2014 HONDA PILOT tailgate

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uu Fuses u Fuse Locations
Continued
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Handling the Unexpected
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Engine Compartment Sub Fuse
Box■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Power Tailgate Motor *(40 A)
2 VTM-4 *(20 A)
3Trailer Main(30 A)
4VSA FSR 40 A
5Rear Blower30 A
6 VSA Motor 30
A
7Hazard15 A
8 Power Tailgate Closer *(20 A)
9Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining *(20 A)
10 Driver’s Power Seat Slide
*(20 A)
11Stop & Horn20 A
12 Rear Console Accessory
Socket 15

A
13Rear Wiper10 A
14 Trailer E-Brake (20
A)
15Front Heated Seat *(20 A)
16 Center Console Accessory
Socket 15

A
17Trailer Charge(20 A)
18 Front Accessory Socket 15
A
19Rear Accessory Socket15 A
20 Glass Hatch Motor 20
A
21Rear Heated Seat *(15 A)
22 Head Light Washer Motor (30 A)
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Use a
flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
2. To
open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Models with power tailgate
Lever

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uu When You Cannot Open the Tailgate u
Handling the Unexpected
2.To open the tailgat e, push the tailgate
while pushing down the lever with the flat-
tip screwdriver.
Models without power tailgate

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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

483
Index
O
Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..........
... 340
Oil (Engine) .
............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .............
84, 87
Overheating .....................
........................ 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ........
............................................. 364
Parking Brake ...................
........................ 360
Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator ..
.................. 68, 452
Parking Sensor System .....
........................ 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ............
..... 49
Passing Indicators .............
........................ 125
Power Tailgate .................
........................ 112
Power Windows ...............
........................ 120
Precautions While Driving ....................
... 344Driving Guidelines
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for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ................
....................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .....................
..................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .....................
............. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) ....
.......................................... 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .....
............. 189, 222
Range ..............
...................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .....
............. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) .......
470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ...................
131
Rear Entertainment System .....................
251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ..
..... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .................
............. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ...................
..................... 135
Refueling .........
.......................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .....
.......................... 357, 417 , 467
Remote Transmitter ............
..................... 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456 , 457Tires ........................................................
420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects .......
.................. 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ...........
.............. 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ......
......................................... 28
Safety Labels ......
......................................... 66
Safety Message ..
......................................... 21
Seat Belts ...........
......................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters.......
....................................... 162
Seats ...................
....................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ..
....................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76

484
Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 76
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 81, 85
Select Lever .....................
.................... 14, 346
Operation .......................................... 14, 347
Releasing ................................................. 447
Won’t Move ............................................ 447
Selecting a Child Seat .....
............................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ....
.................. 175, 216
Setting the Clock ............
............................ 98
Shift Lever ..
......................................... 14, 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............
69, 347
Shifting (Transmission) ...
.......................... 346
Shoulder Anchor .............
............................ 33
Side Airbags ....................
............................ 44
Cutoff System............................................ 46
Off Indicator .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .......
............................ 47
Snow Tires ..
............................................... 422
Spare Tire ...
....................................... 435, 465
Spark Plugs .
............................................... 464
Specifications ..................
.......................... 464
Specified Fuel ..................
.................. 371, 464
Speedometer ...................
............................ 80
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .....
............................ 40
Starting the Engine ........
.......................... 342
Does Not Start ......................................... 444
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Steering Wheel ...............
.......................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping .....
............................................... 364 Storage Compartment
.......
...................... 154
Summer Tires .
........................................... 422
Sunglasses Holder ...............
...................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .....
... 40
Switches 
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........
2, 3, 124
Synchronized Mode ...........
...................... 167
System Message Indicator ..
........................ 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 80
Tailgate ..........
........................................... 110
Unable to Open....................................... 461
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............... 84, 87
Temperature Gauge ...........
........................ 80
Temperature Sensor ...........
.......... 84, 87, 170
Time (Setting) .....................
........................ 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..........
........................................... 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Tires ................
........................................... 414
Air Pressure ..................................... 415, 465
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 414
Inspection ............................................... 414
Labeling .................................................. 415
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 435
Regulations ............................................. 417
Rotation .................................................. 421
Spare Tire ........................................ 435, 465Summer ..................................................
422
Tire Chains.............................................. 422
Wear Indicators....................................... 419
Winter .................................................... 422
Tools .................
........................................ 434
Towing a Trailer ....................
................... 329
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 333
Load Limits ............................................. 329
Towing Your Vehicle ............
................... 339
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 339
Emergency .............................................. 459
TPMS 
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........
355
Indicator ........................................... 74, 453
Transmission .....
........................................ 346
Automatic............................................... 346
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Number .................................................. 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Trip Meter ........
............................ 82, 87, 177
Troubleshooting ...................
................... 433
Blown Fuse ..................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 19
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 19
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 18, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447