Do you turn off all switches on the Pilot? - Honda Pilot

pilot_chip · 01-17-2005, 06:09 PM

Of course the light switches, heater/airconditioner are always turned off after using the Pilot.

I'm talking about these switches.

Radio button
Seat Heaters
etc.

I always like to turn off everything , sort of like a shutdown procedure.

iivtecracerii · 01-17-2005, 06:39 PM

the only thing i turn off are the headlights. sometimes not even that.

Titans Fan · 01-17-2005, 06:58 PM

Wipers - I always turn them off
Headlights - only if I won't be using the Pilot for the rest of the night
Anything else - no, I let the Pilot turn them off.

Eman · 01-17-2005, 08:47 PM

I was wondering the same thing.

Does it put extra strain on the vehicle or battery if you start up with the radio and air on, as well as maybe having your cellphone or some other devices plugged into outlets?

iivtecracerii · 01-17-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eman
I was wondering the same thing.

Does it put extra strain on the vehicle or battery if you start up with the radio and air on, as well as maybe having your cellphone or some other devices plugged into outlets?

ever notice that when the starter is cranking, the radio and climate control dont work?

Eman · 01-17-2005, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by iivtecracerii

ever notice that when the starter is cranking, the radio and climate control dont work?

Maybe I just had a Homer Simpson moment? D'oh!

jestmaty · 01-18-2005, 12:38 AM

Why does the dang cruise control master switch stay on???

And what about the rear HVAC that requires pressing the dash button to control it every time I restart my Pilot??

**colorider** · 01-18-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jestmaty
Why does the dang cruise control master switch stay on???

Is that a bad thing? I have never shut mine off. Only thing that bugs me is the reflection of the little light in the corner of my windshield. Oh well.............

little-al · 01-18-2005, 11:58 AM

We always leave the lights on...... they shut off by themselves after all, and it makes for great DRLs

This habit has only caused one problem, where my wife forgot to shut off the lights on my old Suburban(which has nothing "automatic" except the transmission

) .... and in so doing, ran the battery down

We don't leave the seat heaters on, or cruise control though, as they are used infrequently. But Heater/AC, Lights, Radio.... sure

al

knhellesky · 01-18-2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pilot_chip
Of course the light switches, heater/airconditioner are always turned off after using the Pilot.

I'm talking about these switches.

Radio button
Seat Heaters
etc.

I always like to turn off everything , sort of like a shutdown procedure.

My thoughts exactly about comparing it to a shutdown procedure. I guess I just got used to doing it this way.

Titans Fan · 01-18-2005, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jestmaty
Why does the dang cruise control master switch stay on??? ...

Because you didn't turn it off?

jestmaty · 01-18-2005, 10:23 PM

okay Mr. Smartypants....

Hondamatic · 01-19-2005, 04:20 AM

I always turn everything off. When I was young, somebody, possibly my mom, told me that if you leave the radio on the car could catch on fire. I realize now that it was probably pure sillyness (I'm a fireman and I've never seen a car fire caused by that) but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

waynerd · 01-19-2005, 11:09 AM

I leave 'em ALL on...seat heater, radio, heater/ac, cruise control, even the cornering lights (po boy DRL's). Never had a problem. With a 15 m/o in tow at most times, I have enough to think about when I shut 'er down.

Sunday Rider · 01-19-2005, 11:22 AM

Turn off lights, seat heaters, wipers, everything else is left on. I guess that just leaves the radio and the heater.

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01-17-2005, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
pilot_chip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MD Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you turn off all switches on the Pilot? Of course the light switches, heater/airconditioner are always turned off after using the Pilot. I'm talking about these switches. Radio button Seat Heaters etc. I always like to turn off everything , sort of like a shutdown procedure.

01-17-2005, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
iivtecracerii Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 608 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the only thing i turn off are the headlights. sometimes not even that. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX in Starlight Silver Metallic Accessories: Wheel Locks, Honda Side Steps, custom hand made floor mats 2004 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan 5MT in Satin Silver Metallic

01-17-2005, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Titans Fan Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wipers - I always turn them off Headlights - only if I won't be using the Pilot for the rest of the night Anything else - no, I let the Pilot turn them off. __________________ '03 Pilot EX Silver Fog lights, side steps, Hollandia sunroof, cargo cover, crossbars, splash guards, '04 horns, & a bunch of wwong's 3M goodies '99 CRV

01-17-2005, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eman Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was wondering the same thing. Does it put extra strain on the vehicle or battery if you start up with the radio and air on, as well as maybe having your cellphone or some other devices plugged into outlets? __________________

01-18-2005, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,249 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Why does the dang cruise control master switch stay on??? And what about the rear HVAC that requires pressing the dash button to control it every time I restart my Pilot??

01-18-2005, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
little-al Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 245 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We always leave the lights on...... they shut off by themselves after all, and it makes for great DRLs This habit has only caused one problem, where my wife forgot to shut off the lights on my old Suburban(which has nothing "automatic" except the transmission ) .... and in so doing, ran the battery down We don't leave the seat heaters on, or cruise control though, as they are used infrequently. But Heater/AC, Lights, Radio.... sure al __________________ al_roethlisberger@yahoo.com 2005 EX-L NAV Billet Silver 2004 Volvo XC70 Ice White 2004 EX-L RES Starlight Silver RIP - December 18th 2004 - Crushed by an errant Ford Expedition

01-18-2005, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,249 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	okay Mr. Smartypants....

01-19-2005, 04:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hondamatic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shorewood IL Posts: 52 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always turn everything off. When I was young, somebody, possibly my mom, told me that if you leave the radio on the car could catch on fire. I realize now that it was probably pure sillyness (I'm a fireman and I've never seen a car fire caused by that) but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. __________________ 2010 Honda Civic Si navi, Grey '05 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100c, Red '05 Craftsman Honda Lawnmower, Black and Red

01-19-2005, 11:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I leave 'em ALL on...seat heater, radio, heater/ac, cruise control, even the cornering lights (po boy DRL's). Never had a problem. With a 15 m/o in tow at most times, I have enough to think about when I shut 'er down. __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

01-19-2005, 11:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Turn off lights, seat heaters, wipers, everything else is left on. I guess that just leaves the radio and the heater. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

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