Owner's Manual
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... new vehicle, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Technical Information ...215 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Comfort and Convenience Features...73 How to order manuals and other convenience features. Maintenance ...135 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to navigate through this reference. Taking Care of your new Honda, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Index ...I Gas...
... new vehicle, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Technical Information ...215 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Comfort and Convenience Features...73 How to order manuals and other convenience features. Maintenance ...135 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to navigate through this reference. Taking Care of your new Honda, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Index ...I Gas...
Owner's Manual
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... investment.When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your vehicle so you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations ! Several warranties protect your Honda dealer's staff is to read this owner's manual in servicing the many safety features, and how to your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep...
... investment.When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your vehicle so you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations ! Several warranties protect your Honda dealer's staff is to read this owner's manual in servicing the many safety features, and how to your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel for the driver and another in a crash. Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). During a crash, your seat belts will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help to deflation, takes a fraction of the driver and front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision. Driver and Passenger Safety What Happens In a Crash If you to a possible problem...
... the steering wheel for the driver and another in a crash. Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). During a crash, your seat belts will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help to deflation, takes a fraction of the driver and front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision. Driver and Passenger Safety What Happens In a Crash If you to a possible problem...
Owner's Manual
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.... Driver and Passenger Safety Take a bus. This can have no choice but to drive, stop them yourself or arrange other transportation. Traffic conditions change rapidly. Even prescription and non-prescription medicines can be legally "drunk." If you have this effect. There are interfering, remember that deal with drunken driving. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your judgment and reaction time...
.... Driver and Passenger Safety Take a bus. This can have no choice but to drive, stop them yourself or arrange other transportation. Traffic conditions change rapidly. Even prescription and non-prescription medicines can be legally "drunk." If you have this effect. There are interfering, remember that deal with drunken driving. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your judgment and reaction time...
Owner's Manual
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... Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...43 Hazard Warning...43 Rear Window Defogger...43 Steering Wheel Adjustment...44 Steering Wheel Controls...46 Cruise Control...46 Keys and Locks...49 Keys...49 Ignition Switch...49 Power Door Locks...50 Remote Transmitter...51 Childproof Door Locks...52 Tailgate...52 Glove Box...53 Seats...54 Passenger Seating...54 Seat Adjustments...54 Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment...55 Head Restraints...56 Third Seat Access...56 Removing the Second Seats...
... Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...43 Hazard Warning...43 Rear Window Defogger...43 Steering Wheel Adjustment...44 Steering Wheel Controls...46 Cruise Control...46 Keys and Locks...49 Keys...49 Ignition Switch...49 Power Door Locks...50 Remote Transmitter...51 Childproof Door Locks...52 Tailgate...52 Glove Box...53 Seats...54 Passenger Seating...54 Seat Adjustments...54 Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment...55 Head Restraints...56 Third Seat Access...56 Removing the Second Seats...
Owner's Manual
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... at any door is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn . Have your brake lights repaired right away. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is burned out (see page 125) This light normally comes on when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator...
... at any door is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn . Have your brake lights repaired right away. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is burned out (see page 125) This light normally comes on when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator...
Owner's Manual
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The controls near the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers. CRUISE CONTROL HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SHIFT LEVER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HORN BUTTONS SUNROOF SWITCH INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS Instruments and Controls The left air vent are on the dashboard under the center air vent. The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are for driving features you to tilt the steering wheel. The lever on the underside of the steering column...
The controls near the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers. CRUISE CONTROL HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SHIFT LEVER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HORN BUTTONS SUNROOF SWITCH INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS Instruments and Controls The left air vent are on the dashboard under the center air vent. The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are for driving features you to tilt the steering wheel. The lever on the underside of the steering column...
Owner's Manual
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... window switch briefly. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down . The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position you want . To stop the window from going all the way down and release it . Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any of the passengers' windows...
... window switch briefly. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down . The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position you want . To stop the window from going all the way down and release it . Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any of the passengers' windows...
Owner's Manual
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Power Windows, Sunroof The MAIN switch controls power to open and close the sunroof, press and hold the switch to the passengers' windows. Sunroof Closing a power window on the dashboard to open the sunroof. Push and hold the switch. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls SUNROOF SWITCH On some models Use the switch on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position...
