2014 HONDA PILOT engine

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 423●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 458
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 342
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is bl
inking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 118
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 80
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 458
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 459
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 445

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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect
the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's + terminal.
2. Connect
the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Us
e a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the
second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Conn
ect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5. If yo
ur vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attem
pt to start your ve hicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3 WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
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Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Dis
connect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect
the jumper cable from your vehicle's + terminal.
4. Dis
connect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby se
rvice station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts

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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperat
ure 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. Im
mediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
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team or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
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am 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.
3 WARNING
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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■Next thing to do
1.Chec
k that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
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f the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Onc
e the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If
the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If
there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re sta
rt it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
Tank
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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 e
ngine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hoo
d and check the oil level.
2Oil 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 l
ight 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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If the Malfunction Indica tor Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Co
mes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks
when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
deale

r.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flamma
ble items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be ca
used by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engin
e.
2. Check
that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
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f not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Driv
e for several days of normal driving.
u The mes
sage should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if th e syst
em continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brak
e fluid is low.
•There is a
malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal,
check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If a
bnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the
compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, then goes off after driving a few miles
(kilometers).
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure
and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
Models with info rmation display
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.