wheel HONDA PILOT 2014 2.G Repair Manual

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uu Emergency Towing u If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Handling the Unexpected
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
For very short distances, su ch as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable
towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers.
1.Put cl
oth on the edge of the cover.
Carefully pry with a small flat-tip
screwdriver or a metal fingernail file to
remove the cover.
u T
he cover is attached to the bumper by a
tether.
2. R
emove the rubber cap by pulling it out.
3.R
emove the towing hook and wheel
wrench from the tool case in the cargo
area.
4. Scre
w the towing hook into the hole, and
tighten it with the wheel nut wrench.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
2 Towing Equipment and Accessories P. 333
1If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing
hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not
tow at an angle. The hook should not be used to tow
the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie
down.
Cover
Front
Towing Hook
Rear

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uu Specifications u 

Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
*1: 2WD models
*2: 4WD models
■Rear Differential Fluid *
■Transfer Assembly Fluid *
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.2 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
*1
3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)*2
SpecifiedHonda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
Capacity Change2.79 US qt (2.64 ℓ)
SpecifiedHYPOID GEAR OIL API GL4 or GL5 
SAE75W-85 (SAE90 CAN BE USED)
Capacity Change0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■ En
gine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
includi
ng
filter 4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.98 US gal (7.5 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.198 US gal (0.75 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*3: U.S. LX
*4: Except U.S. LX
Regular
SizeP235/65R/17 103T*3
P235/60R/18 102T*4
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front31 (210 [2.1])*3
35 (240 [2.4])*4
Rear33 (230 [2.3])*3
35 (240 [2.4])*4
Compact
Spare Size
T165/80D17 104M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5J*3
18 x 7.5J*4
Compact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

Index
478
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet .............
.......................... 158
Accessories and Modifications ............
..... 375
Accessory Power Sockets .....................
..... 156
Additives Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil ......
.......................... 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) ...................
..... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure .....................
.................. 415, 465Airbags
...........
............................................. 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ........................................ 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio .
................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................
. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest ..........
........................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls .....
.............. 184, 217
Audio System .
........................................... 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod ®............
........................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivate ............................................... 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 173
USB Flash Drives...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display ...
................... 176
Authorized Manuals .............
................... 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................
105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting ...............
................... 126
Automatic Transmission .......
................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............
................... 173
Average Fuel Economy .........
............... 82, 88
Average Speed .
.................................. 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat) ........
.......................................... 29
Beverage Holders ..................
................... 154
Bluetooth ® Au
dio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeL
ink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children) .
..................... 64

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 439
Jump Starting ..................
.......................... 445
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ................
..... 102
Keys ............
................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention .................................. 102
Master Keys ............................................... 99
Number Tag ............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ..
..... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats) ........
...................... 57, 61
Lights ..........
....................................... 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................
125
Load Limits .....
........................................... 327
Locking/Unlocking ..............
........................ 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 105
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
From Inside ............................................. 103
From Outside .......................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ....................
. 102
Low Battery Charge ...........
...................... 450
Low Fuel Indicator ..............
........................ 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .
................ 68, 450
Lower Anchors ....................
.................. 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............
. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425Remote Transmitter ................................
424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety ..................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone ...............................
426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............
69, 451
Map Lights ........
........................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit ............
................... 327
Meters, Gauges .....................
..................... 80
Mirrors ..............
........................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
375
Moonroof .........
........................................ 123
MP3 ...................
................ 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display ....
..................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ......
................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466

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Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 76
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 81, 85
Select Lever .....................
.................... 14, 346
Operation .......................................... 14, 347
Releasing ................................................. 447
Won’t Move ............................................ 447
Selecting a Child Seat .....
............................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ....
.................. 175, 216
Setting the Clock ............
............................ 98
Shift Lever ..
......................................... 14, 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............
69, 347
Shifting (Transmission) ...
.......................... 346
Shoulder Anchor .............
............................ 33
Side Airbags ....................
............................ 44
Cutoff System............................................ 46
Off Indicator .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .......
............................ 47
Snow Tires ..
............................................... 422
Spare Tire ...
....................................... 435, 465
Spark Plugs .
............................................... 464
Specifications ..................
.......................... 464
Specified Fuel ..................
.................. 371, 464
Speedometer ...................
............................ 80
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .....
............................ 40
Starting the Engine ........
.......................... 342
Does Not Start ......................................... 444
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Steering Wheel ...............
.......................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping .....
............................................... 364 Storage Compartment
.......
...................... 154
Summer Tires .
........................................... 422
Sunglasses Holder ...............
...................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .....
... 40
Switches 
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........
2, 3, 124
Synchronized Mode ...........
...................... 167
System Message Indicator ..
........................ 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 80
Tailgate ..........
........................................... 110
Unable to Open....................................... 461
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............... 84, 87
Temperature Gauge ...........
........................ 80
Temperature Sensor ...........
.......... 84, 87, 170
Time (Setting) .....................
........................ 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..........
........................................... 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Tires ................
........................................... 414
Air Pressure ..................................... 415, 465
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 414
Inspection ............................................... 414
Labeling .................................................. 415
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 435
Regulations ............................................. 417
Rotation .................................................. 421
Spare Tire ........................................ 435, 465Summer ..................................................
422
Tire Chains.............................................. 422
Wear Indicators....................................... 419
Winter .................................................... 422
Tools .................
........................................ 434
Towing a Trailer ....................
................... 329
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 333
Load Limits ............................................. 329
Towing Your Vehicle ............
................... 339
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 339
Emergency .............................................. 459
TPMS 
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........
355
Indicator ........................................... 74, 453
Transmission .....
........................................ 346
Automatic............................................... 346
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Number .................................................. 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Trip Meter ........
............................ 82, 87, 177
Troubleshooting ...................
................... 433
Blown Fuse ..................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 19
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 19
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 18, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447

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Index
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instru ment Panel)
..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 101
USB Adapter Cable ..........
................ 172, 173
USB Flash Drives ...............
........................ 275
V
Valet Key.................................................. 100
Vanity Mirrors ..................
............................ 5
Vehicle Identification Number .............
... 466
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ..............
... 352
Off............................................................ 72
Off Button .............................................. 353
System ...................................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil) ....................
................ 392, 465
VSA ® (Veh
icle Stability Assist) ................. 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management)  System ........
............................................. 354
W
Wallpaper................................................. 179
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...
..... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............
... 450
Warning Labels ................
.......................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately
).............................................. 472 Watts
...............
.......................................... 464
Wear Indicators (Tire) ..........
..................... 419
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ...........
439
Window Washers .................
..................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 401
Switch ..................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing) .............
120
Windshield ......
.......................................... 128
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 401
Wiper Blades ........................................... 410
Wipers and Washers ................................ 128
Winter Tires ....
.......................................... 422
Snow Tires ............................................... 422
Tire Chains .............................................. 422
Wipers and Washers ............
..................... 128
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 410
Front ....................................................... 128
Rear ........................................................ 129
WMA ...............
.................. 193, 207, 226 , 244
Worn Tires .......
.......................................... 414
X
XM® Radio ................................................. 223