HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
desc
riptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (inc
luding the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles
sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in clu
ded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2 Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37
2 Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 80
2 Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof * P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2 Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass
* P. 320
2 Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera * P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2 Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P. 378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 425
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2 Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464 Identification Numbers P. 466
Emissions Testing P. 470 Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote ® End Us
er License Agreement P. 476

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
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P134)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P352)
❙Gauges (P 80)
❙Information Display * (P81)
❙System Indicators (P68)
❙Multi-Information Display * (P85)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System (P172)
❙Navigation System *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Climate Control System (P165)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P131)
❙Heated Mirror Button * (P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P124)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P81)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P125)
❙Fog Lights * (P127)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P348)
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙SEL/RESET Button * (P81)
❙ / (Information) Button * (P85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P301)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P184, 217)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P103)
❙Power Window Switches (P120)
❙Rearview Mirror (P135)
❙Hood Release Handle (P390)
❙Glove Box (P 152)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P40)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P136)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P372)
❙Parking Brake Release Handle (P360)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P345)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P156)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P456)
❙Seat Heater Switches * (P162)
❙Parking Brake (P360)

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Quick Reference Guide❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch * (P123)
❙Map Lights (P151)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P161)
❙HomeLinkr Button* (P276)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P47)
❙Seat Belts (P29)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P159)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P60)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P156)
❙USB Adapter Cable (P173)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P173)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P157)
❙Third Row Seat (P57)
❙Second Row Seat (P146)
❙Front Seat (P137)
❙Side Airbags (P44)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P128, 410)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101)
❙How to Refuel (P372)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P409)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P110)
❙Rear Wiper (P129, 410)
❙Back-Up Lights (P406)
❙Brake/Taillights (P406)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P406)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P406)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P136)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P389)
❙Fog Lights * (P127, 403)
❙Rearview Camera * (P369)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P125, 405)
❙Side Marker Lights (P125, 405)
❙Tires (P414, 435)
❙Headlights (P125, 402)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P111)

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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.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message
Indicator
*
Gauges (P80)/Information Display * (P81)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P85)/System Indicators (P68)
Fuel Economy Indicator VTM-4 r system Indicator
*TPMS Indicator *
Maintenance
Minder Indicator *
Washer Level
Indicator *
A/T Temperature
Indicator *
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Starter System
Indicator *System Indicators
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator *
Security System Alarm
Indicator *
Information Display */
Multi-Information Display *
Canada U.S.
CanadaU.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P97)
Clock (P 98 )
aPress the CLOCK button to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
bPress to select the item you want to
adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour,
minutes).
cRotate to make the adjustment.
dPress to enter your selection. Repeat
steps 2 to 4 to adjust other items.
eTo enter the selection, press and
select EXIT, then press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS sat
ellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals (P 125)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 125)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models