2008 HONDA PILOT heating

2008 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 4
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 7
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
............................................ 59
Features (heating and cooling
, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control)
........................................................... 105
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 187
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 203
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 235
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 271
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 291
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 307
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 311
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
1 00X31-S9V-6502

How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencef eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column. ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Maintenance
Driving
Bef ore Driving
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE PARKING BRAKE
PEDALREAR A/C CONTROL
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.11,28) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.70)
(P.82)
(P.93)
(P.94)
(P.97)(P.113)
Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.61)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE SHIFT LEVER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET(P.101) HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.115)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.106)
GLOVE BOX
(P.99)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.11,35)
(P.190) (P.189) (P.206)
(P.179)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.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:
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. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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4.
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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MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEAUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
GAUGES (P.70)
(P.82)
(P.93)
(P.94)
(P.97)REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.115)
(P.106)
: FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.61)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.101)
(P.113) REAR A/C CONTROL
SHIFT LEVER
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH (P.179)
(P.206)
(P.190) (P.189)
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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
describes 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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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 Discs .135
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Disc Player Error Messages .138
Disc Changer Error
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Messages .139
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Radio Thef t Protection .141
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Setting the Clock .142
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Security System .176
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Cruise Control .177
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Compass .179
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .183
Except f or LX 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 and LX-VP MODELS
EX, EX-L, and EX-SE MODELS
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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.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On LX and
LX-VP models, the indicator in the
buttonisonwhentheA/Cison.On
EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models, you
will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the
display.
The temperature setting is shown in
the display.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or ).
The f an speed is shown in vertical
bars on the display.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
On EX, EX-L and EX-SE models, see
page f or inf ormation on
automatic climate control and semi-
automatic operation. 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. 113
112
On vehicles with navigation system
On LX and LX-VP models On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
On EX, EX-L, and EX-SE models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
RR A/C MANUAL Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control
Voice Control System
Features
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