Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
Features
Playing Pandora ®*
Your audio system allows you to  listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a 
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
2 USB Port(s)  P. 219
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
U.S. models
1Playing Pandora...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
Features
You can operate some of the Pandora ® menu items from your vehicle’s audio 
system. The available items are:
• Bookmark
• Station List
• New Station
• Sound
• Setting
■Operating a menu item
1.Select .
2. Select an item.
■Pandora ® Menu1 Pandora ® Menu
Available operating functi ons vary on software 
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...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AhaTM
Features
Playing AhaTM
AhaTM can be displayed and operated on th e audio/information screen when your 
smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi or through  Bluetooth® with 
the HondaLink ® app downloaded to your smartphone.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 303
2 HondaLink®  P. 298
1Playing AhaTM
AhaTM by Harman is a clou d-based service that 
organizes your favorite we b content into live radio 
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio,...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio f iles on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
2 USB Port(s)  P. 219
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with  iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.
 (Back) Icon
Select to go back...

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
1. Select  and select  Music Search.
2. Select  Music.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select a track.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 310
WMA files protected by di gital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays  Unplayable File, then 
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
■Scan
1. Select .
2. Select  Scan.
3. Select a play mode.
■Random/Repeat
Select a play mode.
■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
Scan
Scan Folders : Provides 10-second sampling of the 
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks:  Provides 10-second sa mpling...

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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.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
*1:Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not 
be displayed.
1 Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 
connected to the system.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
2.Select the  Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible 
for  Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be 
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play icon or pause icon.
1.Select .
2. Select  Music Search.
3. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.
u The...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or  Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 303
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to 
the found locations via the navigation.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
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Features
■Messages from Honda
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■Weather
Displays a weekly five-day  weather forecast for any lo cation you want. You can 
change the ZIP Code at any time.
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® service.
■To enable to the HondaLink®  service
1.Select .
2. Select  Settings .
3. Select  Clock/Info .
4. Select the  HondaLink  tab.
5. Select  Diagnostic & Location Data.
6. Select...