2018 HONDA PILOT homelink

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 113
2Controls P. 119
Clock P. 120 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 121
Moonroof* P. 151 Panoramic Roof* P. 152
Adjusting the Seats P. 177 Interior Ligh ts/Interior Convenience Items P. 191
2Features P. 221
Audio System P. 222
General Information on the Audio System P. 318
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 403 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 406
2 Driving P. 467
Before Driving P. 468 Towing a Trailer P. 474
Parking Your Vehicle P. 568Multi-view rear camera P. 578
2Maintenance P. 583
Before Performing Maintenance P. 584 Maintenance MinderTM P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 625
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 635
Tools P. 636 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 637
Overheating P. 652 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 654
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 664
2 Information P. 667
Specifications P. 668 Identification Numbers P. 670
Emissions Testing P. 673 Warranty Coverages P. 675
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Quick Reference Guide❙Accessory Power Socket* (P201)
❙Seat Belts (P40)
❙Grab Handle
❙Front Seat (P177)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P63)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❙Third Row Seat (P188)
❙Second Row Seat (P179)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❙Cargo Area Light (P194)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P54)
❙Second Row Outer Seat Heater Buttons* (P207)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P201)
❙HDMITM Port* (P340)
❙USB Ports* (P340)
❙Rear Entertainment System*
(P338)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P151)
❙Panoramic Roof Switch* (P152)
❙Map Lights (P192)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P203)
❙HomeLink® Button* (P403)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P42)
❙Coat Hook (P202)
❙Side Airbags (P52)
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 222
USB Port(s) ....................................... 223
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 224
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 225
Audio Remote Controls .................... 226
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 228
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 246
Audio Error Messages
CD Player
*....................................... 314
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 315
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Pandora ®*....................................... 316
Android/Apps*................................ 317
General Information on the Audio
System SiriusXM ® Radio Service
*................. 318
Recommended CD*......................... 319
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives............................................. 321
Honda App License Agreement ........ 322
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay
TM/
Android AutoTM.............................. 334
About Open Source Licenses ............ 336
License Information
*........................ 337 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System
*........................................... 338
Customized Features ........................ 367
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 403
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 406
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 431
Compass
*
Compass Calibration........................ 465
Compass Zone Selection .................. 466
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning prope rly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, pa rk just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
* Not available on all models
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*u Training HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800)355-3515.
Red Indicator
Models without panoramic roof
Red Indicator
Models with panoramic roof
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*u Training HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rele ase the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The pr ocess should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
HondaLink
Audio System
Blind spot information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM *
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Smart Entry System*
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start System*
* Not available on all models
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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy................................................. 582
Gauge .................................................... 113
Information............................................. 579
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82
Refueling ................................................ 579
Gauges ...................................................... 113
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 499
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 497
Glass (care) ............................................... 632
Glove Box ................................................. 195
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 635
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 406, 431
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History............................. 420, 444
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 418
Displaying Messages ............................... 459
HFL Buttons .................................... 406, 431
HFL Menus...................................... 408, 434
HFL Status Display ........................... 407, 433
In Case of Emergency ............................. 463
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 407, 433
Making a Call ................................. 425, 452
Options During a Call...................... 430, 456
Phone Setup ................................... 412, 439
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 448 Receiving a Call ............................... 429, 455
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 457
Ring Tone ........................................ 418, 443
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 458
Speed Dial ....................................... 421, 445
To Clear the System ................................. 419
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 442
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 86
HD Radio
TM................................................ 271
HDMITM Port .............................................. 340
Head Restraints ......................... 182, 183, 184
Headlights ................................................. 159
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 163
Automatic Operation ............................... 160
Dimming ......................................... 159, 166
Operating ................................................ 159
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 171
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 204
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 171
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 204
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 205, 206, 207
Heating and Cooling System ................... 209
Cooling ................................................... 211
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 212
Heating ................................................... 210
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 406, 431
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 492 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ............ 403
Honda App License Agreement .............. 322
Honda Sensing
TM........................................ 25
HondaLink ®............................................... 299
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 670
Engine and Transmission ......................... 670
Vehicle Identification ............................... 670
Illumination Control ................................. 170
Button..................................................... 170
Immobilizer System .................................. 146
Indicator.................................................... 87
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 92
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 89
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 83
Auto high-beam system ............................ 87
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 90
Auto Idle-stop System ............................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 94, 547
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 656
Charging System ............................... 79, 654
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 95, 96
Cruise Control ................................... 88, 514
Cruise Main....................................... 88, 513
ECON Mode .............................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 86, 656
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