2020 HONDA PILOT USB ports

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P218)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P69)
❙Third Row Seat (P199)
❙Second Row Seat (P198)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P71)
❙Cargo Area Light (P212)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P56)
❙Second Row Outer Seat Heater Buttons* (P226)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P218)
❙HDMITM Port* (P381)
❙USB Ports* (P246)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P169)
❙Panoramic Roof Switch* (P170)
❙Map Lights (P210)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P222)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P44)
❙Side Airbags (P54)
❙Seat Belts (P39)
❙Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System* (P378)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P221)
❙Front Seat (P194)
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 244
USB Ports ......................................... 245
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 246
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 247
Audio Remote Controls .................... 248
Audio System Basic Operation ..... 251, 269
Audio Error Messages
CD Player*....................................... 348
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 350
Android/Apps .................................. 352
Models with Display Audio
General Information on the Audio System SiriusXM ® Radio Service
*................. 353
Recommended CDs*....................... 354
Compatible iPod, iPad, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives .................................... 356
Honda App License Agreement ........ 358
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ................................. 370
About Open Source Licenses ............ 372
License Information
*........................ 373 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System
*........................................... 378
Customized Features ................ 426, 433
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 452
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 455, 480
CabinTalk
TM *...................................... 506
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
USB Ports
■On the console panel
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cell phone,
and charging devices.
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•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.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have conne cted a music player to it.
USB charge
In the console compartment
On the console panel
Models
with
color
audio
system
Models
with
Display
Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
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Features
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect devices.
1. Open the cover.
2. Connect a device to the input jack using a
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Ports
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music player
to them.
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the port
may generate noise in the radio you are listening to.
On the back of the console compartment
On the back of the console
compartment
USB Ports
1 Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch to another mode, press the RADIO or
MEDIA button.
To return to the AUX mode, press the MEDIA
button.
To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, select the audio source icon.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
You can change, store, and delete the wa llpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
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2.Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
3. Rotate to select Settings, then press
.
4. Rotate to select Wallpaper , then press
.
5. Rotate to select Import, then press .
u The picture name is displayed on the list.
6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then
press .
u The selected picture is displayed.
7. Press to save the picture.
8. Press to select OK.
9. Rotate to select a location to save the
picture, then press .
u The display will return to the wallpaper
setting screen.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 2 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 480 × 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•Up to 255 files can be selected.
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then press the MEDIA
button.
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USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select iPod (if connected).
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display or cancel a setting.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.Selector Knob
Turn to change songs.
Press, and then turn to select an
item. After that, press again to
make your selection.
MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items. Audio/Information Screen
Album Art Play Mode Buttons
Press to select a play mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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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 port, then press the MEDIA button.
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*1: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive
is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected). (Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Selector Knob
Turn to change folders.
Press, and then turn to select an
item. After that, press again to
make your selection.
MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Press to select a play mode.
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Features
You can change, store, and delete the wa llpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the front
USB port.
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2.Select Clock.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Clock Faces .
5. Select Add More .
u The File Manager screen is displayed.
6. Import a desired picture.
2 How to Transfer a File P. 290
uThe display will return to the Clock Faces
screen.
■Wallpaper Setup1 Wallpaper Setup
The wallpaper you set up on Clock Faces cannot be
displayed on the driver information interface.
•The file name must be fewer than 255 characters.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No Data message appears.
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