Ventilation; Using The Heater; Using The A/C - Honda 2012 Pilot Owner's Manual

Ventilation

The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.
1. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
3. Select and fresh air mode.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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. Select and fresh air mode.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. 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
80 ). If it moves near the red mark,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. You will see A/C ON in
the display.
2. Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
3. Select .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
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