2005 HONDA PILOT window

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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
toraiseorloweranywindow.To
open the window, push the switch
downandholdit.Releasetheswitch
when you want the window to stop.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window.
The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. To open or close the driver’s window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch.
The passenger windows cannot be
raised or lowered if the MAIN switch
is OFF. Keep the MAIN switch off
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
To open the driver’s
window, push the window switch
f irmly down, then release it. To stop
the window f rom going all the way
down, pull back on the window
switch brief ly.
To close the driver’s window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly,
then release it. To stop the window
f rom going all the way up, push
down on the window switch brief ly.
Power Windows
AUTO
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DRIVER’S WINDOW
SWITCH MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

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window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction will be disabled. The
power window system needs to be
reset af ter reconnecting the battery
or installing the f use.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more. If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE
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To open and close the sunglasses
holder, push on the f ront edge.
Make sure the holder is closed while
you are driving. Some larger styles
of sunglasses may not f it in the
holder.Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip and swing it out. Slide
the extension out to get more
coverage on side windows.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle. Do not use
the sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Sunglasses Holder Sun Visor
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EXTENSION
SUN VISOR
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIALRECIRCULATION
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
MODE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
MODE BUTTON FAN SPEED
INDICATORFAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
AUTO BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
DEFROST
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
REAR A/C
CONTROLTEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
LX MODEL
EX and EX-L MODEL

On LX modelsOn EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models, turn this dial clockwise
to increase f an speed and increase
the airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on. This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or buttons
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Airflows from the center and
corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf lows f rom the f loor vents.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up. The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
,youcan
manually select the f an speed by
pressing the f an control buttons. The
f an speed is represented by vertical
bars in the display.
, you will see A
/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the dial below
the outside temperature. When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
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Fan Control
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
Recirculation Button
Airf low Buttons
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The vehicle has two A/C and
heater units. The LX units are
independently controlled. The EX
units are controlled by the f ront
panel controls, unless the RR A/C
Manual button is selected. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. In this case you cannot turn the
A/C off.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
Using the Heater
Using the A /C
Ventilation
Airf low Buttons, Vents, Heating, and A/C
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NOTE:

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:
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 airflow feels warm.
Select 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 . Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial to your pref erence.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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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.
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. 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.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see FULL AUTO in
the system’s display.
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. Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
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Rear A/C Control
On EX and EX-L models
Climat e Cont rol
Semi-automatic Operation
Automatic Climate Control
To Turn Everything Of f
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