Honda Pilot (2022 year). Manual in english - page 16

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File Manager

Features

6.

Select the file or folder you want to 
transfer.

7.

Select 

OK

.

8.

Select 

Transfer

.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Select 

Continue

.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the 

File Manager

 

screen.

1

How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select 

List

 or 

Thumbnail

 

on the upper right of the screen.

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Features

To transfer all files:

5.

Select 

Transfer All Content

.

6.

Select 

Transfer

.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Select 

Continue

.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the 

File Manager

 

screen.

1

How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select 

List

 or 

Thumbnail

 

on the upper right of the screen.

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Features

1.

Select 

, then select 

 

All Apps

.

2.

Select 

File Manager

.

3.

Select 

Delete Content

.

To delete a selected file:

4.

Select 

Select Files to Delete

.

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How to Delete a File

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Features

5.

Select the file or folder you want to delete.

6.

Select 

OK

.

7.

Select 

Delete

.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the deletion is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the 

File Manager

 

screen.

1

How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select 

List

 or 

Thumbnail

 

on the upper right of the screen.

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File Manager

Features

To delete all files:

4.

Select 

Delete All Content

.

5.

Select 

Delete

.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the 

File Manager

 

screen.

1

How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select 

List

 or 

Thumbnail

 

on the upper right of the screen.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1.

Select .

2.

Select an audio source icon.

3.

Select 

Sound

.

Select an item from the following choices:

•

Bass / Treble

: Treble, Midrange, Bass

•

Center / Subwoofer Volume

: Center

*

, 

Subwoofer

•

Balance / Fader

: Balance, Fader

•

Audio Zones

*

: Driver Only, Front Only, 

Rear Only, Full Vehicle

•

Speed Volume Compensation

: Speed 

Volume Compensation (SVC)

•

DTS Neural Surround

*

: DTS Neural 

Surround

TM

1

Adjusting the Sound

SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

You can also adjust the sound the following 
procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select 

Settings

.

3. Select 

Sound

.

To reset each setting for 

Bass / Treble

, 

Center / 

Subwoofer Volume

 and 

Balance / Fader

, select 

Reset

.

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

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Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.

1.

Select .

2.

Select 

Settings

.

3.

Select 

Display

.

4.

Select 

Day Mode

 or 

Night Mode

.

5.

Select the setting you want.

6.

Select 

Save

.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

1

Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the 

Contrast

 and 

Black Level

 

settings in the same manner.

To reset the settings, select 

Reset

.

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Display Setup

Features

Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the 
audio source. 

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Selecting an Audio Source

■

Limitations for Manual Operation

Select the source icon

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

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Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (talk) and 

 (back) buttons on the steering 

wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:

•

Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.

2

Voice Portal Screen

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•

Close the windows and moonroof

*

.

•

Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 
on the ceiling.

•

Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

•

Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

1

Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

1

Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the 
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes 
noises from the front passenger’s side.

* Not available on all models

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Voice Control Operation

Features

When the 

 (talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “

Voice 

Help

” after the beep.

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

■

Voice Portal Screen

■

Phone

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 

Phone

 command, the screen will change 

the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the phone.

•

Call <Your Contact Name>

•

Call <Phone Number>

•

Call <Category>

Phone commands are not available if using 
Apple CarPlay.

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Audio

When the system recognizes the 

Audio

 

command, the screen will change the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

•

FM

•

AM

•

USB

•

Sirius XM

*

•

My Honda Music

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Navigation

*1

The screen changes the navigation screen.

2

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

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Voice Help

Readout voice guidance for Help on current 
screen.

* Not available on all models

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Features

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the phone.

•

Call <Your Contact Name>

•

Call <Phone Number>

•

Call <Category>

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Phone Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

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FM Commands

•

Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM

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AM Commands

•

Tune to <530-1710> AM

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Sirius XM Commands

*

•

Channel <1-999>

•

Channel <station name>

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USB/My Honda Music Commands

•

Play Artist

•

Play Album

•

Play Genre

•

Play Playlist

•

Play Music

•

Play Song

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Audio Commands

* Not available on all models

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Seek Icons

Select 

 or 

 to search up and down 

the selected band for a station with a 
strong signal.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob

Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Tune Icon

Select to use the on-screen keyboard for 
entering the radio frequency directly.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon

Select to scan each station with a strong 
signal.

Preset Icons

Tune the radio frequency for preset memory. 
Select and hold the preset icon to store that 
station. Select 

 to display preset 5 onwards.

>

Settings Icon

Select whether to tune to 
HD Radio

TM*

 automatically.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

To store a station:

1.

Tune to the selected station.

2.

Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.

1.

Select 

Station List

 to display a list.

2.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

1.

Select 

Station List

 to display a list.

2.

Select 

Refresh

.

■

Preset Memory

■

Station List

1

Preset Memory

The 

ST

 indicator appears on the display indicating 

stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the 

 or 

 button on the steering wheel or 

select the audio source icon on the screen.

2

Audio Remote Controls

 P. 230

You can store 12 AM/FM stations into preset 
memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign 
Patents. HD Radio

TM

 and the HD, HD Radio, and 

“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity 
Digital Corp.

3

4

Models with HD Radio

TM

 feature

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Features

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn 
off scan, select 

Stop

 or 

.

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

■

To find an RDS station from Station List

1.

Select 

Station List

 to display a list while listening to an FM station.

2.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

1.

Select 

Station List

 to display a list while listening to an FM station.

2.

Select 

Refresh

.

Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio

TM

 station is selected while listening to 

an FM station.

1.

Select 

HD Radio Channels

.

2.

Select the channel number.

■

Scan

■

Radio Data System (RDS)

■

HD Subchannel

1

Radio Data System (RDS)

When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS 
automatically turns on, and the frequency display 
changes to the station name. However, when the 
signals of that station become weak, the display 
changes from the station name to the frequency.

Models with HD Radio

TM 

feature

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Playing SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

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Features

Playing SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Channel Icons

Select 

 or 

 to the previous or next channel.

Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob

Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Category Icons

Select 

 or 

 to display and select a 

SiriusXM

®

 Radio category.

Audio/Information Screen

Preset Icons

Tune the radio frequency for 
preset memory. Select and hold 
the preset icon to store that 
station. Select 

 to display 

preset 5 onwards.

>

Album Art

Station Art

* Not available on all models

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Playing SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

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Features

1.

Select 

Settings

.

2.

Select 

Tune Mode

.

3.

Select 

All Channels

 or 

Within Category

.

■

To Change the Tune Mode

1

Playing SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

In the channel mode, all available channels are 
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a 
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

There may be instances when SiriusXM

®

 Radio does 

not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). 
This does not indicate a problem with your audio 
system.

SiriusXM

®

 Radio stations load in ascending order, 

which can take about a minute. Once they have 
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make 
your selections.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the 

 or 

 button on the steering wheel or 

select the audio source icon on the screen.

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Audio Remote Controls

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Tune Start:

When you change to a preset channel, a song being 
played on that channel restarts from the beginning 
with this function. This can be turned on or off by the 
following procedure.
1. Select 

Settings

.

2. Select 

Tune Start

.

3. Select 

ON

 or 

OFF

.

To change a category, select 

Category

 icons, or 

select 

More

 and then select 

Category List

.

3

4

* Not available on all models