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Heating and Cooling

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132

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What Each Control Does

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132

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How to Use the System

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135

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To Turn Everything Off

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139

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Climate Control System

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140

(EX model and EX-L model without

Navigation System)

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Fully-automatic Operation

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142

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Semi-automatic Operation

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144

(EX-L model with Navigation

System)

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Fully-automatic Operation

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148

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Semi-automatic Operation

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149

Sunlight Sensor/

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Temperature Sensor

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153

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Rear A/C Unit

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154

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Audio System (LX)

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157

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

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Audio System

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157

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Operating the Radio

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158

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Adjusting the Sound

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161

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Audio System Lighting

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162

Operating the Cassette

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Player

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162

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Tape Search Functions

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162

Operating the Optional CD

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Player/Changer

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165

CD Changer Error

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Indications

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168

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Audio System (EX, EX-L)

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169

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AM/FM/CD Audio System

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169

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Operating the Radio

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170

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Adjusting the Sound

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174

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Audio System Lighting

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175

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Radio Frequencies

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175

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Radio Reception

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175

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Operating the CD Player

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177

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Operating the CD Changer

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179

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Protecting Compact Discs

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180

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CD Player Error Indications

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181

CD Changer Error

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Indications

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182

Operating the Cassette

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Player

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183

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Tape Search Functions

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184

Caring for the Cassette

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Player

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186

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Remote Audio Controls

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187

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Theft Protection

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188

Audio System (Optional on

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U.S. EX-L model)

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189

AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio

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System

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189

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Operating the Radio

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191

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Adjusting the Sound

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195

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Audio System Lighting

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196

Operating the Cassette

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Player

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197

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Operating the CD Player

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200

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Operating the CD Changer

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202

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CD Player Error Indications

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203

CD Changer Error

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Indications

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204

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Rear Entertainment System

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205

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Security System

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221

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Cruise Control

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222

HomeLink Universal

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Tranceiver

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225

Comfort and Convenience Features

Comf ort and Convenience Features

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Odyssey

Page 1: ...how to break in your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 245 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 271 The Mainte...

Page 2: ...ll models of the Odyssey You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model Owner s Identification Si prefiere este Manual del Propietario en espa ol comun quese...

Page 3: ...ment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that your Honda dealer s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your sati...

Page 4: ...with operating or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgement These signal words mean preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or such as Driver and Passenger...

Page 5: ...P PO OW WE ER R D DO OO OR R L LO OC CK K S SW WI IT TC CH HE ES S P PO OW WE ER R W WI IN ND DO OW W S SW WI IT TC CH HE ES S H HE EA AT TI IN NG G A AN ND D C CO OO OL LI IN NG G S SY YS ST TE EM M...

Page 6: ...GE ER R D DI IG GI IT TA AL L C CL LO OC CK K H HA AZ ZA AR RD D W WA AR RN NI IN NG G L LI IG GH HT TS S H HO OR RN N H HE EA AD DL LI IG GH HT TS S T TU UR RN N S SI IG GN NA AL LS S P P 2 25 57 7...

Page 7: ...4...

Page 8: ...ldren 22 All Children Must Be Restrained 22 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat 23 The Passenger s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children 24 If You Must Drive with Several Children 26 If a Chil...

Page 9: ...nd condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance See page Children are safest when they are properly restrained in a back seat not the front seat A child who is too small for a...

Page 10: ...t are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash a collapsible steering column and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash Driver and Pas...

Page 11: ...belts Help protect you in almost every type of crash including frontal side and rear impacts and rollovers Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupant...

Page 12: ...need to know about your airbags are Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact Your vehicle has...

Page 13: ...upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats How you adjust your seats and seat backs can also affect your s...

Page 14: ...about how you can maximize your safety Remember however that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbag...

Page 15: ...gate are closed and locked For security locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop See page for how to lock the doors For safety locking the doors re...

Page 16: ...seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers adjust the seat so the center of the chest i...

Page 17: ...protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury A fro...

Page 18: ...e belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries See page for how...

Page 19: ...positions If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spreads the forc...

Page 20: ...rious injuries in a crash Insert the latch plate of the lap belt into the buckle marked CENTER If the belt is too short hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt T...

Page 21: ...s not working properly can be seriously injured or killed Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible If necessary pull up on the shoulder belt again to remove any slack from the shoulde...

Page 22: ...upright well back in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off In addition an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fa...

Page 23: ...the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips All passengers must sit in locked upright seats and be properly restrained by seat belts A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt dur...

Page 24: ...ide airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone Any object attached to or placed on the covers marked SRS AIRB...

Page 25: ...en are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained In fact vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under 28...

Page 26: ...n the back During a crash the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crus...

Page 27: ...injure a small child Whenever possible larger children should sit in the back seat properly restrained with a seat belt See page for important information about protecting larger children 41 Infants...

Page 28: ...rd and on the driver s and front passenger s visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels To remind you of the front airbag hazards your vehicle has warning labels on the driver s an...

Page 29: ...s properly positioned and secured see page If you ever have to carry a group of children when carpooling for example and a child must ride in front Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child...

Page 30: ...fants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themse...

Page 31: ...a rear facing reclining child seat Only a rear facing seat provides the proper support to protect an infant s head neck and back See page for additional information on protecting infants A child who i...

Page 32: ...ommended seating positions in your vehicle Before purchasing a child seat we recommend that parents test the child seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where they intend to use t...

Page 33: ...cing child seat A small child in a forward facing child seat is also at risk If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating front airbag c...

Page 34: ...injure someone If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured in the desired seating position To pr...

Page 35: ...e front seat If the passenger s front airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant If an infant must be closely watched we recommend th...

Page 36: ...lling a rear facing child seat with either type of seat belt see page When properly installed a rear facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front seat passenger from moving the seat as far back...

Page 37: ...sh on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked a...

Page 38: ...ing normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To install a rear facing child seat in the center position of the third...

Page 39: ...ed reclining angle it may help to put a rolled up towel under the toe of the child seat as shown Then pull hard on the loose end of the belt to remove the any slack it may help to put weight on the ch...

Page 40: ...the different seats available we recommend those that have a five point harness system as shown If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an infla...

Page 41: ...in the front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat If you have a child seat desig...

Page 42: ...owly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts After the belt has retracted...

Page 43: ...during normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To install a forward facing child seat in the center position of the...

Page 44: ...he child seat while pulling on the belt Finally follow instruction number 5 on page to verify that the child seat is secured The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit...

Page 45: ...t properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt Follow the instructions on page Then check how the belt fits Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of...

Page 46: ...at allows the child to use the lap shoulder belt directly without a shield as shown Whichever style you select follow the booster seat maker s instructions In addition the passenger s front airbag pos...

