Controls HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
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.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles f rom a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the in-dash disc
player. To play a USB f lash memory
device, connect it to the USB adapter
cable in the console compartment,
then press the USB/AUX button.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX-L and Canadian EX models witho
ut navigation system)
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µIn some audio playing modes
(XM,AUX),whenDPLIIison,the
music coming f rom the rear
speakers may sound distorted. This
is due to compression of the music,
and it does not indicate a problem
with the setting.
The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has f our modes: SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. To change the SVC mode,
select SVC, then press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. The current
setting is shown on the screen. Turn
the interface knob to the desired
level, and enter your selection by
pressing ENTER on the interf ace
selector. If you f eel the sound is too
loud, choose low. If you f eel the
sound is too quiet, choose high.
Dolby
PL (ProLogic) II signal processing
creates multi-channel surround
sound f rom 2 channel stereo audio
sources. Dolby ProLogic II can only
be activated when listening to DISC
(CD-DA, MP3/WMA), XM Radio,
andAUX.WhenProLogicIIisactive,
‘‘PL II

You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm) discs in this system. Insert a disc about half way into thedisc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track is
showninthedisplay.Whenplayinga
disc in MP3, WMA or AAC, the
numbers of the current f older and
f ile are shown. The system will
continuously play a disc until you
change modes. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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To Load a Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation syst em)
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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 audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. 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 voice control buttons.
iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
The audio system, including the
music search f eature Song By
Voice , can be operated by voice
control. See the navigation system
manual f or complete details.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
USB/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. The iPod will
also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings.
Sof tware
Ver. 1.3 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.3.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.0.4 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 2.2.1 or more
Ver. 2.1.0 or more
Ver. 2.1.0 or more
Ver. 5.12.1 or more
Model
iPod 5th
generation
iPod classic
iPod nano
1st generation
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod nano
4th generation
iPod touch
1st generation
iPod touch
2nd generation
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GSTo Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing an iPod(Models wit h navigat ion syst em)
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Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it 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.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles f rom a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the in-dash disc
player. To play a USB f lash memory
device, connect it to the USB adapter
cable in the console compartment,
then press the USB/AUX button.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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CONT INUED
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation syst em)
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the upper display.
To search up and down f rom the
current f requency and f ind a station
with a strong signal, press the top
( ) or bottom ( ) of the button for
1 second.
The MODE button changes the
mode.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all present,
connected media sources. Media
sources that are not present or
connected will not appear when
cycling with the MODE button.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all
possible media sources whether they
are present or not.
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Except U.S. LX models
Remote Audio Controls
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VOL BUTTON
CH BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
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´ µIf youareplayingaDVDvideo,use
the channel button to change
chapters. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next chapter. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current chapter.
Press it again to return to the
previous chapter. If youareplayingaUSBflash
memory device or iPod with the USB
adapter cable, press and release the
top ( ) of the CH button to skip
f orward to the beginning of the next
file. Press the bottom ( ) to skip
backward to the beginning to the
current f ile. Press it twice to return
to the previous file.
If you are listening to XM Radio, use
the CH button to change channels.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset channel. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous preset channel.
To go to the next channel of the
category you are listening to, press
the top ( ) of the button for 1
second. Press the bottom ( ) f or 1
second to go back to the previous
channel.
On vehicles with rear entertainment
system Except LX and U.S. EX models
Remote Audio Controls
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To operate the rear entertainment
system f rom the f ront panel, press
the REAR SOURCE button. You will
hear two beeps and the indicator in
the button comes on to show that the
control panel is enabled.
When REAR SOURCE is selected,
the f ront entertainment system
audio controls can also be used to
operate the rear entertainment
system in all modes.To play the radio, the buttons for the
f ront entertainment system have the
same f unctions.
The media that the rear passengers
are listening to will then be heard
f rom the f ront speakers.
If you do not operate the rear
entertainment system f rom the f ront
panel within 20 seconds, the
indicator in the REAR SOURCE
button will go of f and the display will
return to the front entertainment
system automatically. If an audio CD is loaded into the
upper slot, select the CD/CDL or
CD button. If a DVD or CD is loaded
into the lower slot, select the DVD
button.
The DVD player in your rear
entertainment system can play DVD
video discs, audio CDs, MP3/WMA
discs and DTS CDs.
Open the overhead screen by
pushing the OPEN button. The
screen will swing down part-way.
Pivot the screen the rest of the way.
If you pivot the screen too f ar
f orward, past the second detent, the
display will turn of f . Pivot the screen
back to the second or first detent to
turn the display back on. To close
the screen, pivot it up until it latches.
CONT INUED
To Select Rear Entertainment
f rom the Front Control Panel
Operating the DVD Player f rom
the Front Control Panel
Rear Entertainment System
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REAR CONTROL PANEL
OVERHEADSCREEN
OPEN BUTTON
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Thecruisecontrolsystemcanbe
lefton,evenwhenitisnotinuse.
1. 2. 3.
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTONRES/ACCEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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HomeLinkis a registered
trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
f ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any
interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user