2014 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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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.

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Handling the Unexpected (P433)
Flat Tire (P 435)
● Park in
a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P450)
● Identify
the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 444)
● If
the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 454)
● Che
ck for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 448)
● 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 (P 459)
● Ca
ll a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to (q
.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to (0
and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
le

ver to the unlock position.

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Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• Ho
w various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or
not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How fa
r (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle
was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
ci
rcumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information
that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is inten
ded to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the
environment.
NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information al erts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards
associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgement. You will find this impo
r
tant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Sa
fety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Sa
fety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Sa
fety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Sa
fety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instruct
ions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with im portant sa
fety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.

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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 24
Important Handling Information......... 26
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 27
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 29
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 32
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 36
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 37
Types of Airbags ................................ 40
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40 Side Airbags ...................................... 44
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 47
Airbag System Indicators.................... 48
Airbag Care ....................................... 51
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 52
Safety of Infants and Small Children ....... 54
Safety of Larger Children ................... 63
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 65
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 66