windshield wipers HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
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Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Turn Signals .74
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Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Tailgate .87 ....................................
Glove Box .88
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Seats .89
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 91
Second and Third Row seat ............................
Adjustments .92
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Head Restraints .93
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Folding the Second Seat . 94
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Detachable Anchors . 97
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .104
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Beverage Holder .105
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Console Compartment . 107
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Cargo Hooks .107
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Sunglasses Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Coin Box .111
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Coat Hook .111
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Interior Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59

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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)

Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.
This lever controls the windshield
wipers and washers. It has five
positions:MIST: mist
OFF: off
INT: intermittent
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever
up or down.
T urn Signals
Windshield Wipers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
74
TURN SIGNAL LEVER

To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.
You can vary how of ten the wipers
sweep the windshield by turning the
INT TIME ring next to the rotary
switch.
In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. The sweep
interval will change slightly with
speed; getting shorter as you drive
f aster. In low speed and high speed,
the wipers run continuously.
If you turn the INT TIME ring to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change from intermittent to low
speed operation when vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75

To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you’re
pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield af ter
you release it.To turn on the rear window wiper,
turn the rotary switch clockwise to
ON. To also use the rear window
washer, turn the rotary switch
clockwise past ON. The washer will
spray as long as you hold the rotary
switch in this position. If you turn the
rotary switch counterclockwise f rom
the OFF position, the washer will
spray without activating the rear
window wiper.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. Hazard Warning
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Washers
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols76

µµAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these condi-
tions. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ). 125
CONT INUED
Driving T echnique Visibility
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving245

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Tire Chains .314
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 335
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Tires .308
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Air Pressure .308
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Balancing .311
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Checking Wear .310
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Compact Spare .334
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Inf lation .308
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Inspection .310
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Replacing .312
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Rotating .311
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Snow .314
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Specif ications .363
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Tire Chains .314
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .247
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Emergency Wrecker . 358
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .259
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 293
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Fluid Selection .293
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Identif ication Number . 360
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Shif ting the Automatic . 233
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Treadwear .364 .......................................
Trip Meter .68
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 335
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Underside, Cleaning .331
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .333
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Unleaded Gasoline .216
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Upholstery Cleaning .328
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 286
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 226
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Vehicle Dimensions .362
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 360
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Vehicle Storage .324
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Ventilation .123
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VIN .360
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Vinyl Cleaning .329
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Viscosity, Oil .284
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VTM-4 Lock .238 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .375
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
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Level Indicator .65
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Operation .76
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Washing .326
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Waxing and Polishing . 327
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 311
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Compact Spare .334
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Wrench .337
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .330
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Operating the Power . 99
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .330
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Def roster .125, 133
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Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .304
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