HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. 129
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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 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.
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.
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.
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Using the A /C
Ventilation Using the Heater
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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. 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. 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
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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1.
2. 3. 4. 2. 3.
5.
If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows
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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.
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Using the Rear A /C UnitRear Control Panel
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Features
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MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL/
OFF 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
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Climate Control System
FRONT CONT ROL PA NELREA R CONT ROL PA NEL
Except U.S. L X models
Features
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AUTO BUTTON
MODE BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
SYNC BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON REAR LOCK BUTTONREAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTONWINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
FAN CONTROL/
OFF BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.
The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
You can set the driver

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

You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
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.
When you press this button, the
indicator comes on, and the
passenger

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on, air f rom the vehicle