climate control HONDA PILOT 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Climate Control System P. 231
Audio System Basic Operation P. 247, 265 Audio Error Messages P. 345
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 375 Customized Features P. 423, 430
CabinTalkTM * P. 503
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 522 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 561 Braking P. 606
Refueling P. 623 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 626
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 637 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 649
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 658 Batt ery P. 667 Remote Transmitter Care P. 669
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 672 Cleaning P. 674
Engine Does Not Start P. 691 Jump Starting P. 694
Fuses P. 703 Emergency Towing P. 708
Refueling P. 710 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 711
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 717 Reporting Safety Defects P. 718
Authorized Manuals P. 724 Customer Service Information P. 725
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 239
DrivingP. 505
MaintenanceP. 627
Handling the UnexpectedP. 681
InformationP. 713
IndexP. 727
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Gauges (P110)
❚Driver Information
Interface
(P111)
❚System Indicators (P82)
❚ECON Button (P545)
❚Audio System (P247, 265)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P549)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P567)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P187)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P600)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P613)
❚Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System*
(P375)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P191)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P171)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P225)
❚Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P226)
❚Climate Control System (P231)
❚Audio/Information Screen (P248, 266)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P186)
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P231)
●Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to de frost the windshield.
Fan Control
Button (Windshield
Defroster) 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.
(Recirculation)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
AUTO
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Mode Control Button
SYNC

(Synchronization) Button (On/Off) Button
Rear Climate Control* (P236)●Press the
AUTO button to activate the
rear climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system
on or off.
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons /
(Rear Fan
Control) Buttons
Rear AUTO
Button
(Rear On/
Off) Button
Mode Control Button
Air flows from the rear floor vents. Air flow from the rear console
vents and floor vents. Air flows from the rear console vents.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgat e open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts, or after
several seconds if the engine did
not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 719
•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 700
Charging System
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the battery is not
charging.•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 699
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear
selection.2 Shifting P. 532—
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 538—
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the RDM system.•Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.•Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
•Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back on
after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking
System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
• Comes on when the CMBSTM
shuts itself off.• Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high. Use the climate
control system to cool down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
•Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you cleaned the camera.
•The area around the radar sensor is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth. Indicator may take
some time to go off after the radar
sensor is cleaned.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you clean the sensor cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 605
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper s ounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.• If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 82
•Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high and some driver assist systems cannot be
activated.•Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
• Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
•Appears if the area around the front sensor camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 603
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off di rt using a soft cloth. The
message may take some time to go off.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 605
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with color audio system
*2:Models with Display Audio
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens*1 or Auto Idle Stop Display ON*2 has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 125
2 Customized Features P. 430
2Auto Idle Stop P. 540
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 541
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is too low
or high.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the pressure to the brake pedal is not
enough.•Depress the brake pedal firmly.
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