2016 HONDA PILOT air conditioning

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about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 163).
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and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Pilot. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
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rs all models,
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your vehicle.
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es and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
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INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................9
Child Safety
..........................................15
Safety Label Locations
.......................23
Reporting Safety Defects
...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Multi-Information Display (MID)
......28
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................29
Using the Remote Transmitter
..........29
Smart Entry System*
...........................30
Tailgate Operation
..............................31
Power Tailgate Operation*
...............32
Door Operation
....................................33
Power Window Operation
................34
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........35
Panoramic Glass Roof*
.....................36
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............37
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................38
Auto High Beam System*
..................39
Wiper Operation
..................................40
Adjusting the Seats
............................42
Rear Seats
...........................................46
Driving Position Memory System*
...49
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........49
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................50
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............51 Air Conditioning System*
.................52
Climate Control System*
..................53
Seat Heaters*
......................................55
Customized Features
..........................56
Setting the Clock
.................................57
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............58
Basic Audio Operation
.......................58
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System
............................62
FM/AM Radio
.......................................63
iPod
®...................................................... 64
USB Flash Drive
..................................65
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................66
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation
.....................67
HondaLink
® ..........................................69
Wi-Fi Connection
................................70
Aha™ Radio
.........................................70
FM/AM Radio
......................................71
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................72
Compact Disc (CD)*
...........................73
iPod
®...................................................... 74
USB Flash Drive
..................................75
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................76
Pandora
® ..............................................77
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
...78
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....81
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation
...........................81
Pairing a Phone
...................................82
Making a Call
......................................83
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation
...........................84
Pairing a Phone
...................................86
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front and rear heating and cooling in your vehicle’\
s interior
using the buttons on the dashboard.
Front Operation
Fan control switch
A/C
buttonMAX A/C
button Windshield
defroster
buttonTemperature
control
switch
RR SETTINGS
button: Adjust
rear temperature. Temperature
control switch
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on):
Recirculates air from the
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh air mode
(indicator off): Maintains
outside ventilation.
Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors
button*
Fan control
switch ON/OFF
button
REAR ON/OFF
button
MODE
button
MODE button:
Change airflow
location.
*if equipped
Rear Operation
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed. Use
the buttons on the dashboard to control both front and rear operation.
Climate control is turned off during auto idle stop operation* (see pag\
e 112).
Front Operation
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control switch to set your
preferred temperature. SYNC button: Set the passenger’s
side and rear temperature to the
same as the driver’s side.
Driver’s
side
temperature
control
switch
A/C
buttonPassenger’s
side
temperature
control
switch
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off): Maintains
outside ventilation.
Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors
button*
Windshield
defroster
button
Fan
control
buttons
ON/OFF
buttonMODE button:
Change airflow
location.
*if equipped
Rear Operation
REAR LOCK button:
Disable rear control.
RR SETTINGS button:
Adjust rear temperature.
REAR ON/OFF
button

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
*1: ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*2: 2WD models
*3: AWD models
ModelHonda PilotNo. of Passengers:
2
tnorF
Rear 2nd Row3 (2
*1)
3rd Row3 7( 8
latoT
*1)Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating5,545 lbs (2,515 kg)*25,842 lbs (2,650 kg)*3Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*22,855 lbs (1,295 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)*23,097 lbs (1,405 kg)*3
Gross Combined Weight
Rating 8,025 lbs (3,640 kg
)*29,755 lbs (4,425 kg)*3Air Conditioning:Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)Charge Quantity23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)Lubricant TypePOE RL85HMQuantity 7.5 – 7.82 cu-in (123 – 143 cm )3
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 )
Tires
*1:Model with 18-inch wheel*2:Model with 20-inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1245/50R20 102H*2Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spar e Size
T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r18 x 8J*120 x 8J*2Compact Spar e17 x 4T
*232 (220 [2.2])*1
Fluids
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 )
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 )
Brake FluidSpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid*
Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpeciedHonda Automatic Transmission ATF DW-1
Capacity Change3 .3 US qt (3.1 )
SpeciedHonda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE
3.1 or highe r
Capacity Change3 .5 US qt (3.3 )
SpeciedHonda DPSF-I I
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 )
Specied·Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO- 1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 )
Automatic transmission models with shift lever
Automatic transmission models with electronic
gear selector
Engine Oi l
Engine Coolan t
*1: Automatic transmission models with shift lever
*2:Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
5.4 US qt (5.1 )
Change
including
lter 5.7 US qt (5.4 )
Specie
dHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity
1.88 US gal (7.13 )*1
1.93 US gal (7.3 )*2(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal
(0.72 ) in the reserve tank )
SPECIFICATIONS
*if equipped
Light Bulbs
*1: ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*2: Except ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
*3: LX grade
*4: Except LX grade
Headlights (Low Beam)LED*155 W*2 (H11 )
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights*35 W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Front Side Marker LightsLE D
Daytime Running Lights 60
W*3LED*4Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)LED
DEL
sthgiL ekarB
Rear Side Marker LightsLE D
DEL
sthgilliaT
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interi or Lights
Front Row LightsLED
5 W
Second Row and Third Row Light s5 WFront and Rear Ambient LightsLE DVanity Mirror Lights 1.4 WDoor Courtesy Light s3.8 WDoor Inner Handle Light sLEDDoor Pocket LightsLEDConsole Compartment Ligh t1.4 WGlove Box Ligh t1.4 WCargo Area Lights8 W
*1
*2
28/8 W (Amber)
*if equipped

