Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Reduction Features
The Pilot is designed to drive exceptionally smooth and with minimal noise intrusion into the cabin. To accomplish this, the Pilot approaches NVH reduction from three primary directions – traditional insulation in the floor, doors and firewall; active systems that work with the engine and audio system to cancel unwanted engine noise; and front hydraulic lower suspension arm bushings that minimize the transmission of road noise into the cabin.

All Pilots use a dual door-seal system to minimize the possibility of wind noise or rain intrusion. To further reduce operating noise, an audio system-based Active Noise Control (ANC) system is used along with an engine cradle-based Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) system (see chassis section for more information).

Exterior Lighting
The integrated multi-reflector headlight design houses the halogen low beams, halogen high beams, turn signals and side marker lamps in chrome-appearance trapezoidal-shaped enclosures. Relative to the 2008 model, the low beams achieve 33.5 percent more output with a 9.5 percent longer beam reach and 15.7 percent beam width. Auto on/off headlights and daytime running lamps are standard equipment. The auto on/off headlights are activated by a light sensor located at the top center of the instrument panel near the base of the windshield. The headlight switch, located on the turn signal stalk, provides a setting for auto on/off headlights. Alternatively, the driver can operate the headlights manually. Foglights are standard equipment on EX and above models.

Taillights have a high-tech design with a clean and bright appearance. The ruby-like inner lenses appear to be suspended in the arched housings. The reverse lamps feature a white lens and polished reflector. Pilot Touring models provide a side marker lamp integrated into the side mirrors.

The Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) located at the top of the tailgate features a single array of five LEDs. An LED CHMSL was selected for its high-tech appearance and ability to produce brightness while retaining slender physical dimensions.

Glass and Visibility
The Pilot was designed to provide excellent outward visibility, improving the comfort and safety for all occupants. The Pilot features a large greenhouse with 273-degrees of outward visibility.

Deeply tinted privacy glass is used in the rear side doors, rear quarter windows and rear tailgate. Heat rejecting glass is used in the front windshield to reduce heat from solar loading for improved comfort and air conditioning performance. Pilot EX-L and Touring models have acoustic windshield glass that helps to reduce interior noise levels. The rear side glass houses the vehicle's amplified stereo antenna.