cooling HONDA PILOT 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 135 Security System P. 143 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Heating and Cooling
* P. 205 Climate Control System* P. 210
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224, 242 Audio Error Messages P. 310
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 322 Customized Features P. 351
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 415 Compass* P. 448
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 469 When Driving P. 471 Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 562 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 565
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 575 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597 Battery P. 606 Remote Transmitter Care P. 608
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 611 Cleaning P. 613
Engine Does Not Start P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 632 Jump Starting P. 633
Fuses P. 642 Emergency Towing P. 647
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 650 Refueling P. 649
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 567
Handling the UnexpectedP. 619
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 663
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Gauges (P113)
❙Multi-Information Display
(MID)
(P114)
❙System Indicators (P78)
❙ECON Button (P494)
❙Audio System (P224, 242)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen (P225)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P528)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P546)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P168)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P516)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P554)
❙Climate Control System* (P210)
❙Heating and Cooling System* (P205)
❙Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P168)
❙Rear Entertainment System* (P322)
❙Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P202)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P201)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P171)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P152)
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Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling System* (P205)
● Toggle up and down the fan contro l switch to adjust the fan speed.
● Press the Mode button to sele ct from which vents air flows.
● Toggle up and down the temperature control switch to adjust the temperature.
● Use the button for ma ximum cool setting.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to de frost the windshield.
Fan Control Switch
(Rear Window Defogger) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature Control Switch
(On/Off) Button
Mode Control Button (Windshield De froster) Button
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating range
to start the engine.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 630
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart entry remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 630
●Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the headlights*.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system*.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ..... 123Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 131
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 134
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 135
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 143
Security System Alarm ...................... 143
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 146
Moonroof*.............................................. 148Panoramic Roof*............................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 152
Turn Signals ..................................... 155
Light Switches.................................. 156
Fog Lights
*...................................... 159
Auto High-Beam System*................ 160
Daytime Running Lights ................... 163
Wipers and Washers ........................ 164
Brightness Control ........................... 167
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*........ 168
Driving Position Memory System*.... 169
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 171 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 174
Rear Seats........................................ 183
Armrest ........................................... 186
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 188
Interior Convenience Items .............. 191
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 205
Climate Control System*.................. 210
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
MODE ButtonChange airflow.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Dashboard
vents
Fan Control Switch
Adjusts the fan speed.
ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard vents,
and switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating.
Windshield Defroster
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.
Temperature Control SwitchAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) ButtonPress the button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.
(On/Off) Button
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
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Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
switch.
2. Press the mode button to select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control switch.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4. Press the button (indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater , the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can pr event the windows from fogging up.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control switch.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select .
4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control switch.
■Heating1Heating
When you select , th e mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
1 To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
switch.
2. Press the mode button to select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control switch.
4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the button (indicator on).
■Cooling1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
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Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
Use the system when the engine is ru nning and the heating and cooling is
operating.
1. Press the REAR (Rear On/Off) button.
2. Press the RR SETTINGS button.
u The system adjusts the rear heating and cooling system.
3. To turn off the rear heating and cooling system, press the REAR (Rear On/
Off) button.
■Using the Rear Heating and Cooling From the Front Panel
Back of the center
console vents Rear floor
vents
Back of the center
console and floor
vents
RR SETTINGS
Button REAR
(Rear On/Off) Button
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