Voice Recognition ....................................\2........................................\2.......................\f6
Navigation...................................\2....................................\2....................................\2...... 22
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)....................................\2.................................... 24
Playing an iPod or USB Flash Memory Device....................................\2............... 27
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ....................................\2.................................. 28
Owner Link ..........................................................\2..................................................\2.. 30
Safety Reminder ....................................\2....................................\2.............................. 3\f
Fuel Recommendation.........................................\2.................................................. 3\f
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................
2
Information Display .................................................................................................. 6
Multi\bInformation Display (MID) ...........................................................................7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................... 9
Auto Door Locks ................................................................................................... \f0
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ........................................................ \f2
HomeLink
®..............................................................................................................\f3
Rearview Camera ................................................................................................... \f4
Parking Sensor System ..........................................................................................\f5
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p. 24
VOICE RECOGNITION p.16
INSTRUMENT PANEL p.2
NAVIGATION p.22
AUDIO p.21
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your new Honda and provide reference
instructions on driving controls and convenience items.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels
of the Pilot. Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment
and features that are not on your particular trim level.
The section headings
in this guide are
color\bcoded to help
you learn about
features specific to
your vehicle’s trim
level (see color key).
LX
EX
EX L
EX L with Navigation
TouringL L X
X
E
E X
X
E
EX
XL
L
E
E X
XL
LN
N
T
TR
R N
N G
G
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On\bOff Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECOECO on
VSA Activation on
Fog lights on (if equipped)
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS (anti\block brake system)
VTM\b4 (4WD only)
Malfunction lamp (check engine light)
VSA(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Light controlDRL(daytime running lights)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Maintenance Information:
Make dealer appointmentWasher Level (if equipped):
Add fluid
A/T Temperature (4WD only):
Pull over and let engine idleStarter System: Hold
ignition switch in START
(III) for up to 15 seconds
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information.
23
CRUISE MAIN on
L L X
XE
E X
XE
E X
XL
L
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealerOn\bOff Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECOECO on
VSA Activation on
Fog lights on (if equipped)
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS (anti\block brake system)
VTM\b4 (4WD only)
Malfunction lamp (check engine light)
VSA(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Message indicator:
See MID
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
A/T Temperature (4WD only):
Pull over and let engine idle
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
45
CRUISE MAIN on
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information.E E
X
XL
LN
NT
TR
R N
N G
G
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Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
* if equipped
I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
select/reset knob repeatedly.When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle.
MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)
Each MID display has sub\bdisplays, some of which can be customized.
\b
Accessing the Multi Information Display
Compass,
odometer, and
total travel
distance
MID Main Displays
When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle.
Trip
computer*
Keyless
Memory
Settings
TM*
HandsFreeLink®
Tire pressure
monitor
Odometer,
outside
temperature*Odometer,
estimated
range with
remaining fuel
Odometer,
engine oil life
Info
\futtons
SEL/RESET
\futton
7
Trip meter
(A or B),
current and
average fuel
economy
To toggle between the MID
displays, presseither Info button
(
/ ) for the main displays, and
press the SEL/RESET button for
the sub\bdisplays.
L L X
XE
E X
XE
EX
X L
LE
EX
XL
LN
NT
TR
R N
N G
G
* see next page
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A U T O D O O R L O C K SAllows you to program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Default Lock\bUnlock Setting
Default Lock Setting
All doors are preset to lock when
your vehicle reaches about 9 mph.
Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting
Programmable Auto Door Lock\bUnlock SettingsPresseither Info ( / ) button to toggle to the “Keyless Memory Settings” display
on the MID, then pressSEL/RESET to activate the menu.
Below are the different programmable options you can choose. See Auto Door Lock
ing/Unlocking in your owner's manual for instructions on programming these settings. \f. Select
“CHANGE SETTING.”
2. Select “DOOR\bWINDOW SETUP.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.”
4 . Select “SHIFT TO P.”
5 . Select“ALL DOORS.”
6. Select“EXIT” to save the setting and
exit the menu.
Default Lock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).
1011
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s door)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 9 mphWhen you shift out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
E E X
XL
LN
NT
T R
R N
N G
G
Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting
\f. Close the driver’s door. Shiftinto
Park.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON (II)
position.4. Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition to
the LOCK (0) position.
3. Press and hold the unlock side of
the master lock switch for about
\f0 seconds. In that time, you will
hear three clicks.
To program all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
L L X
XE
E X
XE
EX
XL
L
L
LX
XE
E X
XE
EX
XL
LE
EX
XL
LN
NT
TR
R N
N G
G
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O NTo keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
hands\bfree calling, navigation, audio, and climate control. For a full list of commands, say
“Information” and “Voice Command Help. ”
Key Functions by Voice Command
C L I M A T Ep. 2\f
N A V I G A T I O Np. 22
B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K®p. 24
A U D I Op. 2\f
Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
Voice Command Tips
• Press and release
the HFL or Navi Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a
command.
• For a list of available HFL commands, press and release
the HFL Talk button
and say “Hands free help.”
• For a list of available navigation commands, press and release the Navi Talk
button and say“Help.”
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
HFL Talk button: Give HFL commands or
answer incoming calls.
Navi Talk button: Give navigation, audio,
and climate control commands.
Navi \fack button: Cancel a command or
return to the previous screen.
HFL \fack button: End a call, go back to
the previous command, or cancel an
operation
1\b17
E E X
X L
LN
NT
T R
R N
N G
G
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