2013 HONDA PILOT ignition

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
The appropriate indicator will be on while the
seat heater is on. Each time you press the
switch, the mode changes to HI, LO and OFF.
■Seat Heaters*1Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* 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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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

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library
Features
■If the CD is played in the audio unit for the first time
1.A prompt appears and asks if you want the
currently playing CD to be recorded to the
flash memory.
2.Rotate to select YES. Press to start
recording.
uThe display changes to the album list.
3.Rotate to select one of the album
numbers you want the currently playing CD
to be stored, then press .
4.The display indicates, with an icon, that the
CD is being recorded.
uThe icon disappears when the recording
is finished.
■Recording a Music CD to CD Library1Playing CD Library
You can store up to 18 albums.
The system supports the recording function from the
standard CD-DA only.2Recommended CDs P. 273
The system does not support the CD-DA with copy protection.
Gracenote® searches for the title information for the CD you have recorded to the flash memory. If the
information is found, song titles are displayed.
While recording a CD:
•If you turn off the ignition switch, you need to
record the CD from the beginning next time you turn on the ignition switch.
•If you eject the CD, and reload it again, you can
start recording from where it was left off.
Forward/rewind, repeat, random and scan function
are not available during recording. You can listen to
tracks from other album lists while recording.
There is no compensation offered in the case of
unsuccessful recording of audio data or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever.
Album Number
Current Recording Track Number
Recording Icon

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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 interface dial or AUDIO button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Move the
interface dial and press to set your
selection.
AUDIO button: Press to display the audio
system on the navigation screen.
Models with navigation system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move up to select.
Move down to select.
Move left to select.
Move right to select.
Press the MODE, (+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting.2Audio Remote Controls P. 217
34Interface DialAUDIO Button

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
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Features
■If the CD is played in the audio unit for the first time
The songs on music CDs are automatically
recorded to HDD by factory default.
uThe recording icon appears while the CD
is being recorded.
■Stopping recording
1.Move to select AUDIO MENU.
2.Rotate to select Cancel Rec to HDD, then press .
■Recording a Music CD to HDD1Recording a Music CD to HDD
You can store up to 9999 tracks.
The system supports the recording function from the
standard CD-DA only.2Recommended CDs P. 273
The system does not support the CD-DA with copy protection.
Gracenote® searches for the title information for the CD you have recorded to the HDD. If the information
is found, song titles are displayed.
If you turn off the ignition switch while recording a
CD, there may be pauses between songs when you
playback from the HDD.
Forward/rewind, repeat, random and scan functions
are not available during recording. You can listen to
tracks from other album lists while recording.
There is no compensation offered in the case of
unsuccessful recording of audio data or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever.
Album Number
Current Recording Track Number
Recording Icon

uuRear Entertainment System*uOperating the System
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Features
Press the OPEN button and pull down the
screen to the first or second detent until it
latches.
Operating the System
To operate the system, turn the ignition switch to ON (w or ACCESSORY (q. Press
the button to turn on the system (indicator on).
■ button on the front panel
When you press the button (indicator
on), the beeper sounds twice, and the front
display changes to what is displayed on the
rear overhead screen.
The audio from the front speakers switches to
the audio played in the rear.
■Overhead Screen1 Overhead Screen
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.
You can use the rear control panel as a remote. Press
the RELEASE button to detach it.
Overhead Screen
1 Operating the System
If you do not operate the system from the front panel
for more than 20 seconds, the indicator in the button goes off, and the front display returns to what
has previously been displayed.
REAR POWER ButtonREAR SOURCE Button

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
HFL Menus
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFL.
or
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
PHONE
PHONE
Speed Dial
Call History*1
Dialed Calls
Dial
Phonebook*1
Received Calls
Missed Calls
Display your speed dial entry lists. (up to 20 entries per paired phone)
Display the menu for an alphabetical search in the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 missed calls.
All CallsDisplay the last 20 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls.
Alphabet Search
All ListingsDisplay the paired phone’s phonebook.