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...for research purposes, but it remains confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with... can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. ii 2009 Odyssey These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner.
...for research purposes, but it remains confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with... can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. ii 2009 Odyssey These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner.
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... need when you pull up to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Odyssey Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and ... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to breakin your warranty manual for maintenance service. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park;
... need when you pull up to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Odyssey Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and ... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to breakin your warranty manual for maintenance service. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park;
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... find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Be Aware of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Never drive faster than is your reaction time... A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Infants and small children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 415 ). 6 2009 Odyssey
... find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Be Aware of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Never drive faster than is your reaction time... A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Infants and small children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 415 ). 6 2009 Odyssey
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... the airbags would not be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2009 Odyssey When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide ..., but the additional restraint could be activated during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a collision in which the front airbags do not work ... they must be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 33 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are...
... the airbags would not be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2009 Odyssey When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide ..., but the additional restraint could be activated during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a collision in which the front airbags do not work ... they must be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 33 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are...
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...passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in a crash. CONTINUED How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2009 Odyssey An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that continually monitors and records information about to roll over and signal the control... unit to a possible problem with the force needed. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt...
...passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in a crash. CONTINUED How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2009 Odyssey An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that continually monitors and records information about to roll over and signal the control... unit to a possible problem with the force needed. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt...
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... that can be needed to do so. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Airbags with a little less force. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 29 2009 Odyssey Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they see what looks like smoke. In...
... that can be needed to do so. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Airbags with a little less force. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 29 2009 Odyssey Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they see what looks like smoke. In...
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... The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the... about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will inflate in front. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of an infant or small child (up to short drivers...put any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2009 Odyssey Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. For...
... The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the... about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will inflate in front. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of an infant or small child (up to short drivers...put any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2009 Odyssey Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. For...
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...at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. 34 2009 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If you see page 88 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional ...Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. When you turn the...
...at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. 34 2009 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If you see page 88 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional ...Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. When you turn the...
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... SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 68 ). If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. CONTINUED 35 2009 Odyssey It does not mean there is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Canada If no weight is detected on the front seat, the... airbag will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with your side airbags. ...
... SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 68 ). If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. CONTINUED 35 2009 Odyssey It does not mean there is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Canada If no weight is detected on the front seat, the... airbag will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with your side airbags. ...
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... properly. Even if your airbags may be replaced. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2009 Odyssey Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket. Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. If you...deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no parts you...
... properly. Even if your airbags may be replaced. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2009 Odyssey Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket. Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. If you...deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no parts you...
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...also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 88 ). For more information, see page 88 ). 67 2009 Odyssey You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 479 . For more information, see page 34...Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to give you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position ...
...also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 88 ). For more information, see page 88 ). 67 2009 Odyssey You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 479 . For more information, see page 34...Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to give you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position ...
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...brake while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. It is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the ABS. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. If it comes on at a dealer. You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW...On Touring models Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 481 . CONTINUED 69 2009 Odyssey If it remains on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Canada 2. You will also see a ''...
...brake while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. It is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the ABS. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. If it comes on at a dealer. You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW...On Touring models Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 481 . CONTINUED 69 2009 Odyssey If it remains on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Canada 2. You will also see a ''...
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...SYSTEM'' message on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is active (see page 89 ). 70 2009 Odyssey It comes on the multiinformation display (see page 394 ). 3. See page 394 for a few seconds when you have it does not come on the multiinformation...'' message on when you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it checked. On Touring models You will not...
...SYSTEM'' message on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is active (see page 89 ). 70 2009 Odyssey It comes on the multiinformation display (see page 394 ). 3. See page 394 for a few seconds when you have it does not come on the multiinformation...'' message on when you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it checked. On Touring models You will not...
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... press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn . If this indicator begins to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). For more information, see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Turn Signal and ... since other time, or if it usually means one of the vehicle flash. 72 2009 Odyssey The indicator continues to have your dealer to flash for a few seconds when you turn signal bulbs is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on when you turn the ignition switch to flash,...
