such as medical 
equipment, and that require an extremely stable 
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled 
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for 
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or 
less.

Continued use of any electric appliance/device 
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the 
appliance/device.

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To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the area indicated by the 

 mark as follows:

1. Place the device you want to charge on the 

charging area.

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The system will automatically start 
charging the device, and the green 
indicator light will come on.

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Make sure that the device is compatible 
with the system and placed with the 
chargeable side in the center of the 
charging area.

2. When charging is completed, the green 

indicator light will go off.

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If the device is not located on the charge 
area correctly, the green indicator light 
will blink.

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Wireless Charger

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Wireless Charger

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In order to use safely:

•

Remove any metal objects from the charge pad 
before charging a device.

•

Do not open the charger case.

•

Do not use the charger if it malfunctions.

Contact your dealer.

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CAUTION

Metal objects between the charge pad 
and the device to be charged will get 
hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from 

the charge pad before charging the 
device.

• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and 

other debris before charging.

• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, 

etc.) on the charger and the device.

• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, 

benzine or thinner for cleaning the 
charge pad.

• Do not cover the system with towels, 

clothing, or other objects while 
charging etc.

• Avoid spraying aerosols which may 

come in contact with the charge pad 
surface.

Green 
Indicator

Charging Area

* Not available on all models

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When charging does not start

Perform one of the solutions in the following table.

Indicator

Cause

Solution

Slow Blink

There is an obstacle(s) between 
the charging area and the 
device.

Remove the 
obstacle(s).

The device is not within the 
charging area.

Move the device to the 
center of the charging 
area where 

 is 

located.

Fast Blink

The wireless charger is faulty.

Turn the vehicle off 
and back on. If the 
indicator still blinks, 
contact a dealer.

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Wireless Charger

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Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the wireless charger function.

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This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the 
system for a long time when the engine is not 
running. This may weaken the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.

When using the wireless charger, check the user’s 
manual that came with the compatible device you 
want to charge.

NOTICE

Do not place any magnetic recording media or 
precision machines within the charging area while 
charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be 
lost because of the magnetic effect. Also precision 
machines such as watches can go wrong.

“Qi” and 

 marks are the registered trademarks 

owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:

•

The device is already fully charged.

•

The temperature of the device is extremely high 
while charging.

•

You are at a place that emits strong 
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV 
station, electric power plant, or gas station.

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

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Coat Hooks

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Wireless Charger

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A device may not charge if the size or shape of its 
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the 
charging area.

Not all devices are compatible with the system.

During the charging phase, it is normal for the 
charging area and device to heat up.

Charging may be briefly interrupted when:

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All the doors and the tailgate are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning 
of the smart entry system.

•

The position of the device is altered.

Do not charge more than one device at a time on a 
charging area.

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

* Not available on all models

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and 
release the indent. To close, push it again until 
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small 
items in this holder.

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Conversation mirror

*

The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror. 
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it 
back to the first detent.

You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when 
accessing stored items.

Push

* Not available on all models