2013 HONDA PILOT check engine

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, 465
Airbags........................................................ 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
Reactivating ............................................ 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® Audio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 64
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400

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Index
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 132
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 352
Emergency................................................. 459
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 470
Engine....................................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant......................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating............................................. 448
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Engine Oil.................................................. 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 430
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire..................................................... 435
Floor Mats................................................. 429
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats.. 146, 147, 148
Foot Brake................................................ 361
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel...................................................... 15, 371
Economy ................................................. 374
Gauge ....................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy........................................... 374
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 15, 372
Fuses......................................................... 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges........................................................ 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected....................... 433
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289

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Index
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 ......................................... 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
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

484
Index
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, 465
Summer .................................................. 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
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instrument 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