2014 HONDA PILOT Display

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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare ti re, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a fe w miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator co mes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified re gular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, t
he low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After dr iving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular
tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
Models with info rmation display
Models with multi- information display

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uu Indicator, Comin g On/Blinking u If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
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.

453
uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking u If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• C
omes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
•If the com
pact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as so
on as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indi cator to come on, change the tire to a full-size
tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If
there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e 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.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as so
on as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indica tor to blink, change the tire to a full- size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
Models with info rmation display
Models with multi- information display
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Index
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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, 465Airbags
...........
............................................. 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
Reactivate ............................................... 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 ® Au
dio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeL
ink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children) .
..................... 64

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Index
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400
Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ...
130
Bulb Replacement ............
........................ 402
Brake Light, Tailligh t, Back-Up Light, 
Rear Turn Signal Light and 
Rear Side Marker Light .......................... 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light and 
Front Side Marker Light ......................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Light ..................... 404
Bulb Specifications ...........
........................ 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook .
............................................. 160
Cargo Net ....
............................................. 159
Carrying Cargo .................
................ 325, 327
CD Library ....
............................................. 197
CD Player .....
..................................... 193, 226
Certification Label ...........
........................ 466Changing Bulbs
....................
..................... 402
Charging System Indicator ..
............... 69, 450
Child Safety .....
............................................ 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat ........
............................................ 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ........
..................... 104
Cleaning the Exterior ..........
..................... 430
Cleaning the Interior ...........
..................... 428
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
Clock ................
............................................ 98
Coat Hook .......
.......................................... 159
Compact Spare Tire .............
............. 435, 465
Console Compartment ........
..................... 152
Controls ...........
............................................ 97 Coolant (Engine)
....................
.................. 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........
345
Cruise Control ....
....................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 77
Cup Holders .......
....................................... 154
Customer Service Information .................
475
Customized Features ..............
.................... 90
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 127
Dead Battery ......
....................................... 445
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ..........
....................................... 166
Detachable Anchor ................
.................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............
467
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ...............
.................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............
125
Display/Information Button ...
.................... 85
Door Mirrors ......
....................................... 136
Doors ..................
......................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Inside ...................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Outside ................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................
..... 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .............
..... 137
Driving ........
............................................... 323
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 (R
eadiness Codes)....... 470
Engine ........
............................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant ...............
.......................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398Adding 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

481
Index
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected ....................
... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (H
FL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289
Automatic Import of Ce llular Ph
onebook and
Call History ................................... 291, 312
Automatic Transferring ................... 289, 311
HFL Buttons .................................... 278, 301
HFL Menus...................................... 280, 303
HFL Status Display ........................... 279, 302
Making a Call ................................. 295, 316
Options During a Call...................... 300, 319
Phone Setup ................................... 283, 305
Receiving a Call............................... 299, 319
Speed Dial ...................................... 292, 313
To Clear the System ........................ 290, 312
To Create a Security PIN .................. 288, 310
Hazard Warning Button ..
............................ 2
Head Restraints ................
........................ 141
Headlights ...
............................................. 125
Aiming.................................................... 402
Automatic Operation .............................. 126
Dimming......................................... 125, 127
Operating ............................................... 125
Heaters (Seat) ...................
........................ 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ......
................ 278, 301High Beam Indicator
...........
....................... 75
Hill Start Assist System ........
..................... 343
I
Identification Numbers............................ 466
Engine and Transmission ......................... 466
Vehicle Identification ............................... 466
Ignition Switch .....................
..................... 124
Illumination Control ............
..................... 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System .............
..................... 118
Indicator .................................................... 76
Indicators ........
............................................ 68
A/T Temperature ....................................... 73
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 71
Charging System ............................... 69, 450
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 77, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 348
Door Open .......................................... 28, 72
Fog Light ................................................... 75
Fuel Economy ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System .................................... 76
Lights On ................................................... 75
Low Fuel .................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 450
Low Tire Pressure ....................... 74, 355, 357
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 74, 355
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 381
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 451 Parking Brake and Brake System ........
68, 452
Power Tailgate .......................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm ............................... 76
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Starter System ........................................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 48, 71
System Message ........................................ 73
Tailgate Open............................................ 72
TPMS ................................................ 74, 358
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ................................................ 75
VSA ® (Ve
hicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 72, 352
VSA ® OFF
.......................................... 72, 353
VTM-4 ® Sy
stem ................................. 71, 354
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information .......
....................................... 463
Information Display ...............
.................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy .............
.............. 82, 88
Instrument Panel ....................
.................... 67
Brightness Control................................... 130
Integrated Sunshades ............
.................. 164
Interior Lights ....
....................................... 150
Interior Rearview Mirror ........
.................. 135
iPod ®..................
....................................... 240