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

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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

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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

1

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.

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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.

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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

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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

1

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.

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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.

2

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