2014 HONDA PILOT ECU

uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
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Features
You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Ro
tate to select Phone Se tup, then
press .
u Repeat
the procedure to select Security
Code .
3. Select a
phone you want to add a security
code to.
u Rotate to select a phone you want to
add a security code to, then press .
4. Enter a
new four-digit number.
u Rotate to select, then press .
Rotate to select , then press to
delete.
If the phone name you selected is security
co
de protected the speed dial list becomes .
■To Create a Security Code1To Create a Security Code
In the phone is already security code protected, you
need to enter the current security code before
clearing the code or creating a new one.
Speed Dial List When
Security Code-Protected

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uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
Features
Security codes, paired phones, all stored voice tags, all speed dial entries, and all
imported phonebook data are erased.
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Ro
tate to select Phone Se tup, then
press .
u Repeat
the procedure to select System
Clear .
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3. You will receive
a notification message on
the screen. Rotate to select Yes, then
press .
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4. You wi
ll receive a confirmation message on
the screen.
■To Clear the System

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there
are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove
any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any sno
w on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When r
emoving ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood
is securely closed.
u If
the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the t
ires are in good condition.
u Check air
pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414
• Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind
spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 327
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u Th
ey can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not pla
ce anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor m
at can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If yo
u have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u Th
ey may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Secure
ly close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 103
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head re
straint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 141
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Ad
just them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 134
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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uu Towing a Trailer u Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that
all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 329
• When towing more than 3,500lbs (1,590 kg), use of gasoline with a pump octane
number of 91 or higher is recommended.
u Towi
ng performance can be affected by high altitude, high temperature, or
steep uphill.
• Securely attach the hitch,
safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely stor
e all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Che
ck if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Che
ck the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than norm
al.
• Obey poste
d speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn
more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
•Allow more
time and distance for braking.
• Do
not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.

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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Opening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pul
l the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u Th
e hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pus
h up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. R
emove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod,
and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp

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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Adding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Ad
d oil slowly.
3.R
einstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait
for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

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