2012 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

LOW

Second row seat

To use the heaters, press the seat heater switch. The indicator (amber) in the switch will come on. There are three settings in the heaters: HI, LO, and OFF.

When you press the seat heater switch once, the heater is set to HI. Select LO by pressing the seat heater switch again. To shut down the heater, press the seats heater switch until the indicators go off.

OnCanadianTouringmodels 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 only. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat.

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Seat Heaters

Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

The heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off after a period of time.

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.

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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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AUTO To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

Power Windows

To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch pushed in when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Power Windows

−

AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If the AUTO function is disabled, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from the outside with the remote transmitter. 1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

2.

3.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

You can open and close the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) with the key in the driver’s door lock. To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

Power Windows

4.

To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

Auto reverse does not work when closing the windows and moonroof with the key.

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Moonroof

MOONROOF SWITCH

OnEX-LandTouringmodels Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console.

To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.

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To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

− If the

AUTO REVERSE moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

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You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Parking Brake

RELEASE HANDLE

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 168

for details.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

69

).

Moonroof, Parking Brake

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

OnTouringmodels You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 93

).

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

INDICATOR

SENSOR

AUTO BUTTON

OnEX-LandTouringmodels The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

OnLXandEXmodels The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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3.

4.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror OnTouringmodels Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position.

To tilt the driver’s mirror, place the selector switch in the left position.

To tilt the passenger’s mirror, place the switch in the right position.

To turn the feature off, place the switch in the center position.

Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page

174

).

Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Ifequipped The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

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Driving Position Memory System

OnTouringmodels Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions.

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMORY BUTTONS

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page

154

).

Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page

172

).

Two seat and outside mirror positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

You can change the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting on the multi-information display (see page 107

).

1.

2.

3.

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SET BUTTON

4.

Press and release the SET button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors are now stored.

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Driving Position Memory System

To cancel the storing procedure after pressing the SET button, do any of the following:

Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position, do this:

Fail to press a memory button within 5 seconds.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

Pressing the SET button again within 5 seconds.

Readjust the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: SET, 1, or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park.

Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized positions. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Interior Lights

Light Control Switch

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION ON

The individual door lights will operate when a door is opened.

The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

The individual map lights in the second and third rows cannot be turned on.

OFF

The light control switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

Whentheswitchisinthedooractivated position:

The individual map lights come on when any door or the tailgate is opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The cargo area light comes on when the tailgate is opened if the light control switch is in the door activated (center) position. When the tailgate is closed, the cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

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After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds.

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 109

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out.

The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

Interior Lights

Whenthelightcontrolswitchisinthe ON

position:

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

Individual Map Lights

Front

Turn on the front row individual map lights by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row and third row map lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

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Interior Lights

COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy light between the front map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial on the dashboard (see page

130

).

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Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in all four doors come on when you open any door. The light around the ignition switch only comes on when you open the driver’s door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.

OnTouringmodels To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 109

Cargo Area Light

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate or the glass hatch. In the ON position, the light stays on continuously.

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Interior Convenience Items

SUNGLASSES HOLDER CONVERSATION MIRROR

＊

INTEGRATED SUNSHADE ＊

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

VANITY MIRROR

COAT HOOK

SUN VISOR

GLOVE BOX

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

＊

: If equipped

ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

GROCERY HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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Interior Convenience Items

Center Console

ConsoleCompartments

LEVER

Your vehicle has a multi-function center console. It includes beverage holders, storage compartments, an armrest, and a storage tray.

CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT

CONSOLE REAR COMPARTMENT

To open the front of the console compartment, squeeze the knob, and push it forward. To close, squeeze the knob and slide the cover backward.

To open the rear of the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest.

To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.

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There is a removable partition in the main compartment area. The partition can be used to divide the forward compartment from the beverage holder area, or can be stored to the rear of the beverage area to create a deeper storage tray.

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Interior Convenience Items

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

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Interior Convenience Items

Storage Compartment

To open the beverage holder, squeeze the knob, and slide the cover forward.

BEVERAGE HOLDER

The center seat-back in the second row is equipped with an armrest that provides the beverage holder. Pivot down the seat-back to use them.

To open the compartment, pull the lever and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.

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Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Interior Convenience Items

Integrated Sunshades OnTouringmodels

Sunglasses Holder

HOOK

TAB

Each rear door has an integrated sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold the tab on the top, and pull the sunshade all the way up. Insert the holes on the sunshade into the hooks on the window frame.

Push

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

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Interior Convenience Items

Conversation Mirror

Sun Visor

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

OnEX-LandTouringmodels The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel. You can see all the vehicle passengers in this mirror. To use the mirror, open the sunglasses holder fully, push it to the first detent, and release it.

