Honda Pilot (2019 year). Manual - part 17

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Audio System Basic Operation

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

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Select wallpaper

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Select, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a desired wallpaper, then press 

.

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To view wallpaper once it is set

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Display Change, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a wallpaper that you want to set, then press 

.

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Delete wallpaper

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Delete, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press 

.

6. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

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The display will return to the wallpaper setting screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

To go back to the previous screen, press the 

 

(Back) button.

When the file size is large, it takes a while to be 
previewed.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

Press the 

 (sound) button, and rotate 

 

to scroll through the following choices:

Rotate 

 to adjust the sound setting, then 

press .

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

Selector Knob

 (Sound) Button

TRE is selectable.

BAS

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

Bass

Treble

Fader

Balance

Speed-sensitive 
Volume Compensation

SUBW

Sub woofer

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Display Adjustment, 

then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Brightness, then press 

.

5. Rotate 

 to adjust the setting, then press 

.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Color Theme, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select the setting you want, 

then press 

.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

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Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

RADIO Button
Press to select a band.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display or cancel a setting.

 / 

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to search up and 

down the selected band for a station 
with a strong signal.

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.

Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
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

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.

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To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate 

 to select the station, then press 

.

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Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate 

 to select Update List, then press 

.

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Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select RDS Settings, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Radio Text, then press 

.

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Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Scan, then press 

.

To turn off scan, press 

.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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Playing AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating 
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into 
reset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6 
stations each.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS 
automatically turns on, and the frequency display 
changes to the station name. However, when the 
signals of that station become weak, the display 
changes from the station name to the frequency.

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Playing 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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Playing an iPod

Features

1. Press 

 to display the iPod music list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a category.

3. Press 

 to display a list of items in the 

category.

4. Rotate 

 to select an item, then press 

.

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Press 

 and rotate 

 repeatedly until a 

desired item you want to listen to is 
displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List with the 
Selector Knob

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Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models or 
versions. Some functions may not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.

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Item 
Selection

Category 
Selection

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Playing an iPod

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Features

You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.

Available mode icons appear above the play 
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode 
you want to select.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

 Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in 

a selected category (playlists, artists, albums, songs, 
genres, or composers) in random order.

 Shuffle: Plays all available songs in a selected 

category (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or 
composers) in random order.

 Repeat One Track: Repeats the current 

song.

You can also select a play mode by pressing the 
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate 

 to select Play Mode, then press 

. 

Rotate 

 to select a mode, then press 

.

To turn it off, rotate 

 to select Normal Play, then 

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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Playing 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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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

1. Press 

 to display a folder list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a folder.

3. Press 

 to display a list of files in that 

folder.

4. Rotate 

 to select a file, then press 

.

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How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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Files in WMA and AAC format protected by digital 
rights management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then 
skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.

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Track 
Selection

Folder 
Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file.

Available mode icons appear above the play 
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode 
you want to select.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat

 Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the 

current folder.

 Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.

Random

 Random in Folder: Plays all files in the 

current folder in random order.

 Random All: Plays all files in random order.

Scan

 Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling 

of the first file in each of the main folders.

 Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of 

all files in the current folder.

You can also select a play mode by pressing the 
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate 

 to select Play Mode, then press 

. 

Rotate 

 to select a mode, then press 

.

To turn it off, rotate 

 to select Normal Play, then 

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones, visit 
automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call 1-
888-528-7876.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data 
device functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there may be a delay before the system begins to 
play.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track 
may not appear correctly.

Some functions may not be available on some 
devices.

MEDIA 
Button
Press to select 
the Bluetooth 
Audio mode 
(if 
connected).

VOL/

 

(Volume/
Power) Knob
Press to turn 
the audio 
system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust 
the volume.

MENU/CLOCK 
Button
Press to 
display the 
menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone 
is connected to HFL.

 / 

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change files.

Play Button (Preset 1)
Press to resume playing a file.

Pause Button (Preset 2)
Press to pause playing a file.

Selector Knob
Turn to change groups.
Press to display a music search list. Press, 
and then turn to select an item. After 
that, press again to make your selection.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to 
the previous 
display.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 

connected to HFL.

2. Press the MEDIA button until the 

Bluetooth® Audio mode is selected.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible 
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be 
connected.

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To pause or resume a file

Press a Play or Pause button to select a mode.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating 
instructions.

The pause function may not be available on some 
phones.

If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input 
jack or USB port, you may need to press the MEDIA 
button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio 
system.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing 
from your phone.

Play Button

Pause Button

MEDIA Button

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

1. Press 

 to display the music search list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a category.

3. Press 

 to display a list of items in the 

category.

4. Rotate 

 to select an item, then press 

.

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Press 

 and rotate 

 repeatedly until a 

desired item you want to listen is 
displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the 
Selector Knob

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the Selector 
Knob

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some or all of the categories may not be displayed.

Item 
Selection

Category 
Selection

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Features

Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

: Select to go to the home screen.

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: Select to go back to the previous display 

when it is displayed.

: Select to change the audio/information 

screen brightness.
Select 

 once and select 

 or 

 to make 

an adjustment.

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Each time you select 

, the mode 

switches among the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and off mode.

Models with Display Audio

 (Day/Night) Icon

 (Home) Icon

 (Back) Icon

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

Audio/Information Screen

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various 
setup options.

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Using the audio/information screen

Select 

 to go to the home screen.

Select the following icons on the home screen or after selecting 

 All Apps.

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Switching the Display

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Audio/Information Screen

Touchscreen Operation

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Use simple gestures - including touching, swiping, 
and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions.

•

Some items may be grayed out during driving to 
reduce the potential for distraction.

•

You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or 
use voice commands.

•

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen 
response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

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Home Screen

Models without 
navigation system

Models with 
navigation system

 (Home) Icon

 All Apps