HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G User Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P128)
Wiper/Washer Control LeverAdjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 134)
● To ad
just, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Tailgate (P 110)
● W
ith all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
● Press the power tailgate butt
on on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Glass Hatch (P 116)
● To open the glass ha
tch, press the glass
hatch release button on the tailgate.
● Press the glass hatch release butt
on on
the driver’s door or the remote
transmitter to open the glass hatch.
Models with the power tailgate
Models without the power tailgate

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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P136)
●With
the ignition switch in ON (
w
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Pu
sh the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Place
the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 120)
● With the
ignition switch in ON (
w
, open
and close the power windows.
● If
the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If
the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P165)
● Press the AU
TO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defro st t
he windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.Models with navigation system
Fan Control Bar (Rear Window
Defogger/Heated
Mirror
*) Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
MODE Control Button SYNC
(Synchronized) Button
(On/Off) Button
Rear Climate Control●
Press the AUTO button to activate the
rear climate control system.
● Press the OFF button repeatedly
to turn
the system off.
Rear Passenger
Compartment
Temperature
Control Bar Fan Control Bar
Airflows from
the rear floor
vents Airflows from
the center
console and
rear pillar ventsOFF Button
AUTO Button

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P171)
Audio System (P 172)
SCAN Button
SKIP Bar
Interface Dial
*
HDD Button
VOL
/ (Volume/
Power) Knob
USB/AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
PHONE Button
Button
*
FM
/AM Button *
AUDIO Button *
CD Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P184)
● VOL (
Volume) Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
do
wn.
● MODE Bu
tton
Press and release to change the audio
m
ode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1 */XM2 */CD/
CD-L */HDD */AUX.
● CH (C
hannel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
prev

ious strong station.
CD/CD Library
*/HDD */USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
be
ginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL ButtonMODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P323)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(
P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission (P346)
● Shift to
(
P
and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
ReverseUsed when reversing.
NeutralTransmission is not locked.
DriveNormal driving.
Drive (D3)Press the (
d
button while the shift lever is in
(
D
.
Used when:
•Going up or down hills•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
SecondUsed to increase engine braking (the
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
FirstUsed to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
(
d
Button

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 353)
● The v
ehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® co
mes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To
turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 348)
● Cru
ise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use crui
se control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P355)
● TPMS monit
ors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turn ed on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling (P 371)
aPull the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
hi
gher required
Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)

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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.

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P433)
Flat Tire (P 435)
● Park in
a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P450)
● Identify
the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 444)
● If
the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 454)
● Che
ck for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 448)
● Park in
a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 459)
● Ca
ll a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to (q
.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to (0
and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
le

ver to the unlock position.

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.