Honda Pilot (2024 year). Manual in english

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Audio System Basic Operation

Android Auto

Features

Press the

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

■

Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

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.

(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.

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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Start Up

Features

Start Up

The 9-in. Color Touchscreen starts automatically when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the following screen about the data upload will be
displayed.

Select

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.

If you do not select

, the system will

automatically be switched to the home
screen after a certain period of time.

If there is no registered device, select

and the

Bluetooth

pairing screen will be

displayed.

■

To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)

Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.

Select

Honda Pilot

from your phone.

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.

If you check the box with

Do not show

this again

, this screen will not be

displayed.

Start Up

Data Sharing Setting
ON

: Data communication available.

OFF

: Data communication unavailable.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/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 home screen or after selecting

All Apps

■

Phone

Displays the HFL information.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

P. 468

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FM/AM/SiriusXM/USB/Bluetooth Audio

Displays the audio information for each.

■

Switching the Display

Using the audio/information screen

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,
or use voice commands.

•

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen
response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

Customized Features

P. 426

Home Screen

Button

All Apps

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

■

General Settings

Enters the customizing menu screen.

Customized Features

P. 426

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Navigation

Displays the navigation screen.

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

■

HondaLink

Displays the HondaLink screen.

HondaLink

P. 376

■

Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Apple CarPlay

P. 385

Android Auto

P. 392

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Vehicle Settings

Displays the vehicle settings screen.

Customized Features

P. 426

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

■

Trip Computer

Displays the trip computer information.

•

Current Drive

tab: Displays the current trip information.

•

Trip A

Trip B

tab: Displays information for the current and three previous drives.

The information is stored every time you reset Trip A/B.
To reset the Trip A/B, select

Settings

, then select

Delete Trip History

To change the setting of how to reset Trip A/B, select

Settings

, then select

“Trip A”

Reset Timing

“Trip B” Reset Timing

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System Updates

Updates the software version of the audio system.

System Updates

P. 340

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Clock

Displays the clock.

■

Smart Shortcuts

Displays the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

Smart Shortcuts

P. 380

■

Display Mode

Displays the brightness bar.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Continued

Features

■

Compass

Displays the compass screen.

■

CabinTalk

Displays the

CabinTalk

screen.

CabinTalk

P. 488

■

AT&T Hotspot

Displays the AT&T Hotspot screen.

AT&T Hotspot

P. 384

* Not available on all models

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.

■

Import wallpaper

You can import up to 11 images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash drive.

Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.

USB Ports

P. 293

Press the

button.

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select

Add More

The image of the pictures stored in the
USB flash drive are displayed on the list.

Select a desired picture to import.

Multiple pictures can be selected at the
same time.

Select

The selected pictures are displayed.

Select

Transfer

It will return to the clock wallpaper
setting screen.

■

Wallpaper Setup

Wallpaper Setup

The wallpaper you set up on

Clock Faces

cannot be

displayed on the driver information interface.

•

When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.

•

The file name must be less than 64 bytes.

•

The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

•

The individual file size limit is 10 MB.

•

The maximum image size is 4,096 × 2,304 pixels. If
the image size is less than 1,280 × 720 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the

No files detected

message appears.

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

Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives

P. 401

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

■

Select wallpaper

Press the

button.

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select a desired picture to set.

The preview is displayed on the screen.

Select

Save

The clock screen which the wallpaper has been set is displayed.

■

To view wallpaper once it is set

Press the

button.

Select

Clock

■

Delete wallpaper

Press the

button.

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select

Delete Photos

Select a desired picture to delete.

Multiple pictures can be selected at the same time.

Select

The selected pictures are displayed.

Select

Delete

It will return to the clock wallpaper setting screen.

Wallpaper Setup

You cannot delete the initial imported wallpapers.

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

■

To move to the next screen

Selecting

, or swiping the screen left or right changes to the next screen.

■

Home Screen

Home Screen

The home screen has 3 pages. You can add up to 6
pages.

Press the

button to go directly back to the first

page of the home screen from any page.

Swipe

Icon

Current page position

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

■

To add app icons on the home screen

App icons can be added on the home screen.

Press the

button.

Select

All Apps

Select the box checked on the desired apps.

To add app icons on the home screen

Pre-installed apps may not start up normally. If this
occurs, you need to reset the system.

Defaulting All the Settings

P. 444

If you perform

Factory Data Reset

, it may reset all

the settings to their factory default.

Defaulting All the Settings

P. 444

In case those apps still do not startup normally even
after

Factory Data Reset

, contact your dealer.

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

■

To move icons on the home screen

You can change location on the home screen.

Press the

button.

Select and hold an icon.

The screen switches to the customization
screen.

Drag and drop the icon to where you want
it to be.

Select

Done

The screen will return to the home
screen.

To move icons on the home screen

Select

Tips

to show tips. To hide them, select it again.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

■

To remove icons on the home screen

You can delete the icons on the home screen.

Press the

button.

Select and hold an icon.

The screen switches to the customization
screen.

Drag and drop the icon you want to remove
to the header area.

The icon is removed from the home
screen.

Select

Done

The screen will return to the home
screen.

