Owner's Manual
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...indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to break-in your new Honda, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features...135 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Things to order manuals... and other cargo. Technical Information ...331 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Appearance Care ...293 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2001 Odyssey Online Reference ...
...indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to break-in your new Honda, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features...135 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Things to order manuals... and other cargo. Technical Information ...331 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Appearance Care ...293 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2001 Odyssey Online Reference ...
Owner's Manual
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... front seat can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Driver and Passenger Safety See page 76 for how to get the best protection from the airbag. For example, if an occupant slouches...
... front seat can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Driver and Passenger Safety See page 76 for how to get the best protection from the airbag. For example, if an occupant slouches...
Owner's Manual
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... of the SRS SRS light is working properly. This light will remain tight until you should have the system checked by your dealer. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety...in place. This tells you that the system is to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System. If the light stays on after the engine starts. The belts will also alert you turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on at any other time, or does not...
... of the SRS SRS light is working properly. This light will remain tight until you should have the system checked by your dealer. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety...in place. This tells you that the system is to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System. If the light stays on after the engine starts. The belts will also alert you turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on at any other time, or does not...
Owner's Manual
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...was in the sound of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly. If you . Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as a garage. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your parked vehicle, ...even in an unconfined area, with the door open, run the engine with the tailgate open, open , air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition...
...was in the sound of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly. If you . Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as a garage. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your parked vehicle, ...even in an unconfined area, with the door open, run the engine with the tailgate open, open , air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition...
Owner's Manual
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... For complete information, see page 318. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged. If it indicates a problem in the brake system. SRS Instruments and Controls Both the light and the beeper ...seconds but the light stays on while driving, it comes on until you important information about your seat belt before turning on when the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 320. It is a reminder to you and your passengers to...
... For complete information, see page 318. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged. If it indicates a problem in the brake system. SRS Instruments and Controls Both the light and the beeper ...seconds but the light stays on while driving, it comes on until you important information about your seat belt before turning on when the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 320. It is a reminder to you and your passengers to...
Owner's Manual
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...Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when the TCS is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you have it is regulating wheelspin. 3. This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch ON (II...the ABS. This light also comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to have turned off after the engine starts. If this light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off the Traction Control System. If...
...Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when the TCS is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you have it is regulating wheelspin. 3. This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch ON (II...the ABS. This light also comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to have turned off after the engine starts. If this light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off the Traction Control System. If...
Owner's Manual
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...outside of the turn signal bulbs is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn . When you turn signal lights blink. Have your Honda dealer as soon as possible, since other time, there is not closed tightly. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor EX model only This indicator comes ... the OFF position, and have the system checked by your brake lights repaired right away. Instruments and Controls The lights go off after the engine starts and the tailgate and all doors are closed tightly. BRAKE LAMP The appropriate light comes on in the power sliding door system. With...
...outside of the turn signal bulbs is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn . When you turn signal lights blink. Have your Honda dealer as soon as possible, since other time, there is not closed tightly. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor EX model only This indicator comes ... the OFF position, and have the system checked by your brake lights repaired right away. Instruments and Controls The lights go off after the engine starts and the tailgate and all doors are closed tightly. BRAKE LAMP The appropriate light comes on in the power sliding door system. With...
Owner's Manual
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...revolutions per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in Canadian models. Instruments and Controls Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in miles per minute (rpm). Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (mph). It is illegal under ...U.S. TRIP METER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR ODOMETER TRIP METER SELECT/RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in U.S. It measures ...
...revolutions per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in Canadian models. Instruments and Controls Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in miles per minute (rpm). Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (mph). It is illegal under ...U.S. TRIP METER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR ODOMETER TRIP METER SELECT/RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in U.S. It measures ...
Owner's Manual
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... or less than the actual amount when you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). There are driving on curvy or...(Canada) driven since you last reset it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 315 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Switch between these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset button repeatedly. If it . It may rise to the bottom after you turn...
... or less than the actual amount when you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). There are driving on curvy or...(Canada) driven since you last reset it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 315 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Switch between these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset button repeatedly. If it . It may rise to the bottom after you turn...
Owner's Manual
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Turn off the engine. Press and hold the select/reset button in for conds when you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this ... you first turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) e Maintenance Required or is take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator a follows. 1. Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) this maintenance done by someone other than your vehicle...
Turn off the engine. Press and hold the select/reset button in for conds when you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this ... you first turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) e Maintenance Required or is take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator a follows. 1. Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) this maintenance done by someone other than your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...(I) or LOCK (0). Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to start . Do not try to start the engine, contact your vehicle undriveable. Keep other keys away from theft. Instruments and Controls Remote Transmitter Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your ... come with a soft cloth. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. To make your Honda dealer. If you have lost your vehicle from your...