Page 47: ...minded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly Physically a child must be large enough for the lap shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips chest and shoulder see pages and If the seat belt does n...

Page 48: ...r one is required or available Each second row bucket seat has a tether attachment point on the underside of the seat cushion Lift the head restraint then route the tether strap over the seat back bet...

Page 49: ...ent point remove the plug from the attachment point you are going to use with a small flat tipped screwdriver then install the tether hardware If you are not sure how to install the tether or you need...

Page 50: ...child seat designed for use with LATCH The exact location of each lower anchorage is marked with a small circle above the lower anchorage point To install a LATCH compatible child seat Move the seat b...

Page 51: ...age point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker s instructions Make sure the strap is not twisted Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secu...

Page 52: ...has a combination of a lap belt and a shoulder belt For maximum safety they are designed to be used together All other seating positions have a one piece lap shoulder belt This seat belt goes over yo...

Page 53: ...ckle and let the seat belt fully retract To refasten the belt pull it out only as far as needed See page for instructions on how to wear the lap shoulder belt properly To fasten the seat belt unlatch...

Page 54: ...o cause the front airbags to inflate When the tensioners are activated the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal way The SRS indicator light will come on if there is a pr...

Page 55: ...l repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use Please see your booklet for details If a seat belt is worn during a crash it must be replaced by the deale...

Page 56: ...backup power in case your vehicle s electrical system is disconnected in a crash A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors the control unit...

Page 57: ...tal crash your seat belts help restrain your lower body and torso Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest Since both airbags use the same sensors both airbags n...

Page 58: ...is no passenger To get the best protection from the side airbags front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats The purpose of the SRS indicator light...

Page 59: ...If does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags It means that the side airbag cutoff system has activated to prevent the side airbag from deploying To reduce the risk of injury from an infl...

Page 60: ...When you turn the ignition ON II the indicator should light briefly and go out see page If it doesn t light stays on or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat have the system che...

Page 61: ...g that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit automatic seat belt tensioners and other related parts Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself This must be done by a Ho...

Page 62: ...e vehicle out of the garage With the tailgate open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the tailgate open open all the win...

Page 63: ...that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda dealer for a replacement U S models only U S models Canadian models Driver a...

Page 64: ...te Transmitter 84 Childproof Door Locks 88 Tailgate 88 Glove Box 90 Manual Sliding Doors 91 Power Sliding Doors 92 Seats 98 Passenger Seating 98 Seat Adjustments 99 Driver s Seat Manual Height Adjustm...

Page 65: ...RO OL LS S C CL LI IM MA AT TE E C CO ON NT TR RO OL L S SY YS ST TE EM M P P 9 92 2 P P 8 82 2 P P 1 11 13 3 P P 2 23 33 3 P P 2 23 34 4 A AU UD DI IO O S SY YS ST TE EM M R RE EA AR R E EN NT TE ER...

Page 66: ...ST TE EM M I IN ND DI IC CA AT TO OR R T TR RA AC CT TI IO ON N C CO ON NT TR RO OL L S SY YS ST TE EM M I IN ND DI IC CA AT TO OR R M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E R RE EQ QU UI IR RE ED D I IN ND...

Page 67: ...switch ON II It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt If you do not fasten your seat b...

Page 68: ...ked With the light on your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti lock For complete information see page This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON II If it comes on at a...

Page 69: ...re is a problem in the power sliding door system With this light on move the main switch on the dashboard to the OFF position and have the system checked by your Honda dealer as soon as possible You c...

Page 70: ...lights This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly it usu...

Page 71: ...easures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under U S federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect reset or alter the odometer with the intent to chang...

Page 72: ...ing the engine s cooling system This meter shows the number of miles U S or kilometers Canada driven since you last reset it There are two trip meters Trip A and Trip B Switch between these displays b...

Page 73: ...will remain on as a constant reminder Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer reset the in...

Page 74: ...l To use the horn press the pad around the H logo Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel 71 C CR RU UI IS SE E C CO ON NT TR RO OL L H HE EA AD DL LI IG GH HT TS S T TU UR RN N S SI...

Page 75: ...nal lever back lightly then release it The high beams will come on and go off The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back no matter what position the headlight switch is in The...

Page 76: ...ntil you turn the ignition off even if you set the parking brake The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightnes...

Page 77: ...urn To signal a lane change push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it The right lever controls th...

Page 78: ...sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring next to the rotary switch The sweep interval will change slightly with speed getting shorter as you drive faster In low speed intermittent and high sp...

Page 79: ...complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it To activate the rear windshield wiper turn the switch ON If you turn the switch ON the rear windshield wiper swings twice and then will s...

Page 80: ...ger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle Push the red button to the left of the clock...

Page 81: ...your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving 3 4 1 2 See page for important sa...

Page 82: ...lanks These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged Protect the keys from direct sunlight high...

Page 83: ...zer key or other metal object is near the ignition switch when you insert the key To make sure the system recognizes the key code Do not keep other immobilizer keys on the same key ring Use a plastic...

Page 84: ...T III As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device...

Page 85: ...see page In this position you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I posit...

Page 86: ...driver s door by pushing in the lock tab the tabs on both front doors pop out and the lock knobs on the rear sliding doors slide out Pushing in the lock tab on the passenger s door only locks that doo...

Page 87: ...e key in the ignition switch You can lock and unlock your vehicle with the remote transmitter When you push the LOCK button all doors and the tailgate lock The parking lights side marker lights tailli...

Page 88: ...and instrument panel lights will flash for about 30 seconds To activate panic mode press and hold the PANIC button for about one second To cancel Panic mode before 30 seconds press any button on the...

Page 89: ...ring Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise When the remote transmitter s battery begins to get weak it may take several pushes...

Page 90: ...ed by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any...

Page 91: ...nside regardless of the position of the lock knob To open the door slide the lock knob forward and use the outside door handle With the childproof door locks on automatic operation with the inside doo...

Page 92: ...lgate without the key or the remote transmitter push the lock tab down and close the tailgate See page for information on cargo loading Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid dam...

Page 93: ...r unlock the glove box with the master key Glove Box Keys and Locks Instruments and Controls 90 G GL LO OV VE E B BO OX X An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even i...

Page 94: ...ccidentally Before refueling make sure the driver s side sliding door is fully closed When you release the fuel fill door the driver s side sliding door automatically locks so it cannot open and inter...

Page 95: ...n switch in any position In addition The shift lever must be in Park The MAIN switch on the dashboard must be in the ON position The sliding door you want to operate must be unlocked To open the door...

Page 96: ...ate each sliding door manually To open or close a door pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door The door will be difficult to move this is normal Do not use force or try to move the d...

Page 97: ...r and try again To close a sliding door push and release the top of the appropriate switch To stop the power sliding door s movement push either the top or the bottom of the appropriate switch The doo...