To remove icons on the home screen

You cannot delete the

All Apps

icon.

Apps will not be deleted by deleting the icon on the
home screen.

Select

Tips

to show tips. To hide them, select it again.

Select and
hold.

Drag and drop to
the header area.

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Features

■

To shortcut icons on the home screen

You can store up to six icons on the bottom of the home screen.

Press the

button.

Select and hold an icon.

The screen switches to the customization
screen.

Drag and drop the icon you want to store to
the bottom of the home screen.

The icon is a shortcut.

Select

Done

The screen will return to the home
screen.

To shortcut icons on the home screen

Select

Tips

to show tips. To hide them, select it again.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop
to shortcut
icon.

Shortcut
Icons

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Audio System Basic Operation

System Updates

Features

System Updates

The audio system’s firmware can be updated with a Wi-Fi connection or with a USB
device.

The audio system’s firmware can be also updated with the telematics control unit
(TCU) through the subscription-based service.

When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the status
area. Use the following procedure to update the system.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on

the home screen, select

All Apps

The system will check for updates.

If the update icon appears on the home
screen, select the status icon.

Status Area

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Select

Download

A notification appears on the screen for
the user to accept the download.

Select

Install Now

Install While

Vehicle Off

A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful.

■

How to Update

Models with TCU

How to Update

You can update the system via Wi-Fi, but cannot use
the captive portal that requires login or agreement to
the terms of use on the browser.

Your download will be canceled if:

•

Your Wi-Fi connection is severed.

•

You stop the engine when the battery is low on
power.

Your download will recommence the next time a Wi-
Fi connection is established.

For the battery protection,

Install While Vehicle Off

cannot be selected when the battery is low on power.
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select

Install Now

Notification

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System Updates

Continued

Features

The following settings can be set.

•

Automatic Download

•

Version Status

•

Connection Setup

•

Automatic Update

•

Update History

■

Automatic download settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Automatic Download

Select the access point, then select

Enable

If you do not want to system update automatically, select

Disable

■

View a version and update status

Use the following procedure to confirm the version and update status.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Version Status

■

System Updates Settings

* Not available on all models

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System Updates

Features

■

Connection setup

Use the following procedure to connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Connection Setup

Select

Select an access point from the network list.

To connect to a hotspot that is not automatically detected, select

Options

then

Add Network

Enter the password.

If you check the

Use this network to automatically download system

updates

box, you can set the network to be used for system updates.

Select

Connect

■

Automatic update settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic update setting.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Automatic Update

Select

Accept

If you do not want to system update automatically, select

Decline

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

System Updates

Continued

Features

■

View the update history

Use the following procedure to confirm the update history.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Update History

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System Updates

Features

■

Wireless connection mode setup

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Connection Setup

Select

Select an access point from the network list.

To connect to a hotspot that is not automatically detected, select

Options

then

Add Network

Enter the password.

If you check the

Use this network to automatically download system

updates

box, you can set the network to be used for system updates.

Select

Connect

■

How to update

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

via Wireless

Select

Download

A notification appears on the screen for the user to accept the download.

Select

Install Now

Install While Vehicle Off

A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.

■

How to Update Wirelessly

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Audio System Basic Operation

System Updates

Features

■

Download the update files from the server

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Other Methods

Select

Via USB

A notification appears on the screen.

Connect a USB device into the USB port.

The inventory data is copied into the USB device.

USB Ports

P. 293

Remove the USB device from the USB port.

Connect the USB device into your computer, and then download the update files.

Follow the link to download the required software update files. Refer to

https://usb.honda.com

for instructions.

■

Update the audio system

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

Select

Other Methods

Select

Via USB

A notification appears on the screen.

Connect the USB device with the update files into the USB port.

A notification appears on the screen.

USB Ports

P. 293

Select

Install Now

A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.

■

How to Update with a USB Device

How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update
files from the USB before starting the USB update
process.

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

Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives

P. 401

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Audio System Basic Operation

Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

Press the

button.

Select an audio source icon.

Select

Sound

Select an item from the following choices:

•

Bass / Treble:

Treble, Midrange, Bass

•

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

Driver

Only, Front Only, Rear Only, Full Vehicle,
Balance, Fader

•

Bose Centerpoint

Turns the Bose

Centerpoint ON and OFF.

•

Bose Dynamic Speed Compensation

Sets the amount of volume increase.

•

Balance / Fader

Balance, Fader

•

Speed Volume Compensation

Sets the

amount of volume increase.

*1 : Models with BOSE AMP
*2 : Models with Normal AMP

Adjusting the Sound

The

Bose Dynamic Speed Compensation

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.

You can also adjust the sound by the following
procedure:
1. Press the

button.

2. Select

General Settings

3. Select

Sound

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

You can change where the sound comes from by
selecting one of the speaker options below:

•

Full Vehicle:

All the speakers emit sound.

•

Driver Only:

Only the speaker by the driver’s seat

emits sound.

•

Front Only:

Only the front speakers emit sound.

•

Rear Only:

Only the rear speakers emit sound.

