Honda Pilot: Audio System Basic Operation - Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

Use the selector knob or MENU button to access some audio functions.

Press to switch between the normal and extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll through the available choices. Press to set your selection.

MENU button: Press to display the menu screen.

(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.

These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob.

Rotate to select.

Press to enter.

Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change any audio setting.

Touchscreen operation

• Use simple gestures - including 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.
• Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

• Adjusting the Sound
• Playing AM/FM Radio
• Playing an iPod
• Playing a USB Flash Drive
• Playing Bluetooth Audio
• Siri Eyes Free
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto

Adjusting the Sound

1. Select an audio source.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select Sound Settings.

Select an item from the following choices:

• Bass / Treble: Bass, Midrange, Treble
• Balance / Fader: Balance, Fader
• Speed Volume Compensation: Sets the amount of volume increase.

The Speed Volume Compensation (SVC) adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.

Display Setup

You can set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes.

■ Changing the Screen Brightness

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Display Adjustment.

3. Select Day or Night.

4. Select the setting you want.

You can change the Contrast and Black Level settings in the same manner.

You can adjust the settings by sliding or tapping on the bar.

Playing AM/FM Radio

Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

You can store 12 AM stations and 12 FM stations into the preset memory.

Switching the Audio Mode

Press the audio source selecting button on the steering wheel.

■ Radio Data System (RDS)

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Press while listening to an FM station.

2. Select the station.

Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.

1. Press while listening to an FM station.

2. Select Refresh.

Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

1. Select Text.

Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.

1. Select Scan.

To turn off scan, select Stop or press the button.

When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS automatically turns on, and the station name is displayed under the frequency. However, when the signals of that station become weak, the station name disappears.

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.

Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may 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.

■ How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List

1. Press to display the iPod music list.

2. Select a category.

3. Select an item.

• Select an item repeatedly until a desired item you want to listen to is displayed.

■ How to Select a Play Mode

You can select repeat and shuffle 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.

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle

Shuffle off: Shuffle mode to off.

Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available songs in a selected list in random order.

Repeat

Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.

Repeat all: Repeats the all songs.

Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

Files in WMA format protected 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.

Refer to the following for more information on compatible USB flash drives.

■ How to Select a File from a Folder

1. Press to display a folder list.

2. Select a folder.

3. Select a file.

■ How to Select a Play Mode

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.

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.

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.

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 information on smartphone compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

In some states, it may be illegal 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 assign priority to a phone in the Bluetooth Settings menu.

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 connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth Audio from that phone is unavailable. However, a second previously paired phone can stream Bluetooth Audio by selecting Audio from the Bluetooth device list.

■ To Play Bluetooth Audio Files

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 HFLcompatible 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 the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions.

The pause function may not 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.

■ How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

1. Press to display the music search list.

2. Select a category.

3. Select an item.

• Select an item repeatedly until a desired item you want to listen to is displayed.

Depending on the Bluetooth device you connect, some or all of the categories may not be displayed.

■ How to Select a Play Mode

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.

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 functions may not be displayed.

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.

Check Apple Inc. website for features available for Siri.

We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri Eyes Free mode while operating a vehicle.

■ Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone features or apps.

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.

■ Using 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.

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 music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions 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 Apple 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.

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.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the same time.

For details on countries and regions where Apple CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements & Limitations

Apple CarPlay requires a compatible iPhone with an active cellular connection 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 provide any warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or functionality.

It is possible to use third-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.

■ Apple CarPlay Menu

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.

■ Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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 the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information screen.

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 connecting 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 iPhone by Apple CarPlay is governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and Apple's Privacy Policy.

■ Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

2. Select Yes.

• If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select No.

You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Settings menu.

■ Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Press the (talk) button to activate 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.

Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the audio/information screen to access the 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 tutorial while safely parked before using Android Auto.

We recommend that you update 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 earlier, you need to download the Android Auto app from Google Play to your smartphone.

Park in a safe place before 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.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the same time.

Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

For details on countries 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 provide any warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto performance or functionality.

It is possible to use third-party apps if they are compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android Auto homepage for information 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.

■ Android Auto Menu

• 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.
• 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.

■ Auto Pairing Connection

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port, Android Auto is automatically initiated.

■ Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

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.

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 possible. 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.

■ Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Press the (talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

Below are examples of commands 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.