2014 HONDA PILOT check oil

uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
396
Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5.Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it
is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away
dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Appl
y a light coat of new engine oil to
the filter gasket.
7. Pu
t a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tighte
ning torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. P
our the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engi
ne oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reins
tall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engin
e for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. S
top the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If neces
sary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter

433
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 434
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 435
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 444
Jump Starting ..........
.......................... 445
Shift Lever Does Not Move .........
..... 447
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 448 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 450
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 450
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 451
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 452
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ................................................. 452
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 453 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 453
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 454
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 458
Emergency Towing ..............
............. 459
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 461

450
Handling the Unexpected
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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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
co
ver. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located on the passenger’s side, near the
wi
ndshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs
to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Main Fuse120 A
−−
2OP Main80 A
IG Main50 A
3Blower40 A
AC Inverter30 A
4 Head Light Main
50 A
Power Window Main 40
A
5−−
6 Condenser Fan 30
A
7Cooling Fan30 A
8 Rear Defogger 30
A
9−−
10 Fog Lights *(20 A)
11Sub15 A
12 ACM 10
A
13Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining *(20 A)
14 Front Passenger’s Power
S
eat Slide *(20 A)
15Oil Level7.5 A
16 FI ECU (7.5
A)
17Radio20 A
18 IG Coil 15
A
19Main15 A
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21DBW15 A
22 Interior Lights 7.5
A
23Back Up10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models

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, 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
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

483
Index
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
Outside Temperature Display .............
84, 87
Overheating .....................
........................ 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ........
............................................. 364
Parking Brake ...................
........................ 360
Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator ..
.................. 68, 452
Parking Sensor System .....
........................ 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ............
..... 49
Passing Indicators .............
........................ 125
Power Tailgate .................
........................ 112
Power Windows ...............
........................ 120
Precautions While Driving ....................
... 344Driving Guidelines

for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ................
....................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .....................
..................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .....................
............. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) ....
.......................................... 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .....
............. 189, 222
Range ..............
...................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .....
............. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) .......
470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ...................
131
Rear Entertainment System .....................
251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ..
..... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .................
............. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ...................
..................... 135
Refueling .........
.......................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .....
.......................... 357, 417 , 467
Remote Transmitter ............
..................... 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456 , 457Tires ........................................................
420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects .......
.................. 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ...........
.............. 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ......
......................................... 28
Safety Labels ......
......................................... 66
Safety Message ..
......................................... 21
Seat Belts ...........
......................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters.......
....................................... 162
Seats ...................
....................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ..
....................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76

485
Index
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instru ment 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
System ...................................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil) ....................
................ 392, 465
VSA ® (Veh
icle Stability Assist) ................. 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management)  System ........
............................................. 354
W
Wallpaper................................................. 179
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...
..... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............
... 450
Warning Labels ................
.......................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately
).............................................. 472 Watts
...............
.......................................... 464
Wear Indicators (Tire) ..........
..................... 419
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ...........
439
Window Washers .................
..................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 401
Switch ..................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing) .............
120
Windshield ......
.......................................... 128
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 401
Wiper Blades ........................................... 410
Wipers and Washers ................................ 128
Winter Tires ....
.......................................... 422
Snow Tires ............................................... 422
Tire Chains .............................................. 422
Wipers and Washers ............
..................... 128
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 410
Front ....................................................... 128
Rear ........................................................ 129
WMA ...............
.................. 193, 207, 226 , 244
Worn Tires .......
.......................................... 414
X
XM® Radio ................................................. 223