2016 HONDA PILOT warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once 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, remove the engine compartment
cover then add coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover P. 565
uIf 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 start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, 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.
3WARNING
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
MAXMIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 567
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/T ire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message*
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 461
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message*
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 633
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Wrap a cloth around the built-in key. Put it
into the cover slot as shown in the image,
and remove the cover.
4. Remove the funnel from the cover.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.Funnel
Cover
Funnel
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Index
H
Handling the Unexpected....................... 605
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 381, 406
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ................................... 395, 419
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 393
Displaying Messages ............................... 433
HFL Buttons .................................... 381, 406
HFL Menus...................................... 383, 409
HFL Status Display ........................... 382, 408
In Case of Emergency ............................. 437
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 382, 408
Making a Call ................................. 400, 427
Options During a Call...................... 405, 430
Phone Setup ................................... 387, 414
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 423
Receiving a Call............................... 404, 430
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 431
Ring Tone ....................................... 393, 418
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Speed Dial ...................................... 396, 420
To Clear the System ................................ 394
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 417
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 86
HD Radio
TM............................................... 265
HDMITM Port ............................................. 315
Head Restraints ........................ 179, 180, 181
Headlights ................................................ 155
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 159 Automatic Operation ............................... 156
Dimming ......................................... 155, 162
Operating ................................................ 155
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 167
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 200
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 167
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 200
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 201, 202, 203
Heating and Cooling System ................... 205
Cooling ................................................... 207
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 208
Heating ................................................... 206
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 381, 406
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 466
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 378
HondaLink® ............................................... 296
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 640
Engine and Transmission ......................... 640
Vehicle Identification ............................... 640
Illumination Control ................................. 166
Button ..................................................... 166
Immobilizer System .................................. 144
Indicator .................................................... 87
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 92
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 89 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 83
Auto high-beam system ............................ 87
Auto Idle-stop ........................................... 90
Auto Idle-stop System ............................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 94, 519
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 626
Charging System ............................... 79, 624
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 95, 96
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 88, 487
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 88, 486
ECON Mode .............................................. 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 86, 626
Fog Lights ................................................. 87
Gear Position............................................. 80
Hazard Warning ........................................ 86
High Beam ................................................ 86
Immobilizer System ................................... 87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 509
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 79, 624
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 86, 627
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 79, 625
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 626
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 91
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 82
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
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Index
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 581
Fuses ............................... 628, 629, 630, 631
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 583
Tires ........................................................ 591
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 642
RESET Button ............................................ 114
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 116
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ........................... 172
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 502
Indicator .................................................... 91
On and Off .............................................. 504
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 31
Safety Check ................................................ 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 38
Warning Indicator ................................ 38, 82
Seat Heaters .............................. 201, 202, 203
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 202 Seats
.......................................................... 174
Adjusting ................................................ 174
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 174
Front Seats .............................................. 174
Rear Seats ............................................... 183
Seat Heaters ............................ 201, 202, 203
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 202
Second Row Seat ............................ 183, 184
Third Row Seat ........................................ 185
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 203
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 184
Security System ......................................... 144
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 87
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 88
Select Button ............................................ 471
Operation................................................ 473
Select Lever ........................................... 21, 23
Operation............................................ 21, 23
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 224
Sequential Mode ...................................... 477
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 478
Setting the Clock ...................................... 120
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 471
Shift Lever ................................................... 23
Does Not Move ....................................... 618
Releasing................................................. 618
Shifting (Transmission) ......... 21, 23, 469, 471
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54 Siri Eyes Free
............................................. 303
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 270
Smart Entry System Indicator .................... 89
Snow Tires ................................................ 593
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 284
Spare Tire ......................................... 607, 639
Spark Plugs ............................................... 638
Specifications ........................................... 638
Specified Fuel ................................... 550, 638
Speedometer ............................................ 113
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 482
Starting the Engine .................................. 461
Does Not Start ........................................ 615
Jump Starting ......................................... 619
Remote Engine Start ............................... 463
Steering Wheel ........................................ 170
Adjusting ................................................ 170
Heater .................................................... 200
Stopping ................................................... 540
Summer Tires ............................................ 593
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 199
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Indicator ................................................... 83
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 151
SYNC Mode .............................................. 213
System Message Indicator ......................... 88
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Index
T
Tachometer.............................................. 113
Tailgate ..................................................... 135
Unable to Open ...................................... 636
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 113
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Temperature Sensor ........................ 116, 216
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 185
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 183
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 198
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 627
Tires .......................................................... 585
Air Pressure..................................... 586, 639
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 585
Inspection ............................................... 585
Labeling .................................................. 586
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 607
Regulations ............................................. 588
Rotation.................................................. 592
Spare Tire ....................................... 607, 639
Summer .................................................. 593
Tire Chains.............................................. 593
Wear Indicators....................................... 590
Winter .................................................... 593
Tools ......................................................... 606
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 448
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 452
Load Limits ............................................. 448 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 458
Emergency .............................................. 633
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 523
Indicator ............................................ 86, 627
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 627
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 456
Transmission ......................... 21, 23, 469, 471
Automatic ................................. 21, 469, 471
Dual Clutch ............................................... 23
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 473
Number ................................................... 640
Sequential Mode ..................................... 477
Transmission Indicator ............................... 80
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 605
Blown Fuse ...................... 628, 629, 630, 631
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 633
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 615
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 622
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 607
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 133
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 618
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 154
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 117
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 131
USB Flash Drives ....................... 236, 291, 311
USB Port ............................................ 219, 315
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 640
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 515
Off Button............................................... 516
System Indicator ................................ 84, 515
Ventilation .............................................. 211
Ventilation ................................................ 205
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 566, 639
Voice Control Operation .......................... 261
Audio Commands ................................... 263
Climate Control Commands .................... 264
General Commands ................................ 264
Music Search Commands ........................ 264
On Screen Commands............................. 264
Phone Commands ................................... 263
Useful Commands ................................... 263
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 262
Voice Recognition ................................... 261
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