2013 HONDA PILOT check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150 Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System* P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 276Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342Braking P. 360Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 370 Refueling P. 371Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444Jump Starting P. 445Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447Fuses P. 454Emergency Towing P. 459When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467 Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474 Customer Service Information P. 475
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 171
DrivingP. 323
MaintenanceP. 377
Handling the UnexpectedP. 433
InformationP. 463
IndexP. 478

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 23)
Airbags (P37)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P52)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P65)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P28)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P29)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P377)
Under the Hood (P389)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P402)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P410)
●Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P414)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P433)
Flat Tire (P435)
●Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P450)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P444)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P454)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P448)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P459)
●Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, then goes
off.●Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.●Comes on when the brake
fluid level is low.●Comes on if there is a
problem with the brake
system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you
drive with the parking brake
not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 452●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 452
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and
goes off when the engine
starts.●Comes on when the engine
oil pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 450
U.S.
Canada
U.S.Canada
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 470●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 451
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 450
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
●Indicates current shift lever position.
(d indicator:●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the (d
button while the shift lever is in (D.
2Shifting P. 346—
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
VTM-4® System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VTM-4®.●Blinks when the VTM-4® system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - The VTM-4® fluid
temperature is too high. Stop in a safe
place, shift to (P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System * P. 354
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Daytime
Running Lights
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
System Message
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
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A/T Temperature
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to (P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off.
* Not available on all models