2016 HONDA PILOT USB port

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 163).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Pilot. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all models,
so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in\
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent featur\
es and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy f\
rom your
Honda dealer.
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environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................9
Child Safety
..........................................15
Safety Label Locations
.......................23
Reporting Safety Defects
...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Multi-Information Display (MID)
......28
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................29
Using the Remote Transmitter
..........29
Smart Entry System*
...........................30
Tailgate Operation
..............................31
Power Tailgate Operation*
...............32
Door Operation
....................................33
Power Window Operation
................34
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........35
Panoramic Glass Roof*
.....................36
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............37
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................38
Auto High Beam System*
..................39
Wiper Operation
..................................40
Adjusting the Seats
............................42
Rear Seats
...........................................46
Driving Position Memory System*
...49
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........49
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................50
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............51 Air Conditioning System*
.................52
Climate Control System*
..................53
Seat Heaters*
......................................55
Customized Features
..........................56
Setting the Clock
.................................57
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............58
Basic Audio Operation
.......................58
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System
............................62
FM/AM Radio
.......................................63
iPod
®...................................................... 64
USB Flash Drive
..................................65
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................66
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation
.....................67
HondaLink
® ..........................................69
Wi-Fi Connection
................................70
Aha™ Radio
.........................................70
FM/AM Radio
......................................71
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................72
Compact Disc (CD)*
...........................73
iPod
®...................................................... 74
USB Flash Drive
..................................75
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................76
Pandora
® ..............................................77
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
...78
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....81
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation
...........................81
Pairing a Phone
...................................82
Making a Call
......................................83
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation
...........................84
Pairing a Phone
...................................86
*if equipped

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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color audio system* p. 62
Touchscreen* p. 67
Navigation system* p. 91
2 Rearview mirror p. 50
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control system p. 53
5 Seat heater/ventilation buttons*
p. 55
6 USB port p. 58
Accessory power socket p. 59
7 Rear entertainment system* p. 78
8 Hood release handle p. 145
9 Fuel fill door button p. 126
Power tailgate button* p. 32
10 Parking brake p. 111
11 Power window switches p. 34
Door lock switches p. 33
12 Shifting p. 108
Intelligent Traction Management
button* p. 112
Auto idle stop OFF button* p. 112
13 Driving Position Memory System*
p. 49
14 (inside center console)
USB port p. 58
Accessory power socket p. 59
Auxiliary input jack p. 59
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
•  Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designe\
d for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for of\
f-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and roug\
h terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and r\
ides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more sus\
ceptible to
tipping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a s\
ignificantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, \
an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a sea\
t belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod
® or iPhone®.
Install the flash drive or cable connector to the USB port.
Models with color audio system
The USB port is located inside the center console
and is for playing audio and/or charging devices.
Models with touchscreen
There are two USB ports in the front console: the
left port is for playing audio; the right port is for
playing audio and/or charging devices.
An additional port* is located inside the center
console. It can be used for playing audio and/or
charging devices.
There are additional ports* on the back of the
center console that can be used for charging only.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. State or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
*if equipped
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
USB audio play
and/or charging
USB audio
play
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket Open the socket cover to use power when the
vehicle is on.
Power sockets are located in the front console,
inside the center console, and the rear cargo area*.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
AC Power Outlet*The outlet can supply power for appliances up to
115 volts that are rated 150 watts or less when the
engine is running.
1. Open the socket cover on the back of the center
console.
2. Slightly plug in the socket, turn it 90 degrees
clockwise, then push it in all the way.
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high\
initial
peak wattage, such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, \
electric
pumps, etc. It is not suitable for devices that process precise data, su\
ch as
medical equipment, and that require an extremely stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
NOTICE
Auxiliary Input JackConnect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 58).
Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Song: Change
the track.
Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 166).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Play/pause
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 58).
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 86).
