2013 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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General Information on the Audio System
XM® Radio Service*
1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID on the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2.Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM® is loading the audio or program information.
Ch Off Air: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch Unauthorized: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still
work normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch Unavailable: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your
subscription, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
CHECK ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to XM® Radio
■Receiving XM® Radio
■XM® Radio Display Messages
1Subscribing to XM® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877) 209-0079
1Receiving XM® Radio
The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator, therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
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Recommended CDs
•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
•Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
•Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA or AAC formats may be unsupported.
1Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not
play either.
■CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
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■Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
•Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.
•When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.
•Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
•Never insert foreign objects into the CD player.
•Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
•Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
•Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.
1Protecting CDs
NOTICE
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Examples:
●Damaged CDs
Bubbled/ WrinkledWith Label/StickerUsing Printer Label Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring●Poor quality CDs
Chipped/CrackedWarped Burrs
●Small CDs
3-inch (8-cm) CD
●Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick CDs

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives
•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod classic ® 80GB/160GB
iPod classic ® 120GB
iPod classic ® 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod ® (5th generation)
iPod nano ®
iPod touch ®
■USB Flash Drives
1iPod® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order displayed on your PC or device.

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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
•Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to
step 1.
•If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red Indicator
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uuHomeLink® Universal Transceiver*uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1 Training a Button
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure.
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink (about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.
2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”
Indicator remains on for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitterIndicator blinks rapidly for two secs, then remains on for about 23 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink button you want to program.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?
3. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for about a sec. Does the device (garage door opener) work?
Training Complete4. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.The remote-controlled device should operate.Training Complete
a. Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink button at the same time. Then, while continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the button on the remote every 2 secs.Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
a. The remote has a rolling code. Press the “learn” button on the remote-controlled device (e.g. garage door opener).
b. Within 30 secs, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
YES
YES
NONO
NO
HomeLink LED is on.HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs, then remains on.
YES

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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

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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.
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