HONDA PILOT 2015 2.G Technology Reference Guide

2015 Pilot
LX, EX, SE, EX-L, and
EX-L with Rear
Entertainment System
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2015 Honda Pilot LX, EX, SE, EX-L, and EX-L with RES
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TECHNOLOGY
REFERENCE
GUIDE
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AUDIO p. 16
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM p. 14
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................................................14
Bluetooth
®Audio ......................................................................................................16
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................17
CD Library ...............................................................................................................18
Honda Owners .......................................................................................................19
Safety Reminder ......................................................................................................19
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................20
*if equipped
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................2
Information Display ..................................................................................................4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................5
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................6
Rearview Camera .....................................................................................................8
HomeLink
®* ..............................................................................................................9
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................10
TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE
This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your 2015 Honda Pilot LX, EX, SE, EX-L,
or EX-L with Rear Entertainment System and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for 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 EX-L shown throughout guide
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p. 10
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 2
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
CRUISE CONTROL onECOFuel economy on
Fog lights on*
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
*if equipped
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Variable Torque Management
(VTM-4) (4WD only)
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
Vehicle Stability Assist®(VSA) Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Power tailgate*Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) Maintenance Minder™:
Make dealer appointment
A/T temperature (4WD only):
Pull over and let engine idle
Starter system: Hold ignition
switch in START (III) for
up to 15 seconds
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add airImmobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and
see dealer
VTM-4 (blinks):
Pull over and let engine idle
CRUISE MAIN on VSA OFF
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
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What to Do
How It Works
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.
2. Check the information display to see
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the
recommended pressures listed on
the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
OdometerFuel range
Engine oil lifeTrip meter
A or B,
Average and
instant fuel
economy
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release 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.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
The specific tire with low pressure
is indicated on the information
display.
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AUTO DOOR LOCKSProgram 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 UNLOCK
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 LOCK
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. Close 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).
3. 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:
Auto Door Locks
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).
AUTO DOOR LOCKSProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
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HOMELINK® (if equipped)
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled 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. Then, 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 NOYES 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) 355-3515, or
visit www.homelink.com.
How It Works
Press and hold RETURN for
about 3 seconds.
REARVIEW CAMERA
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
Turning the Guidelines 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 guidelines also appear to help you judge distance.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
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Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)Pairing Your Phone
How to Use HFL
Pick-Up 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.
Hang-Up button:End a call.
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1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen.
A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode,
and select Continue.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when
it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select “Phone Not Found?” and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect
to HFL.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on
your phone when prompted. Select OK to
complete.
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.
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
Return button:
Press to cancel an
operation or return to
the previous screen.Selector knob:
Rotate to scroll through
selections and press to
make a selection. PHONE button:
Go directly to the
phone screen.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system,
or when you want to pair an additional phone.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen.
If a prompt appeears asking to connect to a
phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode,
and select Continue.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when
it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select “Phone Not Found?” and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect
to HFL.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on
your phone when prompted. Select OK to
complete.
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Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Dialing a Number
Receiving a Call
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the
green phone icon to call.
A notification is heard and the following screen appears:
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Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find the
name you want to call. Press ENTER
to begin the call.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
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
commands. Press the Talk button and follow the prompts. See your Owner’s Manual
for instructions on storing voice tags.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to find the
name you want to call. Press ENTER
to begin the call.
Press the (Pick-Up) button
to accept the call.
Press the (Hang-Up) button
to end or decline the call.
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REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES)(if equipped)
Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than front passengers.
Rear Entertainment System
Press OPEN to release the
overhead screen.
Extend the overhead screen
until it locks into place.
Front System Operation
Front Controls
1. Press REAR POWER to turn the system on.
2. Press REAR SOURCE.
3. Select an entertainment source for the rear passengers (AM/FM, DVD, etc.).
4. Press REAR SOURCE again to return to playing front audio.
REAR
POWER
buttonREAR
SOURCE
button
Play/
Pause
buttonDV D
eject
buttonPress RELEASE to detach the remote
control, if desired.
Rear Controls
1. Make sure REAR POWER is on in the front audio controls.
2. Open the overhead screen and lock it into place. Retrieve the wireless
headphones.
3. On the remote control, press DVD/AUX, CD/CDL, XM, or FM/AM.
4. Press
(p) (
q) (
t) (
u)to naviagte menu options. Press ENT to select an option.
Headphone Operation
Your vehicle comes with two sets of
wireless headphones. Pivot the earpieces
to turn on or off. Wireless headphones
only work in the rear seats.
Wired headphones may
also be used. Plug them
into the headphone
connector jacks on the
back of the center console.
headphone jacks
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Playing BluetoothAudio
BLUETOOTH®AUDIO
Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 11).
3. 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/AUX until Bluetooth Audio
appears on the screen.4. Press (
9) (:) or (+) (-) to change
tracks.
Notes:
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls may not be supported on all
phones.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
iPod®OR USB FLASH DRIVE
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/AUX until iPod or USB
appears.
Connect the USB connector to your
iPod cable or flash drive.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
3. Press (9) (:) or (+) (-) to change
tracks.
Note:Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
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