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
the group.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Models with touchscreen
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 86) or USB port (see page 58).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 86).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List.
Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
Rear passengers can enjoy a different audio or entertainment source than\
front
passengers.
REARDisc slot
REAR POWER button:
Turn the rear entertainment
system on or off. Disc eject button
Operating the System from the Front
You can operate the rear entertainment system using the front audio contr\
ols.
1. Press the REAR POWER button to turn the system on.
2. From the Home screen, select Rear.
3. Choose a media source for the rear system.
4. To return to the front audio source, return to the Home screen and select\
Audio.
Playing a DiscInsert a DVD or Blu-ray into the disc slot to begin automatic playback. \
Use the
front or rear controls to operate the disc.
The system also supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats. Insert a CD to begin automatic playback (see page 73).
*if equipped
Select Rear from the
Home screen.
Do not use discs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged disc. Insertin\
g these
types of discs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Overhead ScreenOpen the overhead screen to use the system.
Pull down the bottom edge of the screen, and
extend it until it locks into place.
Fold the screen back into the ceiling when not in
use.
Press the release button to detach the remote
control, if desired.
Wireless HeadphonesYour vehicle comes with two sets of wireless
headphones.
Press the power button on the right earpiece to turn
on the headphones.
Turn the dial on the right earpiece to adjust the
volume.
Auxiliary Console PanelMultiple connection inputs are located on the back of the center console\
.
HDMI input jack*
The system accepts HDMI input from video game
systems and other devices. Open the outlet cover
and insert the cable.
Auxiliary input jacks
The system accepts auxiliary inputs from standard
video game systems and other devices.
Headphone jacks
There are two headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system. Ea\
ch
connector has its own volume control.
AC power outlet
The outlet can supply power for appliances up to 115 volts that are rate\
d 150 watts
or less (see page 59).
USB ports*
There are two USB ports that can be used to charge a device.
*if equipped
Power button
Volume dial
Release
button

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INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•  Audio on**
•  Audio off**
•  Radio FM
•  Radio AM
•  Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•  Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
e.g., 1020)
•  Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•  Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
SiriusXM
® Radio Commands
•  Radio SXM
•  SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
•  SXM channel (channel name)
•  Radio SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12) Disc (CD) Commands
•  Disc
•  Disc play
•  Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
USB Commands
•  USB
•  USB play
•  USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
Pandora
® Commands (U.S. only)
•  Pandora
•  Pandora play iPod
® Commands
•  iPod
•  iPod play
•  iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
Bluetooth
® Audio Commands
•  Bluetooth audio play
(may not work on all phones)
AUX Commands
•  Aux audio play
•  Music search
•  List album (specify album)
•  List artist (specify artist)
•  List composer (specify composer)
•  List genre (specify genre)
•  List playlist (specify playlist)
•  Play album (specify album)
•  Play artist (specify artist)
•  Play composer (specify composer) • 
Play genre (specify genre)
•  Play playlist (specify playlist)
•  Play song (specify song)
•  What/Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
•  What album is this?
Song By Voice™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on an iPod
® or USB device.
