2014 HONDA PILOT warning light

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Handling the Unexpected
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.
Booster Battery

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Handling the Unexpected
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.
u No s
team or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Ste
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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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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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