Owner's Manual
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... body repairs. Instruments and Controls ...49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the Unexpected ...221 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Comfort and Convenience Features ...93 How to navigate through this reference. Driving ...139 The proper way to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver...
... body repairs. Instruments and Controls ...49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the Unexpected ...221 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Comfort and Convenience Features ...93 How to navigate through this reference. Driving ...139 The proper way to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver...
Owner's Manual
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... best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 1998 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in your vehicle so you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. As you read this manual helps to it preserves your Honda dealer's staff is to answer any time. Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of your...
... best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 1998 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in your vehicle so you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. As you read this manual helps to it preserves your Honda dealer's staff is to answer any time. Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of your...
Owner's Manual
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... operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Turn Signals...59 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...61 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...61 Hazard Warning...61 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...62 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Keys and Locks...67 Keys...67 Immobilizer System...68 Ignition Switch...69 Power Door Locks...70 Remote Transmitter...71 Childproof Door Locks...72 Tailgate...72 Glove Box...73 Seats...74 Passenger Seating...74 Seat Adjustments...74 Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment...75...
... operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Turn Signals...59 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...61 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...61 Hazard Warning...61 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...62 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Keys and Locks...67 Keys...67 Immobilizer System...68 Ignition Switch...69 Power Door Locks...70 Remote Transmitter...71 Childproof Door Locks...72 Tailgate...72 Glove Box...73 Seats...74 Passenger Seating...74 Seat Adjustments...74 Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment...75...
Owner's Manual
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... when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR The appropriate light comes on at any door is a problem in this happens, take the vehicle to have it comes on in the ABS. If this display if the tailgate or any other drivers cannot see page 207). Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators...
... when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR The appropriate light comes on at any door is a problem in this happens, take the vehicle to have it comes on in the ABS. If this display if the tailgate or any other drivers cannot see page 207). Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators...
Owner's Manual
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... side to turn off . The light in a crash. It also shuts off , the defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. If you do not turn it off when you restart the vehicle. You have good visibility before you have to drive. Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you start driving. Push the...
... side to turn off . The light in a crash. It also shuts off , the defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. If you do not turn it off when you restart the vehicle. You have good visibility before you have to drive. Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you start driving. Push the...
Owner's Manual
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...the engine's starting circuit is in the ignition switch for the engine to start the engine, contact your key and you turn the switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle from ON (II) to LOCK (0), remove the key, ...start . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with a key from another immobilizer system. Instruments and Controls Keys and Locks Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your Honda dealer. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key...
...the engine's starting circuit is in the ignition switch for the engine to start the engine, contact your key and you turn the switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle from ON (II) to LOCK (0), remove the key, ...start . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with a key from another immobilizer system. Instruments and Controls Keys and Locks Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your Honda dealer. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key...
Owner's Manual
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... the window switch. Instruments and Controls The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The window automatically goes all the way down . Make sure your children are electrically-powered. Release the switch when you want the window to stop the window from the windows before closing them. To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down on the window switch briefly. The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. The AUTO function only works...
... the window switch. Instruments and Controls The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The window automatically goes all the way down . Make sure your children are electrically-powered. Release the switch when you want the window to stop the window from the windows before closing them. To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down on the window switch briefly. The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. The AUTO function only works...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers' windows. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Instruments and Controls NOTICE SUNROOF SWITCH On some models Use the switch on someone's hands or fingers can damage the sunroof panel or motor. To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch to open and close the sunroof. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position. The ignition switch must be raised or lowered. Power Windows...
... passengers' windows. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Instruments and Controls NOTICE SUNROOF SWITCH On some models Use the switch on someone's hands or fingers can damage the sunroof panel or motor. To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch to open and close the sunroof. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position. The ignition switch must be raised or lowered. Power Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... in the vehicle. 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 vehicle has a trailer lighting connector. Check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Since the lighting and wiring can be required between the vehicle and trailer for the wiring color code and purpose of the vehicle is familiar with a bathroom scale. Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out...
... in the vehicle. 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 vehicle has a trailer lighting connector. Check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Since the lighting and wiring can be required between the vehicle and trailer for the wiring color code and purpose of the vehicle is familiar with a bathroom scale. Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out...
Owner's Manual
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...175 Changing the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...181 Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Brake Fluid...183 Brake System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 Battery...189 Wiper Blades...191 Air Conditioning System...Drive Belts...Timing Belt...Tires...Inflation...Inspection...Maintenance...Tire Rotation...Replacing Tires and Wheels ...Wheels and Tires...Winter Driving...Snow Tires...Tire Chains...Lights...Headlight Aiming...Replacing...