Power Windows, Sunroof The MAIN switch controls power to open and close the sunroof, press and hold the switch to the passengers' windows. Sunroof Closing a power window on the dashboard to open the sunroof. Push and hold the switch. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls SUNROOF SWITCH On some models Use the switch on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position...
Owner's Manual
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... is the amount of the car, all passengers and their luggage, and tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. You can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the ax] weights again. * 1 : Including- It tells you carefully observe some general rules. Start by putting approximately 60% of the total trailer package. driver. As a rule of thumb, the...
... is the amount of the car, all passengers and their luggage, and tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. You can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the ax] weights again. * 1 : Including- It tells you carefully observe some general rules. Start by putting approximately 60% of the total trailer package. driver. As a rule of thumb, the...
Owner's Manual
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... lights on the trailer and your car. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector. Check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. A converter may be different for various brands of each connector pin. To use the connector, remove the left rear light cover. Since the lighting and wiring...
... lights on the trailer and your car. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector. Check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. A converter may be different for various brands of each connector pin. To use the connector, remove the left rear light cover. Since the lighting and wiring...
Owner's Manual
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...148 Oil and Filter Changes...148 Cooling System...150 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...150 Adding Engine Coolant...151 Replacing Engine Coolant...152 Windshield Washers...154 Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Brake Fluid...156 Brake System...156 Anti-lock Brake System...157 Power Steering...157 Air Cleaner...158 Spark Plugs...Replacement...Specifications...Battery...Windshield Wipers...Air Conditioning...Drive Belts...Tires...Inflation...Inspection...Maintenance...Tire Rotation...Replacing Tires and Wheels ...Wheels and Tires...Winter Driving...Snow Tires...Tire Chains...Lights...Headlight...
...148 Oil and Filter Changes...148 Cooling System...150 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...150 Adding Engine Coolant...151 Replacing Engine Coolant...152 Windshield Washers...154 Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Brake Fluid...156 Brake System...156 Anti-lock Brake System...157 Power Steering...157 Air Cleaner...158 Spark Plugs...Replacement...Specifications...Battery...Windshield Wipers...Air Conditioning...Drive Belts...Tires...Inflation...Inspection...Maintenance...Tire Rotation...Replacing Tires and Wheels ...Wheels and Tires...Winter Driving...Snow Tires...Tire Chains...Lights...Headlight...
Owner's Manual
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... schedule for "Severe Conditions" if most of your car regularly over a distance of the conditions listed on page 140 and 141 . Maintenance The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page 108). The load limit is done under one of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule...
... schedule for "Severe Conditions" if most of your car regularly over a distance of the conditions listed on page 140 and 141 . Maintenance The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page 108). The load limit is done under one of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... road. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Block the rear wheels. If the car is being stored indoors). Maintenance Clean the interior. Also, apply wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. If possible, run the engine for in Park. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Disconnect the battery...
... road. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Block the rear wheels. If the car is being stored indoors). Maintenance Clean the interior. Also, apply wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. If possible, run the engine for in Park. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Disconnect the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... your car on the back of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that go around parts of a truck. Turn off the ground. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your car must be towed with hooks on the ground, do the following: Release the parking brake.
... your car on the back of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that go around parts of a truck. Turn off the ground. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your car must be towed with hooks on the ground, do the following: Release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... Plate Lights...180 Specifications...219 Turn Signal Lights...178 Bulbs, Halogen...177 Center Pocket...68 Certification Label...216 Chains...174 Change Oil How to...148 When to...140 Changing a Flat Tire...193 Changing Engine Coolant...152 Charging System Indicator...34, 205 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Battery Condition...162 Brake Fluid...156 Drive Belts...169 Engine Coolant...150 Engine Oil...146 Fuses...209 Power Steering Fluid...157 Checklist, Before Driving...118 Child Safety...20 Childproof Door Locks...52 Cigarette Lighter...69 Cleaner, Air...158 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...
... Plate Lights...180 Specifications...219 Turn Signal Lights...178 Bulbs, Halogen...177 Center Pocket...68 Certification Label...216 Chains...174 Change Oil How to...148 When to...140 Changing a Flat Tire...193 Changing Engine Coolant...152 Charging System Indicator...34, 205 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Battery Condition...162 Brake Fluid...156 Drive Belts...169 Engine Coolant...150 Engine Oil...146 Fuses...209 Power Steering Fluid...157 Checklist, Before Driving...118 Child Safety...20 Childproof Door Locks...52 Cigarette Lighter...69 Cleaner, Air...158 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... Safety...232 Defogger, Rear Window...43 Defrosting the Windows...79 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Dimensions...218 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...155 Engine Oil...146 Directional Signals...43 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...213 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...124 Disposal of Used Oil...150 Doors Locking and Unlocking...50 Power Door Locks...50 DOT Tire Quality Grading...222 Drive Belts...169 Economy, Fuel...114 Emergencies on the Road...191 Battery, Jump Starting...200 Changing a Flat Tire...193...
