2014 HONDA PILOT Controls

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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-
bac
k 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.
3 WARNING
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.
* Not available on all models

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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. u Press the
right side of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat.
When a comfortable temperature is
reac
hed, 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 sh ade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Hooks
Tab
* Not available on all models

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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 he ated or cooled air that will raise or lower
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO b
utton.
2. Adjust the int
erior temperature using the dr iver's side or passenger's side control
dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air
from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outs
ide ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d 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 th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly 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 temperat ure 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 vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and
floor vents
Dashboard 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
switch
es 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 temperatur e 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 th e 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 compa rtment in synchronized mode.
1. Press the SYNC bu
tton.
u The system will switch to
synchronized mode.
2. Adjust
the temperature using driver ’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SY
NC 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.

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Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the RE
ARLOCK button.
u LOCK appea
rs on the front control panel. The rear system changes to AUTO
mode.
2. The system automatically adjusts the fan sp e
ed and airflow levels to maintain the
set rear temperature.
u Change the t
emperature if necessary.
3. To turn off t
he rear climate control system, press and hold the REARLOCK button
for a few seconds.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1 Rear Climate Control System
AUTO LOCK appears on the rear control panel while
the rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC appears
on the rear control panel.
Rear Temperature
Control ButtonRear Temperature
Control Button

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Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust t
he interior temperature usi ng the rear temperature control bar.
3. To t
urn off the rear climate control system, press OFF button repeatedly until the
system shuts off.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the REARLOCK button on the front control
panel is off, the temperat ure of the rear passenger
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Fan Control Bar
Rear Temperature
Control Bar OFF Button
MODE Button
AUTO
Button
Rear floor vents Center console and
rear pillar vents