...175 Changing the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...181 Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Brake Fluid...183 Brake System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 Battery...189 Wiper Blades...191 Air Conditioning System...Drive Belts...Timing Belt...Tires...Inflation...Inspection...Maintenance...Tire Rotation...Replacing Tires and Wheels ...Wheels and Tires...Winter Driving...Snow Tires...Tire Chains...Lights...Headlight Aiming...Replacing...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's doorjamb. Select the schedule for passengers and their possessions. Operate your vehicle serviced and what things need attention. 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 128). Maintenance Which Schedule to the time and mileage periods on one or more of safety, dependability, and emissions control performance. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule...
... the driver's doorjamb. Select the schedule for passengers and their possessions. Operate your vehicle serviced and what things need attention. 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 128). Maintenance Which Schedule to the time and mileage periods on one or more of safety, dependability, and emissions control performance. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... not touch the windshield. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Disconnect the battery. If possible, store your vehicle back on jackstands so the tires are off . Clean the interior. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with the door and trunk seals. Maintenance Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a "breathable" vehicle cover, one window open slightly (if the vehicle is to be...
... not touch the windshield. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Disconnect the battery. If possible, store your vehicle back on jackstands so the tires are off . Clean the interior. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with the door and trunk seals. Maintenance Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a "breathable" vehicle cover, one window open slightly (if the vehicle is to be...
Owner's Manual
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... causing corrosion in your vehicle from the exterior and underside of the ABS wheel sensors and wiring at each wheel. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for dampness. Removal of paint and protective coatings from corroding by performing some simple periodic maintenance: Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them. Use a high-pressure spray to salt air. Have the corrosion...
... causing corrosion in your vehicle from the exterior and underside of the ABS wheel sensors and wiring at each wheel. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for dampness. Removal of paint and protective coatings from corroding by performing some simple periodic maintenance: Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them. Use a high-pressure spray to salt air. Have the corrosion...
Owner's Manual
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... front wheels on the ground, do the following: Release the parking brake. This is the best way of the Unexpected Your vehicle's suspension and body can be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be towed with hooks on a flat-bed. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below...
... front wheels on the ground, do the following: Release the parking brake. This is the best way of the Unexpected Your vehicle's suspension and body can be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be towed with hooks on a flat-bed. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below...
Owner's Manual
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...Control, Instruments...59 Brights, Headlights...58 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights...208 Brake Lights...208 Ceiling Light...210 Front Parking Lights...207 Front Side Marker Lights...207 Headlights...206 License Plate Lights...209 Specifications...249 Turn Signal Lights...207 Bulbs, Halogen...206 Engine Coolant...132 Engine Oil...131 Fuses...240 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...140 Childproof Door Locks...72 Cigarette Lighter...89 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...215 Carpeting...216 Exterior...214 Fabric...216 Interior...216 Seat Belts...217 Vinyl...216 Window...
...Control, Instruments...59 Brights, Headlights...58 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights...208 Brake Lights...208 Ceiling Light...210 Front Parking Lights...207 Front Side Marker Lights...207 Headlights...206 License Plate Lights...209 Specifications...249 Turn Signal Lights...207 Bulbs, Halogen...206 Engine Coolant...132 Engine Oil...131 Fuses...240 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...140 Childproof Door Locks...72 Cigarette Lighter...89 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...215 Carpeting...216 Exterior...214 Fabric...216 Interior...216 Seat Belts...217 Vinyl...216 Window...
Owner's Manual
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......216 Fan, Interior...94 Features, Comfort and Convenience...93 Filling the Fuel Tank...129 Filter Air...185 Oil...175 First Gear Position...144 Flashers, Hazard Warning...61 Flat Tire, Changing a...223 Fluids Automatic Transmission...182 Brake...183 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...181 FM Stereo Radio Reception...117 Folding the Second Seats ...78 Folding the Third Seats...80 Foreign Countries, Driving in...254 Four-way Flashers...61 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...244 Gas Mileage, Improving...