Page 98: ...closed or fully open pull the outside or inside door handle then release it Once the door begins to move the door handles cannot be used to stop the door If you need to stop the door for any reason u...

Page 99: ...he battery Close each sliding door completely by hand or Move the MAIN switch on the dashboard to the ON position Push and hold the top of each door switch until each sliding door closes completely If...

Page 100: ...em Turn the MAIN switch off to turn off the indicator Have the system inspected by your Honda dealer as soon as possible Power Sliding Door Indicator Power Sliding Doors EX EX L Models Instruments and...

Page 101: ...ngers in the second row and a bench seat for three passengers in the third row For greater cargo capacity the seats in the second row can be removed and the bench seat in the third row can be folded i...

Page 102: ...in the second and third rows adjust manually Make all seat adjustments before you start driving To adjust the seat forward and backward pull up on the lever under the seat cushion s front edge Move t...

Page 103: ...on and release the handle Let the seat back latch in the new position To change the seat back angle of the front seats pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom To change the seat back an...

Page 104: ...front dial on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the front of the seat bottom and turn the rear dial to raise the rear Make all adjustments before you start driving On LX model Instruments and C...

Page 105: ...tment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle You can adjust the s...

Page 106: ...angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat back Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the lumba...

Page 107: ...most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible Your vehicle is equipp...

Page 108: ...row seat walk between the second row seats When the seat on the passenger s side is moved to the center walk through the passenger s side to get into or out of the third row seat Seats Instruments and...

Page 109: ...ers with a flat tipped screwdriver Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion s front edge and lifting the rear of the seat Slide the seat toward the cente...

Page 110: ...s side as shown Make sure the seat is securely locked in place before driving A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Reverse this procedure to...

Page 111: ...t Pull up the seat back angle adjustment lever and fold the seat back forward Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion s front edge and lifting the rear...

Page 112: ...int legs are inside the cargo net so they do not damage the seat as you fold it Store the head restraints in the side cargo net To install the side cargo net hook the four loops on the net to the tabs...

Page 113: ...d and cause injury if you have to brake hard See on page Pull the handle on the back of the seat cushion while you pull the entire seat towards you with the strap Pivot the seat into the floor recess...

Page 114: ...the head restraints Pull up on the handle on the seat back and pull the seat back upright with the strap Make sure the seat is securely locked in place 2 3 Seats Instruments and Controls 111 H HA AN N...

Page 115: ...iod They can weaken the battery causing hard starting Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly Select the LO setting when the seats feel warm The HI setting draws large amounts of current fro...

Page 116: ...to stop Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it The driver s door armrest has a master power window control panel To open the front passenger s window push down on the switch and...

Page 117: ...you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position The MAIN switch controls power to the front passenger s window and the rear power windows With this s...

Page 118: ...h when you want the window to stop Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it The power window system has a key off delay function The windows will still operate for up to ten minut...

Page 119: ...the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduces gl...

Page 120: ...ake pedal down with your foot To release the parking brake push on the pedal again The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engin...

Page 121: ...rd to the beginning of the next hour For example 1 06 would RESET to 1 00 1 52 would RESET to 2 00 To use the center table pull up the outside edge of the table until it latches To store it pull the l...

Page 122: ...ing on or getting under the table or putting heavy objects on the table may damage or deform it Do not put any items on the table while driving They may fall down or fly around when you go around corn...

Page 123: ...he bottom edge Push the holder all the way in to close it Additional beverage holders for the front seat passengers and beverage holders for the passengers in the second row are in the center table Be...

Page 124: ...using the beverage holder A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical components in the interior To prote...

Page 125: ...e front edge It will unlatch and swing down To close it push it until it latches Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder Sunglas...

Page 126: ...tension To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle Do not use the sun visor ext...

Page 127: ...n the bottom edge Close it with a firm push Open the center pocket by pulling the handle Close it with a firm push The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are on On EX and EX...

Page 128: ...e tray out Do not try to force the box You could damage it To use a coat hook push on the lid Close it with a firm push Make sure the coat hook is closed when you are not using it This hook is not des...

Page 129: ...hese sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less 10 amps The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II When both sockets are being used the c...

Page 130: ...cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light The individual map lights in the front come on when any door or the tailgate is opened When the doors and the tailgate are closed each li...

Page 131: ...go area light comes on and stays on if the switch in the light is in the door activated center position The lights go out about six seconds after all the doors and the tailgate are closed With the lig...

Page 132: ...Push the lens again to turn it off You can also operate these lights with the light control switch see page The cargo area light has a three position switch In the OFF position the light does not com...

Page 133: ...The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver s door and stays on several seconds after you close the door Interior Lights Instruments and Controls Ignition Switch Light 130...

Page 134: ...io System 169 Operating the Radio 170 Adjusting the Sound 174 Audio System Lighting 175 Radio Frequencies 175 Radio Reception 175 Operating the CD Player 177 Operating the CD Changer 179 Protecting Co...

Page 135: ...m outside the vehicle Fresh Air mode With this dial you can adjust the rear A C unit heating cooling and air flow see page This button turns the rear window defogger on and off see page 154 77 Comfort...

Page 136: ...corner vents in the dashboard Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield When y...

Page 137: ...ing from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side There are four vents in the ceiling see page 156 Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Feat...

Page 138: ...g does not rely on engine temperature It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the system in Recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the...

Page 139: ...l dial is turned all the way to the left Set the fan to maximum speed Open the windows partially Select and Fresh Air mode Turn on the A C by pressing the button The light above the button comes on wh...

Page 140: ...on the air conditioning Select and Fresh Air mode Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable Switch the fan on Select When you select the system aut...

Page 141: ...ior frost or ice from the windshield on very cold days first select the Recirculation mode Once the windshield is clear select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows 1 2 3 Comfort and Conveni...

Page 142: ...with the dial beside each vent This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents To shut off the system temporarily turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the lef...

Page 143: ...stable Move the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side Your vehicle also has a rear A C unit that allows the rear passengers to adjust the heating cooling and air flow see page Th...

Page 144: ...Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features 141 R RE EA AR R C CE EI IL LI IN NG G V VE EN NT T...

Page 145: ...erature by turning the temperature control dial You will see FULL AUTO in the system s display The light above the button also shows you which mode Recirculation or Fresh Air is selected EX model and...

Page 146: ...ue Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off Keep the system completely off only for short periods To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting you should have the fan...

Page 147: ...comfortable setting This button controls the source of the air going into the system When the indicator above this button is lit air from the vehicle s interior is sent through the system again Recirc...

Page 148: ...g and air flow see page Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes Each time you press the MODE button the display shows...

Page 149: ...vents at the base of the wind shield The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents The main air flow comes from the floor vents The main air flow comes from the dashboar...

