2014 HONDA PILOT oil

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message
Indicator
*
Gauges (P80)/Information Display * (P81)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P85)/System Indicators (P68)
Fuel Economy Indicator VTM-4 r system Indicator
*TPMS Indicator *
Maintenance
Minder Indicator *
Washer Level
Indicator *
A/T Temperature
Indicator *
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Starter System
Indicator *System Indicators
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator *
Security System Alarm
Indicator *
Information Display */
Multi-Information Display *
Canada U.S.
CanadaU.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P377)
Under the Hood (P389)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P402)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P410)
● Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P414)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust
system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust
system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle
is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te op
en, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select
the fresh air mode.
2.Select
the mode.
3. Set
the fan speed to high.
4.Set
the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the s
ame manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3 WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.
●Comes on when the brake
fluid level is low.
●Comes on if there is a
problem with the brake
system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you
drive with the parking brake
not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the
parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2 What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 452
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 452
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and
goes off when the engine
starts.
●Comes on when the engine
oil pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Im
mediately stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Comes On P. 450
U.S.
Canada
U.S.Canada
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Information Display *
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your
vehicle has accumulated.
■Switching the Display
■Odometer
Engine oil lifeTrip meter B
Average fuel economy
Trip meter A
Instant fuel economy Range (estimated distance)
Outside temperature
*
Odometer
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.
0 .
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar
graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each
trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel econom y of your trips in the past.
■Trip Meter
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5ºF
or ±3ºC if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1.Turn
the ignition switch to ON (w
.
2. Press and
hold the (Select/Reset) knob
for 10 seconds or more.
u T
he information display shows the reset
mode initial display.
3. Select
outside temperature with the
knob.
4. Press and
hold the knob for a few
seconds to enter the outsi
de temperature
setting mode.
5. Turn the knob to adjust the
temperature.
6. Press and
release the knob.
u Th
e new outside temperature is now
entered.
■Outside Temperature *1Outside Temperature *
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from anothe r vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
1 Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5ºF or ±3ºC.
Reset Mode Initial Display
Oil life
Outside Temperature
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Multi-Information Display *
Shows the odometer, trip meter, outside te mperature indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful informat
ion.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/
RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display
SEL/RESET
Button Tire Pressure Monitor
/ Button
Engine oil life
Trip meter B
Trip meter A Odometer
Customize SettingsTrip Computer
* Not available on all models