2014 HONDA PILOT radiator cap

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. d
ashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models
Doorjambs
U.S. models only
Sun Visor

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid (Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)Battery
Power Steering
Fluid (Red Cap)

uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant
398
Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Pus
h down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The co
olant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the
radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
6. Pour coola
nt into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■Radiator1 Radiator
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.Radiator Cap

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uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Chec
k that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u I
f the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Onc
e the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If
the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If
there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re sta
rt it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
Tank
MAX
MIN

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Inside ...................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Outside ................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................
..... 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .............
..... 137
Driving ........
............................................... 323
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System ........
..... 132
Dust and Pollen Filter .....
.......................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........
..... 352
Emergency ..
............................................... 459
Emissions Testing (R
eadiness Codes)....... 470
Engine ........
............................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant ...............
.......................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398Adding to the Reserve Tank.....................
397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Temperature Gauge .................................. 80
Engine Oil ......
........................................... 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard 
(Carbon Monoxide) ..........
........................ 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .....
...................... 430
Exterior Mirrors ..................
...................... 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire ..........
........................................... 435
Floor Mats ......
........................................... 429
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator .............
........................ 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats ..
146, 147, 148
Foot Brake .....
........................................... 361 Front Airbags (SRS)
...............
..................... 40
Front Seats ........
........................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel ...................
.................................. 15, 371
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy ...
........................................ 374
Fuel Fill Cap ......
.................................. 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door ....
.................................. 15, 372
Fuses .................
........................................ 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges ..............
.......................................... 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346