Honda 2009 Pilot Owner's Manual page 199

Ventilation
The flow-through 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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