HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

Make sure to use the cargo net
securely hooked.The maximum load on the cargo net
is 22 lbs on U.S. models, and 10 kg
on Canadian models. This is shown
on a label back of the cargo area
f loor (see page ). To prevent
damage to the cargo net, do not
exceed the maximum load.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
When any of the third row seats are
f olded down, do not place any
objects on the cargo net. Make sure
to store the cargo net under the
cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash. 188
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Interior Convenience Items
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Do not use this cargo net if the
third row seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurt
someone.
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To prevent damage, do not place
more than 22 lbs (10 kg) on this
cargo net.
To prevent damage, do not place
more than 10 kg on this cargo net.
On U.S. modelsOn Canadian models
Interior Convenience Items
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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 heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C . 190
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 195
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Climate Control System . 197
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Rear Climate Controls . 202
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Audio System .206
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 208
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Playing a Disc .216
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Disc Player Error Messages . 223
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Audio System .224
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 225
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 234
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Playing Discs .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 249
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Audio System .250
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 251
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 264
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Playing Discs .272
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 282
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Protecting Your Discs . 283
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PlayinganiPod
. 286
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iPod
Error Messages . 295Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .296
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .305
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 306
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Auxiliary Input Jack .308
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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Setting the Clock .312
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Security System .347
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Cruise Control .348
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Compass .351
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 360
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Parking Sensor System . 390
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
LX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
LX models
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL
BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS OFF BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
U.S. model is shown. MAX A/C BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature ControlAir Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Features
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When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually. The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
Recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes. Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ). /
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Except U.S. LX model
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. You will see A/C ON in
the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence. Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Dehumidif y the Interior
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To turn the system completely off,
press the ON/OFF button.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
The rear passengers can adjust the
f an speed, temperature, and airf low
of the rear A/C unit with the rear
control panel. Press the temperature control
button to increase the temperature
of airflow, and the button to
decrease it. The temperature you
adjust is shown in the system display.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Off
Using the Rear A/C Unit Rear Control Panel
T emperat ure Cont rol
Features
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MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
OFF BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL BUTTON
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Press the fan control button
to increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the button to
decrease it. The level of the f an
speed is shown in the display. When is selected, air f lows
f rom the upper vents on the back of
the center console.
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the lower vents.To shut of f the rear A/C unit, press
the OFF button until the system
shuts off.
To turn on the rear A/C unit,
increase the f an speed and airf low.
Fan Cont rol
Mode Cont rol
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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