HONDA PILOT 2010 2.G Technology Reference Guide
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2010
Technology Reference Guide
Pilot
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Information
Display/MID
Information Display (models without navigation)Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Once you start the engine, the display shows your
last active display screen from the previous drive
cycle. 
To   toggle between the different displays,  press
the select/reset knob repeatedly. Information Displays
Accessing Information Display
* if equipped
Odometer, oil life
Trip meter (A and B),
current and average
fuel economy.
Odometer, estimated
range with remaining
fuel
Odometer, outside
temperature*
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Multi-Information Display (MID) (models with navigation)
To  toggle between the different displays,
press either Info button (/
). 
Info 
Buttons
SEL/RESET
Button
Once you start the engine, the MID shows
the last active display screen from the
previous drive cycle. 
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Keyless Memory
SettingsTM
Tire pressure monitor 
MID Main DisplaysEach MID display has sub-displays, some of which can be customized.
Compass, odometer,
and total travel 
distance
Trip computer HandsFreeLink®
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Information
Display/MID
MID Sub-displays
Once a main display is selected,  pressthe SEL/RESET button to access the sub-displays. 
Main
DisplaysSub-
DisplaysPress the
Info button
Press the
S S E
EL
L /
/R
R E
ES
SE
ET
T
button
See “Customize Settings” in your owner’s manual for details
See the HandsFreeLinksection of your owner’s manual for details
Info 
Buttons
SEL/RESET
Button
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Voice Command/HFL/Navigation
Using the Voice Command System
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•  Reduce all background noise.
•  Adjust the dashboard and sidevents away from  the microphone in
the ceiling.
•  Close the windows.
Voice Command
To reduce driver distraction, use voice commands for hands-free calling, \
navigation, audio, and climate
control functions. A full list of these commands is in the navigation system manual.
Voice Command Tips:
•  Press and release the HFL or NAVI Talk button, wait for a
beep, then give a command.
•  For a list of available HFL commands, press and release the HFL Talk button and say "Hands-free help."
•  For a list of available navigation commands, press and release the NAVI Talk button and say "Voice command help."
HFL Talk button:  Give HFL commands
or answer incoming calls.
HFL Back button: End a call, go back to
the previous command, or cancel an
operation. NAVI Talk button:
Give navigation, audio,
and climate control
commands.
NAVI Back button: 
Cancel a command or
return to the previous
screen.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (if equipped)
Pairing Your Phone
Say  “ Pair.” HFL asks you to name the phone. For 
example, say  “Mary’s phone.”
YES
NO
Enable “Discovery” or “Search” mode on 
your Bluetooth-compatible phone. 
1
Say  “Phone  
setup .”
2
3
HFL searches for your phone, and you must 
search for a Bluetooth device on your 
phone as well. When HFL finds your phone, 
your phone prompts you to connect to HFL. Your phone is now paired to HFL. The 
system exits out of the HFL menu.
Enter the code from step 4 on your 
phone when your phone prompts you.
4
5
6
For more information or troubleshooting, 
call HFL consumer support at (888) 
528-7876, visit 
handsfreelink.honda.com , or 
see your owner’s manual for details. NO
YES
Repeat step 2-5.
HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code. 
This code also appears on the MID.
Was connection successful? Was pairing successful?
Has a phone been paired to the system 
before?
YES
NO
The system gives you 
information about 
pairing a phone for 
the first time.
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
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Making a Call1.  Press the HFL
Talk button.
Receiving a Call 2. Press the HFL Talk
button to accept the call. 3. 
Press the HFL Back button
to end or decline the call.
2. 
Say “Call” or
“Dial” and the
desired phone
number . 4.  The call is
connected and
heard through the
vehicle’s speakers.
3.  Press
the HFL
Talk button, and
say “Call” or
“Dial” to continue.
1.  A notification is heard, and “INCOMING CALL” and
the phone number appear
on the MID.
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Navigation(if equipped)
Say “City” (or “Change state” if 
necessary). Say “Display menu.”
1
Say “Address.”2
3
A list of city names appears. Say  
the number listed next to the city you 
want to select.
Say the street name. Do not include 
the direction (N, S, E, W) or type  
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
4
6
Say the name of the city you want, or 
say “Current city” to select the city 
currently shown.
5
A list of street names appears. Say 
the number listed next to the street 
you want to select.
Say the entire street address number. 
For example, “1-2-5-0.”7
8
The system calculates the route 
and displays the  “Calculate route to”  
screen. Say “OK” to set the route.9
Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands
Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.
Note: Entering destinations can also be done manually
with the Interface Dial from the Menu screen.
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 1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”
2.  A list of the nearest ATMs are displayed by shortest distance to
destination. 3. 
Say the number you want to select.
4.  The system calculates the route and displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.
Entering a Destination Using the “Find Nearest” Command
Try these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
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