2012 HONDA PILOT Control

The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, andON.The individual map lights come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenthetailgateisopenedif the
light control switch is in the door
activated (center) position. When
thetailgateisclosed,thecargo
arealightcanbeturnedonwith
the switch in the light.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
The individual map lights in the
frontcanbeturnedonandoff by
pressing the lenses.
The individual door lights will
operate when a door is opened.
When the switch is in the door activated
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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OFF ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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When the light control switch is in theposition:
On Touring models
ON
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then f ade out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on the f ront row individual map
lights by pushing the lens. Push the
lens again to turn it off. With the
light control switch in the door
activated position, the second row
and third row map lights can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME

The courtesy light between the f ront
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page ).The courtesy lights in all f our doors
come on when you open any door.
The light around the ignition switch
only comes on when you open the
driver

The cargo net will separate the
storage area into two storage areas.
On the upper area, you can store
small and light items. You should
place heavy items in the lower
storage area. You can store the
cargo net under the cargo f loor to
make a larger cargo area.
Make sure to use the cargo net
securely hooked.
The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet. Additional storage space f or large
items can be accessed by strapping
the cargo floor to the seat back.
On Touring models
Cargo Net
Cargo Floor Storage
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NOTE:
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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
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 192
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Climate Control System . 199
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Audio System . 209
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 212 ................................
Playing a Disc . 219
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Disc Player Error Messages . 226
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Audio System . 227
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 228
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Playing the XM
Radio . 237
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Playing a Disc . 243
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Disc Player Error Messages . 253
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Playing CD Library Audio . 254
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PlayinganiPod
. 265
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iPod
Error Messages . 273
.. 274
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 281
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Audio System . 282............................
Wallpaper Setup . 288
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Display Setup . 291
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Setting the Clock . 294
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Setting the Language . 297
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Audio System . 298
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 299
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Playing the XM
Radio . 312
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Playing a Disc . 319
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Disc Player Error Messages . 331 ..................
Protecting Your Discs . 332
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
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Audio . 335
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PlayinganiPod
. 363
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iPod
Error Messages . 371
.. 372
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 383
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Audio System . 384
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 389
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
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Remote Audio Controls . 392
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Radio Thef t Protection . 394
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Rear Entertainment System . 396
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Security System . 429
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Cruise Control . 430
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Compass . 433
...... 437
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation..................................
system) . 441
HandsFreeLink
(Models with navigation
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system) . 462
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Reaview Camera and Monitor . 491
U.S. LX model EX, EX-L, and Canadian LX models
without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
On vehicles with navigation system
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
MODE CONTROL BUTTONSON/OFF BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
U.S. LX models
FAN CONTROL/
OFF BUTTON
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When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually. 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.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
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. 129
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Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control 194
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.
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. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. You will see A/C ON in
the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
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.
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.
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Using the A /C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
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