... Safety...232 Defogger, Rear Window...43 Defrosting the Windows...79 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...155 Dimensions...218 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...155 Engine Oil...146 Directional Signals...43 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...213 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...124 Disposal of Used Oil...150 Doors Locking and Unlocking...50 Power Door Locks...50 DOT Tire Quality Grading...222 Drive Belts...169 Economy, Fuel...114 Emergencies on the Road...191 Battery, Jump Starting...200 Changing a Flat Tire...193...
Owner's Manual
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... Beams, Turning on...40 Low Beams, Turning on...40 Reminder Chime...40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...177 Turning on...40 Head Restraints...56 Heating and Cooling...74 Identification Number, Vehicle.. 216 If Your Car Has to be Towed...213 Ignition Keys...49 Switch...49 Timing Control System...225 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel...33 Infant Restraint...22 Inflation, Proper Tire ...170 Inside Mirror...64 Inspection, Tire...171 Instrument Panel...33 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Interior Cleaning...186 Interior Lights...70...
... Beams, Turning on...40 Low Beams, Turning on...40 Reminder Chime...40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...177 Turning on...40 Head Restraints...56 Heating and Cooling...74 Identification Number, Vehicle.. 216 If Your Car Has to be Towed...213 Ignition Keys...49 Switch...49 Timing Control System...225 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel...33 Infant Restraint...22 Inflation, Proper Tire ...170 Inside Mirror...64 Inspection, Tire...171 Instrument Panel...33 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Interior Cleaning...186 Interior Lights...70...
Owner's Manual
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... Coolant...152 Engine Oil and Filter...148 Fuses...209 Light Bulbs...177 Schedule...138 Spark Plugs...160 Tires...172 Wiper Blades...165 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...11 Reserve Tank, Coolant...150 Restraint, Child...20 Reverse Gear Position...121 Rotation, Tire...172 Panel Brightness Control...41 Park Gear Position...121 Parking Brake...65 Parking Lights...40 Parking Over Things that Burn...226 PGM-FI System...225 Polishing and Waxing...184 Power Door Locks...50 Mirrors...64 Steering...157 Windows...62 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts...10 Proper Seat Belt Usage...7 Radiator Overheating...
... Coolant...152 Engine Oil and Filter...148 Fuses...209 Light Bulbs...177 Schedule...138 Spark Plugs...160 Tires...172 Wiper Blades...165 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...11 Reserve Tank, Coolant...150 Restraint, Child...20 Reverse Gear Position...121 Rotation, Tire...172 Panel Brightness Control...41 Park Gear Position...121 Parking Brake...65 Parking Lights...40 Parking Over Things that Burn...226 PGM-FI System...225 Polishing and Waxing...184 Power Door Locks...50 Mirrors...64 Steering...157 Windows...62 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts...10 Proper Seat Belt Usage...7 Radiator Overheating...
Owner's Manual
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... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...178 Signaling Turns...41 Snow Tires...174 Solvent-type Cleaners...184 Sound System...83 Spare Tire Inflating...192 Specifications...219 Spark Plugs, Replacing...160 Specifications Charts...218 Speed Control...46 Speedometer...37 SRS Indicator...16, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)...50 Starting the Engine...119 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...119 With a Dead Battery...200 Steam Coming from Engine...202 Steering Wheel Adjustment...44 Anti-theft Column Lock...49 Stereo...
... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...178 Signaling Turns...41 Snow Tires...174 Solvent-type Cleaners...184 Sound System...83 Spare Tire Inflating...192 Specifications...219 Spark Plugs, Replacing...160 Specifications Charts...218 Speed Control...46 Speedometer...37 SRS Indicator...16, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)...50 Starting the Engine...119 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...119 With a Dead Battery...200 Steam Coming from Engine...202 Steering Wheel Adjustment...44 Anti-theft Column Lock...49 Stereo...
