2012 HONDA PILOT heating

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, crui se control, and HomeLink
)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Features .191
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Instruments and Controls .63
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Bef ore Driving .493
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Driving .511
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Maintenance .557
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .611
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T echnical Inf ormation .639
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 657
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .661INDEX
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Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
2012 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P.186)
(P.197) (P.199)
(P.192)
(P.67)
HomeLink BUTTONS
(P.437)
(P.80)
(P.11, 28)
(P.137)
(P.497)
(P.144, 149) (P.499)PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.428)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS (P.428) (P.11, 28)
(P.174)
(P.171)
(P.167)
(P.171) (P.205)
(P.515)
(P.209)
(P.172)
(P.170)
Main Menu

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: If equipped
Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P.197)(P.199)
(P.192)
(P.67)
On Touring models is shown. AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.186)
(P.80)
(P.172)
(P.171)
(P.137)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL(P.171)
(P.174)
(P.167)
(P.497)
(P.499) (P.428)
(P.428) (P.205)
(P.515)
(P.209)
(P.437)
(P.170) HomeLink BUTTONS
(P.144, 149)
Main MenuTable of Contents

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
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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
Features
Features
191
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
192
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
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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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1. 2.3.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
195
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
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). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
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 next to each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on. Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
1. 2.3.4. 1.
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2. 3. 4. 2. 3.
5.
If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows
Dehumidif y the Interior 196
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