Honda Pilot (2022 year). Manual in english - page 18

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Audio System Basic Operation

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.

■

Random/Repeat

Select  

or .

■

To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random/Repeat

 

Random in Category

: Plays all files in the 

current category in random order.

 

Repeat Track

: Repeats the current file.

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Playing My Honda Music

Features

Playing My Honda Music

My Honda Music plays audio files that have been imported from a USB flash drive. 
Your audio system supports audio files in either MP3, WMA, or AAC

*1

 format.

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File Manager

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*1: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons

Select 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob

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

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

Continued

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Playing My Honda Music

Features

1.

Connect a USB device into the USB port.

2

USB Ports

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2.

Select 

More

.

3.

Select 

Import Files to My Honda Music

.

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The 

File Manager

 screen is displayed.

4.

Transfer an audio file to your audio system.

2

How to Transfer a File

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How to delete an audio file

1.

Select 

More

.

2.

Select 

Delete Files from My Honda Music

.

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The 

File Manager

 screen is displayed.

3.

Delete an audio file.

2

How to Delete a File

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How to Transfer an Audio File

1

How to Transfer an Audio File

If there is no audio file in your audio system, the 
system will automatically proceed to step 3 after 
connecting a USB device.

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

2

General Information on the Audio System

 

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Playing My Honda Music

288

Features

1.

Select 

Browse

.

2.

Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing My Honda Music

WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays 

The selected file cannot 

be played on this system

, then skips to the next 

file.

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Playing My Honda Music

Features

You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.

■

Random/Repeat

Select  

or .

■

To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

1

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random/Repeat

 

Random in Category

: Plays all files in the 

current category in random order.

Random All Tracks

: Plays all files in random order.

 

Repeat Track

: Repeats the current file.

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Playing 

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

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*1: Depending on the 

Bluetooth

®

 device you connect, this function may not be displayed.

1

Playing 

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

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 are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected. 

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there may be a delay before the system begins to 
play.

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 

will be unavailable. However, you can have a second 
previously paired phone stream 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio by 

selecting 

 from the 

Bluetooth

®

 device list.

2

Phone Setup

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Audio/Information 
Screen

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to 
the previous display.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) 
Knob

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

Repeat Icon

*1

Select to repeat the current 
file.

Random Icon

*1

Select to play all files in 
the current category in 
random order.

Play/Pause Icon

Bluetooth

 Indicator

Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.

Track Icons

Select 

 or 

 to change tracks.

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

1.

Make sure that your phone is paired and 
connected to the system.

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Phone Setup

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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.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play/pause icon.

1.

Select 

Browse

.

2.

Select a search category (e.g., Albums).

3.

Select an item.

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The selection begins playing.

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To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

1

To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating 
instructions.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing 
from your phone.

You can change the connected phone by selecting 

Change Device

.

2

Phone Setup

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Searching for Music

1

Searching for Music

Depending on the 

Bluetooth

®

 device you connect, 

some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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Playing Social Playlist

Features

Playing Social Playlist

The Honda CabinControl

TM

 smartphone app allows users to share audio files from 

their devices to Social Playlist.
Unfortunately, the driver cannot select the audio files from the audio/information 
screen. The driver can play in order of their choice only if they individually select each 
song in the queue. The driver cannot rearrange the order of the playlist.

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Playing Social Playlist

For more information, check the Honda 
CabinControl smartphone app instruction manual.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to 
the previous display.

Track Icons

Select 

 or 

 to change files.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) 
Knob

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

Audio/Information 
Screen

Play/Pause Icon

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the current 
file.

Random Icon

Select to play all files in 
random order.

Remove Icon

Select to remove 
the file from the 
playlist.

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Playing Social Playlist

Features

1.

Select .

2.

Select 

Social Playlist

.

3.

Select 

Queue

.

To play a file on the playlist:

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Select the file.

To remove a file from the playlist:

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Select 

 on the file.

To clear the playlist:

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Select 

Clear

, and then select 

Request 

Songs

 to reload a playlist.

To check the connected device:

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Select 

Device List

.

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How to Edit the Playlist

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HondaLink

®

Features

HondaLink

®

HondaLink

®

 connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 

your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or 

Bluetooth

®

.

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Wi-Fi Connection

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Phone Setup

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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink

®

 service.

■

To enable the HondaLink

®

 service

You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink

®

 

service.

Disable

: Does not allow this consent.

Enable Once

: Allows only one time. (Shows 

again next time.)