Page 150: ...lly If it is not in AUTO manually increase the fan speed or set the dial to AUTO You can increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard When you turn off by pressing th...

Page 151: ...terior temperature When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value In cold weather the fan will not come on automatically...

Page 152: ...OFF activated in the display When you turn the A C off the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set it below the outside temperature With the A C on use the temperature buttons to adju...

Page 153: ...irculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes You can manually select the fan speed by pressing any of the fan control icons Use the MODE icons to select the vents the air flows from...

Page 154: ...ster vents at the base of the wind shield The main air flow comes from the floor vents The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents The main air flow comes from the das...

Page 155: ...ally and the system selects Fresh Air mode For faster defrosting manually set the fan speed to high You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard This but...

Page 156: ...and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Sunlight Sensor Temperature Sensor Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 157: ...ing and air flow of the rear A C unit with these control dials The rear passengers can also adjust the direction and the amount of air flow with the rear ceiling vents Rear A C Unit Comfort and Conven...

Page 158: ...ses the rear fan speed The air flows from the rear floor vents When the rear A C control dial on the front panel is in the RR position the passenger in the second row can use the rear A C passenger co...

Page 159: ...A C switch on the front control panel is turned on The direction and quantity of air flow from each rear ceiling vent is adjustable To adjust the direction of the air coming from a rear ceiling vent...

Page 160: ...B noise reduction automatic sensing of chromium dioxide CrO tape and autoreverse for continuous play 2 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration...

Page 161: ...he TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency Press the upper part to tune to a higher frequency or the lower part to tune to a lower frequency The frequency numbers will start to change rapidl...

Page 162: ...play that station for approximately five seconds If you do nothing the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds When it plays a station that you want to continu...

Page 163: ...eset button you want for that station Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once a station s frequency is store...

Page 164: ...setting by accidentally bumping it Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking To adjust the Bass level push on the BASS FADER control knob to get it to pop out Without pulling it out farthe...

Page 165: ...play the other side press the PROG button With a cassette playing you can use the FF REW SKIP or REPEAT function to find a desired program Fast Forward and Re wind move the tape rapidly To re wind the...

Page 166: ...PLAY mode It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again CONTINUED Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features REPEAT 163 R RE EW W B BU UT TT...

Page 167: ...ive or cause other problems See page for information on cassette care and protection 186 Caring for Cassettes Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features 164 E EJ JE EC CT T B BU UT TT TO ON N S SK...

Page 168: ...r problems Your dealer also has an accessory in dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls To operate this unit use the instructions except for those relating to multiple d...

Page 169: ...h the system will move to the beginning of a track Push the switch up to move to the beginning of the next track and push the switch down to move to the beginning of the current track To select a diff...

Page 170: ...on how to handle and protect compact discs see page If you turn the system off while a CD is playing either with the PWR VOL knob or the ignition switch play will continue at the same disc and track...

Page 171: ...zine If the code disappears within a few seconds unit is OK Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine check for error indication Insert the magazine again If the code does not disappea...

Page 172: ...ou to easily select your favorite stations The anti theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle s battery To get the system working again you must enter a code number...

Page 173: ...TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency Press the side of the bar to tune to a higher frequency and the side to tune to a lower frequency The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly...

Page 174: ...e next strong station and play that for five seconds When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to press the SCAN button again You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio sta...

Page 175: ...r a beep Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once a station s frequency is stored simply press and release the proper Preset button to tune to it The preset fre...

Page 176: ...s the A SEL button A SEL will flash in the display and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds It automatically scans both bands looking for stations with strong signals It stores the fr...

Page 177: ...e done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking To adjust the Treble level push on the TREBLE BALANCE control knob to get it to...

Page 178: ...How well your Honda s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmos pheric conditions A radio station s signa...

Page 179: ...cted by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in c...

Page 180: ...dd shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems For best results when using CD R discs use only high quality discs labeled for audio use When recording a CD R the recording must be closed i...

Page 181: ...y press and release the A SEL RDM button You will see RDM in the display The system will then select and play tracks randomly This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing A SEL RDM agai...

Page 182: ...the player and the changer When you switch back to CD mode the system selects the same unit in dash or changer that was playing when you switched out of CD mode To use the SKIP REPEAT and RANDOM funct...

Page 183: ...its edges never touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD These along with contamination from fingerprints liquids and felt tip pens can cause the CD to not play properly...

Page 184: ...the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check if the disc is inserted correctly in CD player Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check the disc...

Page 185: ...gazine eject button and pull out the magazine check for error indication Insert the magazine again If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out consult your Honda dealer Press t...

Page 186: ...Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation CONTINUED Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features Operating th...

Page 187: ...To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing press the AM FM or CD button To change back to the cassette player push the CD button Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly Press a...

Page 188: ...t song or passage FF or REW will flash in the display as the tape moves When the system reaches the beginning of the next song or passage FF or the beginning of the current one REW it goes back to PLA...

Page 189: ...damaged cassette in the player When they are not in use store cassettes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture Never place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight high...

Page 190: ...n you press the AUDIO CH button The system fast forwards until it senses a silent period then goes back to PLAY If you are playing a CD the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time yo...

Page 191: ...tem s serial number in this Owner s Manual If you should happen to lose the card you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your vehi...

Page 192: ...r continuous play The anti theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle s battery To get the system working again you must enter a code number see page 188 2 Dolby nois...

Page 193: ...operate this part of the system refer to Rear Entertainment System on page The front control panel has two displays The left display shows the information for the front part of the system When the rea...

Page 194: ...On the FM band ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast ing in stereo Stereo reproduction on AM is not available CONTINUED Operating the Radio Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features 19...

Page 195: ...When it finds one it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds If you do nothing the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds When it plays...

Page 196: ...It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations If you are in a remote area Auto Select may not f...

Page 197: ...ase the frequencies that you preset pre viously When you return home turn off Auto Select by pressing the A SEL button The preset buttons will then select the frequencies you originally set Audio Syst...

Page 198: ...e to your liking Select TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob Adjust the selected mode by turning the TUNE knob The displayed number shows you the current setting These two modes adjust the strength of...

Page 199: ...rn the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the TUNE knob You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il lumination of...

Page 200: ...nt to play the other side press the PROG button Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette The indi cator will light in the display If the tape was not recorded with Dolby noise reducti...

Page 201: ...ff the ignition the cassette will remain in the drive When you turn the system back on the tape will begin playing where it left off To switch to the radio CD player or CD changer press the AM FM or C...

Page 202: ...s the beginning of a song or passage press either side of the SKIP bar or The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage Press the RPT button to activate it you will see RPT disp...

Page 203: ...andard round discs Odd shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems For best results when using CD R discs use only high quality discs labeled for audio use When recording a CD R the record...

Page 204: ...and hold the SEEK SKIP bar Press the side to move forward You will see CUE in the display Press the side to move backward You will see REW displayed Release the bar when the system reaches the point y...

Page 205: ...disc If you select an empty slot in the magazine the changer will after finding that slot empty try to load the CD in the next slot This continues until it finds a CD to load and play If you load a C...

Page 206: ...Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check the disc for damage or deformation If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not di...

Page 207: ...t button and pull out the magazine check for error indication Insert the magazine again If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out consult your Honda dealer Insert CD Press th...

Page 208: ...s The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II to operate the Rear Entertainment System Turn on the rear system by pressing the REAR PWR button The rear entertainment system can then be operate...

Page 209: ...is set to For example if you are listening to the radio and your rear passengers are listening to a CD through the headphones the rear speakers will play the radio when you turn them on To have the v...

Page 210: ...ed under the front control panel Insert the disc into the DVD slot Push the disc in halfway the drive will pull it in the rest of the way Press the eject button to remove the disc from the drive Follo...

Page 211: ...m will automatically change back to the front system several seconds after you stop pressing the buttons Comfort and Convenience Features Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player from the Fr...

Page 212: ...ime you press and release the side of the SEEK SKIP button the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track or chapter Press and release the side of the button to skip backward to the begin...

Page 213: ...ng of the next chapter Press the button to skip back to the beginning of the current chapter If you press the button while the beginning of a chapter is playing the system skips to the beginning of th...

Page 214: ...t and Convenience Features Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player with the Remote Control Source Selection Buttons PLAY PROG Button 211 S SO OU UR RC CE E S SE EL LE EC CT TI IO ON N B BU...

Page 215: ...itle menu window Move your selection by pressing the and buttons Enter your selection by pressing the ENT button If the menu has more than one page use the and buttons to change pages Press the TITLE...

Page 216: ...om the screen several seconds after you stop adjusting the setting On some DVDs the scenes are recorded by more than one camera giving different viewpoints of the same scene By pressing the Angle butt...

Page 217: ...em are not compatible with your system The DVD player in your Rear Entertainment System can play DVD video discs and CDs bearing the above marks on their packages or jackets Those packages or jackets...

Page 218: ...is not scratched or damaged Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check the disc for damage or deformation If the DVD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the...

Page 219: ...tton to return to the beginning of current track Press it again to go to the beginning of the previous track If the CD changer is selected use the and buttons to change discs If the CD is loaded in th...

Page 220: ...tape s direction Use the and buttons to skip Press the button to skip forward to the beginning of the next song or passage You will see FF flashing in the display Press the button to skip backward to...

Page 221: ...e must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To replace the batteries in the remote control press down on the symbol on the back then slide the cover backward Remove...

Page 222: ...at the bottom of the same earpiece To adjust the comfort of the headphones slide the earpieces up or down the headband For greater battery life turn off the headphones when they are not in use by pre...

Page 223: ...rs for the third seat passengers Each connector has its own volume control The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video equipment Rear Entertainment System Comfort and C...

Page 224: ...seconds after you lock the doors hood and tailgate For the system to activate you must lock the doors from the outside with the key or remote transmitter The security system light next to the low oil...

Page 225: ...the accelerator pedal It should be used for cruising on straight open highways It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving winding roads slippery roads heavy rain or bad weather You shou...

Page 226: ...ired cruising speed and press the SET decel button The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills If your speed increases going down a hill use the brakes to slow d...

Page 227: ...CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the vehicle will begin to slow down You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way The system remembers the previously set cruising sp...

Page 228: ...afety feature that causes them to stop and reverse if an obstacle is detected during closing increasing the risk of injury If you have questions call 800 355 3515 If you are training HomeLink to opera...

Page 229: ...ned codes before training the first button To do this press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds until the red light flashes Release the buttons then proce...

Page 230: ...red light flashes rapidly release both buttons HomeLink should have learned the code from the remote control Plug in the garage door opener motor then test the HomeLink transceiver button by pushing i...

Page 231: ...30 seconds to complete the following steps Make sure you have properly completed the Training HomeLink procedure Press and release the button on HomeLink The same button you trained with the Training...

Page 232: ...peration of the device To train an already programmed transmitter button to operate a new device To erase the codes stored in all three buttons press and hold the two outside buttons until the red lig...

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Page 234: ...ion will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 232 Gasoline 232 Service Station Procedures 233 Filling the Fuel...

Page 235: ...y metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage You should follow these same re commendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine or when the brakes are replaced We also r...

Page 236: ...nd the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this happens contact your authorized Honda dealer for service Before refueling make sure the rear sliding door on the driver s...

Page 237: ...he dashboard The hood will pop up slightly Screw the fuel fill cap back on tighten it until it clicks several times If you do not properly tighten the cap the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on se...

Page 238: ...le moves stiffly or does not spring back as before the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated see page Standing in front of the vehicle put your fingers under the front edge of the hood The hood l...

Page 239: ...eck the oil Remove the dipstick orange handle To close the hood lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole Put the support rod back into its holding clip Lower the hood to about a foo...

Page 240: ...er coolant If it is near or below the lower mark see on page Insert it all the way back in its tube Remove the dipstick again and check the level It should be between the upper and lower marks 4 3 285...

Page 241: ...that allows the engine to run and acceler ate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintain a constant speed Every time you slow down and speed up your vehicle uses extra fuel Use the cruis...

Page 242: ...Honda accessories can make your vehicle unsafe Before you make any modifications or add any accessories be sure to read the following information Before installing any accessory When properly installe...

Page 243: ...height of your vehicle or install wheels and tires with a different overall diameter Any object attached to or placed on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG in the center of the steering wheel and on top of...

Page 244: ...argo or longer items However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability and operation and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to...

Page 245: ...weight to the number above Add up the weight of all occupants To figure out how much cargo you can carry When you load luggage the total weight of the vehicle all passengers cargo and trailer tongue l...

Page 246: ...e cargo area to secure small items To install the side cargo net hook each loop on the four corners of the net to the tabs on the left side panel When you fold down the third seat store the head restr...

Page 247: ...hook the loops on the four corners of the net to the tabs at both sides of the tailgate sill There are cargo hooks under the front passenger s armrest and on the back of the third row seat They are d...

Page 248: ...ve 246 Starting the Engine 247 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 247 Automatic Transmission 248 Shift Lever Position Indicator 248 Shift Lever Positions 249 Engine Speed Limiter 251 Shift Lock...

Page 249: ...rs have fastened their seat belts see page Turn the ignition switch ON II Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel Start the engine see page Check the gauges and indicator lights in the inst...

Page 250: ...tion key in the START III position for no more than 15 seconds Return to step 5 if the engine does not start If it starts lift your foot off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race An engine...

Page 251: ...ter locks The D indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON II If it flashes while driving in any shift position it indicates a possible problem in the transmission Avoid...

Page 252: ...sion damage come to a complete stop before shifting into Park The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch The shift lever has seven positions It must be in P...

Page 253: ...lly selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher speeds when the engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster This position is s...

Page 254: ...e engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever...

Page 255: ...from the Shift Lock Release slot then install a new cover Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine If you need to use the Shift Lock Release it means your vehicle is developing a problem Have th...

Page 256: ...of Park when you want to drive away If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the park...

Page 257: ...ng through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Since a longer distance is needed to stop with wet brakes be extra ca...

Page 258: ...nt the wheels from locking up and skidding during hard braking allowing you to retain steering control When the front tires skid you lose steering control the vehicle continues straight ahead even tho...

Page 259: ...ce from other vehicles The ABS is self checking If anything goes wrong the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on see page This means the anti lock function of the braking system has shut down...

Page 260: ...oo fast It is still your responsibility to drive at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety The TCS indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator if there is a problem with...

Page 261: ...see page may activate the TCS You should turn off the system If the brakes overheat while TCS is activating the TCS indicator will stop flashing and stay on temporarily This indicates that TCS has tur...

Page 262: ...ti lock brake system see on page The TCS indicator may occasionally come on for one or two seconds and then go out This is normal The Traction Control System turns on every time you start the engine e...

Page 263: ...making it slippery Rain fog and snow conditions re quire a different driving technique because of reduced traction and visibility Keep your vehicle well maintained and exercise greater caution when y...

Page 264: ...ice Driving conditions can be very hazardous when the outside temperature is near freezing The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles mixed with areas of ice so your traction can...

Page 265: ...ow depends on several factors See page for limits for your towing situation Towing a load that is too heavy can seriously affect your vehicle s handling and performance 263 Towing a Trailer Driving Lo...

Page 266: ...ongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway Too much tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control Including driver Based on 150 lbs 70 kg per occupant Weight limited...

Page 267: ...allowable weights on the vehicle axles are 2 833 lbs 1 285 kg on the front axle and 2 845 lbs 1 290 kg on the rear axle The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 8 265 lb...

Page 268: ...rs designed especially for your Odyssey can be obtained from your Honda dealer If the total trailer weight is more than 1 850 lbs 840 kg you must also use a weight distributing hitch This device trans...

Page 269: ...panel in the cargo area Refer to the drawing above for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin To use the trailer lighting connector you will need a wiring harness and converter This comes with...

Page 270: ...you cannot clearly see behind you or if the trailer creates a blind spot Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation When preparin...

Page 271: ...obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers Use the D position when towing a trailer on level roads See in the next column for additional gear information Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h At high...

Page 272: ...cautions when parking including putting the transmission in Park and firmly setting the parking brake Also place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires Always drive slowly and have someone guide...

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Page 274: ...ecord 281 Owner Maintenance Checks 283 Fluid Locations 284 Engine Oil 285 Adding Oil 285 Recommended Oil 285 Synthetic Oil 286 Additives 287 Changing the Oil and Filter 287 Cooling System 289 Adding E...

Page 275: ...the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perfo...

Page 276: ...and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working around gasoline or batteries Use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner not gasoline to clean p...

Page 277: ...he schedule for Normal Conditions The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use your vehicle as normal transportation for passengers and their posse...

Page 278: ...fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durability U S Vehicles...

Page 279: ...iveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines including ABS All fluid levels and condition of fluids Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Rotate tires every 7 500 mile...

Page 280: ...Replace transmission fluid Do items in A B Do items in A Replace brake fluid independent of mileage Do items in A B C Do items in A Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Replace transmission flu...

Page 281: ...fluids Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls Vehicle underbody Every 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 6 months Rotate tires every 7 500 miles 12 00...

Page 282: ...6 000 km 4 yrs 63 750 mi 102 000 km Replace engine oil and filter Inspect front and rear brakes Rotate tires follow pattern on page 312 Inspect tie rod ends steering gearbox and boots Inspect suspensi...

Page 283: ...ems in A B Do items in A Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect idle speed Do items in A B C Do items in A Do items in A B Do items in A Replace...

Page 284: ...e for normal conditions page or severe conditions page Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date Signa...

Page 285: ...nature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date Signature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Da...

Page 286: ...wear and foreign objects See page Windshield washer fluid Check the level in the reservoir monthly If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop...

Page 287: ...O Or ra an ng ge e l lo oo op p P PO OW WE ER R S ST TE EE ER RI IN NG G F FL LU UI ID D R Re ed d c ca ap p W WA AS SH HE ER R F FL LU UI ID D B Bl lu ue e c ca ap p A AU UT TO OM MA AT TI IC C T TR...

Page 288: ...laying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W...

Page 289: ...a 5W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with 5W 20 at the next oil change You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil it displa...

Page 290: ...nless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Open the hoo...

Page 291: ...seconds If it does not turn off the engine and reinspect your work Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks Turn off the engine let it sit for several m...

Page 292: ...s not require any additional mixing If it is not available you may use another major brand non silicate coolant as a temporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for alumin...

Page 293: ...to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low Put the radiator cap back on Tighten it fully Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap b...

Page 294: ...to the underside of the vehicle Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with n...

Page 295: ...emove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up Drain the coolant then put the tank back in its holder Install a rubber hose on the drain bolt in the back of the engine block Loosen t...

Page 296: ...r with coolant up to the base of the filler neck Install the radiator cap and tighten it fully Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck This...

Page 297: ...or fuel This reservoir supplies the windshield and rear window washers The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the passenger s side headlight Check the reservoir s fluid level by removing th...

Page 298: ...ement However continued use can affect shift quality Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF Z1 as soon as it is convenient If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your Honda de...

Page 299: ...rary replacement However the use of any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3...

Page 300: ...can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible Check the level when the engine is cold Look at the side of the reservoir The fluid...

Page 301: ...air cleaner housing on the driver s side of the engine compartment Loosen the four bolts by using a Phillips head screwdriver The air cleaner element should be replaced according to the time and dista...

Page 302: ...the clip is under the washer Tighten the four bolts Reinstall the air intake cover Reinstall the two pins and secure them by pushing on the heads until they lock The coolant lines inside the air clea...

Page 303: ...Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch contact your Honda dealer Loosen the two holding clips by turning the hea...

Page 304: ...ighths inch 16 mm spark plug socket Use a wrench to remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt holding the ignition coil Remove the ignition coil by pulling it straight out Put the new spark plug into th...

Page 305: ...spark plugs Reinstall the cover on the front cylinder bank while putting its mounting clip in the hole on the passenger s side Secure the cover by turning the heads of the two holding clips one quart...

Page 306: ...ls are severely cor roded clean them with baking soda and water Then use a wrench to loosen and remove the cables from the terminals Always disconnect the negative cable first and recon nect it last C...

Page 307: ...u will see in the frequency display Use the Preset buttons to enter the five digit code see page 96 188 On EX and EX L models On EX and EX L models Battery Maintenance 304 The battery gives off explos...

Page 308: ...streaks and unwiped areas when used Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold it in while you push the blade assembly toward the base of the arm Raise the wiper...

Page 309: ...cement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Remove the blade from its holder by grasping the...

Page 310: ...ouple of things to make sure the air conditioning works efficiently Periodically check the engine s radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves insects and dirt stuck to the front surface These...

Page 311: ...ating and cooling system climate control system This filter should be replaced every 30 000 miles 48 000 km under normal conditions It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive prim...

Page 312: ...nd correctly inflated The following pages give more detailed information on how and when to check air pressure how to inspect your tires for damage and wear and what to do when your tires need to be r...

Page 313: ...l make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges Use a gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month Even tires that are...

Page 314: ...foreign objects and wear You should look for Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find either of these conditions Cuts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Repl...

Page 315: ...find a tire is worn unevenly have your dealer check the wheel alignment The tires were properly balanced by the factory They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out Have your d...

Page 316: ...ehicle were selected to match the performance capabilities of the vehicle while providing the best combination of handling ride comfort and long life You should replace them with radial tires of the s...

Page 317: ...d by local laws under certain conditions The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Tire size and construction can a...

Page 318: ...lling cables follow the manufacturer s instructions and mount them as tightly as you can Drive slowly with them installed If you hear them coming in contact with the body or chassis stop and investiga...

Page 319: ...bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers Lights Maintenance 316 H HE EA AD DL LI IG GH HT T T TU UR RN N S S...

Page 320: ...ed out replace them as soon as possible Refer to the chart on page to determine what type of replacement bulb is needed 371 Lights Maintenance 317 H HI IG GH H M MO OU UN NT T B BR RA AK KE E L LI IG...

Page 321: ...ood If you need to change the head light bulb on the driver s side remove the air intake cover see page The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new If you regularly carry heavy items...

Page 322: ...eel to the left Insert the new bulb into the hole making sure the tabs are in their slots Pivot the hold down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot Install the rubber seal over the back of...

Page 323: ...the inner fender in place Install the two holding clips Lock each clip in place by pushing on the center Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out stop taillight side marker light or turn signal...

Page 324: ...embly align and pop the snap fasteners in place Tighten the two mounting screws and reinstall the covers in place Open the tailgate Place a cloth on the edge of the taillight cover Remove it by carefu...

Page 325: ...ove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Place a clot...

Page 326: ...flat tip screwdriver and pulling the assembly out Remove the lens from the bulb holder by pulling the lens while squeezing the tabs on both sides of the holder Pull the bulb straight out of its socket...

Page 327: ...The individual map lights cargo area light and the vanity mirror lights come apart the same way They do not all use the same bulb Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fi...

Page 328: ...ght Pry on the front edge in front of both map lights Rear individual map light Pry on the middle edge of the lens near the vent Cargo area light Pry on the rear edge to the left and right of center 3...

Page 329: ...Lights Maintenance 326 S SU UN N V VI IS SO OR R...

Page 330: ...ear wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Disconnect the battery To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and tailgate seals Also app...

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Page 332: ...ork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 330 Washing 330 Waxing 331 Aluminum Wheels 331 Paint Touch up 331 Interior Care 332 Carpetin...

Page 333: ...commended in this Owner s Manual Fill a bucket with cool water Mix in a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the vehicle using the water and dete...

Page 334: ...his clear coat Only use a mild detergent and soft brush or sponge to clean the wheels Clean your Honda s aluminum alloy wheels as you do the rest of the exterior Wash them with the same solution and r...

Page 335: ...oor mat anchor This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward and possibly interfering with the pedals If you remove the floor mat make sure to re anchor it when you put it back in your vehicle If you...

Page 336: ...n the fabric Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner If your seat belts get dirty you can use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or...

Page 337: ...hite vinegar to ten parts water This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces Dirt build up in th...

Page 338: ...ome simple periodic maintenance Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body Check the floor coverings for dampness Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a long tim...

Page 339: ...hey do not give the same high quality appearance Take your vehicle to your authorized Honda dealer for inspection after the repairs are completed Your dealer can make sure that quality materials were...

Page 340: ...s on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 338 Changing a Flat Tire 339 If Your Engine Won t Start 348 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly 348 The Starter Operates Normal...

Page 341: ...flated to This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h under any circumstan...

Page 342: ...e passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire Park the vehicle on firm level and non slippery ground away from traffic Put the transmission in Park Apply the parking brake 2 1 CONTINUE...

Page 343: ...nd adjust the seat backs to an upright position see page Lift up the center table see page Turn the jack s end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack Remove the cargo net The tools...

Page 344: ...bolt and take the spare tire out of its well After you have removed the spare tire screw this wing bolt back into place Loosen the five wheel nuts 1 2 turn with the wheel wrench If you are changing a...

Page 345: ...down Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change It is pointed to by a mark molded into the underside of the body Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bracket clockwis...

Page 346: ...re wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdrive...

Page 347: ...lity Tighten the wheel nuts to Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack Put the flat tire in the supplied vinyl bag This bag is stored in the rear compartment on the driver s side panel in...

Page 348: ...t from the spare tire lid by unscrewing the bracket mounting bolt Turn on the sliding door MAIN switch so you can open the door 21 22 Storing the flat tire behind the third seat On EX and EX L models...

Page 349: ...facing toward you Put the tire mounting wing bolt in the attachment point through one of the five wheel nut holes and the bracket as shown Poke holes in the vinyl bag Secure the flat tire by tighteni...

Page 350: ...maged Store the spare tire basket in the spare tire well Place the flat tire face down on the attachment point Put the tire mounting wing bolt in the attachment point through one of the five wheel nut...

Page 351: ...s discharged See on page Turn the ignition switch to START III If the headlights do not dim check the condition of the fuses If the fuses are OK there is proba bly something wrong with the electrical...

Page 352: ...the engine see page A key that is not properly coded will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the dash panel to blink rapidly Do you have fuel Turn the ignition switch to ON II for a minute and...

Page 353: ...r end to the positive terminal on the booster battery Start your vehicle If the starter motor still operates slowly check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal to metal contac...

Page 354: ...r a mechanical problem The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood In either case you should take immedi...

Page 355: ...down almost immediately If it does wait until the tempera ture gauge comes down to the mid point then continue driving If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark turn off the engine Wait until yo...

Page 356: ...up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available you can add plain water Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as s...

