2023 HONDA PILOT climate control

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 176
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 178
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ......... 180Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 181
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 192
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 194
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 195
Tailgate .............................................. 196
Security System ................................ 207
Windows................................................ 210
Panoramic Roof*............................... 213
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 217
Lights............................................... 220
Auto High-Beam .............................. 226
Wipers and Washers ........................ 229
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button........................................ 232
Heated Windshield Button*............. 232
Driving Position Memory System*.... 233
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 235
Mirrors ............................................... 236 Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 239
Second Row Seats ........................... 243
Third Row Seats ............................... 249
Rear Seat Reminder ......................... 251
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position .... 252
Head Restraints................................ 253
Armrest ........................................... 258
Interior Convenience Items .............. 260
Climate Control System ................... 283
* Not available on all models
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uuPanoramic Roof*uOpening/Closing the Panoramic Roof
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Controls
1Using the Panoramic Roof Switch
When you tilt open or slide open the panoramic roof,
if the climate control is set to AUTO it will
automatically switch to fresh air mode to reduce
wind noise. When you close the panoramic roof,
depending on the situati on it will change to
recirculation or fresh air mode.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashi ng the high beams then release it.
u To reactivate the auto high-beam, follo w either of the procedures below and
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you and release it.
• Turn the light switch to and then to AUTO when the lever is in the low beam
position.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position and the auto high-beam indicator will come
on.1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System
You can turn the auto high- beam system on and off.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Camera temperature too high message appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Clean front windshield or poor viewing
condition. message appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
* Not available on all models
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Controls
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 heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference 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
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using 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.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
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 air 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
windshield
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and
floor vents’, and
back of the console
compartment
Dashboard
vents’ and back
of the console
compartment
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Fan
Control
Dial
(Recirculation)
Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
AUTO Button SYNC (Synchronization)
Button
MODE
Control
Button
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) 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.1Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and
the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press 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 you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To 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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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side, passenger’s side
and rear in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The SYNC indicator will come on.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver ’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button, adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side
temperature control switch or changing th e rear temperature to return to dual
mode.
■Synchronization Mode1 Synchronization Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature, the passenger’s side temperature, and
the rear temperature can be set separately.
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control DialPassenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
SYNC Button
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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
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Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is runni ng and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the REAR (ON/OFF) button.
2. Press the REAR SETTINGS button.
u The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.
3. Press the AUTO button.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
u The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airfl ow levels to maintain
the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
4. To turn off the rear climat e control system, press the REAR (ON/OFF) button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
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. SYNC LOCK appears on the
rear control panel.
Models with REAR LOCK button
1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
Press the REAR LOCK button to turn the rear lock
mode on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel
is disabled.
u The LOCK indicator will come on.
Models with REAR LOCK button
REAR LOCK
Button
REAR SETTINGS Button
REAR (ON/OFF) Button
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