lock HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G Repair Manual

The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.The individual map lights come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenthetailgateisopenedif the
light control switch is in the door
activated (center) position. When
thetailgateisclosed,thecargo
arealightcanbeturnedonwith
the switch in the light.
The individual door lights will
operate when a door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
When the switch is in the door activated
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
176
OFF ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
Inst rument s and Cont rols
183
TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
On vehicles with rear entertainment system
Interior Convenience Items
AC Power Outlet
Inst rument s and Cont rols
187
Rear
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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 . 192
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 197
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Climate Control System . 199
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Rear Climate Controls . 204
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Audio System .208
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 210
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Playing a Disc .218
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Disc Player Error Messages . 225
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Audio System .226
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 227
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Playing the XM
Radio . 236
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Playing Discs .242
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Audio System .252
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 253
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Playing the XM
Radio . 266
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Playing Discs .274
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 284
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Protecting Your Discs . 285
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PlayinganiPod
. 288
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iPod
Error Messages . 297Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .298
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .307
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 308
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Auxiliary Input Jack .310
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Remote Audio Controls . 311
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Radio Thef t Protection . 313
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Setting the Clock .314
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Rear Entertainment System . 317
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Security System .349
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Cruise Control .350
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Compass .353
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .357
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HandsFreeLink. 361
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Parking Sensor System . 386
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 390
LX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Features
Features
191
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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
193
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Climate Control System
FRONT CONT ROL PA NELREA R CONT ROL PA NEL
Except L X models
Features
199
AUTO BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL BUTTONRR (REAR) LOCK BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
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When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode. When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.In the Auto mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver, f ront passenger, and rear
passengers according to each
adjusted temperature. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof the
sunlight sensor and the sun’s
position which is updated
automatically by the navigation’s
global positioning system (GPS). For
example, if the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature.When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the temperature
of the rear passenger compartment
is synchronized to the driver’s side
set temperature. You will see SYNC
on the system display of the rear
control panel. Changing the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment takes the system out
of synchronized mode. This causes
thewordSYNCinthedisplaytogo
out and displays the rear
temperature in the f ront display.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and see LOCK
on the system display of the f ront
and rear control panels, the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment is not synchronized to
the driver’s side set temperature.
On vehicles with navigation system
RR (Rear) L ock But t on
Climate Control System
Features
201
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When this button is on, you will see
LOCK on the system display. The
rear climate controls can only be
controlled by the f ront 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.
Rear Climate Controls
RR (Rear) Lock Button
Temperature Control
Climate Control System
204
MODE BUTTON
RR LOCK BUTTON REAR CONTROL PANEL
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
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.
Each time you press the mode
button, the mode display changes
from to .
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. Pressing the AUTO button puts the
system in automatic operation mode.
The rear system automatically
adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels to maintain the selected
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment. You will see AUTO in
the display.
To shut of f the rear climate control
system, press the OFF button until
the system shuts off.
The temperatures of the driver’s side
and the front passenger’s side are
controlled independently.
When the RR (REAR) LOCK button
is of f , the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment can be
controlled independently.
To adjust each temperature, press
either of the temperature control
buttons ( or ) on the climate
control panel.
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Climate Control System
Fan Cont rol
Mode Cont rol Automatic OperationTriple Zone Temperature Control
Features
205
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Most audio system f unctions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some f unctions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, or to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.
When the audio system is in XM
Radio mode or playing discs, pushing
the selector (ENTER) knob switches
the display between the normal
display and the extended display.
The extended display has three
segments to display the detailed
inf ormation.
Pressing the MENU button again
will also cancel the menu display
mode. To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass, press the MENU button.
To use any audio system f unction,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
You can select the item by turning
the selector knob. To go back to the
previous display, press the RETURN
button.
Selector K nob
Menu Display
Audio System (EX and EX-L models)
226
SELECTOR
KNOBMENU
BUTTON
RETURN
BUTTON
Without rear entertainment system
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