2011 HONDA PILOT rear entertainment

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(inf ormation, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .65
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Features .191
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Bef ore Driving .393
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Driving .409
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .507
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T echnical Inf ormation .535
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .553
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .557
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Maintenance .453
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Owner's Identification Form
2011 Pilot
00X31-SZA-6200
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2011 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures. The maintenance information shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary Index Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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CONT INUED
There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
On vehicles with rear entertainment system
Interior Convenience Items
AC Power Outlet
Inst rument s and Cont rols
187
Rear
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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 heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C . 192
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 197
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Climate Control System . 199
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Rear Climate Controls . 204
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Audio System .208
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 210
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Playing a Disc .218
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Disc Player Error Messages . 225
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Audio System .226
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 227
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Playing the XM
Radio . 236
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Playing Discs .242
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Audio System .252
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 253
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Playing the XM
Radio . 266
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Playing Discs .274
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 284
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Protecting Your Discs . 285
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PlayinganiPod
. 288
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iPod
Error Messages . 297Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .298
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .307
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 308
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Auxiliary Input Jack .310
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Remote Audio Controls . 311
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Radio Thef t Protection . 313
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Setting the Clock .314
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Rear Entertainment System . 317
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Security System .349
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Cruise Control .350
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Compass .353
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .357
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HandsFreeLink. 361
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Parking Sensor System . 386
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 390
LX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Features
Features
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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system.
For vehicles with rear entertainment
system, see pages through . For LX models, see pagesthrough .
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through . For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through . 225
226 251
252 307 317 348
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Audio System
208
LX models
EX and EX-L models without rear
entertainment system
U.S. models are shown.
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Audio System
Features
209
EX-L models with rear entertainment systemTouring models
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Most audio system f unctions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some f unctions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, or to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.
When the audio system is in XM
Radio mode or playing discs, pushing
the selector (ENTER) knob switches
the display between the normal
display and the extended display.
The extended display has three
segments to display the detailed
inf ormation.
Pressing the MENU button again
will also cancel the menu display
mode. To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass, press the MENU button.
To use any audio system f unction,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
You can select the item by turning
the selector knob. To go back to the
previous display, press the RETURN
button.
Selector K nob
Menu Display
Audio System (EX and EX-L models)
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SELECTOR
KNOBMENU
BUTTON
RETURN
BUTTON
Without rear entertainment system
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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX and EX-L models)
Features
227
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTONPRESET BUTTONS
A.SEL (AUTO SELECT)
BUTTONPOWER/
VOLUME
KNOB
AM/FM
BUTTONPRESET BUTTONS
SELECTOR KNOB SCAN BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB
U.S. models are shown. EX models
EX-L models with rear entertainment system
SELECTOR KNOB
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