2014 HONDA PILOT maintenance schedule

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uu For Safe Driving u Important Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
clo
se attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the
speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
fr
equently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.

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uu Indicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control P. 348—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 348—
Washer Level
Indicator *●Comes on when washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 401
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381—
Power Tailgate
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the power tailgate system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all
- You can still open or close the
tailgate manually. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uu Off-Highway Driving Guidelines u Avoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route
you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Ac
celerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Av
oiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Dri
ving on Slopes increasing your risk of a rollove r, particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight or down a slope is usually the
safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it before
you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it. Find
another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around. Back
down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Cros
sing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and di fferential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If Yo
u Get Stuck , carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow ho oks are provided for this purpose.

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uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every co
nceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform
a given task.
• To reduce
the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, to
wels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat fro
m the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire.
• To clea
n parts, use a co mmercially available degreas er or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protecti
on and protective clothi ng when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Eng
ine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only
operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehi
cle must be in a stationary condition.
u Ma
ke sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
• Be aware that
hot parts can burn you.
u M
ake sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be
aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do
not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
3 WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner's manual.
3 WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.