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2008 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...63 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control and HomeLink...
2008 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...63 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control and HomeLink...
Owner's Manual
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...the audio system, rear entertainment and other technical literature. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each ... on how to check them . plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Odyssey Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems...
...the audio system, rear entertainment and other technical literature. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each ... on how to check them . plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Odyssey Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (P.193) POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCH (P.162) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.189) POWER TAILGATE SWITCH (P.158)... (P.35) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.140) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM/ REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (P.221, 285) NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUTTONS 2 HORN 1 LIGHT STEERING WHEEL BLUETOOTH REMOTE AUDIO MULTI-INFORMATION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT CONTROL BUTTONS HANDSFREELINK SWITCH (P.205) BUTTONS (P.82) (P.141) BUTTONS(P.326) (P.282) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (P.193) POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCH (P.162) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.189) POWER TAILGATE SWITCH (P.158)... (P.35) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.140) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.140) AUDIO SYSTEM/ REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (P.221, 285) NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUTTONS 2 HORN 1 LIGHT STEERING WHEEL BLUETOOTH REMOTE AUDIO MULTI-INFORMATION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT CONTROL BUTTONS HANDSFREELINK SWITCH (P.205) BUTTONS (P.82) (P.141) BUTTONS(P.326) (P.282) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF...
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...steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. However, you and ...(10) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (2) 7 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (4) (1) (9) (9) Your vehicle is equipped with...
...steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. However, you and ...(10) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (2) 7 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (4) (1) (9) (9) Your vehicle is equipped with...
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...or side collisions. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2008 Odyssey To do : Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full...should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. A front passenger should do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts....
...or side collisions. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2008 Odyssey To do : Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full...should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. A front passenger should do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts....
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...help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to make sure the seat is locked in position. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or ... foot pedals (Touring models only, see page 141 ). In addition to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. See pages 168 and 169 for how to a comfortable, upright position. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust the...
...help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to make sure the seat is locked in position. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or ... foot pedals (Touring models only, see page 141 ). In addition to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. See pages 168 and 169 for how to a comfortable, upright position. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust the...
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...that can detect a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 21 ). The airbags are latched or unlatched (see page 30 ). 26 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The front and... rear pillars are stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are stored in the dashboard. The ...
...that can detect a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 21 ). The airbags are latched or unlatched (see page 30 ). 26 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The front and... rear pillars are stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are stored in the dashboard. The ...
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... and chest. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to steer or operate other controls. 28 2008 Odyssey This can deploy if there is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will provide sufficient protection, and...
... and chest. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to steer or operate other controls. 28 2008 Odyssey This can deploy if there is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will provide sufficient protection, and...
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... Washers ...134 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...135 Turn Signal and Headlights ...135 Instrument Panel Brightness ...139 Hazard Warning Button ...140 Rear Window Defogger ...140 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...141 Keys and Locks...142 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...144 Remote Transmitter ...145 Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Doors ...148 Opening... Interior Lights ...205 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...64 Instrument Panel ...65 Instrument Panel Indicators ...67 Gauges ...77 Multi-Information Display ...81 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...133 63 2008 Odyssey
... Washers ...134 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...135 Turn Signal and Headlights ...135 Instrument Panel Brightness ...139 Hazard Warning Button ...140 Rear Window Defogger ...140 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...141 Keys and Locks...142 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...144 Remote Transmitter ...145 Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Doors ...148 Opening... Interior Lights ...205 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...64 Instrument Panel ...65 Instrument Panel Indicators ...67 Gauges ...77 Multi-Information Display ...81 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...133 63 2008 Odyssey
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... Power Sliding Door Indicator This indicator comes on the power sliding doors, see page 89 ). You can still open indicator also appears on the steering wheel (see page 319 ). With this indicator on, move the main switch on the dashboard to the OFF position, and have the system... checked by pressing the CRUISE button on the multi-information display. 75 2008 Odyssey On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information...
... Power Sliding Door Indicator This indicator comes on the power sliding doors, see page 89 ). You can still open indicator also appears on the steering wheel (see page 319 ). With this indicator on, move the main switch on the dashboard to the OFF position, and have the system... checked by pressing the CRUISE button on the multi-information display. 75 2008 Odyssey On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information...
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...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator comes on when there is set. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 82 ) to take your vehicle in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator...on the multiinformation display. This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it is time to see the message (see page 318 . 76 2008 Odyssey The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the security ...
...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator comes on when there is set. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 82 ) to take your vehicle in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator...on the multiinformation display. This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it is time to see the message (see page 318 . 76 2008 Odyssey The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the security ...
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.... You can also customize some vehicle control settings to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 81 2008 Odyssey The driver's ''ID'' is in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is detected by the transmitter. ...When you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 101 ). Some of the messages help to keep you turn the ignition switch to your liking with the ...
.... You can also customize some vehicle control settings to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 81 2008 Odyssey The driver's ''ID'' is in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is detected by the transmitter. ...When you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 101 ). Some of the messages help to keep you turn the ignition switch to your liking with the ...