......216 Fan, Interior...94 Features, Comfort and Convenience...93 Filling the Fuel Tank...129 Filter Air...185 Oil...175 First Gear Position...144 Flashers, Hazard Warning...61 Flat Tire, Changing a...223 Fluids Automatic Transmission...182 Brake...183 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...181 FM Stereo Radio Reception...117 Folding the Second Seats ...78 Folding the Third Seats...80 Foreign Countries, Driving in...254 Four-way Flashers...61 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...244 Gas Mileage, Improving...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirror...84 Inspection, Tire...198 Instrument Panel...51 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Interior Cleaning...216 Interior Lights...90 Introduction...i Jacking up the Car...225 Jack, Tire...223 Jump Starting...230 Label, Certification...246 Lane Change, Signaling...59 Lap Belt...42 Lap/Shoulder Belts...41 Leaking of Exhaust into Car...47 Lighter, Cigarette...89 Lights Headlight Aiming...204 Bulb Replacement...206 Indicator...51 Parking...58 Turn Signal...59 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...70 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...50 Fuel Fill Door...129 Glove Box...73 Power Door...
... Mirror...84 Inspection, Tire...198 Instrument Panel...51 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Interior Cleaning...216 Interior Lights...90 Introduction...i Jacking up the Car...225 Jack, Tire...223 Jump Starting...230 Label, Certification...246 Lane Change, Signaling...59 Lap Belt...42 Lap/Shoulder Belts...41 Leaking of Exhaust into Car...47 Lighter, Cigarette...89 Lights Headlight Aiming...204 Bulb Replacement...206 Indicator...51 Parking...58 Turn Signal...59 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...70 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...50 Fuel Fill Door...129 Glove Box...73 Power Door...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...208 Rear View Mirror...84 Rear Window Defogger...62 Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 61 Reclining the Seat Backs...75 Reclining the Second Seats...79 Reminder Lights...51 Remote Transmitter...71 Removing the Second Seats...78 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element...185 Coolant...179 Engine Oil and Filter...175 Fuses...240 Light Bulbs...206 Schedule...162 Spark Plugs...187 Timing Belt...195 Tires...199 Wiper Blades...191 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...43 Reserve Tank, Coolant...132 Restraint, Child...19 Reverse Gear Position...143 Rotation, Tire...
... Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...208 Rear View Mirror...84 Rear Window Defogger...62 Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 61 Reclining the Seat Backs...75 Reclining the Second Seats...79 Reminder Lights...51 Remote Transmitter...71 Removing the Second Seats...78 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element...185 Coolant...179 Engine Oil and Filter...175 Fuses...240 Light Bulbs...206 Schedule...162 Spark Plugs...187 Timing Belt...195 Tires...199 Wiper Blades...191 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...43 Reserve Tank, Coolant...132 Restraint, Child...19 Reverse Gear Position...143 Rotation, Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Airbags Work...44 How Your SRS Indicator Works...46 SRS Components...44 SRS Service...46 SRS Indicator...46, 52 START (Ignition Key Position)...70 Starting the Engine...141 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...141 With a Dead Battery...230 Steam Coming from Engine...232 Steering Wheel Adjustment...62 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System...103 CONTINUED Safety Belts...6 Safety Defects, Reporting* ...264 Safety Features...5 Air bags...7 Door Locks...9 Head Restraints...8 Seat Belts...6 Seats & Seat-Backs...8 Safety...
... Your Airbags Work...44 How Your SRS Indicator Works...46 SRS Components...44 SRS Service...46 SRS Indicator...46, 52 START (Ignition Key Position)...70 Starting the Engine...141 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...141 With a Dead Battery...230 Steam Coming from Engine...232 Steering Wheel Adjustment...62 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System...103 CONTINUED Safety Belts...6 Safety Defects, Reporting* ...264 Safety Features...5 Air bags...7 Door Locks...9 Head Restraints...8 Seat Belts...6 Seats & Seat-Backs...8 Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in...208 Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 221 Tape Player...107, 119 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries...254 Emission Control Systems...255 Oxygenated Fuels...253 Three Way Catalytic Converter...257 Tire Information...250 Temperature Gauge...56 Tether Attachment Points...38 Three Way Catalytic Converter...257 Vanity Mirror...88 Vehicle Capacity Load ...137 Vehicle Dimensions...248 Vehicle Identification Number...246 Vehicle Storage...211 Ventilation...96 VIN...246 Vinyl...
... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in...208 Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 221 Tape Player...107, 119 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries...254 Emission Control Systems...255 Oxygenated Fuels...253 Three Way Catalytic Converter...257 Tire Information...250 Temperature Gauge...56 Tether Attachment Points...38 Three Way Catalytic Converter...257 Vanity Mirror...88 Vehicle Capacity Load ...137 Vehicle Dimensions...248 Vehicle Identification Number...246 Vehicle Storage...211 Ventilation...96 VIN...246 Vinyl...