HONDA PILOT 2013 2.G Technology Reference Guide

T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
20\b3 Pilot
LX, EX, EXL, and EXL with Rear
Entertainment System
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AUDIOp.\b\f
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM p.\b8
\bluetooth®Audio ......................................................................................................15
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................16
CD Library ...............................................................................................................17
Rear Entertainment System (RES)
*.....................................................................18
Owner Link ..............................................................................................................20
Safety Reminder ......................................................................................................20
Fuel Recommendation........................................................................................... 21
*if equipped
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
Information Display ..................................................................................................6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7
Rearview Camera .....................................................................................................8
HomeLink
®*...............................................................................................................9
\bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................10
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the Pilot LX, EX, EXL, and EXL
with Rear Entertainment System.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute \4for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation, please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual.
Pilot EXL shown throughout guide
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p. \b0
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 4
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A U T O D O O R L O C K SProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
Below are the options you can choose. See Auto Door Locking/Unlockingin your
Owner’s Manual for instructions on programming these settings.
AUTO DOOR UNLO\fK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s door)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO DOOR LO\fK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 10 mphWhen you shift out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
1. \flose the driver’s door. Shift into
Park.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).4. Within 20 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0).
\f. Press and hold the unlock side of
the master lock switch for about
10 seconds. In that time, you will
hear three clicks.
To program all doors and the tailgate to unlock when you shift to Park:
Default Lock/Unlock Setting
Default Lock Setting
All doors and the tailgate are
preset to lock when your vehicle
reaches about 10 mph. Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).
A U T O D O O R L O C K SProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
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INST\fU\bENT PANEL INDICATO\fS\friefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. \flue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
\balfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGER AIR\fAG \f\b\b(located on center panel)
SIDE AIR\fAG \f\b\b
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECOFuel economy on
Fog lights on*
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
*if eq\bipped
Charging system
Low brake fluid, \frake system
Low oil pressure
A\fS (antilock brake system)
VTM\b (\bWD only)
Malfunction lamp (check engine light)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)
DRL(daytime running lights)
Power tailgate* TPMS
(tire pressure monitoring system)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailg\Pate
Seat belt reminder:
\basten seat belt(s) Maintenance Minder:
Make dealer appointment
A/T temperature (\bWD only):
Pull over and let engine id\Ple
Starter system: Hold ignition
switch in START (III) for
up to 15 seconds
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air Immobilizer
(blinks):
Use correct key
CRUISE MAIN on VSA \f\b\b
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I \f F O R M A T I O \f D I S P L A Y
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
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What to Do
\bow It Works
TIRE PRESSURE MO\fITORI\fG SYSTEM (TPMS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
\fach tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If the TPMS indicator appears, there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.
1. Visua\f\fy inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.
\b. Inf\fate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the\F
driver’s doorjamb.
I \f F O R M A T I O \f D I S P L A Y
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
OdometerFuel range
\fngine oil lifeTrip meter A
or B, Average
fuel economy,
Instant fuel
economy
To toggle between the different
displays, press an\b re\fease the
select/reset knob repeatedly.When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle.
Note: Outside temperature indicator not available on LX.
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H O M E L I N K® ( i f e q u i p p e d )
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remotecontrolled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at the same time. Th en, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Training a Button
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual included
with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at (800) \f55\f5\415, or
visit www.homelink.com.
How It Works
Press and hold RETURN for
about \f seconds.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
Turning the Guide Lines On or Off
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real
time image of the area behind your vehicle
is shown in the center display.
• Yellow parking guide lines also appear to help you judge distance.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
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Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K® ( H F L )Pairing Your Phone
How to Use HFL
PickUp button: Go directly to the Phone screen,
or answer an incoming call.
Talk button:Use to call speed dial entries with
stored voice tags.
Back button: Cancel a selection.
HangUp button: End a call.
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1. Pressthe PickUp button to
go to the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. Select Yes.\ff your phone does not appear:
Select
“Phone Not Found?” and
search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone.
\fonnect to HFL.
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can pair your compatible phone only when the vehicle is stopped.
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.
4. HFL gives you a fourdigit
code. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. Select OK
to complete.
\f. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on
the list.
2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and
select Continue.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
Return button: Press
to cancel an operation
or return to the previous
screen. Audio selector knob:
Rotate to scroll through
selections and press to
make a selection.
PHONE button:
Go directly to the
phone screen.
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Dialing a Number
Receiving a Call
Pressthe HangUp button to
end or decline the call.
1. Press the PickUp button to
go to the Phone screen.
2. Select Dial.
A notification is heard and the following screen appears:
Pressthe PickUp button to
accept the call.
\f. Enter the phone number.
Select the green Dial icon or
press the PickUp button to call.
4. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle speakers.Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone (continued)
1. Press the PickUp button to
go to the Phone screen.
\ff your phone does not appear:
Select“Find Another Phone”
and search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone. \fonnect to
HFL.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system, or
when you want to pair an additional phone.
8. HFL gives you a fourdigitcode. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. The phone is
now paired.
2. Select Phone Setup.
\f. SelectConnection.
4. SelectAdd a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for
the phone. If a prompt appears asking
to connect to a phone,
select
No.
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7. HFL searches for your phone.
Select your phone when it
appears on the list.
6. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and select
Continue.
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Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
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Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system.
4. The call is connected and heardthrough the vehicle speakers.
2. Select
Phonebook.
1. Pressthe PickUp button
to go to the Phone screen.
Using Speed Dial
Up to 15 numbers can be stored with voice tags*.
* When a voice tag is stored for a speed dial entry, you can make a call using voice comma\Lnds. Press the Talk button and follow the prompts. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on
storing voice tags.
4. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle speakers.
2. Select
Speed Dial.
1. Pressthe PickUp button
to go to the Phone screen.
\f. Scroll the list to find the name
you want to call, and press
ENTER to begin the call.
\f. Scroll through the list to find
the name you want to call, and
press ENTER to begin the call.Playing BluetoothAudio
BLUETOOTH®AUDIO
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to \bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 11).
\f. From your phone, open the desired
audio player or app and begin playing.
Sound is redirected to the audio
system. Make sure the volume on your
phone is properly adjusted.
2. Press USB\bAUX until “Bluetooth
Audio” appears on the screen. 4. Press
(
9) (:) or (+) () to change
tracks.
Notes:
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play\bpause function and remote audio controls may not be supported on all phones.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
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Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
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C D L I B R A R Y
Store up to 18 audio CDs in the system \4memory.
Recording an Audio CD
1.Insert an audio CD. \f.Select the location to store
the CD.
2. The system asks if you want to record the CD to memory.
Select Yes. 4. The CD records. If available,
album information is displayed.
Using the CD Library
2.Press the selector knob to
view the CD library.
\f. A list of recorded CDs appears. Select the album and
track you want to hear.
Press (9) (:) or (+) () to
change tracks.
Press CATEGORY (+) () to
change albums.
1.
Press CD\bCDL. The last album
recorded begins playing.
Note: Albums can be selected from the CD library only if recorded in their entirety.
Partially recorded albums may appear, but they cannot be played.
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio
1. Open the center console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
2. Press USB\bAUX until iPod or USB
appears.
\fonnect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, \fnc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
\f. Press (9) (:) or (+) () to change
tracks.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
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