2013 HONDA PILOT radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150 Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System* P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 276Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342Braking P. 360Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 370 Refueling P. 371Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444Jump Starting P. 445Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447Fuses P. 454Emergency Towing P. 459When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467 Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474 Customer Service Information P. 475
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 171
DrivingP. 323
MaintenanceP. 377
Handling the UnexpectedP. 433
InformationP. 463
IndexP. 478

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P171)
Audio System (P172)
SCAN Button
SKIP Bar
Interface Dial*
HDD Button
VOL/ (Volume/
Power) Knob
USB/AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
PHONE Button
Button*
FM/AM Button*
AUDIO Button*
CD Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P184)
●VOL (Volume) Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/ down.
●MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1*/XM2*/CD/
CD-L*/HDD*/AUX.
●CH (Channel) ButtonRadio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
CD/CD Library*/HDD*/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL Button
MODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 172 USB Adapter Cable .......................... 173 Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 173 Audio System Theft Protection ......... 174
Audio System Basic Operation........ 175Audio/Information Screen*.............. 176Audio Remote Controls .................... 184Adjusting the Sound ........................ 185 Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 186 Playing the XM® Radio*................... 190Playing a CD .................................... 193
Models without navigation system
Playing an iPod®............................... 203Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 207Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 211
Audio System Basic Operation........ 216Audio Remote Controls.................... 217Adjusting the Sound ........................ 218 Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 219 Playing the XM® Radio ..................... 223Playing a CD .................................... 226Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 230Playing an iPod®............................... 240Rear Entertainment System*........... 251
Models with navigation system
Audio Error Messages...................... 266General Information on the Audio System............................................. 272HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*.. 276
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Using HFL ........................................ 278 HFL Menus ...................................... 280
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Using HFL ........................................ 301HFL Menus ...................................... 303Compass*.......................................... 320
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
See the Navigation System Manual for operation of the voice commands.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio* service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod®, iPhone®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 272
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation system
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■Reactivating the audio system
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
(owners.honda.com.), and find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com.
See the Navigation System Manual for details.
U.S. models
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Except LX models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2AMXM1*XM2*CDCD-
LAUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
•When listening to the radio
Press (+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold (+: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod® or USB flash drive.
Press (+: Skips to the next song.
Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD or CD Library.
Press and hold (+: Skips to the next folder/album.
Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder/album.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in AUX mode, the following are operable from
the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
CH (Channel) Button
VOL (Volume) Button
3
4
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Selector Knob
Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar)
Press either side to display and select an RDS category.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off.
AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Models without rear entertainment system