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When you can travel on the steering wheel repeatedly until the desired information appears (see page 84 ). MPG or INST. an upper segment and a lower segment. To change the display, press the ... fuel mileage. LOWER SEGMENT SEL/RESET BUTTON UPPER SEGMENT INFO BUTTON The multi-information display consists of two segments; This distance is also reset. 82 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Messages in the tank. When the battery is disconnected, or you refuel, RANGE is estimated from the...
When you can travel on the steering wheel repeatedly until the desired information appears (see page 84 ). MPG or INST. an upper segment and a lower segment. To change the display, press the ... fuel mileage. LOWER SEGMENT SEL/RESET BUTTON UPPER SEGMENT INFO BUTTON The multi-information display consists of two segments; This distance is also reset. 82 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Messages in the tank. When the battery is disconnected, or you refuel, RANGE is estimated from the...
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... on the upper segment. AVERAGE FUEL A/B: This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in the lower segment by pressing the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, or the select/reset knob on the instrument panel, AVERAGE FUEL B appears on the multiinformation display (see page 112 ). When you are traveling. Main... since you last reset Trip A or Trip B. AVERAGE SPEED: The average speed you reset Trip A, AVERAGE SPEED is also reset. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 83 2008 Odyssey models) or /100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the trip computer.
... on the upper segment. AVERAGE FUEL A/B: This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in the lower segment by pressing the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, or the select/reset knob on the instrument panel, AVERAGE FUEL B appears on the multiinformation display (see page 112 ). When you are traveling. Main... since you last reset Trip A or Trip B. AVERAGE SPEED: The average speed you reset Trip A, AVERAGE SPEED is also reset. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 83 2008 Odyssey models) or /100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the trip computer.
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When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, the display changes from ''Trip A/Odometer'' to ''Trip A/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Trip B/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Engine Oil Life'', and then back to change...the odometer with the intent to the ''Trip A/Odometer'' as shown in U.S. You can also change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. 85 2008 Odyssey models and kilometers in the instrument panel. It measures miles in the next column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL...
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, the display changes from ''Trip A/Odometer'' to ''Trip A/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Trip B/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Engine Oil Life'', and then back to change...the odometer with the intent to the ''Trip A/Odometer'' as shown in U.S. You can also change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. 85 2008 Odyssey models and kilometers in the instrument panel. It measures miles in the next column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL...
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... pointed. Refer to ''0.0''. This information helps to keep you aware of the lower segment, a compass indicates which direction your vehicle needs for more information. 86 2008 Odyssey The multi-information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Meter While a trip meter is displayed, you can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the steering wheel, or the select/reset knob in the ON (II) position.
... pointed. Refer to ''0.0''. This information helps to keep you aware of the lower segment, a compass indicates which direction your vehicle needs for more information. 86 2008 Odyssey The multi-information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Meter While a trip meter is displayed, you can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the steering wheel, or the select/reset knob in the ON (II) position.
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... indicator, to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO button on the steering wheel. 90 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for about 5 seconds, and then...
... indicator, to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO button on the steering wheel. 90 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for about 5 seconds, and then...
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... continues until you start driving. CONTINUED 91 2008 Odyssey This message remains displayed if you close the tailgate or the door(s) before you release the parking brake, or the vehicle speed slows down to less than 0.5 mph (0.8 km/h). Pressing the INFO button on the steering wheel momentarily changes the display to the seat...
... continues until you start driving. CONTINUED 91 2008 Odyssey This message remains displayed if you close the tailgate or the door(s) before you release the parking brake, or the vehicle speed slows down to less than 0.5 mph (0.8 km/h). Pressing the INFO button on the steering wheel momentarily changes the display to the seat...
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... : CHANGE SETTING DEFAULT ALL If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select ''CHANGE SETTING,'' and follow the instructions on the steering wheel to see the settings, and the SEL/RESET button to enter your transmitter to customize. To activate each custom setting (Driver 1,...Press and hold the INFO button for 1 second to the default setting. If you use your selections. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 101 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customized Settings With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, press and hold ...
... : CHANGE SETTING DEFAULT ALL If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select ''CHANGE SETTING,'' and follow the instructions on the steering wheel to see the settings, and the SEL/RESET button to enter your transmitter to customize. To activate each custom setting (Driver 1,...Press and hold the INFO button for 1 second to the default setting. If you use your selections. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 101 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customized Settings With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, press and hold ...
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... (see the setting, and press the SEL/ RESET button. CONTINUED Press the INFO button Instruments and Controls 107 2008 Odyssey Each time you see page108 ) ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Then, follow the procedures described on the steering wheel. To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you press the INFO button, the display...
... (see the setting, and press the SEL/ RESET button. CONTINUED Press the INFO button Instruments and Controls 107 2008 Odyssey Each time you see page108 ) ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Then, follow the procedures described on the steering wheel. To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you press the INFO button, the display...