2015 HONDA PILOT radio

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 Con trol System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System* P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 276 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 360
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 370 Refueling P. 371 Fuel 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. 445 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447
Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 When 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. 4
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
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) Button
Radio: 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 ButtonMODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when th e doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is
opened without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* 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 ........ 175
Audio/Information Screen
*.............. 176
Audio Remote Controls .................... 184
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 185
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 186
Playing the XM ® Radio
*................... 190
Playing a CD .................................... 193
Models without navigation system
Playing an iPod® ............................... 203
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 207
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 211
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 216
Audio Remote Controls.................... 217
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 218
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 219
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 223
Playing a CD .................................... 226
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 230Playing an iPod® ............................... 240
Rear Entertainment System*........... 251
Models with navigation system
Audio Error Messages ...................... 266
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 272
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 278
HFL Menus ...................................... 280
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 301
HFL Menus ...................................... 303
Compass
*.......................................... 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 sy stem from the buttons and sw itches 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.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 272
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2 AM XM1
*XM2* CD CD-L
 AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold
(-: Selects the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod ® or USB flash drive.
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or CD Library.
Press and hold
(+: Skips to the next folder/album.
Press and hold
(-: Goes back to the previous folder/album.
1 Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in AUX mode, the following are operable from
the remote controls:
•iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Bluetooth ® Audio (with some phones only)
MODE
Button
CH
(Channel)
ButtonVOL
(Volume)
Button
3
4
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Selector Knob
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again. VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong
signal.
CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar)
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and
off. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Models without rear entertainment system

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Selector Knob
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again. VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong
signal.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Models with rear entertainment system