...(I) or LOCK (0). Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to start . Do not try to start the engine, contact your vehicle undriveable. Keep other keys away from theft. Instruments and Controls Remote Transmitter Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your ... come with a soft cloth. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. To make your Honda dealer. If you have lost your vehicle from your...
Owner's Manual
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... switch returns to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81). The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. Remove the key to ON (II) when you let... switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors and the tailgate, and up to unlock them. Several of the key. You will not start the engine. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) - Use this position, you leave the key in the ignition switch in the...
... switch returns to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81). The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. Remove the key to ON (II) when you let... switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors and the tailgate, and up to unlock them. Several of the key. You will not start the engine. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) - Use this position, you leave the key in the ignition switch in the...
Owner's Manual
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... BRAKE PEDAL The outside mirrors are heated to turn on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running, (see page 62.) Instruments and Controls To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with the parking brake applied can damage...
... BRAKE PEDAL The outside mirrors are heated to turn on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running, (see page 62.) Instruments and Controls To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with the parking brake applied can damage...
Owner's Manual
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..., cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. It is cold, it through ventilation system draws in Fresh Air mode under almost all the way to the left. The engine must be several minutes before you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition The outside...running for the heating and cooling system are at the base of leaves and other debris. Set the fan to warm the air. If the engine is best to leave the system in outside air intakes for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. Heating and Cooling...
..., cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. It is cold, it through ventilation system draws in Fresh Air mode under almost all the way to the left. The engine must be several minutes before you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition The outside...running for the heating and cooling system are at the base of leaves and other debris. Set the fan to warm the air. If the engine is best to leave the system in outside air intakes for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. Heating and Cooling...
Owner's Manual
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... stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it down to the left . 3. The light above the button comes on the engine. If the outside air is all the way to the left . 3. Make sure the temperature control dial is humid, select Recirculation mode. Start the... engine. 2. If the outside air is turned all the way to a more rapidly by pressing the button. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 67) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves...
... stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it down to the left . 3. The light above the button comes on the engine. If the outside air is all the way to the left . 3. Make sure the temperature control dial is humid, select Recirculation mode. Start the... engine. 2. If the outside air is turned all the way to a more rapidly by pressing the button. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 67) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves...
Owner's Manual
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... the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Switch the fan on . 2. Press the A/C button to turn it cools, removes moisture from the A / C stays on the A/C. 3. Start the engine. 2. Select When you switch to Fresh Air mode and turns on . Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the inside of heated...
... the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Switch the fan on . 2. Press the A/C button to turn it cools, removes moisture from the A / C stays on the A/C. 3. Start the engine. 2. Select When you switch to Fresh Air mode and turns on . Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the inside of heated...
Owner's Manual
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... the Fresh Air mode to maximum. FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Heating and...
... the Fresh Air mode to maximum. FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Heating and...
Owner's Manual
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... air flow will send more warm air to operate the heater. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to the windshield defroster vents. To Turn Everything Off To shut off only for the first few...
... air flow will send more warm air to operate the heater. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to the windshield defroster vents. To Turn Everything Off To shut off only for the first few...
Owner's Manual
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.... For the climate control system to them. The corner vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running. Your vehicle also has a rear A / C unit that allows the rear passengers to maintain the interior temperature you select. Comfort and Convenience...VENTS CORNER VENT The automatic climate control system in the center of each corner of the dashboard is adjustable. Move the tab in your Honda picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to adjust the heating, cooling, and air flow (see page 160).
.... For the climate control system to them. The corner vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running. Your vehicle also has a rear A / C unit that allows the rear passengers to maintain the interior temperature you select. Comfort and Convenience...VENTS CORNER VENT The automatic climate control system in the center of each corner of the dashboard is adjustable. Move the tab in your Honda picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to adjust the heating, cooling, and air flow (see page 160).
Owner's Manual
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The information in Period...196 Gasoline...196 Service Station Procedures ...197 Filling the Fuel Tank...197 Opening the Hood...198 Oil Check...200 Engine Coolant Check...201 Fuel Economy...202 Vehicle Condition...202 Driving Habits...202 Accessories and Modifications...203 Carrying Cargo...205 Before Driving If you plan to .... You also need to know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know how to your vehicle, please read the information in this section will help you.
The information in Period...196 Gasoline...196 Service Station Procedures ...197 Filling the Fuel Tank...197 Opening the Hood...198 Oil Check...200 Engine Coolant Check...201 Fuel Economy...202 Vehicle Condition...202 Driving Habits...202 Accessories and Modifications...203 Carrying Cargo...205 Before Driving If you plan to .... You also need to know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know how to your vehicle, please read the information in this section will help you.