2004 HONDA PILOT climate control

2004 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
P roper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
...................................................45
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
................................. 81
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
....................................................... ..............123
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................135
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
....................................................... ..................159
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................195
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
....................................................... 215
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)...................................................................... 229
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PEDALREAR A/C CONTROL
(P.
54)
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.
47)
(P. 65)
(P. 74)
(P. 73)
(P. 126)
(P.125) (P.
75) (P.
87) (P.
86)
(P.
88)

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side. With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety42
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.

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols46
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSPOWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROL
AND GAUGES (P.
47)
INDICATORS
(P.65)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.126) (P.125) (P.75)(P.87) (P.86) (P.88)

...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 82
.........................
Air Flow Buttons .83
...............................
Climate Control .86
............................
Playing the Radio .88
..........................
Radio Reception .91
....................................
Playing a CD .93
................................
CD Changer .94
...................
Protecting your CDs . 95
.......
CD Player Error Messages . 96
...
CD Changer Error Messages . 97
.................................
Playing a Tape .98
.............
Steering Wheel Controls . 101
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 102..........................
Setting the Clock .103
........
Rear Entertainment System . 104
..................
DVD Specif ications . 112
............................
Security System .115
...............................
Cruise Control .116
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .118
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Comf ort and Convenience Features
81

Û
µ
The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
When you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
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 to your pref erence. When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of FULL AUTO
mode and starts to run at its lowest
speed. Press the button
repeatedly to make the f an run f aster.
When the
system is in FULL AUTO, the rear
A/C passenger control dial cannot
be used. Pressing the RR A/C button
disables the FULL AUTO f unction.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see FULL AUTO in
the system’s display. You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
system when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
FULL in the display to go out. See
page .
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of air f low can cause the
windows to fog up. It is
recommended that you keep the f an
on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
1.
2.
82
Rear A/C Control
On EX models
Climat e Cont rol
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Semi-automatic Operation
To Turn Everything Of f
86

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Press the RR A/C button to enable
the rear A/C control knob. A
passenger in the second row can use
the rear control dial to adjust the
temperature up to 21°F (10°C)
higher or lower than the f ront. This
is limited by the minimum and
maximum system temperatures.
EX models
Climat e Cont rol
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the Rear A /C Unit
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
87
REAR A/C CONTROL BUTTON SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR
AUTO BUTTON

´´
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . You cannot start a Honda by pushing
or pulling it. Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly(seepage ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning light may not
be working.
1.
2.
3.
209
20853
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
202
NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.