*models with navigation
**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC .......................................................25, 27
Accessory Power Socket ...............................59
AC Power Outlet .........................................59, 79
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........25, 27, 115Address .............................................................93
Aha™ Radio ......................................................70Airbags ...............................................................9
Advanced Airbags .........................................9
Airbag Care ...................................................14
Airbag System Components .......................13
Airbag System Indicators ...........................11
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12
Side Airbags ..................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ............................................. 11
Air Conditioning System ..................................52
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
...................................25
Ambient Meter ................................................ 113
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..............25, 111Apps .............................................................68
Audio Commands ...........................................165
Audio Operation ...............................................58
Accessory Power Socket ...........................59
AC Power Outlet ...........................................59
Aha™ Radio ..................................................70
Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................59
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................66, 76
Color Audio System .....................................62
Compact Disc (CD) .......................................73DVD .............................................................78
FM/AM Radio ..........................................63, 71
HondaLink® ...................................................69
iPod® .......................................................64, 74
Pandora® .......................................................77
Rear Entertainment System ........................78
SiriusXM® Radio ...........................................72Sound .............................................................61
SOURCE button .............................................60
Steering Wheel Controls .............................60
Touchscreen Operation ..............................67
USB Flash Drive ......................................65, 75
USB Port ........................................................58
Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................70
Wireless Headphones .................................79
AUTO button ...................................................... 53
Auto High Beam System
...........................27, 39
Auto idle stop ......................................25, 27, 112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...........50
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ...................41
Auto park mode ..............................................109 AUX Commands
.............................................. 166
Auxiliary input
.............................................59, 79AWD .............................................................25Battery ...........................................................150
Blind spot information (BSI) .............25, 27, 122
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................66, 76
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................81E-Mail .............................................................89
HFL Controls ............................................81, 84
HondaLink® Assist .......................................88
Making a Call ..........................................83, 87
Pairing a Phone ......................................82, 86
Phonebook ..............................................83, 87
Siri Eyes Free ................................................90
SMS Text Messaging ..................................89
Speed Dial ...............................................83, 88
Talk Button Tips ............................................85
Brake Assist System ...................................... 111
Brake Fluid
......................................................150
Brake system ..............................................24, 25Braking ...........................................................111
Brightness Control ...........................................37
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Cargo Area Lights
............................................38
Car wash mode ............................................... 109
Changing a Flat Tire
.......................................134
Changing Settings ............................................56
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................33
Child Safety .......................................................15
Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Child Seat ..........................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ...................21
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat..................................................... 18
Selecting a Child Seat
.................................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................165
Climate Control System ...................................53Clock .............................................................57
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.............................25, 27, 120
Color Audio System .........................................62
Compact Disc (CD) ...........................................73
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................166
Contact Us .......................................................163
Cross Traffic Monitor .....................................123
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 114
Customer Information ....................................162
Customized Features
.......................................56
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ......................2
Destination ........................................................93

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INDEX
INDEX
Starting the Engine ........................................107
Steering Wheel ................................................. 49
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................60, 91
Street Address .................................................. 93
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.........24
SYNC button ......................................................53
System Guidance Volume ...............................91
System message ..............................................26Tailgate .......................................................31, 32
Talk button ...................................................81, 84
Talk Button Tips ..........................................85, 91
Text Messaging ................................................89
Third-Row Seat ................................................. 47
Tire Fill Assist
..................................................132
Tire Information ..............................................153
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................157
Inflation Guidelines ....................................153
Tire and Loading Information Label ........154
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...................154
Tire Chains ...................................................155
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............156
Tire Labeling ................................................156
Tire Service Life ..........................................155
Tire Terminology .........................................156
Wear Indicators .........................................153
Winter Tires .................................................155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................................25, 132Tires ...........................................................160
Touchscreen Operation ..................................67
Towing a Trailer ..............................................102
Towing (emergency) ......................................131Traffic .............................................................97
Troubleshooting ..............................................162
Turn-by-turn directions ...................................96
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 38
Under the Hood ..............................................145
Unlocking the Doors ........................................30
USB Commands .............................................. 166
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 65, 75
USB Port
......................................................58, 79Vehicle ...........................................................160
Vehicle Controls ...............................................29
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ........25, 27, 113
Visual Index ......................................................... 1
Voice Command Index
..................................165
Voice Portal Commands ................................165
Walk Away Auto Lock .....................................30
Warranty Coverages .....................................164
Wear Indicators .............................................153Widgets .............................................................68
Wi-Fi Connection .............................................. 70
Window Washer Fluid
...................................150
Windows ............................................................ 34Winter Tires
.....................................................155
Wiper Blades ..................................................151
Wiper Operation ...............................................40
Wireless Headphones .....................................79