2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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Use the floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in
the cargo area.
There is a hook on the side of the cargo area.
■Cargo Hooks1Cargo Hooks
NOTICE
Do not hang a large object or an object. Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the hooks.
Hooks
■Grocery Hook
Hook

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Conversation mirror*
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it
back to the first detent.
You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
The appropriate indicator will be on while the
seat heater is on. Each time you press the
switch, the mode changes to HI, LO and OFF.
■Seat Heaters*1Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
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■Second row seat heaters*
The outer second row seat cushions and seat-
backs are equipped with seat heaters. Turning
the switch on the driver side warms the outer
seat behind the driver’s seat. The passenger
side switch warms the outer seat behind the
front passenger seat.
uPress the right side of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.
* Not available on all models

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Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
■Integrated Sunshades*1Integrated Sunshades*
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Hooks
Tab
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will raise or lower
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the driver's side or passenger's side control
dial.
3.Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and defroster ventsFloor ventsDashboard and floor ventsDashboard vents
AUTO Button
Driver's Side Temperature
Control Dial
Passenger's Side
Temperature
Control Dial
/ (Fan Control) Bar
(Recirculation) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Pressing the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2.Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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Synchronized Mode
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, the passenger side,
and the rear passenger compartment in synchronized mode.
1.Press the SYNC button.
uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.
2.Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in tri-zone mode, the driver side
temperature, the passenger side temperature, and
the rear passenger compartment (if it is on) can be set
separately.