radio HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Repair Manual

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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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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.
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.
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 10 seconds, the
indicator goes of f and the FRONT
SOURCE indicator comes on
automatically.
To play the radio, the buttons for the
f ront entertainment system have the
same f unctions. If discs are loaded in the disc
changer of the upper part, select the
CD/AUX button. If a disc is loaded
in the lower player, select the DVD
button.
The DVD player in your rear
entertainment system can play DVD
video discs, audio CDs, video CDs,
MP3/WMA discs and DTS CDs.
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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
OPEN BUTTON
OVERHEAD SCREEN
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remove the DVD from the drive.
To return f ront panel control to the
f ront audio system, press the
FRONT SOURCE button. You will
hear a beep and the indicator in the
button comes on. The indicator also
comes on automatically when you do
not operate the rear entertainment
system f or 10 seconds. To turn on the rear entertainment
system f rom the rear control panel,
press the PWR button. Use the AM/
FM button, XM RADIO button, CD
button, or DVD/AUX button to
select the entertainment source. The
selected source will be shown in the
display. Make sure the rear control
operation has not been disabled with
the REAR CTRL button on the front
panel. When the audio system is of f
or the f ront side rear power is of f ,
the rear control panel cannot be
turned on.
Press and hold the
side of the SKIP bar to move
f orward; you will see the time
elapsed shown in the overhead
screen advances rapidly. Press and
hold the side of the SKIP bar to
move backward; you will see the
time elapsed shown in the overhead
screen decreases. Release the bar
when the system reaches the point
you want.
Each time you press the side of
the SKIP bar and release it, the
system skips f orward to the
beginning of the next track or
chapter. Press and release the side of the SKIP bar to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press and release it
again to skip to the beginning of the
previous track or chapter. EJECT
To Return to Front Audio
Controls
Using the Rear Control Panel
SEEK /SK IP
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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button to highlight SEEK,
TUNE, AUTO SELECT, SCAN, or
one of the preset radio stations 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. You can also
use the or buttons to seek
up/down and or to tune
up/down.
You can also use the orbuttons to change categories
up/down and or to change
channels up/down within a category
(in CATEGORY mode) or up/down
f or all channels (in CH mode).
Usethe,,,or button to highlight CATE (to
change categories), CHAN (to
change channels), MODE (to change category or channel mode),
SCAN, or one of the preset channels
on the overhead screen. You can
enter the highlighted f unction by
pressing the ENT button. These
functions have the same features as
those of the f ront audio system.
To Play the Radio f rom the Rear
Control Panel
To Play the XM Radio f rom the
Rear Control Panel
Rear Entertainment System
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REAR CONTROL PANEL
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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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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, the hood, the tailgate, and the
glass hatch. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors,
thetailgateandtheglasshatchfrom
the outside with the key, driver’s
lock tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarming system bef ore the
two minutes have elapsed, unlock
the driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, the
glass hatch, or the hood without
using the key or the remote
transmitter will cause the alarm to
sound. It will also sound if the radio
is removed f rom the dashboard or
the wiring is cut.The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, the glass
hatch, or any door is not f ully closed.
If the system will not set, check that
thedoors,thetailgateandthehood
are f ully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Except LX models
Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Bef ore installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation. Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last. If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the digit code (see
page ).
Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
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WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned out, replace it
withoneof thesparefusesof the
same rating or lower.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and rear
f use box, and all the f uses in the
interior and rear f use boxes by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box. 5.
4.
Fuses
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the digit code (see
page ).
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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