LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Honda >> 2023 >> Pilot Elite >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Engine Mechanical / Engine Control System - Service, Testing And Troubleshooting >> Description and Operation >> Shutter Grille System Description
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Shutter Grille System Description

For locations of each component on vehicle, refer to Component Location Index

The shutter grille system controls the heat dissipation by controlling the air flow to the engine room during engine warm-up.Aerodynamic performance is improved while the vehicle is running by controlling the opening and closing of the shutter grille.Improved engine warm up and aerodynamic performance helps improve fuel efficiency.

Operation 

The PCM communicates to the shutter grille through the LIN communication line.

GHH578062Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
GHH578063Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.