2012 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 159

Remote Transmitter When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights and the cargo area light, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page 176 ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately. Except EX-L and Touring models On EX-L and Touring models TAILGATE Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash. If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position. PANIC Press and hold this button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch. Remote Transmitter Care Instruments and Controls GLASS HATCH RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open the glass hatch. Even if the glass hatch is open, the tailgate can be locked with the remote transmitter. Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperatures. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer. 151