2013 HONDA PILOT audio

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descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
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2Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68Gauges and Displays P. 80
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass* P. 320
2Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera* P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P.378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 425
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464Identification Numbers P. 466Emissions Testing P. 470Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476

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
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P134)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button (P352)
❙Gauges (P 80)
❙Information Display* (P81)
❙System Indicators (P68)
❙Multi-Information Display* (P85)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System (P172)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Climate Control System (P165)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P131)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P124)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P125)
❙Fog Lights* (P127)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P348)
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙SEL/RESET Button* (P81)
❙ / (Information) Button* (P85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons (P301)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P184, 217)
* Not available on all models

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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
Setting the Clock
Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK button with the ignition switch in ON (w.
1.Press the CLOCK button to access the clock
adjustment mode screen.2.Press to select the item you want to
adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
3.Rotate to make the adjustment.4.Press to enter your selection. Repeat
steps 2 to 4 to adjust other items.
5.To enter the selection, press and select EXIT, then press .
Models with audio/information screen1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select. Press to enter.
You can also press the SETUP button to access the clock adjustment mode screen.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select CLOCK ADJUST on the screen.
3. Press , CLOCK ADJUST appears.
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.
Models with navigation system

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in (P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear on the multi-information display*:
•In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY
•In ACCESSORY (q: REMOVE KEY The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of the key.
* 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