audio HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Important Handling Information........................................................................\
.............................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
............................................ .2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .117
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Car e........................................................................\
..................................................... .267
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
vehicle ever needs body repairs.
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................215
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .229
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................269
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................325
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................373
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................377 Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
............................................ .359
2003 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ .59

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
INDICATOR LIGHTSGAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.61)
(P.67)
(P.82)
(P.103)
(P.99)
(P.218) (P.110)(P.118,
128)
(P.137,
153,168)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE (P.217) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.104)
REAR A/C CONTROL
(P.135) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

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Î
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE
CONTROL
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.72/
74)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.78) (P.74/
76)
HORN
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.77)
(P.
238 )
(P.77)
(P.207) VTM-4
LOCK

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.61)GAUGES (P.67)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES (P.82)
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.103)
(P.99)
(P.218) (P.110)(P.137,
153.168)
(P.118, 128)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE
(P.217) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.104)REAR A/C CONTROL
(P.135)

Î
ÎThetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the lef t
side of the steering column allows
you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
71
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS(P.72/ 74)
VTM-4LOCK
(P. 77)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.78) HORN
(P.74/76)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.207) (P.238)
(P.77)

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µ µ
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
f rom ACCESSORY to ON. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power sockets.
Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the tailgate.
Push the top of the switch to unlock
all doors and the tailgate, and the
bottom to lock them.
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ST A RT (III)
Power Door L ocks
ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols82
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Tousethesocketintheconsole
compartment, pull the cover up.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Your vehicle has four accessory
power sockets. The f ront accessory
power socket is located under the
audiosystem.Twomoresocketsare
located in the center console
compartment and on the back of the
center console. The f ourth socket is
behind the third seat on the driver’s
side. These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
When more than one socket is being
used, the combined power rating of
the accessories should be 120 watts
or less (10 amps).
A ccessory Power Socket s
Inst rument s and Cont rols110
FRONT

The coin box is located under the
audio system. To open the coin box,
pull the bottom edge. Close it with a
firm push.
The rear socket has a maximum
power rating of 120 watts (10 amps.)
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. Thesecondandthirdrowgrabrails
can also be used as coat hooks.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Coin Box
Coat Hook
A ccessory Power Socket s, Coin Box, Coat Hook
111

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Heating and Cooling .118
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What Each Control Does . 118
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How to Use the System . 122
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To Turn Everything Of f . 127
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Climate Control System . 128
(EX model) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 130
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Semi-automatic Operation . 131
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 134
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Rear A/C Unit .135
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Audio System (LX) .137
AM/FM/CD ........................
Audio System .137
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Operating the Radio . 137
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Adjusting the Sound . 141
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Digital Clock .142
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Audio System Lighting . 143
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Operating the CD Player . 143
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Operating the CD Changer . 145
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CD Player Error Indications . 147
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .148
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .149
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Tape Search Functions . 151.......................
Audio System (EX) .153
AM/FM/Cassette/CD Audio ....................................
System .153
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Operating the Radio . 154
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Adjusting the Sound . 158
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Digital Clock .159
............
Audio System Lighting . 159
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .160
............
Tape Search Functions . 162
.........
Operating the CD Player . 163
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 165
....
CD Player Error Indications . 166
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .167
Audio System (Optional on U.S. ..............................
EX model) .168
AM/FM/Cassette/CD/DVD ........................
Audio System .168
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 174
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Digital Clock .175
............
Audio System Lighting . 175
....................
Radio Frequencies . 176
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Radio Reception .176 Operating the Cassette
.....................................
Player .178
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .181
.........
Operating the CD Player . 182
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Operating the CD Changer . 184
.......
Protecting Compact Discs . 185
....
CD Player Error Indications . 186
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .187
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Remote Audio Controls . 188
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Thef t Protection .189
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Rear Entertainment System . 190
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Security System .206
...............................
Cruise Control .207
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .210
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures117

Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your f avorite
stations.The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pushing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM/FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
knob.The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
CONT INUED
On LX model
Audio System
AM/FM/CD Audio System
Operating the Radio
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures137