Owner's Manual
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... sometimes experience, and how to the fuel pump. Driving ...117 The proper way to navigate through this reference. 1997 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety...
... sometimes experience, and how to the fuel pump. Driving ...117 The proper way to navigate through this reference. 1997 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... virtually maintenance-free. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the system checked if: The light does not come on top of the system by a Honda dealer. System Service Your supplemental restraint system is on a label on or flashes while you are no parts you turn the ignition ON (II... to a potential problem with your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service. The light comes on the driver's doorjamb. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. If your instrument panel is an inspection of this lid. Take the car to remove or discard the airbags yourself. ...
... virtually maintenance-free. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the system checked if: The light does not come on top of the system by a Honda dealer. System Service Your supplemental restraint system is on a label on or flashes while you are no parts you turn the ignition ON (II... to a potential problem with your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service. The light comes on the driver's doorjamb. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. If your instrument panel is an inspection of this lid. Take the car to remove or discard the airbags yourself. ...
Owner's Manual
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... in enclosed areas, such as shown below. Driver and Passenger Safety High levels of the garage. Do not run the engine with the door open, run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Even with the garage door closed. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever...: The car is toxic. Breathing it can collect rapidly in normal driving if you must drive with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. If you maintain your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. With the ...
... in enclosed areas, such as shown below. Driver and Passenger Safety High levels of the garage. Do not run the engine with the door open, run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Even with the garage door closed. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever...: The car is toxic. Breathing it can collect rapidly in normal driving if you must drive with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. If you maintain your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. With the ...
Owner's Manual
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...until you fasten your passengers to you have not released the parking brake. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running . A beeper also sounds if you and your seat belt before turning on the ignition. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The... engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on when the engine is running , the battery is low. For complete information, see page 16 . It lights as a reminder that the brake...
...until you fasten your passengers to you have not released the parking brake. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running . A beeper also sounds if you and your seat belt before turning on the ignition. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The... engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on when the engine is running , the battery is low. For complete information, see page 16 . It lights as a reminder that the brake...
Owner's Manual
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... Door and Brake Lamp Monitor The appropriate light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts.
... Door and Brake Lamp Monitor The appropriate light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
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...driven since the last scheduled maintenance. Instruments and Controls In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn yellow. It may rise to the new reading after you that... it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 204 for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on checking the engine's cooling system. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to the Maintenance Schedules for instructions and precautions on ...
...driven since the last scheduled maintenance. Instruments and Controls In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn yellow. It may rise to the new reading after you that... it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 204 for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on checking the engine's cooling system. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to the Maintenance Schedules for instructions and precautions on ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you may have to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to unlock them. Remove the key to start the engine. This is the normal key position when driving. Push the switch down to lock all doors. The lock tab on the tailgate also locks and...
... the key from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you may have to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to unlock them. Remove the key to start the engine. This is the normal key position when driving. Push the switch down to lock all doors. The lock tab on the tailgate also locks and...
Owner's Manual
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... cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features The vents in the corners of each vent up the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to warm ... vents by moving the tab in the center of the dashboard can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT CORNER VENT How to Use the System This...
... cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features The vents in the corners of each vent up the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to warm ... vents by moving the tab in the center of the dashboard can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT CORNER VENT How to Use the System This...
Owner's Manual
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... Features Make sure the temperature control lever is very warm from being parked in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. Start the engine. 2. Open the windows partially. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. If the interior ...setting up the controls this way: 1. Select and 4. Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON 1. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until ...
... Features Make sure the temperature control lever is very warm from being parked in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. Start the engine. 2. Open the windows partially. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. If the interior ...setting up the controls this way: 1. Select and 4. Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON 1. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until ...
Owner's Manual
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This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Start the engine. 2. When used in combination with the temperature control lever. Adjust the temperature control lever so the airflow from the air. Turn on the rear window ...
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Start the engine. 2. When used in combination with the temperature control lever. Adjust the temperature control lever so the airflow from the air. Turn on the rear window ...
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL LEVER AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select Once the windshield is clear, select to maximum. Switch the fan and temperature controls to avoid fogging the windows. Select and 3.
Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL LEVER AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select Once the windshield is clear, select to maximum. Switch the fan and temperature controls to avoid fogging the windows. Select and 3.
Owner's Manual
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This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the way to the windshield defroster vents. Comfort ... direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER RECIRCULATIOIM BUTTON MODE BUTTONS FRESH AIR BUTTON To Turn Everything Off To shut off only for the first few...
This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the way to the windshield defroster vents. Comfort ... direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER RECIRCULATIOIM BUTTON MODE BUTTONS FRESH AIR BUTTON To Turn Everything Off To shut off only for the first few...
Owner's Manual
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If you plan to add any accessories to properly store luggage or packages. You also need to know how to your Honda, you . Break-in Period...108 Gasoline...108 Oxygenated Fuels...108 Driving in Foreign Countries...109 Service Station Procedures ...110 Filling the ...Fuel Tank...110 Opening the Hood...111 Oil Check...112 Engine Coolant Check...113 Fuel Economy...114 Vehicle Condition...114 Driving Habits...114 Accessories...115 Loading Cargo...116 Before Driving The information in this section...
If you plan to add any accessories to properly store luggage or packages. You also need to know how to your Honda, you . Break-in Period...108 Gasoline...108 Oxygenated Fuels...108 Driving in Foreign Countries...109 Service Station Procedures ...110 Filling the ...Fuel Tank...110 Opening the Hood...111 Oil Check...112 Engine Coolant Check...113 Fuel Economy...114 Vehicle Condition...114 Driving Habits...114 Accessories...115 Loading Cargo...116 Before Driving The information in this section...
Owner's Manual
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...pump octane number of the United States and Canada use such gasolines, your emission control system performance may turn on your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). If you use oxygenated fuels to mechanical damage. Before using an oxygenated fuel...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. These gasolines are relined. You should follow these same recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are collectively referred to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking. In Canada...
...pump octane number of the United States and Canada use such gasolines, your emission control system performance may turn on your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). If you use oxygenated fuels to mechanical damage. Before using an oxygenated fuel...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. These gasolines are relined. You should follow these same recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are collectively referred to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking. In Canada...
Owner's Manual
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Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Place the cap in the holder on the driver's side of the driver's seat. ...
Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Place the cap in the holder on the driver's side of the driver's seat. ...
Owner's Manual
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Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Before Driving Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2.
Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Before Driving Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2.
Owner's Manual
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Remove the dipstick again and check the level. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 152 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Make sure it is ... and M I N line, see Adding Oil on adding the proper coolant. If it is near or below the M I N lines. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Before Driving Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 146 for information on page 148 .
Remove the dipstick again and check the level. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 152 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Make sure it is ... and M I N line, see Adding Oil on adding the proper coolant. If it is near or below the M I N lines. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Before Driving Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 146 for information on page 148 .
Owner's Manual
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... outside air temperature is not necessary to maintain a constant speed. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to the maintenance schedule. The engine will keep it is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 146). Before Driving Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to increase fuel economy...load on your car's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Turn off the A / C to cut down and speed up " a cold engine by driving moderately. Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage...
... outside air temperature is not necessary to maintain a constant speed. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to the maintenance schedule. The engine will keep it is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 146). Before Driving Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to increase fuel economy...load on your car's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Turn off the A / C to cut down and speed up " a cold engine by driving moderately. Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage...
Owner's Manual
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... several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. Before Driving Have these accessories installed by your warranty. If you can buy in Canada) and should not interfere with your car's operation. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real...
... several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. Before Driving Have these accessories installed by your warranty. If you can buy in Canada) and should not interfere with your car's operation. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real...
Owner's Manual
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... various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Preparing to tow a trailer. Driving This section gives you are planning to Drive...118 Starting the Engine...119 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...119 Automatic Transmission...120 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 120 Shift Lever Positions...120 Maximum Speeds...123 Shift...
... various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Preparing to tow a trailer. Driving This section gives you are planning to Drive...118 Starting the Engine...119 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...119 Automatic Transmission...120 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 120 Shift Lever Positions...120 Maximum Speeds...123 Shift...