2014 HONDA PILOT AUX

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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the USB/AUX
bu
tton.
2 USB Adapter Cable P. 173
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes ® are playable on this unit.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a song.
AUDIO Button
Press to display the audio system on
the navigation screen. USB/AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if
connected).
Models without rear entertainment system

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Features
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a song.
AUDIO Button
Press to display the audio system on
the navigation screen. USB/AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if
connected).
Models with rear entertainment system

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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing 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.
2 Phone Setup P. 305
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are comp atible 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 il legal 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

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Features
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 with rear entertainment system

uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
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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-
co
mpatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may be already linked.
■To pause or resume a file
1. Press the AUDIO bu
tton, move to select AUDIO
MENU .
2. Rotate
to select Resume /Pause, then press .
Each time you press , the setting switches between Paus
e and Resume .
Press the (pick-up) button on the steering
wheel to receive a call when Bl
uetooth® Audio
is playing.
2 Bluetooth ® Hand sFreeLink® P. 301
Press the (hang-up) button to end the call
and return to Bluetoot
h® Audio.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is conne cted 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 HFL1 Switching 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

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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 r
ear entertainment system by
a wireless headphone that comes with your vehicle.
To turn on the switch: Pivot the left
ea

rpiece outward.
To adjust the volume: Turn the dial at the
bottom

of the right earpiece.
■Wireless Headphones
1 Rear Entertainment System *
NOTICE
This vehicle’s overhead mount ed video display, if so
equipped, includes mercur y-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
1 Wireless Headphones
Your vehicle comes with two wireless headphones.
Wear the headphone correctly with the earpiece
marked with L goes to y our left ear and R goes to
your right ear.
Wearing the headphone back ward may affect the
audio reception.
* Not available on all models

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Features
■System Controls and Menus for Audio
(Power) Button
Press to turn on the system.
AUX Button
Press to use a USB, iPod, auxiliary video (rear), or auxiliary audio (front). (Light) Button
Press to illuminate the buttons and bars for a few seconds.
SKIP Buttons
2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 175, 216
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to pause a playing CD.
SCROLL Button
Press to switch search mode on XM radio, and scroll titles on CD.
CANCEL Button
Press to go back to the previous
display or operation.
3
,4 , , and ENT Buttons
Use 3, 4 , , or to highlight a
menu item, and press the ENT Button
to make a selection.
CD/CDL Button *
Press to listen to a CD or CD library.
AM/FM Button
Press to listen to
AM or FM radio.
SETUP Button
2 SETUP button on the remote P. 259
XM Button
Press to listen
to XM radio.
MENU Button
Press to display audio menu for AM/FM radio, XM radio, or CD on the overhead screen.CD/HDD Button
*
Press to listen to a CD or hard disc drive.
Rewind Button
Press and hold to reverse the track.Fast-forward Button
Press and hold to fast-forward the track.
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet .............
.......................... 158
Accessories and Modifications ............
..... 375
Accessory Power Sockets .....................
..... 156
Additives Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil ......
.......................... 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) ...................
..... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure .....................
.................. 415, 465Airbags
...........
............................................. 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ........................................ 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio .
................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................
. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest ..........
........................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls .....
.............. 184, 217
Audio System .
........................................... 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod ®............
........................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivate ............................................... 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 173
USB Flash Drives...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display ...
................... 176
Authorized Manuals .............
................... 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................
105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting ...............
................... 126
Automatic Transmission .......
................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............
................... 173
Average Fuel Economy .........
............... 82, 88
Average Speed .
.................................. 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat) ........
.......................................... 29
Beverage Holders ..................
................... 154
Bluetooth ® Au
dio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeL
ink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children) .
..................... 64