2003 HONDA PILOT remote control

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE
CONTROL
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.72/
74)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.78) (P.74/
76)
HORN
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.77)
(P.
238 )
(P.77)
(P.207) VTM-4
LOCK

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
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Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Turn Signals .74
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Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Tailgate .87 ....................................
Glove Box .88
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Seats .89
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 91
Second and Third Row seat ............................
Adjustments .92
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Head Restraints .93
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Folding the Second Seat . 94
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Detachable Anchors . 97
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .104
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Beverage Holder .105
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Console Compartment . 107
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Cargo Hooks .107
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Sunglasses Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Coin Box .111
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Coat Hook .111
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Interior Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59

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ÎThetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the lef t
side of the steering column allows
you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS(P.72/ 74)
VTM-4LOCK
(P. 77)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.78) HORN
(P.74/76)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.112)
(P.207) (P.188) (P.207) (P.238)
(P.77)

The lights go out about six seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
With the light control switch in the
Door Activated position, all the
individual map lights come on when
you unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about three
minutes, then go out.When the switch is in the ON
position:
All the individual map lights come on
andstayonaslongastheswitch
remains in the ON position.
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols113

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Heating and Cooling .118
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What Each Control Does . 118
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How to Use the System . 122
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To Turn Everything Of f . 127
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Climate Control System . 128
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Fully-automatic Operation . 130
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Semi-automatic Operation . 131
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 134
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Rear A/C Unit .135
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Audio System (LX) .137
AM/FM/CD ........................
Audio System .137
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Operating the Radio . 137
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Adjusting the Sound . 141
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Digital Clock .142
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Audio System Lighting . 143
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Operating the CD Player . 143
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Operating the CD Changer . 145
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CD Player Error Indications . 147
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .148
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .149
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Tape Search Functions . 151.......................
Audio System (EX) .153
AM/FM/Cassette/CD Audio ....................................
System .153
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Operating the Radio . 154
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Adjusting the Sound . 158
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Digital Clock .159
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Audio System Lighting . 159
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .160
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Tape Search Functions . 162
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Operating the CD Player . 163
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Operating the CD Changer . 165
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CD Player Error Indications . 166
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .167
Audio System (Optional on U.S. ..............................
EX model) .168
AM/FM/Cassette/CD/DVD ........................
Audio System .168
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 174
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Digital Clock .175
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Audio System Lighting . 175
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Radio Frequencies . 176
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Radio Reception .176 Operating the Cassette
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Player .178
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .181
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Operating the CD Player . 182
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Operating the CD Changer . 184
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Protecting Compact Discs . 185
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CD Player Error Indications . 186
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .187
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Remote Audio Controls . 188
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Thef t Protection .189
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Rear Entertainment System . 190
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Security System .206
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Cruise Control .207
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .210
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures117

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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The middle button adjusts the
volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press
the top or bottom of the button and
hold it until the desired volume is
reached, then release it.
The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
cassette or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press this button, the
system advances to the next preset
station on the band you are listening
to. You will see the number of the
selected Preset button in the display.
To change bands, or change f rom
FM1 to FM2, press the AM/FM
button.If you are playing a cassette, use the
CH button to advance to the next
selection. You will see ‘‘FF’’ blinking
in the display when you press the CH
button. The system fast forwards
until it senses a silent period, then
goes back to PLAY.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the CH
button. You will see the disc and
track number in the display.
Remote Audio Controls
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures188
CH BUTTON
AM/FM
BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON

Your Honda is equipped with a Rear
Entertainment System that includes
a DVD player f or the enjoyment of
the rear passengers. With this
system, the rear passengers can
enjoy a dif f erent entertainment
source (radio, cassette player, CD
player or DVD player) than the f ront
seat occupants.
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the Rear Entertainment
System.
Turn on the rear system by pressing
the REAR PWR button. The rear
entertainment system can then be
operated f rom the f ront control panel,
the rear control panel on the ceiling,
or with the remote control. The right
display then shows the inf ormation
f or the rear system.
Optional on EX model
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures190
REAR PWR
BUTTON

When the rear system is turned on, it
selects the entertainment source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
youwillsee‘‘____’’inthedisplay.
You must select another source.
When you turn on the rear system,
the rear speakers are automatically
turned off. You will see the Rear
SpeakersOff iconintherightdisplay.
The sound f or the rear system is
sent to the wireless headphones. If
youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until they come on.
NOTE: The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to. For
example, if you are listening to the
radio, and your rear passengers are
listening to a CD through the
headphones, the rear speakers willplay the radio when you turn them
on. To have the vehicle speakers
play the CD, change the f ront source
f rom AM/FM to CD.
Pressing the RR CTRL selector knob
turns off the rear controls. Yourpassengers are not able to operate
the rear system with the control
panel in the ceiling or with the
remote control. You will see the Rear
ControlsOff iconintherightdisplay.
Press the selector knob again to turn
the rear controls back on.
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures191
REAR PWR
BUTTON
RR CTRL
SELECTOR KNOB
REAR CONTROLS
OFF ICONREAR SPEAKERS
OFF ICON