2009 HONDA PILOT hood open

If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
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If theEngineOverheats
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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3.
4.
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On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The vehicle’s f uses are located in
four fuse boxes.
The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.Therearfuseboxislocatedatthe
lef t side of cargo area.
To open it, push the tabs as shown. The primary under-hood f use box is
locatedonthepassenger’sside.The
secondary f use box is located next to
the battery.
Fuses
528
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
LID
TAB
TAB
REAR
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 540Ignition
............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .135
............
Timing Control System . 552
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Immobilizer System .133
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
....................................
A/T Temp .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .69, 527
................
Charging System . 68,525
.............................
Cruise Control .76
.................................
Cruise Main .76
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .77
...................................
Fog Lights .76
...................................
High Beam .76
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
.....................................
Lights On .76
......................................
Low Fuel .78
................
Low Oil Pressure . 68,525
......................
Low Tire Pressure .72
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
..........................
Security System .79
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .70 .......................................
Seat Belt .67
...............................................
SRS .70
...................
System Message . 75,92
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .71
............................
VSA Activation .71
.................................
VSA System .71
..................
Individual Map Lights . 175
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 500
..................................
INFO Buttons .85
.................................
Inside Mirror .168
.............................
Inspection, Tire .502
......................
Instrument Panel .65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
..............
Instruments and Controls . 63
....................
Integrated Sunshade .181
.................................
Interf ace Dial .250
...............................
Interior Lights .174
........................................
Introduction .i
...............................................
iPod
. 286
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Headlights .124
........................................
Aiming .487
..................
Automatic Lighting . 125
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 126
..................
High Beam Indicator . 76
.........
High Beams, Turning on . 124
....................
Lights On Indicator .76
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 124
.......................
Reminder Chime .124
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 487
.................................
Turning on .124
...................................
Headphones .344
............................
Head Restraints .155
...............................
Heated Mirror .170
...............................
Heaters, Seats .162
.............
Heating and Cooling . 190,197
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 124
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
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Hood, Opening the .401
...........................................
Horn .4,121
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