2023 HONDA PILOT climate control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38 Seat Belts P. 43 Airbags P. 59
2Instrument Panel P. 97
Indicators P. 98 Gauges and Displays P. 121
2Controls P. 175
Clock P. 176 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 178
Panoramic Roof* P. 213
Seats P. 239 Interior Convenience Items P. 260
2 Features P. 291
Audio System P. 292 Audio System Basic Operation P. 301, 326
Customized Features P. 421, 429 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 456
CabinTalk ®* P. 499
2Driving P. 501
Before Driving P. 502 Towing a Trailer P. 508
Parking Your Vehicle P. 661Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 672
2Maintenance P. 691
Before Performing Maintenance P. 692 Maintenance MinderTM P. 695
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 723
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 740 Cleaning P. 742
2Handling the Unexpected P. 749
Tools P. 750 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 751
Overheating P. 769 Indicator Coming On/Blinking P. 771
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 786
2 Information P. 789
Specifications P. 790 Identification Numbers P. 792
Emissions Testing P. 795 Warranty Coverages P. 797
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Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 95Safety Labels P. 96
Tailgate P. 196 Security System P. 207 Windows P. 210
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 217 Mirrors P. 236
Climate Control System P. 283
Audio Error Messages P. 398 General Information on the Audio System P. 400
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 459, 479 Refuel Recommend P. 498
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 519 When Driving P. 524 Honda Sensing ® P. 567 Braking P. 652
Surround View Camera System* P. 674 Refueling P. 686 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 689
Maintenance Under the Hood P.705 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 718
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 728 Batt ery P. 737 Remote Transmitter Care P. 739
Accessories and Modifications P. 747
Engine Does Not Start P. 762 If the Battery Is Dead P. 767
Fuses P. 778 Emergency Towing P. 785
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 787 Refueling P. 788
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 793 Reporting Safety Defects P. 794
Authorized Manuals P. 800 Customer Service Information P. 801 Open Source License P. 802
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 97
ControlsP. 175
FeaturesP. 291
DrivingP. 501
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 749
InformationP. 789
IndexP. 804
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Gauges (P121)
❚Driver Information
Interface
(P125, 151, 154)
❚System Indicators (P98)
❚ Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF Button
(P556)
❚ Heated Windshield Button* (P232)
❚ Power Tailgate Button* (P203)
❚Audio System (P292)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ Rear Defogger/ Heated Door
Mirror* Button (P232)
❚ Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P280)
❚ Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilator Buttons* (P281)
❚Climate Control System (P283)
❚Shift Button (P533)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P543)
❚ Hill Descent Control Button (P554)
❚Drive Mode Switch (P548)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P217)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P235)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P652)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P656)
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P283)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
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
AUTO Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
(ON/OFF) Button
(Windshield Defroster)
Button
SYNC
(Synchronization)
Button
Fan Control Dial
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
MODE
Control Button A/C
(Air Conditioning) Button
(Recirculation)
Button
REAR LOCK Button*
REAR SETTINGS ButtonREAR (ON/OFF)
Button
Rear Climate Control (P287)●Press the rear AUTO button to activate
the rear climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system
on or off.
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons Rear Fan
Control Buttons
AUTO Button
(ON/OFF)
Button
MODE Control
Button
Rear floor vents Back of console, rear floor, and
3rd row vents’ Back of console and 3rd row vents’
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets, and people needing assistance left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the following
situations.
—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 542-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-SNOW , TOW, SPORT*, TRAIL*, or SAND*
mode is selected.2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
2 Drive Mode System P. 548
-The battery temperature is too low.
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 542
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on when the Road Departure
Mitigation system and/or CMBSTM shuts
itself off.
●Indicator may come on temporarily if the radar
sensor cannot detect any objects when passing
through an enclosed spac e such as a tunnel, or
driving on an open road without any structures
nearby.
●The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt,
mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place and wipe
the debris off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take
some time to go off after the radar sensor is
cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator does not go o ff even after you have
cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Radar Sensor P. 650
●Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is
too high.
Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
The system activates when the temperature inside
the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 648
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