2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the REARLOCK button.
uLOCK appears on the front control panel. The rear system changes to AUTO
mode.
2.The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the
set rear temperature.
uChange the temperature if necessary.
3.To turn off the rear climate control system, press and hold the REARLOCK button
for a few seconds.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
AUTO LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear control panel is disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC appears
on the rear control panel.
Rear Temperature Control ButtonRear Temperature Control Button

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control bar.
3.To turn off the rear climate control system, press OFF button repeatedly until the
system shuts off.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the REARLOCK button on the front control
panel is off, the temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be controlled independently.
Fan Control Bar
Rear Temperature Control BarOFF Button
MODE Button
AUTO Button
Rear floor ventsRear ceiling vents and floor ventsRear ceiling vents

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uuClimate Control SystemuAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior
temperature and humidity sensor. Do not
cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature and Humidity Sensor

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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
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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 SystemuUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2.Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2.Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable
•Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable.
•Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.

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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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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or
ON (w.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select, Sound Settings, Play
Mode, Resume/Pause, or compass.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness. The brightness
can be set differently for the day time and
night time.
Press once for the daytime mode.
Press twice for the nighttime mode.
Adjust the brightness using .
Models without navigation system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Selector Knob
SETUP Button
RETURN Button