2006 HONDA PILOT heating

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If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROLSHIFT LEVER (A/T)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG (P.
11, 28) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
GLOVE BOX
(P.
70)
(P. 82)
(P. 93)
(P. 94)
(P. 188)
(P.187) (P.97) (P.
113) (P.
200)
(P.177)
(P. 115)
(P. 11, 28)
(P. 106)
(P. 99)
Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.
61)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM

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.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
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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
underside. 1.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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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Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEAUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROL
GAUGES
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.70)
(P.82)
(P.93)
(P.94)
(P.188) (P.187) (P.97)(P.200)
(P.177)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.115)
(P.113) (P.106)
: FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.61)
HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 106
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Air Flow Buttons .107
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Automatic Climate Control . 112
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 113
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Audio System .115
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Playing the Radio .117
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Radio Reception .122
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 124
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Playing a Disc .130
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Disc Changer .131, 134
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Protecting your CDs . 135
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Disc Player Error Messages . 136
Disc Changer Error ...............................
Messages .137
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Remote Audio Controls . 138
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Radio Thef t Protection . 139..........................
Setting the Clock .140
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Rear Entertainment System . 142
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Security System .174
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Cruise Control .175
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Compass .177
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .180
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 184
On EX and EX-L models
Features
Features
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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
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
REAR A/C
MANUAL BUTTON
LX MODEL
EX and EX-L MODEL

Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.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).
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.
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.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or ).
The f an speed is shown in vertical
bars in the display.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The temperature setting is shown in
the display. On EX and EX-L models, see page
f or inf ormation on automatic
climate control and semi-automatic
operation. This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On LX
models, the indicator in the button is
on when the A/C is on. On EX and
EX-L models, 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 air temperature.
Press the RR A/C MANUAL button
to adjust the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment
independently. See page f or
inf ormation using the rear A/C unit.
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On LX modelsOn EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models
Fan Control Recirculation Button
T emperature Control Dial Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
RR A/C MANUAL Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or button
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. In this mode, you cannot
turn of f the A/C and also cannot
switch to f resh air mode.
When you switch to f rom , the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original setting,
either on or of f , as displayed by the
A/C indicator.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh 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 f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
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On EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L modelsOn LX models
On LX models
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control MA X A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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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.
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. Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.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
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected (LX model), or the
display shows A/C ON (EX and
EX-L models).
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 f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Using the Heater
Ventilation Using the A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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