2008 HONDA PILOT radio controls

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures 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 dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C .106
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Automatic Climate Control .112
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .113
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Audio System .115
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Playing the Radio .117
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Radio Reception .122
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .124
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Playing a Disc .130
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Disc Changer .131,134
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Protecting Your Discs .135
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Disc Player Error Messages .138
Disc Changer Error
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Messages .139
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Radio Thef t Protection .141
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Setting the Clock .142
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Security System .176
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Cruise Control .177
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Compass .179
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .183
Except f or LX models
Features
Features
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While you are listening to the radio,
you can change to another band by
pressing the AUDIO button next to
the navigation system screen, and
then touching the desired band icon
(FM1, FM2, or AM).
AUTO SELECT, SCAN, and SOUND
are adjustable f rom the navigation
screen. For an explanation of these
f unctions, see pages and .
Touch the
A.SEL icon to activate the auto select
f unction. You will see A.SEL f lashing
on the display.
Touch the SCAN icon to
activate the scan function. You will
see SCAN on the display. Touch the
icon again to deactivate it.
In addition to the knobs, buttons, and
bars on the radio control panel, you
can operate some of the radio
controls on the navigation system
screen.
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
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On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Playing the Radio
AUTO SELECT
SCAN
Operating the Radio on the
Navigation System Screen
Voice Control System
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To load or play CDs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON(II) position.
You operate the CD player/CD
changer with the same controls used
for the radio. To select the CD
player/CD changer, press the CD
button. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. With
the in-dash CD changer, the disc and
track numbers are displayed. The
system will continuously play a CD
until you change modes.
Insert a CD about half way into the
CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in
the rest of the way and begin to play
it. When the system reaches the end
of the disc, it will return to the
beginning and play the disc again.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
To listen to satellite radio when a CD
is playing, press the AUX/XM or XM
button.
To play the radio when a CD is
playing, press the AM/FM button
(AM or FM button). Press the CD
button again to switch back to the
CD player.
To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 6). On
models with navigation system,
touch the appropriate disc icon. If
youselectanemptypositioninthe
CD changer, the system will go into
the loading sequence.
On models with Satellite Radio
LX models
Playing a Disc, Disc Changer
To Play a CD
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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If you are playing a CD
If you are listening to the radio
Except f or LX models,usetheCH
buttontoskiptothebeginningof the
next track. You will see the CD and
track number in the display.
,usethe
CHbuttontogotothenextpreset
station. You will see the number of
the preset button in the display. To
change bands, press the AM/FM
button.
The MODE button changes the
audio mode between FM1, FM2, AM,
XM, CD, and DVD/AUX (if a disc is
inserted).
The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
The middle button adjusts the
volume. Press the top or bottom of
the button and hold it until the
desired volume is reached, then
release it.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
Remote Audio Controls
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CH BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON MODE
BUTTON
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Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel/remote control), press the RR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the upper display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling. The rear control panel can be
used as a remote control when it is
detached f rom the ceiling unit. Press
the RR CTRL knob again to turn the
rear controls of f . You will see the
RearControlsOff iconintheupper
display.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon in the
upper display. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM radio, CD changer, or
DVD player) than the f ront seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system.
If equippedTo Turn On the System Rear Speakers
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting .310
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .260
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .21,62 ...................
System Components .25
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Folding the Second Seat .89
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Folding the Third Seat .90
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Head Restraints .91
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Reclining the Second Seat .89
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Reclining the Third Seat .90
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Third Seat Access .90
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Seats, Adjusting the .87-91
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Security System .176
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Serial Number .292
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Service Intervals .237
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Service Manual .311
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Service Station Procedures .189
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Setting the Clock .142
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .206
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Shif t Lock Release .209
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in .255
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Side Airbags .11,31
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Of f Indicator .34,63
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Radiator Overheating .280
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Radio/CD Sound System .115
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Readiness Codes .305
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Rear A/C Unit .113
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Rear Audio Control Panel .149
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .258
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87-91
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Remote Control (RES) .171
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .246
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Floor Mats .260
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Fuses .285
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Light Bulbs .254
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Minder .243
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Timing Belt .252
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Tires .265 .............................
Wiper Blades .261
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .192
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .207
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Rotation, Tire .266
Index
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