CD changer HONDA PILOT 2011 2.G User Guide

To remove a dif f erent disc f rom the
changer,firstselectitbypressing
the corresponding number on the
preset button or turning the
interf ace knob, and pressing ENTER
on the interf ace selector. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button.
When you press the eject button
while listening to the radio, or with
the audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the discs f rom the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f :
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button.
This f eature, when activated, plays
tracks in the current f older in
random order. To activate f older
random play, press the RDM button;
or use the interf ace selector to scroll
down, select FOLDER RANDOM by
interf ace knob, and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. You will see
RANDOM next to FOLDER on the
screen and F-RDM in the audio
display. To turn this feature off,
press and hold the RDM button until
you hear a beep, or highlight
FOLDER RANDOM (if not already
highlighted), and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector again.
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the audio display.
When you remove the disc f rom the
slot, the system begins the load
sequence so you can load another
disc. If you do not load another disc,
the load sequence is canceled, and
the system continues playing in the
previous mode.
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds.
Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)
Removing Discs f rom the
Changer
Folder Random
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.Cause
Error Message Solution
286
High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page
286). Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Disc Changer Error Messages
284
HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
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When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythedisc
changer.When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer. Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs
Poor quality discs
1.
2.
3.
Protecting Your Discs
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
286
Sealed
With Plastic
Ring
Bubbled/
Wrinkled Using Printer
Label Kit
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked With Label/
Sticker
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on the iPod
with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
disc changer. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position. The iPod will also
be recharged with the ignition switch
in these positions. iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
The system will only play songs
stored on the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
UseonlycompatibleiPodswiththe
latest sof tware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
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Model
iPod Classic
5 Gen.
(2005 or later)
iPod Classic
(2007 or later)
iPod nano
iPod nano 2
generation
iPod nano 3
generation
iPod touch
iPhone Sof tware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
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To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst emFeatures
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audio f iles on a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit. Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
display some text data.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. The USB
f lash memory device limit is up to
700 f olders or up to 65535 f iles. Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Features
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Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF
button disables rear control. The
indicator in the button comes on and
your passengers can no longer
operate the system with the rear
control panel. When the button is
pressed, the ‘‘CTRL OFF’’ message
appears in the overhead screen to let
your passengers know that the
control panel is disabled.
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (radio, disc
changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or
optional CD changer/tape player)
than the front seat occupants. The
audio is broadcast through the
supplied wireless headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system. Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon in the
audio display. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
Press the REAR PWR button. The
indicator on the REAR PWR button
will come on. The rear seat
passengers can then operate the rear
system f rom the control panel in the
ceiling. The rear control panel can
also be detached and used as a
remote control, by pushing the
RELEASE button, and pulling the
remote toward you.
On vehicles with rear entertainment
systemTo Turn On the System
Rear Speakers
Rear Entertainment System
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While the overhead screen is closed,
you can see the XM Radio
inf ormation in the subsidiary display
in the ceiling. Pressing the DISP
MODE button repeatedly changes
the subsidiary display f rom the
channel number, to the category
name, to the music title, to the artist
name, and to the channel name, and
then back to the channel number.
To change mode, press and hold the
DISP MODE button f or 5 seconds.
Usethe,,,or
button to highlight REPEAT,
RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip), , or (cue) on the overhead
screen. You can enter the
highlighted f unction by pressing the
ENT button. These f unctions have
the same features as those of the
f ront audio system. If discs are loaded in the disc
changer, select them by pressing the
CD button.
To change the disc currently playing,
usethe,,,or button to highlight your
selected disc icon, and press ENT.
If CDs are loaded in the CD changer
and the overhead screen is not open,
pressing the or button changes
the discs. If an iPod
or USB f lash memory
device is connected to the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment, you can select f iles to
play.
For an iPod
,usethe , ,
, or button to highlight
REPEAT, RANDOM, , (skip), , or (cue) on
the overhead screen.
For a USB f lash memory device, use
the,,,or button to highlight REPEAT,
RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip), , or (cue) on the overhead
screen.
Rear Entertainment System
To Play a Disc in the 6-Disc
Changer f rom the Rear Control
Panel To Play an iPodor USB Flash
Memory Device f rom the Rear
Control Panel
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Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
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Emergencies .507
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Battery, Jump Starting . 517
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Brake System Indicator . 523
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Changing a Flat Tire . 509
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Charging System Indicator . 521
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Checking the Fuses . 525
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Jump Starting .517
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
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Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
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Emergency Brake .169
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Emergency Flashers .130
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Emergency Towing .531
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Emissions Controls .547
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Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
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If it Won’t Start .516
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .70, 522
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Oil Lif e .455
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
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Overheating .519
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Specif ications .539
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Speed Limiter .416
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Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
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Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
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Dashboard .3, 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 128
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Dead Battery .517
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
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Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
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Dif f erential Fluid .538
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Dimensions .538
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Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
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Engine Oil .398
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
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Disc Care .285
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Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
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Disc Player .218, 242,274
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Disposal of Used Oil .474
Doors .................................
Indicator .13, 95
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Locking and Unlocking . 138
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Lockout Prevention . 144
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Power Door Locks . 138
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .409
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Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
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DVD Player Error Messages . 345
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DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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