2014 HONDA PILOT climate control

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uu Climate Control System u Synchronized Mode
Controls
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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uu Climate Control System u Rear Climate Control System
Controls
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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uu Climate Control System u Rear Climate Control System
Controls
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

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uu Climate Control System u Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior
temperature and humidity sensor. Do not
cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature and
Humidity Sensor

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uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and redu ce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the (d
position if the transmiss ion shifts frequently.
If the tires slip when retrieving a boat from the
water, shift to (1
, and turn on VTM-
4 r lock. Disengage VTM-4 r lock as soon as the boat is out of the water to prevent
damage to the VTM-4 r system.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 459
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check
that the shift lever is in (P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Althou
gh it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in (P
.
3. Turn
the ignition switch to START (e

without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Do not hold the key in START
(
e
for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
Brake Pedal

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uu When Driving u Automatic Transmission
Driving
Automatic Transmission
The following conditions cause the engine to run at high revolutions, and increase
creeping:
• Immediately after the engine
starts.
• When t
he climate control system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l
while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 378
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 379Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 380
Maintenance Minder™ ...............
..... 381
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 389Opening the Hood ........................... 390
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 392
Oil Check ......................................... 393
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 394
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 395
Engine Coolant ................................ 397
Transmission Fluid ............................ 399
Brake Fluid ....................................... 400
Power Steering Fluid ........................ 400
Refilling Window Wa s
her Fluid......... 401
Replacing Light Bulbs .... ................... 402Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 410Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 414
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 415Tire Labeling .................................... 415DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 417Wear Indicators................................ 419 Tire Service Life ................................ 419
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 420
Tire Rotation .................................... 421
Winter Tires ..................................... 422
Battery .............
.................................. 423
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 424
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*...........................425Climate Control System Maintenance..... 427Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 428
Exterior Care.................................... 430
* Not available on all models