Honda Pilot (2019 year). Manual - part 21

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then select the USB 
mode.

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 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob
Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

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Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

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Playing an iPod

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Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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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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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod 
while the phone is connected to the audio system, 
you may no longer be able to operate the same app 
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/ 
USB source will be unavailable and audio files on the 
phone will be playable only within Apple CarPlay.

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Playing an iPod

Features

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

Select  

or .

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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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 All Songs: Plays all available files in a 

selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, 
podcasts, genres, composers, or audiobooks) in 
random order.

 Repeat Song: Repeats the current track.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays audio files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, or AAC

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 format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.

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*1: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob
Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays The selected file cannot 
be played on this system, 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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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

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

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Random/Repeat

Select  

or .

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Random/Repeat

 Random in Category: Plays all files in the 

current category in random order.

 Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.

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Playing My Honda Music

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Features

Playing My Honda Music

My Honda Music plays audio files that have been imported from a USB flash drive. 
Your audio system supports audio files in either MP3, WMA, or AAC

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 format.

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*1: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob
Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

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Playing My Honda Music

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Features

1. Connect a USB device into the USB port.

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2. Select More.
3. Select Import Files to My Honda Music.

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The File Manager screen is displayed.

4. Transfer an audio file to your audio system.

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How to delete an audio file

1. Select More.
2. Select Delete Files from My Honda Music.

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The File Manager screen is displayed.

3. Delete an audio file.

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How to Transfer an Audio File

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How to Transfer an Audio File

If there is no audio file in your audio system, the 
system will automatically proceed to step 3 after 
connecting a USB device.

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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Playing My Honda Music

Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing My Honda Music

WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays The selected file cannot 
be played on this system, then skips to the next 
file.

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Playing My Honda Music

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Features

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

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Random/Repeat

Select  

or .

■

To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Random/Repeat

 Random in Category: Plays all files in the 

current category in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.

 Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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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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*1: Depending on the 

Bluetooth

® device you connect, this function may not be displayed.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit 
http://www.handsfreelink.com/Honda/.

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. 

The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different.

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.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone 
will be unavailable. However, you can have a second 
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by 
selecting 

 from the Bluetooth® device list.

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Audio/Information 
Screen

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to 
the previous display.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

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

Repeat Icon

*1

Select to repeat the current 
file.

Random Icon

*1

Select to play all files in 
the current category in 
random order.

Play/Pause Icon

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.

Track Icons
Select  

or  

to 

change 

tracks.

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Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 

connected to the system.

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2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.

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

Select the play/pause icon.

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.

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The selection begins playing.

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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.

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

You can change the connected phone by selecting 
Change Device.

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Searching for Music

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Searching for Music

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

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Playing Social Playlist

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Features

Playing Social Playlist

The Honda CabinControl

TM

 smartphone app allows users to share audio files from 

their devices to Social Playlist.
Unfortunately, the driver cannot select the audio files from the audio/information 
screen. The driver can play in order of their choice only if they individually select each 
song in the queue. The driver cannot rearrange the order of the playlist.

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Playing Social Playlist

For more information, check the Honda 
CabinControl smartphone app instruction manual.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to 
the previous display.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

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

Audio/Information 
Screen

Play/Pause Icon

Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current 
file.

Random Icon
Select to play all files in 
random order.

Remove Icon
Select to remove 
the file from the 
playlist.

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Playing Social Playlist

Features

1. Select .
2. Select Social Playlist.
3. Select Queue.
To play a file on the playlist:

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Select the file.

To remove a file from the playlist:

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Select 

 on the file.

To clear the playlist:

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Select Clear, and then select Request 
Songs to reload a playlist.

To check the connected device:

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Select Device List.

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How to Edit the Playlist

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HondaLink®

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Features

HondaLink®

HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.

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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.

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To enable the HondaLink® service

You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink® 
service.

Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once: Allows only one time. (Shows 
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never 
show again.)

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To Connect to HondaLink® Service

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HondaLink®

The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most 
iPhone and Android phones.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.

When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to 
the audio system, HondaLink® can be accessed even 
without a Wi-Fi connection.

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HondaLink®

Features

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To link with HondaLink®

You may see the connection guide screen 
after launching HondaLink® when there is no 
connection available.

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Vehicle

Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.

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Help & Support

Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service 
center.

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HondaLink® Menu