HONDA PILOT 2023 Owners Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the USB port, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance th e Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information screen.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select Yes.
u If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select No.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
■Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.
You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices conn ecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the MENU button
Select Smartphone Settings Apple CarPlay
 Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Press the (talk) button to activate Siri.
■Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri1Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri
Below are examples of questions and commands for
Siri.
•What movies are playing today?•Call dad at work.
•What song is this?
•How’s the weather tomorrow?•Read my latest email.
•Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.
For more information, please visit
www.apple.com/ios/siri .
To adjust the guidance volume of Siri, turn the VOL/
AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while Siri is
activated.
(Talk) button:
Press to activate Siri.
Press again to
deactivate Siri.
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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
• Maps
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
• Phone
Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.
• Honda
Select the Honda icon to go back to the audio screen.
■Android Auto Menu1Android AutoTM
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.
Screens may differ depending on the version of the
Android Auto app you are using.
Android Auto Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone
with an active mobile connection and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use thir d-party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto homepage for informat ion on compatible apps.
To adjust the ringtone volume, the guidance volume
of the navigation or voice recognition, or the audio
volume, turn the VOL / AUDIO (Volume/Power)
knob while the sound you want to adjust is playing.
CONNECT Button
Press to display Android Auto screen
Android Auto menu screen
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Features
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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 uAndroid AutoTM
Features
Press the (talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.
■Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition1Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition
Below are examples of co mmands you can give with
voice recognition:
•Reply to text.
•Call my wife.•Navigate to Honda.
•Play my music.
•Send a text message to my wife.•Call flower shop.
For more information, please refer to the Android
Auto homepage.
You can also activate the voice recognition function
by selecting the icon in the lower-right corner of
the screen.
To adjust the guidance volume of voice recognition,
turn the VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while
the guidance is playing.
(Talk) button:
Press to operate
Android Auto with your
voice.
Press again to deactivate
voice recognition.
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
(Home) button: Press to go to the home
screen.
2 Using the audio/information screen
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(Back) button: Press to go back to the
previous screen. / (Seek/Track) buttons: Press to
change songs.
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
(Home) Button
(Back) Button
/ (Seek/Track) Buttons
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uStart Up
Features
Start Up
The 9-in. Color Touchscreen starts automa tically when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the followi ng screen about the data upload will be
displayed.
Select OK.
u If you want to change the settings for
data upload, select Data Sharing, then
select the ON/OFF settings on the Data
Sharing Setting screen.
u If you do not select OK, the system will
automatically be switched to the home
screen after a certain period of time.
u If there is no registered device, select OK
and the Bluetooth® pairing screen will be
displayed.
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.
2. Select Honda Pilot from your phone.
u If you want to pair a phone from this
9-in. Color Touchscreen, select Search
for Devices , and then select your phone
when it appears on the list.
u If you check the box with Do not show
this again , this screen will not be
displayed.
1 Start Up
Data Sharing Setting
ON : Makes data communication available.
OFF: Makes data communication unava ilable.
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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
■General Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
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■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink ®
Displays the HondaLink screen.
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■Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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2 Android AutoTM P. 392
■Vehicle Settings
Displays the vehicle settings screen.
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* Not available on all models
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