open hood HONDA PILOT 2015 2.G User Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 393
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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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 ................................................ 20
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 ......................................... 125 Lights 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....................................... 425 Remote 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
O
Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 340
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ............. 84, 87
Overheating ............................................. 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ..................................................... 364
Parking Brake ........................................... 360
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator .................... 68, 452
Parking Sensor System ............................. 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 125
Power Tailgate ......................................... 112
Power Windows ....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving ....................... 344Driving Guidelines
for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) .............................................. 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 189, 222
Range .................................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 131
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .............................. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 135
Refueling ................................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ............................... 357, 417, 467
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456, 457 Tires ........................................................ 420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels ............................................... 66
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters .............................................. 162
Seats .......................................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ......................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76