Always Enable

: Allows anytime. (Never 

show again.)

■

To Connect to HondaLink

®

 Service

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HondaLink

®

The HondaLink

®

 connect app is compatible with most 

iPhone and Android phones.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.

When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to 
the audio system, HondaLink

®

 can be accessed even 

without a Wi-Fi connection.

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HondaLink

®

Continued

Features

■

To link with HondaLink

®

You may see the connection guide screen 
after launching HondaLink

®

 when there is no 

connection available.

■

Vehicle

Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.

■

Help & Support

Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service 
center.

■

HondaLink

®

 Menu

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HondaLink

®

Features

■

Messages from Honda

Displays helpful and important information from Honda.

You can check the messages that are received quickly in the shortcut operation.

1.

A notification appears and notifies you of a 
new message on the header area.

2.

A notification is continuously displayed in 
the header area until the new message is 
read.

■

Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips

Notification

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HondaLink

®

Continued

Features

3.

Select the system status icon to see the 
messages.

4.

Select a new message to open.

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HondaLink

®

298

Features

Connect to the HondaLink

®

 operator when trying to find a destination or for 

roadside assistance.

1.

Press the 

LINK

 button.

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Connection to the operator begins.

2.

Talk to the operator.

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To disconnect, select 

Hang Up

 on the 

audio/information screen or press the 

 button on the steering wheel.

■

Operator Assistance

*

1

Operator Assistance

*

Remain attentive to road conditions and driving 
during operator assistance.

If you want to add or renew a subscription, call the 
Operator Assistance.
1. Select .
2. Select 

Settings

.

3. Select 

System

.

4. Select 

Subscription

.

5. Select 

HondaLink Subscription Status

.

LINK

 

Button

Audio/information screen 
when connected to the 
HondaLink

®

 operator.

* Not available on all models

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Wi-Fi Connection

Features

Wi-Fi Connection

This vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to an external 
Wi-Fi hotspot or communication device.

1.

Select .

2.

Select 

Settings

.

3.

Select 

Connections

.

4.

Select 

Wi-Fi

.

5.

Select 

Change Mode

.

6.

Select 

Network

 or 

HotSpot

, then 

Save

.

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To change the Wi-Fi settings, select 

Network Options

 or 

HotSpot 

Options

.

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Select the access point you want to 
connect to the system.

7.

Select 

Connect

.

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Enter a password for the access point, 
and select 

OK

.

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When the connection is successful, the 

 icon is displayed on the list.

8.

Select 

 to go back to the home screen.

■

Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot

1

Wi-Fi Connection

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi 
Alliance

®

.

1

Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot

You cannot go through the setting procedure while 
the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the 
Wi-Fi connection.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.

Check your phone manual to find out if the phone 
has Wi-Fi connectivity.

You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or 
off with the 

 icon on the Wi-Fi network list. 

Transmission speed and others will not be displayed 
on this screen.

In case of Wi-Fi connection with your phone, make 
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point 
(tethering) mode.

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AT&T Hotspot

*

Features

AT&T Hotspot

*

If you have subscribed to AT&T hotspot services, your vehicle will provide data to 
connect your mobile devices to the Internet. You can use the AT&T Hotspot app to 
turn on/off vehicle data and monitor data usage left on your subscription.

■

AT&T Hotspot Menu

1

AT&T Hotspot

*

To use AT&T Hotspot services, your vehicle must be 
subscribed to a data plan. If your vehicle is not 
subscribed to a data plan, you can visit 

www.att.com/honda

 to add vehicle data services.

Hotspot username and password can be changed in 
the Edit Hotspot Properties of the AT&T Hotspot app. 
Settings cannot be accessed while driving. Park in a 
safe place to adjust Hotspot settings.

Alternatively, you can use your mobile hotspot to 
connect the vehicle and other mobile devices to the 
Internet.

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Wi-Fi Connection

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a

Hotspot Enable

Turn on/off AT&T Hotspot.

b

Data Usage Bar

Check the current status of your data plan. This Usage Bar will show your current 
plan and how much data remains on your plan. Subscription plans for AT&T 
Hotspot can be added/modified at 

www.att.com/honda

.

c

Refresh and Plan Info

Refreshes screen to show data remaining.
Shows your current AT&T subscription plan for the vehicle.

d

Edit Hotspot Properties

Shows the current username and password for vehicle Hotspot. Hotspot settings 
can be changed while the vehicle is not in motion.

e

Help

* Not available on all models