HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.
The sunglasses holder uses a convex
mirror f or its bottom panel. You can
see all the vehicle passengers in this
mirror. To use the mirror, open the
sunglasses holder f ully, push it to the
f irst detent, and release it.On EX-L and Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visor
Conversation Mirror
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SUN VISOR
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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.These hooks are not designed f or
large or heavy items.
Interior Convenience Items
Coat Hooks
Vanity Mirror
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Your vehicle has four accessory
power sockets. These are located on
the instrument panel, in the console
compartment, back of the center
console box, or behind the third row
seat on the passenger

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There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket. The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 150
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 150 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
On vehicles with rear entertainment
system
Interior Convenience Items
AC Power Outlet
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Rear
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The cargo net will separate the
storage area into two storage areas.
On the upper area, you can store
small and light items. You should
place heavy items in the lower
storage area. You can store the
cargo net under the cargo f loor to
make a larger cargo area.
Make sure to use the cargo net
securely hooked.
The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet. Additional storage space f or large
items can be accessed by strapping
the cargo floor to the seat back.
On Touring models
Cargo Net
Cargo Floor Storage
Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
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NOTE:
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When any of the third row seats are
f olded down, do not place any
objects on the cargo net. Make sure
to store the cargo net under the
cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash.The maximum load on the cargo net
is 22 lbs on U.S. models, and 10 kg
on Canadian models. This is shown
on a label back of the cargo area
f loor (see page ). To prevent
damage to the cargo net, do not
exceed the maximum load.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
To prevent damage, do not place
more than 22 lbs (10 kg) on this
cargo net.
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Interior Convenience Items
Carrying Cargo
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Do not use this cargo net if the
third row seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurtsomeone.
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 192
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Climate Control System . 199
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Audio System . 209
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 212 ................................
Playing a Disc . 219
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Disc Player Error Messages . 226
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Audio System . 227
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 228
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Playing the XM
Radio . 237
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Playing a Disc . 243
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Disc Player Error Messages . 253
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Playing CD Library Audio . 254
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PlayinganiPod
. 265
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iPod
Error Messages . 273
.. 274
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 281
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Audio System . 282............................
Wallpaper Setup . 288
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Display Setup . 291
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Setting the Clock . 294
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Setting the Language . 297
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Audio System . 298
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 299
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Playing the XM
Radio . 312
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Playing a Disc . 319
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Disc Player Error Messages . 331 ..................
Protecting Your Discs . 332
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
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Audio . 335
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PlayinganiPod
. 363
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iPod
Error Messages . 371
.. 372
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 383
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Audio System . 384
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 389
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
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Remote Audio Controls . 392
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Radio Thef t Protection . 394
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Rear Entertainment System . 396
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Security System . 429
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Cruise Control . 430
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Compass . 433
...... 437
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation..................................
system) . 441
HandsFreeLink
(Models with navigation
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system) . 462
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Reaview Camera and Monitor . 491
U.S. LX model EX, EX-L, and Canadian LX models
without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
On vehicles with navigation system
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
MODE CONTROL BUTTONSON/OFF BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
U.S. LX models
FAN CONTROL/
OFF BUTTON
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Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle