2014 HONDA PILOT check engine

uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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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

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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant
Continued
Maintenance
Engine Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% an tifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you
refuel. Check the
reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the
radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
1.Check
the amount of coolant in the reserve
tank.
2. If the co
olant level is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling syst
em for leaks.
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life An t ifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Reserve Tank
1Engine Coolant
NOTICE
If temperatures consistent ly below -22°F (-30°C) are
expected, the coolant mixture should be changed to
a higher concentration. Cons ult a dealer for more
information.
If Honda antifreeze /coolant is not available, you may
use another major brand non- silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality
coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed
and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your
vehicle's coolant system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or with the engine components.
Reserve
Tank
MAX
MIN

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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park
on level ground, and start the engine.
2.Wait
until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
u Perform
step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipst
ick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert
the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely , as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the
dipstick and check the fluid
level.
u I
t should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the
level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle' s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
HOT

Range

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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level indicator
* appears on the instrument
panel or a message appears on the multi-information display *.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not
overflow the reservoir.
Models without washer level sensor1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Models with washer level sensor
* Not available on all models

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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

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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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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.
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uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Chec
k that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u I
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
MAX
MIN