remote control HONDA PILOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96)
(P.102) (P.75)
(P.35)
(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.78) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH (P.177)
(P.140) (P.177) (P.210)
MOONROOF BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
HORN
VTM-4 LOCK
(P.219) REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .70
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Trip Meter .70
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Odometer .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge .71
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .71
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Check Fuel Cap Message .72
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .73
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .74
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Turn Signals and Headlights .75
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
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Daytime Running Lights .76
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Hazard Warning Button .77
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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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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Tailgate .82
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Childproof Door Locks .83
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Head Restraints .91
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Mirrors .92
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Power Windows .94
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Moonroof .96
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items .98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Console Compartment .99
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Glove Box .99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Conversation Mirror .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Accessory Power Sockets .101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96)
(P.102)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.78) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS(P.77)
(P.35)
(P.77)
(P.74) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.75)
(P.177) (P.140) (P.177)(P.210)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
MOONROOF BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
VTM-4 LOCK
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.219) HORN
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle. Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
the tailgate. Some exterior lights will
f lash twice each time you press the
button.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior and interior lights will f lash.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set. You cannot lock it if any door is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights, depending on the interior
light control switch position, will
come on (see page ). If you do
not open any door, the lights stay on
f or 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 of f immediately.
If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock, and the
security system (if equipped) will
reset.
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Childproof Door L ocks UNL OCK
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Childproof Door L ocks, Remot e T ransmit t er
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PANIC
BUTTONLOCK
BUTTON UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED
LOCK LEVER Unlock
Lock
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The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.The courtesy light between the map
lights comes on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel.
The individual map lights come on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows can be
turned on and of f by pressing the
lens.
The tailgate light comes on when
you open the tailgate if the light
switch is in the ON position.
The lights go out about 6 seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate
are closed. With any door or the
tailgate lef t open, the lights stay
on about 3 minutes, then go out. The light in the tailgate has an on-of f
switch to control if the light comes
on when the tailgate is opened.
The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.
Turn on the f ront and rear individual
map lights by pushing the lens of
each light. Push the lens again to
turn it off. You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).
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When the switch is in the door activated
position:
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
Individual Map L ights
Tailgate Light
Individual Interior L ights
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C .106
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Automatic Climate Control .112
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .113
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Audio System .115
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Playing the Radio .117
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Radio Reception .122
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .124
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Playing a Disc .130
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Disc Changer .131,134
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Protecting Your Discs .135
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Disc Player Error Messages .138
Disc Changer Error
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Messages .139
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Radio Thef t Protection .141
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Setting the Clock .142
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Security System .176
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Cruise Control .177
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Compass .179
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .183
Except f or LX models
Features
Features
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If you are playing a CD
If you are listening to the radio
Except f or LX models,usetheCH
buttontoskiptothebeginningof the
next track. You will see the CD and
track number in the display.
,usethe
CHbuttontogotothenextpreset
station. You will see the number of
the preset button in the display. To
change bands, press the AM/FM
button.
The MODE button changes the
audio mode between FM1, FM2, AM,
XM, CD, and DVD/AUX (if a disc is
inserted).
The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
The middle button adjusts the
volume. Press the top or bottom of
the button and hold it until the
desired volume is reached, then
release it.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
Remote Audio Controls
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CH BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON MODE
BUTTON
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Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel/remote control), press the RR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the upper display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling. The rear control panel can be
used as a remote control when it is
detached f rom the ceiling unit. Press
the RR CTRL knob again to turn the
rear controls of f . You will see the
RearControlsOff iconintheupper
display.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon in the
upper display. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM radio, CD changer, or
DVD player) than the f ront seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system.
If equippedTo Turn On the System Rear Speakers
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to operate the rear
entertainment system, have your
dealer replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
The rear control panel can be
detached f rom the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it f rom the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
f urther past the detent until it
detaches f rom the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.
Battery type: BR3032An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
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Remote Control Replacing the Remote Control
Batteries
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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COVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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The HomeLink
canbeprogrammedtooperateupto
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems.
If equipped
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Features
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Homelink® Universal Transceiver
General Safety Inf ormation
Before programming your HomeLink
to operate a garage door opener,
confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection

If your garage door was manufactured
before April 1, 1982, you may not be
able to program HomeLink to operate
it. These units do not have safety
features that cause the motor to stop
and reverse it if an obstacle is detected
during closing, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks
Important Saf ety Precautions
safety stop and reverse features.
Units manufactured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with safety stop and reverse
features. If your unit does not have an
external entrapment protection
system, an easy test to confirm the
function and performance of the safety
stop and reverse feature is to lay a
2x4 under the closing door. The door
other safety and reverse stop features.
contacting the piece of wood.
As an additional safety feature, garage
door openers manufactured after
should stop and reverse upon
January 1, 1993 are required to have
external entrapment protection
systems, such as an electronic eye,
which detect an object obstructing the


door.
Refer to the safety information that
came with your garage door opener
to test that the safety features are
functioning properly. If you do not
have this information, contact the
manufacturer of the equipment.
Before programming Home Link
to a garage door or gate opener,
make sure that people and objects
are out of the way of the device to
prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door
opener, park just outside the
garage.
Universal
Transceiver built into your vehicle
threeremote controlled devices
system, such as an "electronic eye," or
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