2013 HONDA PILOT phone

212
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
USB/AUX Button
Press to select Bluetooth® Audio.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Models with rear entertainment system
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is connected to HFL.

Continued213
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
1.Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to HFL.
2.Press the USB/AUX button.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-compatible phone, which is not
compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, may be already linked.
■To pause or resume a file
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Resume/Pause, then
press .
Each time you press , the setting switches
between Pause and Resume.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack, you may need to press the USB/AUX button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.

217
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HDD
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, HDD, 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 HDD
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

248
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 305
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
1-888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.VOL/ (Volume/ Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
AUDIO Button
Press to display the audio system on the navigation screen.
USB/AUX Button
Press to select Bluetooth® Audio.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Models without rear entertainment system

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
250
Features
1.Make sure that your phone is paired and
linked to HFL.
2.Press the USB/AUX button.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth® Audio, may be already linked.
■To pause or resume a file
1.Press the AUDIO button, move to select AUDIO MENU.
2.Rotate to select Resume/Pause, then press .
Each time you press , the setting switches between Pause and Resume.
Press the (pick-up) button on the steering
wheel to receive a call when Bluetooth® Audio
is playing.
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 301
Press the (hang-up) button to end the call
and return to Bluetooth® Audio.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack, you may need to press the USB/AUX button
repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
■Switching to HFL1Switching to HFL
If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in the
pause mode, it will resume play after ending the call.
Button
Button

251Continued
Features
Rear Entertainment System*
Allows the rear passengers to enjoy a different entertainment source, such as DVD,
CD, CD Library*, HDD*, and radio, than the front passengers.
The rear seat passengers can listen to audio from the rear entertainment system by
a wireless headphone that comes with your vehicle.
To turn on the switch: Pivot the left
earpiece outward.
To adjust the volume: Turn the dial at the
bottom of the right earpiece.
■Wireless Headphones
1Rear Entertainment System*
NOTICE
This vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if so equipped, includes mercury-containing components.
Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as
hazardous waste.
The system also allows for auxiliary inputs from standard video games. The jacks are on the back of
the center console compartment.
V = Video jack L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary Input Jacks
1Wireless Headphones
Your vehicle comes with two wireless headphones.
Wear the headphone correctly with the earpiece marked with L goes to your left ear and R goes to
your right ear.
Wearing the headphone backward may affect the audio reception.
* Not available on all models

278
Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Models without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up Button
Pick-up ButtonVolume down
Selector Knob
PHONE Button
Back Button

279
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL
Features
The display shows call status and phone
information.
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
Battery Level Status
Roam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your phone is connected to HFL.
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the display varies
between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2Customized Features P. 90