... press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn . If this indicator begins to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). For more information, see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Turn Signal and ... since other time, or if it usually means one of the vehicle flash. 72 2009 Odyssey The indicator continues to have your dealer to flash for a few seconds when you turn signal bulbs is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on when you turn the ignition switch to flash,...
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...the ignition switch. This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is a problem in AUTO and the lights turn on (see page 136 . For more information, see page 138 ). On Touring models, this indicator also ...comes on the multiinformation display, there is in the high beam headlight's circuit. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on fog light operation. 73 2009 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it checked (...
...the ignition switch. This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is a problem in AUTO and the lights turn on (see page 136 . For more information, see page 138 ). On Touring models, this indicator also ...comes on the multiinformation display, there is in the high beam headlight's circuit. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on fog light operation. 73 2009 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it checked (...
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... Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page 148 . If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the fuel gauge. On Canadian Touring models This indicator is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Have the system checked by... Low Fuel Indicator On Touring models You will also see a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 89 ). 74 2009 Odyssey You can still open Indicator On EX-L and Touring models LOW FUEL INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level...
... Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page 148 . If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the fuel gauge. On Canadian Touring models This indicator is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Have the system checked by... Low Fuel Indicator On Touring models You will also see a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 89 ). 74 2009 Odyssey You can still open Indicator On EX-L and Touring models LOW FUEL INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level...
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...Tailgate Open Indicator On EX and EX-L models This indicator comes on in this indicator if the tailgate or any other time, there is a problem in the power sliding door system. It goes off when your dealer as soon as possible. The appropriate light comes on for a few ... and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR'' or ''CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR'' message on the multi-information display. 75 2009 Odyssey On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. You can still open indicator also appears on the multi-information...
...Tailgate Open Indicator On EX and EX-L models This indicator comes on in this indicator if the tailgate or any other time, there is a problem in the power sliding door system. It goes off when your dealer as soon as possible. The appropriate light comes on for a few ... and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR'' or ''CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR'' message on the multi-information display. 75 2009 Odyssey On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. You can still open indicator also appears on the multi-information...
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When you the problem. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. Here is a list of messages ... (Canadian models). It does this by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CONTINUED 87 2009 Odyssey System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. The temperature reading can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized...
When you the problem. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. Here is a list of messages ... (Canadian models). It does this by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CONTINUED 87 2009 Odyssey System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. The temperature reading can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized...
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The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR Even if you press the INFO button, some messages ...5 seconds. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO button on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected: FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE WARNING: APPROACHING OBJECT PAX SYSTEM WARNING (Models with PAX.... Most of the messages are several system messages to come on the steering wheel. 90 2009 Odyssey If there are displayed for the first time.
The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR Even if you press the INFO button, some messages ...5 seconds. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO button on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is corrected: FASTEN SEAT BELT FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASE PARKING BRAKE WARNING: APPROACHING OBJECT PAX SYSTEM WARNING (Models with PAX.... Most of the messages are several system messages to come on the steering wheel. 90 2009 Odyssey If there are displayed for the first time.
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...If you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do the indicated maintenance as soon as possible (see this message, the TPMS is a problem in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), you will see this message, and have them reset the display after completing the service. When... reaches 5%, the display shows ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' along with the same maintenance items. If there is not monitoring tire pressures. CONTINUED 95 2009 Odyssey For details on the multi-information display. If you see ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' on engine oil life and maintenance messages, refer to the ...
...If you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do the indicated maintenance as soon as possible (see this message, the TPMS is a problem in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), you will see this message, and have them reset the display after completing the service. When... reaches 5%, the display shows ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' along with the same maintenance items. If there is not monitoring tire pressures. CONTINUED 95 2009 Odyssey For details on the multi-information display. If you see ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' on engine oil life and maintenance messages, refer to the ...