To reset each setting for

Bass / Treble

Audio Zones

& Balance / Fader

Bose Dynamic Speed

Compensation

Balance / Fader

, and

Speed

Volume Compensation

, select

Default

on each

setting screen.

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Display Setup

Continued

Features

Display Setup

You can set the screen brightness.

Select

Display Mode

The brightness bar is displayed for a few
seconds.

Select

to adjust the brightness.

Select

Display OFF

to turn off the

screen. To turn on the screen, press the

button.

■

Switching Display Mode Manually

Display Setup

You can adjust the screen brightness by sliding or
tapping on the brightness bar.

You can also change the screen brightness on the
following procedures:
1. Press the

button.

2. Select

General Settings

3. Select

Display

4. Select the setting you want.

To reset the settings, select

Default

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Display Setup

Features

Select

Audio Source

in the header area, 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.

■

Selecting an Audio Source

■

Limitations for Manual Operation

Select

Audio Source

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

Continued

Features

Voice Control Operation

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

(Talk) button 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:

Voice Portal Screen

P. 350

•

Close the windows and panoramic roof

•

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

•

Speak clearly in a 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.

■

Voice Recognition

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.

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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Audio System Basic Operation

Voice Control Operation

Features

When the

(talk) button is pressed,

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

“Help”

after the beep.

Depending on the selected mode, the
displayed commands are different on the
voice portal screen. The commands
recognized are the same regardless of
which screen is selected.
Normal Mode: A list of example commands
is displayed to quickly complete your
desired function.
Assist Mode: A list of basic commands is
displayed to guide you step by step through
the voice menu.

■

Voice Portal Screen

You can change the mode on the

General

Settings

screen.

Voice Control

P. 435

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

When the voice portal screen is displayed, it
will change to the top screen of each
function by using the global commands.

•

Music Search

•

Sirius XM

•

Navigation

•

Phone

When the system recognizes a phone
command, the screen will change to the
dedicated phone voice recognition screen.
These commands can only be used when a
phone is connected.

■

General Commands

■

Phone Commands

■

Phone Commands

•

Call <name>

•

Call <number>

The system only recognizes contact names
stored in the phonebook of your phone. If a
full name is registered in the first name
field, the system will recognize the first
name and last name as one contact name.

Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.

When the system recognizes an audio
command, the screen will change to the
dedicated audio voice recognition screen.

■

FM Commands

•

Tune to <FM frequency>

■

AM Commands

•

Tune to <AM frequency>

■

Sirius XM Commands

•

Tune to SXM <channel number>

•

Tune to SXM <station name>

■

Audio Commands

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

Voice Control Operation

Features

■

iPod Commands

•

List Album <name>

•

List Artist <name>

•

List Genre <name>

•

List Playlist <name>

•

Play <artist> <album>

•

Play

•

Play Album <name>

•

Play Artist <name>

•

Play Genre <name>

•

Play Music <text:media_combo>

•

Play Playlist <name>

•

Play Song <name>

■

USB Commands

•

List Album <name>

•

List Artist <name>

•

List Playlist <name>

•

Play <artist> <album>

•

Play

•

Play Album <name>

•

Play Artist <name>

•

Play Music <text:media_combo>

•

Play Playlist <name>

•

Play Song <name>

The screen will change to the navigation
screen when a navigation voice command is
received.

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

•

Voice Help

•

Cancel

•

Back

Voice Help provides guidance for the
current screen.

•

Previous

•

Next

•

Yes

•

■

Navigation Commands

■

Standard Commands

■

List Commands

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous
display.

Seek Buttons

Press

to search the selected band up

or down for a station with a strong signal.

VOL/

AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

Settings Icon

Select whether to tune to HD
Radio

automatically.

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

display beyond preset 5.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

To store a station:

Tune to the selected station.

Select and hold the preset icon to store that station.

Select

Press & Hold

to set a new preset station.

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.

Select

Station List

to display a list.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select

Station List

to display a list.

Select

Refresh

■

Preset Memory

■

Station List

Preset Memory

The

indicator appears on the display indicating

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

Switching the Audio Mode
Roll the left selector wheel or select

Audio Source

on the screen.

Audio Remote Controls

P. 296

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. For patents see

http://dts.com/patents

. HD

Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and
“ARC” logos are registered trademarks or
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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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 press the

button.

Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio

station is selected while listening to

an FM station.

Select

HD Radio Channels

Select the channel number.

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

■

To find an RDS station from Station List

Select

Station List

to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select

Station List

to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select

Refresh

■

Scan

■

HD Subchannel

■

Radio Data System (RDS)

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.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Change the AM/FM settings.

Select

Settings

Select an option.

•

HD Radio:

Automatically choose a digital or an analog channel, or listen to

analog only.

•

Artwork:

Turns the artwork display on and off.

■

AM/FM Settings

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Features

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Channel Icons

Select

to the previous or next channel.

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

Settings Icon

Select settings to display and
customize SiriusXM

settings.

Category Icons

Select

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 beyond

preset 5.

Seek Buttons

Press

to search the selected band

up or down for a station with a strong signal.

Album Art

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous
display.

VOL/

AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

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