check engine HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65 Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150 Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System * P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink ® U
niversal Transceiver * P. 276 Bluetooth® Hands FreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 360
Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 370 Refueling P. 371 Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444 Jump Starting P. 445 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447
Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467 Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474 Customer Service Information P. 475
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe Driving P. 23
Instrument Panel P. 67
Controls P. 97
Features P. 171
Driving P. 323
Maintenance P. 377
Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Information P. 463
Index P. 478

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 23)
Airbags (P37)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P52)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P65)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P28)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P29)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P377)
Under the Hood (P389)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P402)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P410)
● Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P414)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.
●Comes on when the brake
fluid level is low.
●Comes on if there is a
problem with the brake
system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you
drive with the parking brake
not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the
parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2 What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 452
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 452
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and
goes off when the engine
starts.
●Comes on when the engine
oil pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Im
mediately stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Comes On P. 450
U.S.
Canada
U.S.Canada
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 470●Comes on while driving - Have the
ve
hicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
pla
ce where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 451
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate
control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 450
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
●Indicates current shift lever position.
(d
indicator:●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the (d

button while the shift lever is in
(D
.
2 Shifting P. 346—
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by
a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no an ti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side air
bag system
-Side curtain
airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
VTM-4 ® System
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VTM-4 ®.
●Blinks when the VTM-4 ® system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by
a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - The VTM-4® fl uid
temperature is too high. Stop in a safe
place, shift to
(P
, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2 VTM (Variable Torque
Management)-4 r System * P. 354
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Daytime
Running Lights
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Daytime Running Lights P. 127
System Message
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a syst em message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
—
A/T Temperature
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to
(P
, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn
the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON
(w
again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfu
nctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems
can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator *
●Blinks when the secu rity system alarm
has been set.2 Security System Alarm * P. 118—
Starter System
Indicator *
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the starter system.●As a temporary measure, hold the
ignition switch to START
(e
for up to 15
seconds and start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Fuel Economy
Indicator●Comes on and stays on while you are
driving with good fuel economy.——
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
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uu Indicators u Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages *
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages *
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ss
age indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 451
●Appears when the schedul ed maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P.
386
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0
.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 448
●Appears when the daytime running lights are off.
2 Daytime Running Lights P. 127
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there
are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove
any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any sno
w on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When r
emoving ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood
is securely closed.
u If
the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the t
ires are in good condition.
u Check air
pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414
• Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind
spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.