Page 357: ...age Let the vehicle sit for a minute Open the hood and check the oil level see page Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure d...

Page 358: ...harged to keep the engine running Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance Immediately turn off all electrical accessories radio heater A C climate control rear defo...

Page 359: ...your vehicle s performance it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your vehicle to put out excessive emissions Continued operation may cause serious damage If you have recently refueled your vehicle...

Page 360: ...s several days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again If possible do not take your car for a state emissions test until the readiness codes are set To check if they are set turn th...

Page 361: ...vehicle to your dealer and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads Slow down by shifting to a lower gear and pull to the side of the road when it is safe Because of the longer di...

Page 362: ...three fuse boxes The interior fuse boxes are located underneath the dashboard on each side To open the fuse box on the passenger s side pull the right edge of the cover Fuses Taking Care of the Unexp...

Page 363: ...that a blown fuse is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off Remove the...

Page 364: ...looking through the top at the wire inside Removing these fuses requires a Phillips head screw driver Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes b...

Page 365: ...se of the same rating blows in a short time there is probably a serious electrical problem in your vehicle Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic If...

Page 366: ...30 A 40 A Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Right Headlight ACG S Hazard Not Used Stop Left Headlight ABS F S Power Window Motor Power Sliding Door Rear Defroster Back Up ACC 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 40...

Page 367: ...at Sliding Passenger s Side Automatic Sliding Door Daytime Running Light Left Rear Window Front Passenger s Power Window ACC Socket Inst Panel Light License Light Interior Light Radio Power Door Locks...

Page 368: ...on the ground it is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles 80 km and keep the speed below 35 mph 55 km h There are three popular types of professional towing equipment The operator loads yo...

Page 369: ...dio and any items plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not run down the battery Emergency Towing Taking Care of the Unexpected 366 The steering system can be damaged if th...

Page 370: ...n 372 Temperature 373 Oxygenated Fuels 374 Driving in Foreign Countries 375 Emissions Controls 376 The Clean Air Act 376 Crankcase Emissions Control System 376 Evaporative Emissions Control System 376...

Page 371: ...is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Certification label at tached to the driver s doorjamb and is...

Page 372: ...ransmission The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block It is on the front Identification Numbers Technical Information 369 A AU UT TO OM MA AT TI IC C T TR RA AN NS SM MI IS SS SI IO ON N N NU...

Page 373: ...qt 4 5 4 0 Imp qt HFC 134a R 134a 66 1 in 1 680 mm 66 1 in 1 680 mm 118 1 in 3 000 mm 68 5 in 1 740 mm 32 34 oz 850 900 g ND OIL8 20 00 US gal 75 7 16 65 Imp gal 1 98 US gal 7 5 1 65 Imp gal 69 7 in...

Page 374: ...ights Stop Taillights Rear side marker lights Taillights Back up lights License plate light High mount brake light Individual map lights Cargo area light Vanity mirror lights Capacity Interior Under h...

Page 375: ...nder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The tires on your vehicle meet all U S Federal Safety Requir...

Page 376: ...ade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the...

Page 377: ...may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume ethyl or grain alcohol You may use gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under...

Page 378: ...gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor mance and fuel mileage and damage its emissions controls It will no longer comply with U S and Canadian emissions regulations and will be illegal to operate...

Page 379: ...dards CMVSS for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured Your vehicle has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going into the...

Page 380: ...ty manual for more informa tion The PGM FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection It has three subsystems Air Intake Engine Control and Fuel Control The Powertrain Control Module PCM uses var...

Page 381: ...catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals The catalytic converter is referred to as...

Page 382: ...o complete the test If you must get the vehicle re tested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for re testing by doing the following Make sure the gas tank is nearly but not...

Page 383: ...traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D A T Do not use the cruise control When traffic allows drive for 90...

Page 384: ...Customer Relations Information 382 Warranty Coverages 383 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 384 Authorized Manuals 385 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 381...

Page 385: ...tion Canadian Owners Vehicle Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name address and tele phone number A...

Page 386: ...warranties cover your vehicle s emis sions control systems Time mileage and coverage are conditional Please read the warranty manual for exact information this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit...

Page 387: ...crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc If NHTSA receives simi...

Page 388: ...Honda Odyssey Service Manual 1999 2002 Honda Odyssey Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 1999 2002 Honda Odyssey Body Repair Manual 2002 Honda Odyssey Owner s Manual 2002 Honda Odyssey Navigation System...

Page 389: ...er or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the address shown below for a quotation P O BOX 07280 DETR...

Page 390: ...Automatic Lighting Off Feature 73 Automatic Speed Control 222 Automatic Transmission 248 Capacity Fluid 370 Checking Fluid Level 295 Shifting 249 Shift Lever Position Indicator 248 Shift Lever Positi...

Page 391: ...to 287 When to 276 Changing a Flat Tire 339 Changing Engine Coolant 291 Charging System Indicator 64 355 Checklist Before Driving 246 Childproof Door Locks 88 Child Safety 22 Child Seat 28 Tether Anch...

Page 392: ...issions Controls 376 Exhaust Fumes 59 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System 377 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 20 Exterior Cleaning the 330 Fabric Cleaning 333 Fan Interior 132 145 Features Comfort...

Page 393: ...Coolant Temperature 69 Fuel 69 Speedometer 68 Tachometer 68 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 264 GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating 264 Gearshift Lever Positions 249 Glass Cleaning 334 Glove Box 90 GVWR...

Page 394: ...5 49 LATCH 47 Light Control Switch 127 Lights Bulb Replacement 318 Indicator 63 Interior 127 Parking 72 Turn Signal 74 Load Limits 242 262 LOCK Ignition Key Position 81 Locks Anti theft Steering Colum...

Page 395: ...liding Doors Indicator 66 97 Operation 92 Switches 93 Pre Drive Safety Checklist 11 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 20 Protecting Adults 12 Additional Safety Precautions 20 Advice for Pregnant Women 20 Pro...

Page 396: ...64 System Components 49 Use During Pregnancy 20 Wearing a Lap Shoulder Belt 15 Seat Heaters 112 Seats 98 Adjustments 99 Drivers Lumbar Support 103 Folding the Third Seat 109 Head Restraints 104 Manua...

Page 397: ...Components 53 Synthetic Oil 286 Tachometer 68 Tailgate 88 Opening the 88 Open Monitor Light 66 Taillights Changing Bulbs in 320 321 Taking Care of the Unexpected 337 Tape Player 162 183 197 Technical...

Page 398: ...eaning 333 Viscosity Oil 285 WARNING Explanation of ii Warning Labels Location of 60 Warranty Coverages 383 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 294 Level Indicator 67 Operation 76 Washing 330 W...

Page 399: ...emporary replacement Do not use ATF see page Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page Unleaded gasoline pump octane number of 86...

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