2003 HONDA PILOT heating

To warm the interior:Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
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MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

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).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the vehicle has been sitting out
in cold weather:
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air f eels comf ortable. Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air f low f rom the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .Start the engine.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows.
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These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low will get
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can
close the corner vents with the dial
underneath each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
For saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
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MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

Your vehicle also has a rear A/C unit
that allows the rear passengers to
adjust the heating, cooling, and f an
speed. See page f or operation of
the rear A/C unit.To shut of f the system temporarily,
turn the fan speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t.
You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
air does not build up in the interior.
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Rear A/C Unit
To Turn Everything Of f
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The automatic climate control
system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to
maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
Your vehicle also has a rear A/C unit
that allows the rear passengers to
adjust the heating, cooling, and air
f low (see page ).
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials underneath them. The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each corner
of the dashboard is adjustable.
Move the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris.For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
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CENTER VENTS
CORNER VENT

To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
desired temperature by turning the
temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above thebutton also show you which
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
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 f rom its current level to
the set temperature. Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
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Fully-automatic Operation
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

Your vehicle has two controls f or the
rear A/C unit. The rear A/C control
button is located on the climate
control panel, and the rear A/C
passenger control dial is on the back
of the center console.
You can adjust the heating and
cooling of the rear A/C unit with
these controls.
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Rear A/C Unit
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REAR A/C
CONTROL BUTTONREAR CENTER VENT
REAR A/C PASSENGER
CONTROL DIAL

Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained.
Since local requirements may vary,
check with appropriate state
authorities to be sure that your
equipment will meet all regulations
in the areas where you plan to tow.Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
so they can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but to do not let the
chains drag on the ground.This device is recommended if your
trailer tends to sway. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
Towing generally requires a variety
of supplemental equipment. To
ensure the best quality, we
recommend that you purchase
Honda equipment whenever possible.
Your dealer of f ers a trailer package
that includes a hitch, a ball mount, a
wiring harness, a transmission f luid
cooler, and a heavy-duty power
steering f luid cooler. We strongly recommend that you
have your Honda dealer install a
genuine Honda hitch and the
required f luid coolers. Using non-
Honda equipment may result in
serious damage to your vehicle.
A weight distributing hitch is not
recommended f or use with your Pilot
as an improperly adjusted weight
distributing hitch may reduce
handling stability and braking
perf ormance.
To help prevent overheating, a
heavy-duty transmission f luid cooler
and a heavy-duty power steering
f luid cooler are required f or trailer
towing. These coolers are available
only f rom your Honda dealer.
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T owing Equipment and
A ccessoriesHitch
Weight Distributing HitchSaf et y Chains Sway Cont rol
T ransmission Fluid Cooler andPower St eering Fluid Cooler
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