HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
1. Press to display a folder list.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a file.
■How to Select a File from a Folder1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 400
Files in WMA format prot ected by digital rights
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 398
Refer to the following for more information on
compatible USB flash drives. 2 Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives P. 401
Track
Selection Folder
Selection
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Features
You can select random and repeat modes when playing a file.
■Random/Repeat
Select random or repeat icon.
■To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Random
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random
order. Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Repeat Repeat track: Repeats the current file.
Repeat folder: Repeats all files in the current
folder.
Repeat Icons
Random Icons
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there is more than one paired phone in the
vehicle, the system automatically connects to the
prioritized phone. You can a ssign priority to a phone
in the Bluetooth Settings menu.
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To change the searched phone manually, select Go
to Device List .
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Audio from the Bluetooth® device list.
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MEDIA Button
Press to select
Bluetooth® Audio.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
MENU Button
Press to display the
menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your pho

ne
is connected to HFL.
Track Buttons
Press or to
change files.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat
the current file. Shuffle Icon
Select to play all
files in the current
category in
random order.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to
select an item, then
press to set your
selection.
(Back)
Button
Press to go back
to t h
e

previous
display.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a file.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press the MEDIA button until the
Bluetooth ® Audio Source is selected.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To play or pause a file
Select the play/pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you
may need to press the MEDIA button repeatedly to
select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
Check the volume setting of your phone if the audio
volume is too loud or soft.
Play/Pause Icon MEDIA Button
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Features
1. Press to display the music search list.
2. Select a category.
3. Select an item.
u Select an item repeatedly until a desired
item you want to listen to is displayed.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1How to Select a Song from the Music Search List
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the catego ries may not be displayed.
Item
Selection Category
Selection
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Features
You can select shuffle and repeat modes when playing a song.
■Shuffle/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon
until you find a play mode option of your
preference.
■To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Shuffle
Shuffle off: Shuffle mode to off.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in
a selected list in random order.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available songs in
a selected list in random order.
Repeat Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.
Repeat all: Repeats all songs.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the functi ons may not be displayed.
Shuffle Icon Repeat Icon
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your
iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free mode whil e operating a vehicle.
1Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press until the display changes as shown.
Press and hold to deactivate Siri Eyes Free.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear. Appears
when Siri is
activated in
Siri Eyes Free
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmartphone Voice Recognition
Features
Smartphone Voice Recognition
You can use Smartphone Voice Recognition using the (Talk) button on the
steering wheel when your Android phone is paired to the Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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■Using Smartphone Voice Recognition1Using Smartphone Voice Recognition
Depending on your Android phone, you may need to
operate your phone.
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press to activate Smartphone Voice Recognition.
Press and hold to deacti vate Smartphone Voice
Recognition.
While in Smartphone Voice
Recognition:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear. Appears
when
Smartphone
Voice
Recognition
is activated
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the USB port,
you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to musi c, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
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■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with HandsFreeLink ®, turn
Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the USB cable from your
iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 320
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
CONNECT Button
Press to display Apple CarPlay screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
■Honda
Select the Honda icon to go back to the audio screen.
■
Go back to the Apple CarPlay Dashboard screen.
■
Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen.
1Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use thir d-party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
To adjust the ringtone volume, the guidance volume
of the navigation or Siri, or the audio volume, turn
the VOL / AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while the
sound you want to adjust is playing.
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