2015 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the REARLOCK button.
u LOCK appears on the front co ntrol panel. The rear system changes to AUTO
mode.
2. The system automatically adjusts the fan sp eed and airflow levels to maintain the
set rear temperature.
u Change the temperature if necessary.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press and hold the REARLOCK button
for a few seconds.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1 Rear Climate Control System
AUTO LOCK appears on the rear control panel while
the rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC appears
on the rear control panel.
Rear Temperature
Control ButtonRear Temperature
Control Button

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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature usi ng the rear temperature control bar.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press OFF button repeatedly until the
system shuts off.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the REARLOCK button on the front control
panel is off, the temperat ure of the rear passenger
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Fan Control Bar
Rear Temperature
Control Bar OFF Button
MODE Button
AUTO
Button
Rear floor vents Center console and rear pillar vents

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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior
temperature and humidity sensor. Do not
cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature and
Humidity Sensor

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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
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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 uUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connec tor and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard au dio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
1 USB Adapter Cable
•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•Do not connect the iPod ® or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer's instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, pres s any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may li mit the circumstances in
which you can launch or cont rol your attached audio
device.

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection*
Features
Audio System Theft Protection*
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display “enter code”. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivate the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a deal er and have the audio unit checked.
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition swit ch 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 fo r 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 system1 Audio 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