heating HONDA PILOT 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 113
2Controls P. 119
Clock P. 120 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 121
Moonroof* P. 151 Panoramic Roof* P. 152
Adjusting the Seats P. 177 Interior Ligh ts/Interior Convenience Items P. 191
2Features P. 221
Audio System P. 222
General Information on the Audio System P. 318
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 403 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 406
2 Driving P. 467
Before Driving P. 468 Towing a Trailer P. 474
Parking Your Vehicle P. 568Multi-view rear camera P. 578
2Maintenance P. 583
Before Performing Maintenance P. 584 Maintenance MinderTM P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 625
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 635
Tools P. 636 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 637
Overheating P. 652 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 654
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 664
2 Information P. 667
Specifications P. 668 Identification Numbers P. 670
Emissions Testing P. 673 Warranty Coverages P. 675
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 138 Security System P. 146 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 175
Heating and Cooling
* P. 209 Climate Control System* P. 214
Audio System Basic Operation P. 228, 246 Audio Error Messages P. 314
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 338 Customized Features P. 367
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 431 Compass* P. 465
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 485 When Driving P. 487 Braking P. 555
Refueling P. 579 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 582
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 591 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 603
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 613 Battery P. 622 Remote Transmitter Care P. 624
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 627 Cleaning P. 629
Engine Does Not Start P. 645 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 648 Jump Starting P. 649
Fuses P. 658 Emergency Towing P. 663
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 666 Refueling P. 665
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 671 Reporting Safety Defects P. 672
Authorized Manuals P. 677 Customer Service Information P. 678
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 221
DrivingP. 467
MaintenanceP. 583
Handling the UnexpectedP. 635
InformationP. 667
IndexP. 681
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Gauges (P113)
❙Multi-Information Display
(MID)
(P114)
❙System Indicators (P78)
❙ECON Button (P510)
❙Audio System (P228, 246)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen (P229)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P544)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P562)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P171)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P532)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P571)
❙Climate Control System* (P214)
❙Heating and Cooling System* (P209)
❙Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P171)
❙Rear Entertainment System* (P338)
❙Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P206)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P205)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P174)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P155)
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Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling System* (P209)
● 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
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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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P635)
Flat Tire (P637)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P654)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P645)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P658)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P652)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P663)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.*●Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 602
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 622
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 654
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 588
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 652
* Not available on all models
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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. 646
●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. 646
●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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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 652
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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
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking Setting ........................... 135
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 138
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 146 Security System Alarm...................... 146
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 149Moonroof*.............................................. 151Panoramic Roof*............................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 158
Light Switches.................................. 159
Fog Lights
*...................................... 162
Auto High-Beam System*................ 163
Daytime Running Lights ................... 166
Wipers and Washers ........................ 167
Brightness Control ........................... 170
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*........ 171 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 172
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 174
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 175
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 176
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 177
Rear Seats........................................ 186
Armrest ........................................... 189
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 191
Interior Convenience Items .............. 195
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 209
Climate Control System*.................. 214
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button
* to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON. The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
*
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
■Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models1 Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
1Heated Windshield Button
This system activates automatically if the temperate is
below 4°C, then deactiva tes after 15 minutes. After
that, the heated windshield button must be pressed
to activate the system again for another 15 minutes.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
* Not available on all models
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