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Slide

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror. Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Vanity Mirror

Coat Hooks

Interior Convenience Items

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

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Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

Your vehicle has four accessory power sockets. These are located on the instrument panel, in the console compartment, back of the center console box, or behind the third row seat on the passenger’s side.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Rear

AC Power Outlet

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.

Onvehicleswithrearentertainment system There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

Interior Convenience Items

Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet.

The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 150
watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 150 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

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Interior Convenience Items

The AC power outlet is not

NOTE: designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

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Cargo Floor Storage Compartment Additional storage space for large items can be accessed by strapping the cargo floor to the seat back.

Cargo Net OnTouringmodels

The cargo net will separate the storage area into two storage areas. On the upper area, you can store small and light items. You should place heavy items in the lower storage area. You can store the cargo net under the cargo floor to make a larger cargo area.

Make sure to use the cargo net securely hooked.

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Do not use this cargo net if the third row seats are folded down.

Objects placed on the cargo net could be thrown forward during a crash or sudden stop and hurt someone.

When any of the third row seats are folded down, do not place any objects on the cargo net. Make sure to store the cargo net under the cargo area floor. It could be unlatched during a crash.

The maximum load on the cargo net is 22 lbs on U.S. models, and 10 kg on Canadian models. This is shown on a label back of the cargo area floor (see page ). To prevent damage to the cargo net, do not exceed the maximum load.

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Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page

506

).

Interior Convenience Items

To prevent damage, do not place more than 22 lbs (10 kg) on this cargo net.

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The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it. The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to the navigation system manual for more information.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C Climate Control System Audio System U.S.LXmodel Playing the FM/AM Radio

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Playing a Disc ................................ Disc Player Error Messages ....... EX,EX-L,andCanadianLXmodels

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Messages

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Features

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Messages

.................. Protecting Your Discs Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) .......................................... Playing an iPod ............................ iPod Error Messages ................. Playing a USB Flash Memory Device USB Flash Memory Device Error ................................... ............. ............ ...................... ................ ................. ........ ............................ ............................... .........................................

Audio System Bluetooth FM/AM Radio Reception Auxiliary Input Jack Remote Audio Controls Radio Theft Protection Rear Entertainment System Security System Cruise Control Compass HomeLink Universal Transceiver Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

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HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation

system)

Parking Sensor System Reaview Camera and Monitor

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

U.S. LX models

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

ON/OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL/ OFF BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

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Fan Control Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

Temperature Control Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 129

).

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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Air flows from the floor

vents. When you select system automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

, the system

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

When you switch to

from

, the A/C stays on, and you

can turn it on and off manually.

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Ventilation The ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear side panels.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1. 2. 3.

and fresh air mode.

Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red mark, 80
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. You will see A/C ON in the display. Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.

to help clear the

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

When you switch to another mode , the A/C turns off. But from if it was on to start with, it stays on.

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. The system

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off, press the ON/OFF button.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Using the Rear A/C Unit The rear passengers can adjust the fan speed, temperature, and airflow of the rear A/C unit with the rear control panel.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Control Panel

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL/ OFF BUTTON

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temperature control

TemperatureControl Press the button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

button to

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

▲

FanControl Press the fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.

button to

▼

ModeControl When is selected, air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console.

When from the lower vents.

is selected, air flows

To shut off the rear A/C unit, press the OFF button until the system shuts off.

To turn on the rear A/C unit, increase the fan speed and airflow.

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ExceptU.S.LXmodels

FRONTCONTROLPANEL

MODE BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

Climate Control System

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

AUTO BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON REARCONTROLPANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

ON/OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

SYNC BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

REAR LOCK BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

FAN CONTROL/ OFF BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

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Climate Control System

Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

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Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

1.

Press the Auto button on the front control panel.

2.

3.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

You can set the driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately. Turning each temperature control dial on the front control panel clockwise will increase the temperature of airflow. On the rear control panel, press the button to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the Each set temperature is shown in the display. The rear temperature is shown in the display on the back of the center console.

button to decrease it.

▼

▲

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When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem In the Auto mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sunlight sensor and the sun’s position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning system (GPS). For example, if the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

Climate Control System

RearLockButton When this button is on, you will see LOCK on the system display. The rear climate controls can only be controlled by the front control panel. The rear system automatically changes to AUTO mode and adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment. AUTO LOCK will be displayed on the rear control panel. When this button is on while the system is in SYNC mode, the rear climate control system will be kept in SYNC mode and the rear control panel will be disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC will be displayed on the rear control panel.

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To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off, press the ON/OFF button.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

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Climate Control System

SYNCButton When you press this button, the indicator comes on, and the passenger’s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature are set to the same temperature as the driver’s side temperature. When SYNC is on the entire vehicle interior temperature can be adjust via the driver’s side temperature control dial on the front climate control. Changing the passenger’s side temperature or pressing any control button for the rear passenger compartment makes the indicator go off, and takes the system out of SYNC mode.

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Fan Control Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

Climate Control System

RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is