HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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uu Audio Error Messages u USB Flash Drive
Features
USB Flash Drive
Error MessageCauseSolution
FILE ERRORThe system cannot read the
track(s).Check the tracks in the USB flash driv e. There is a possibility that the
tracks have been damaged.
UNSUPPORTEDAppears when an unsupported
device is connected.If it appears when a supported de vice is connected, reconnect the
device.
UNPLAYABLE FILE
Appears when the tracks in the
USB flash drive are DRM or an
unsupported format.This error message appears for abou t 3 seconds, then plays the next
song.
NO SONG
Appears when the USB flash
drive is empty or there are no
tracks in MP3, WMA, or AAC
format in the drive.
Save tracks in MP3, WMA, or AA C format in the USB flash drive.
BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE
CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL
Appears when the overcurrent
protection feature of the system
stops supplying power to USB
because an incompatible device
is connected.
Disconnect the device. Turn the au dio system off, and turn it on
again.
Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
ERRORAppears when the Internal USB
ROM error occurs.Try a different USB flash drive.
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uu Audio Error Messages u DVD Player Error Messages
Features
DVD Player Error Messages
Error MessageCauseSolution
CHECK DISCFOCUS ErrorPress the disc eject button, and re move the disc. Check for an error
indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or
the disc cannot removed, consult a dealer.
Mech ErrorMechanical Error
CHECK REGIONInvalid region codeThe disc is not playable in this uni t. Eject the disc, and insert a disc
compatible with this system.
UNSUPPORTED FILEDVD format not supported
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
XM® Radio Service *
1. You need your radio ID ready befo re registering for subscription.
To see the ID on the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 a
ppears.
2. Hav
e your radio ID and credit card numbe r ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM®)
button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make su re your
vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM® is
loading the audio or program information.
Ch Off Air: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch Unauthorized: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still
work norm

ally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch Unavailable: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your
subscr

iption, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
CHECK ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM ® antenna.
Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to XM® Radio
■Receiving XM® Radio
■XM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to XM ® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:US: XM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca , or (877)
209-0079
1 Receiving XM ® Radio
The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator,
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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uu General Information on the Audio System u Recommended CDs
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Features
Recommended CDs
• Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
• Use only CD-
R or CD-RW discs on wh ich the recordings are closed.
• Play
only standard round-shaped CDs.
•Some software files may not allo
w for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3,
WMA or AAC formats may be unsupported.
1Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on th is audio unit. If recorded
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not
play either.
■CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

uu General Information on the Audio System u Recommended CDs
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Features
■Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
• Store a
CD in its case when it is not being played.
•W
hen wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.
•Handle
a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
•Never
insert foreign objects into the CD player.
•Keep C
Ds out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
•Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
• Avoid fingerprints,
liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.
1Protecting CDs
NOTICE
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside
and damage the audio unit.
Examples:
●Damaged CDs Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using
Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring●Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
Cracked Warped Burrs
●Small CDs
3-inch
(8-cm)
CD
●Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs

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uu General Information on the Audio System u Compatible iPod ® and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod ® and USB Flash Drives
• Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
• Some digi
tal audio players may not be compatible.
• Some U
SB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allo
w for audio play or text data display.
• Some versio
ns of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod classic ® 80GB/160GB
iPod classic ® 120GB
iPod classic ® 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod ® (5th generation)
iPod nano ®
iPod touch ®
■USB Flash Drives
1iPod ® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver *
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home , such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes wi th you
r garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contac t the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure th at
people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park
just outside the garage door’s
path.
Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
• Press and
hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If y
ou are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red Indicator
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uu HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver * u Training HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1 Training a Button
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure.
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.
2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.Standard transmitterIndicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs.Rolling code transmitter
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?
3. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button
for about a sec.
Does the device (garage door
opener) work?
Training
Complete4. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete
a. Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while continuing to
hold the HomeLink button, press and release the
button on the remote every 2 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
a. The remote has a rolling code. Press the “learn”
button on the remote-controlled device (e.g.
garage door opener).
b. Within 30 secs, press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for 2 secs.
YES
YES
NONO
NO
HomeLink LED
is on.HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
YES

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Ph
one screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Selector
KnobPHONE

Button
Back Button

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uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u Using HFL
Features
The display shows call status and phone
information.
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other tradem arks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to
HFL.
1HFL Status Display
The information that appe ars on the display varies
between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish. 2 Customized Features P. 90