HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the 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.
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
Solution
Error Message Cause
On vehicles without navigation system
Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc
again. If the code does not disappear or the disc
cannot be removed, consult your dealer.
The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the
disc, and insert a disc compatible with this
system.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
Invalid region code
DVD f ormat not
supported
DVD Player Error Messages
Rear Entertainment System
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PUSH EJECT
CHECK REGION
UNSUPPORTED FILE
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The rear control panel can be
detached f rom the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it f rom the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
f urther past the detent until it
detaches f rom the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to operate the rear
entertainment system, have your
dealer replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
Battery type: BR3032
Rear Entertainment System
Remote Control Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
Features
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RELEASE BUTTON COVER
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC 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, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user

To use the headphones, pivot the
earpieces outward. This turns them
on. To adjust the volume, turn the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece. When you remove the
headphones, the earpieces
automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn of f . When not in
use, store the headphones in the
pocketof eitherfrontseat,orthe
rear door lining pockets.Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way. Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
Rear Entertainment System
Replacing Bat t eries
Features
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COVER
COIN BATTERY
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Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are on the
back of the center console
compartment.The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
There are three headphone
connectors f or the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary Input Jacks
Rear Entertainment System
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HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS VOLUME DIALS
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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
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver

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
430
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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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:
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Tap the brake pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel.
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button
or tap the brake pedal, the system
remembers the previously set speed.
To return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h),thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
comes on. The vehicle accelerates to
thesamespeedasbefore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system completely of f and erases
the previous cruising speed.
Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
Canceling Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON CRUISE BUTTON
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The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, or the compass
display is blinking with the CAL
indicator on, do the f ollowing
procedure.Do this procedure in an open
area, away f rom buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the SETUP button
f or about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the compass is
self-calibrating, then the compass
display is shown in the display.
Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
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On EX, EX-L, and Canadian LX modelswithout navigation systemCompass Calibration
Compass Operation
Compass
Features
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NOTE:
EX-L and Canadian EX models EX-L and Canadian EX models
U.S. EX and Canadian LX models U.S. EX and Canadian LX models
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