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INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•  Audio on**
•  Audio off**
•  Radio FM
•  Radio AM
•  Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•  Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
e.g., 1020)
•  Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•  Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
SiriusXM
® Radio Commands
•  Radio SXM
•  SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
•  SXM channel (channel name)
•  Radio SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12) Disc (CD) Commands
•  Disc
•  Disc play
•  Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
USB Commands
•  USB
•  USB play
•  USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
Pandora
® Commands (U.S. only)
•  Pandora
•  Pandora play iPod
® Commands
•  iPod
•  iPod play
•  iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
Bluetooth
® Audio Commands
•  Bluetooth audio play
(may not work on all phones)
AUX Commands
•  Aux audio play
•  Music search
•  List album (specify album)
•  List artist (specify artist)
•  List composer (specify composer)
•  List genre (specify genre)
•  List playlist (specify playlist)
•  Play album (specify album)
•  Play artist (specify artist)
•  Play composer (specify composer) • 
Play genre (specify genre)
•  Play playlist (specify playlist)
•  Play song (specify song)
•  What/Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this?
Song By Voice™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on an iPod
® or USB device.
*models with navigation
**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC .......................................................25, 27
Accessory Power Socket ...............................59
AC Power Outlet .........................................59, 79
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........25, 27, 115Address .............................................................93
Aha™ Radio ......................................................70Airbags ...............................................................9
Advanced Airbags .........................................9
Airbag Care ...................................................14
Airbag System Components .......................13
Airbag System Indicators ...........................11
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12
Side Airbags ..................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ............................................. 11
Air Conditioning System ..................................52
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
...................................25
Ambient Meter ................................................ 113
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..............25, 111Apps .............................................................68
Audio Commands ...........................................165
Audio Operation ...............................................58
Accessory Power Socket ...........................59
AC Power Outlet ...........................................59
Aha™ Radio ..................................................70
Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................59
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................66, 76
Color Audio System .....................................62
Compact Disc (CD) .......................................73DVD .............................................................78
FM/AM Radio ..........................................63, 71
HondaLink® ...................................................69
iPod® .......................................................64, 74
Pandora® .......................................................77
Rear Entertainment System ........................78
SiriusXM® Radio ...........................................72Sound .............................................................61
SOURCE button .............................................60
Steering Wheel Controls .............................60
Touchscreen Operation ..............................67
USB Flash Drive ......................................65, 75
USB Port ........................................................58
Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................70
Wireless Headphones .................................79
AUTO button ...................................................... 53
Auto High Beam System
...........................27, 39
Auto idle stop ......................................25, 27, 112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...........50
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ...................41
Auto park mode ..............................................109 AUX Commands
.............................................. 166
Auxiliary input
.............................................59, 79AWD .............................................................25Battery ...........................................................150
Blind spot information (BSI) .............25, 27, 122
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................66, 76
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................81E-Mail .............................................................89
HFL Controls ............................................81, 84
HondaLink® Assist .......................................88
Making a Call ..........................................83, 87
Pairing a Phone ......................................82, 86
Phonebook ..............................................83, 87
Siri Eyes Free ................................................90
SMS Text Messaging ..................................89
Speed Dial ...............................................83, 88
Talk Button Tips ............................................85
Brake Assist System ...................................... 111
Brake Fluid
......................................................150
Brake system ..............................................24, 25Braking ...........................................................111
Brightness Control ...........................................37
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Cargo Area Lights
............................................38
Car wash mode ............................................... 109
Changing a Flat Tire
.......................................134
Changing Settings ............................................56
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................33
Child Safety .......................................................15
Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Child Seat ..........................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ...................21
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat..................................................... 18
Selecting a Child Seat
.................................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................165
Climate Control System ...................................53Clock .............................................................57
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.............................25, 27, 120
Color Audio System .........................................62
Compact Disc (CD) ...........................................73
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................166
Contact Us .......................................................163
Cross Traffic Monitor .....................................123
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 114
Customer Information ....................................162
Customized Features
.......................................56
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ......................2
Destination ........................................................93