2014 HONDA PILOT service

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to tra
nsport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng a
rms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.All models
2WD models

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 464
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...... 466
Engine Number and Transmission Number...................................... 466
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 467
Reporting Safety Defects .................
469Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 470
Warranty Coverages ...........
............. 472
Authorized Manuals ............
............. 474
Customer Service Information .........
475
Gracenote® End User License
Agreement ..
................................. 476

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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express.
Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
ph

one at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It is
written for the journeyman te chnician, but it is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to
understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-
depth troubleshooting inform ation for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.

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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all
your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not so lve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general ma nager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's mana gement, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Is
lands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
1 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 466
•Date of purchase
•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem
•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Information
Gracenote® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Gracenote”). Th e software from Gracenote (t he “Gracenote Software”)
enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-
related information, including name, artist , track, and title information (“Gracenote
Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote
Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenot e Data
, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gra
cenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If
your license terminates, you agree to ceas e any and all use of the Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Serve rs. Gracenote reserves all rights in
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all
ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any
payment to you for any info rmation that you provide. You agree that Gracenote,
Inc. may enforce its rights under this Ag reement against you directly in its own
name.
1 Gracenote ® End User License Agreement
Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB)
Music recognition technolog y and related data are
provided by Gracenote ®. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recogniti on technology and related
content delivery. For more information, please visit
www. gracenote.com .
When music is recorded to the HDD from a CD,
information such as the recording artist and track
name are retrieved from the Gracenote Da tabase and
displayed (when availabl e). Gracenote may not
contain information for all albums.
Gracenote is an internet -based music recognition
service that allows artist, album, and track
information from CDs to display on the HDD. More
information about Grace note is available at
www.honda.com/ (in U.S.) or www.honda.ca (in
Canada).
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright© 2000 to present Gracenote.

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Information
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical
purposes. The purpose of a randomly assi gned numeric identifier is to allow the
Gracenote service to count queries wit hout knowing anything about who you are.
For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the
Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS
IS.” Gracenote makes no re presentations or warranties, express or implied,
regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers.
Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change
data categories for any cause that Gracenot e deems sufficient. No warranty is made
that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning
of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not
obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories
that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any
time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EX PRESS OR IMP
LIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT
WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACEN OTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQ UENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR
FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.
copyright © 2000 to present Gracenot
e
1Gracenote ® End User License Agreement
Gracenote Software, copyright© 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or mo re patents owned by
Gracenote apply to this product and service.
See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by
Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or
other countries.

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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
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 439
Jump Starting ..................
.......................... 445
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ................
..... 102
Keys ............
................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention .................................. 102
Master Keys ............................................... 99
Number Tag ............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 104
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Types and Functions .................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................. 100
Won’t Turn ................................................ 18
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ..
..... 345
L
Language (HFL)................................. 279, 302
LATCH (Child Seats) ........
...................... 57, 61
Lights ..........
....................................... 125, 402
Automatic ............................................... 126
Bulb Replacement .................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 127
Fog Lights ................................................ 127
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 150
Light Switches ......................................... 125Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................
125
Load Limits .....
........................................... 327
Locking/Unlocking ..............
........................ 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 105
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
From Inside ............................................. 103
From Outside .......................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ....................
. 102
Low Battery Charge ...........
...................... 450
Low Fuel Indicator ..............
........................ 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .
................ 68, 450
Lower Anchors ....................
.................. 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............
. 327
M
Maintenance............................................. 377
Battery .................................................... 423
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 428
Climate Control System ........................... 427
Coolant ................................................... 397
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 381
Oil ........................................................... 393
Power Steering Fluid................................ 400
Precautions ............................................. 378
Radiator .................................................. 398
Remote Control....................................... 425Remote Transmitter ................................
424
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 402
Safety ..................................................... 379
Service Items ................................... 383, 387
Tires........................................................ 414
Transmission Fluid ................................... 399
Under the Hood ...................................... 389
Wireless Headphone ...............................
426
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............
69, 451
Map Lights ........
........................................ 151
Maximum Load Limit ............
................... 327
Meters, Gauges .....................
..................... 80
Mirrors ..............
........................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Door ....................................................... 136
Exterior ................................................... 136
Interior Rearview ..................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
375
Moonroof .........
........................................ 123
MP3 ...................
................ 193, 207, 226, 244
Multi-Information Display ....
..................... 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ......
................... 370
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 466