Lockout prevention system

Honda Pilot / Honda Pilot 2009-2024 Owner's Manual / Controls / Locking and Unlocking the Doors / Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside / Lockout prevention system

The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door or the tailgate is open.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate.

Models with multi-information display

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. Make sure you have the key in your hand before locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.

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