replace HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Service Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park
the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface an d apply the parking
brake.
2. Move t
he shift lever to (P
.
3. Turn
on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.

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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the cargo area floor lid.
2.Remove the cover and take the jack, stay,
wheel nut wrench, and extension bar out
of the tool case.
3. Remove the cover
and the rubber cap on
the cargo area to access the shaft for the
spare tire hoist.
4. Fol
d down the third row seats.
2 Folding Down the Third Row Seats
P. 147
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Cover
Cover

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5. Put the extension bar with the wheel nut
wrench on the hoist shaft.
Turn the wrench to the left to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
6. Keep t
urning the wh eel nut wrench to
create slack in the cable.
7. Re
move the bracket from the spare tire.
8.Place a
wheel block or rock in front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
Wheel Nut
Wrench
Extension Bar
Bracket
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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9. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side
up) under the vehicle body, near the tire
that needs to be replaced.
10. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.

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Handling the Unexpected
If you store a full size tire on the hoist, remove the spacer to loosen the two bolts.
1.Remove the center cap.
2. Place
the flat tire fa ce up under the hoist.
3. Insert the
hoist bracket into the center hole
of the flat tire.
4. Turn the
extension ba r with the wheel nut
wrench to the right until the flat tire rests
against the underbody of the vehicle and
you hear the hoist click.
5. Sec
urely put the jack, stay, extension bar,
and wheel nut wrench back in the tool
case.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if you are not
stowing a tire. If the hoist is left down, it will be
damaged during driving and need to be replaced.
3 WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Bolts

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Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare ti re, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a fe w miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator co mes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified re gular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, t
he low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After dr iving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular
tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
Models with info rmation display
Models with multi- information display

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Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. R
emove the fuse box cover.
3.Check
the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If
the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect
the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If
there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 454 to 457.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller

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Information
Warranty Coverages
■U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissi

ons control systems and accessori es, against defects in materials and
workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warra
nty and Emissions Performance
Warranty – these two warranties cover your ve hi
cle’s emissions control systems.
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for
exact information.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered
by a

limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered for
rust-through

from the inside for the specified time peri od with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this
warranty. Time

and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other
factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Honda replacement parts
against

defects in materials and workmanship.

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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifeti me Limit
ed Warranty – provides coverage for as
lon
g as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty informa
tion booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual t
hat came with your vehicle.

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1Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It is
written for the journeyman te chnician, but it is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to
understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-
depth troubleshooting inform ation for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
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Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
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