USB HONDA PILOT 2023 Owner's Manual

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
Android AutoTM
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android
Auto is automatically initia ted. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the
audio/information screen to access th e Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), and
Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on
the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android AutoTM
We recommend that you upda te Android OS to the
latest version when using Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android
9.0 (Pie) or earl ier, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 464
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
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Features
•
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
•
You can check Android notifications.
• (Android Auto Home)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that
appear just when they’re needed.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port, Android Auto is
automatically initiated.
To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select
Yes on the screen.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Auto Pairing Connection
■Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port1Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices connecting Android Auto after you
have completed the initial setup:
Press the MENU button 
Select Smartphone Settings  Android Auto 
Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.
■Using the audio/information screen
Press the button to go to the home screen.
Select the following icons on the hom e screen or after selecting All Apps.
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
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■FM/AM/SiriusXM/USB /Bluetooth Audio
Displays the audio information for each.
■Switching the Display
1Using the audio/in formation screen
Touchscreen operation
•Use simple gestures - in cluding touching, swiping
and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions.
•Some items may be grayed out during driving to
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped,
or use voice commands.
•Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen
response.
You can change the touchs creen sensitivity setting.
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Home Screen
Button
All Apps
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Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
You can import up to 11 images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash drive.
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
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2.Press the button.
3. Select Clock.
4. Select Settings .
5. Select Clock Faces.
6. Select Add More .
u The image of the pictures stored in the
USB flash drive are displayed on the list.
7. Select a desired picture to import.
u Multiple pictures can be selected at the
same time.
8. Select OK.
u The selected pictures are displayed.
9. Select Transfer.
u It will return to the clock wallpaper
setting screen.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
The wallpaper you set up on Clock Faces cannot be
displayed on the driver information interface.
•When importing wallpaper f iles, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be less than 64 bytes.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 10 MB.
•The maximum image size is 4,096 × 2,304 pixels. If
the image size is less than 1,280 × 720 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
Refer to the following for more information on
compatible USB flash drives. 2 Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives P. 401
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
Features
System Updates
The audio system’s firmware can be updated with a Wi-Fi connection or with a USB
device.
The audio system’s firmware can be also updated with the telematics control unit
(TCU) through the subscription-based service.
When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the status
area. Use the following proc edure to update the system.
1.Press the button.
2. Select System Updates .
u If System Updates is not displayed on
the home screen, select All Apps.
u The system will check for updates.
u If the update icon appears on the home
screen, select the status icon.
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3.Select Download .
u A notification appears on the screen for
the user to accept the download.
4. Select Install Now or Install While
Vehicle Off .
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful.
■How to Update
Models with TCU
1How to Update
You can update the system vi a Wi-Fi, but cannot use
the captive portal that requir es login or agreement to
the terms of use on the browser.
Your download will be canceled if:
•Your Wi-Fi connection is severed.
•You stop the engine when the battery is low on
power.
Your download will recommence the next time a Wi-
Fi connection is established.
For the battery protection, Install While Vehicle Off
cannot be selected when th e battery is low on power.
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select Install Now.
Notification
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
Features
■Download the up date files from the server
1. Press the button.
2. Select System Updates .
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select All Apps.
3. Select Other Methods.
4. Select Via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
5. Connect a USB device into the USB port.
u The inventory data is copied into the USB device.
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6.Remove the USB device from the USB port.
7. Connect the USB device into your computer, and then download the update files.
u Follow the link to download the required software update files. Refer to
https://usb.honda.com for instructions.
■Update the audio system
1. Press the button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select Other Methods.
4. Select Via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
5. Connect the USB device with the update files into the USB port.
u A notification appears on the screen.
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6.Select Install Now .
u A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.
■How to Update with a USB Device1How to Update with a USB Device
A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.
Be sure to delete any pr evious inventory or update
files from the USB before starting the USB update
process.
Refer to the following for more information on
compatible USB flash drives. 2 Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives P. 401
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
■iPod Commands
• List Album
• List Artist
• List Genre
• List Playlist
• Play
• Play
• Play Album
• Play Artist
• Play Genre
• Play Music
• Play Playlist
• Play Song
■USB Commands
• List Album
• List Artist
• List Playlist
• Play
• Play
• Play Album
• Play Artist
• Play Music
• Play Playlist
• Play Song The screen will chan
ge to the navigation
screen when a navigation voice command is
received.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
•Voice Help
• Cancel
• Back
Voice Help provides guidance for the
current screen.
• Previous
• Next
• Yes
• No
■Navigation Commands*
■Standard Commands
■List Commands
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then select the USB
mode.
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Track Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.
Shuffle Icon
Select to play all files in the current
category in random order.
Cover Art
Audio/Information Screen
Play/Pause Icon
(B
ack)
Button
Pre

ss to go back to the previous display.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Track Buttons
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.
Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.
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Features
1. Select Browse .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the song of your choice.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 398
If you operate the musi c app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the audio system,
you may no longer be able to operate the same app
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the devi ce if necessary.
If an iPhone or a smartpho ne is connected via Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, th e iPod/USB source will be
unavailable and a udio files on the phone will be
playable only within Appl e CarPlay or Android Auto.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, AAC*1, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Track Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the current
category in random order.
Audio/Information Screen
Play/Pause Ico n
(Back) Bu

tton
Press to go

back to the previous display.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.
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