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... or with one or more devices commonly referred 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. ii 2008 Odyssey Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm.
... or with one or more devices commonly referred 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. ii 2008 Odyssey Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm.
Owner's Manual
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...audio system, rear entertainment and other technical literature. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Odyssey Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Index Service Information Summary A summary ...A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Refer to your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in ...
...audio system, rear entertainment and other technical literature. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Odyssey Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Index Service Information Summary A summary ...A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Refer to your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in ...
Owner's Manual
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... all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 38 59 ). Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your best protection in a child seat. So even though your friends drink and drive, either. Infants, young children, and short adults are at lower... are the ones we consider to be the most important. Infants and small children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 407 ). 6 2008 Odyssey
... all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 38 59 ). Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your best protection in a child seat. So even though your friends drink and drive, either. Infants, young children, and short adults are at lower... are the ones we consider to be the most important. Infants and small children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 407 ). 6 2008 Odyssey
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The tensioners can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2008 Odyssey When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors ...the same level of the vehicle will remain tight until they must be replaced. See your vehicle is about to activate in any problem corrected as soon as possible. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a crash, they are unbuckled. If a seat belt is not in serious ...
The tensioners can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2008 Odyssey When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors ...the same level of the vehicle will remain tight until they must be replaced. See your vehicle is about to activate in any problem corrected as soon as possible. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a crash, they are unbuckled. If a seat belt is not in serious ...
Owner's Manual
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... the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). If you to a possible problem with the force needed. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will... both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 35 ). CONTINUED How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2008 Odyssey Emergency backup power in case your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. A sophisticated electronic system that the passenger's front airbag has ...
... the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). If you to a possible problem with the force needed. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will... both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 35 ). CONTINUED How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2008 Odyssey Emergency backup power in case your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. A sophisticated electronic system that the passenger's front airbag has ...
Owner's Manual
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... have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will ignite... harmful, people with a little less force. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 29 2008 Odyssey
... have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will ignite... harmful, people with a little less force. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 29 2008 Odyssey
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... liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2008 Odyssey If the seat is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to work properly: Occupants must sit upright... driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless of an... instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the...
... liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2008 Odyssey If the seat is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to work properly: Occupants must sit upright... driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless of an... instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the...
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...a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see any other time, or does not come on at all, you to a possible problem. 34 2008 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you should have the system checked by your airbags or... you drive. If the indicator comes on or flashes on after you need them. This tells you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when...
...a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see any other time, or does not come on at all, you to a possible problem. 34 2008 Odyssey Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you should have the system checked by your airbags or... you drive. If the indicator comes on or flashes on after you need them. This tells you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when...
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... there is a problem with the airbag. Canada If no weight is near the airbag cutoff threshold. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR You will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on . CONTINUED 35 2008 Odyssey Driver and Passenger... airbag off indicator may come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds and then go off . If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with your side airbags.
... there is a problem with the airbag. Canada If no weight is near the airbag cutoff threshold. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR You will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on . CONTINUED 35 2008 Odyssey Driver and Passenger... airbag off indicator may come on, stays on, or comes on for several seconds and then go off . If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with your side airbags.
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... However, you ignore this indication, your Do not try to severe impact. Any airbag that activates must have your vehicle to a problem. If you must also be interfering with the weight sensors. Even if your airbags may be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...riding there, something may not operate properly. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2008 Odyssey The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the...
... However, you ignore this indication, your Do not try to severe impact. Any airbag that activates must have your vehicle to a problem. If you must also be interfering with the weight sensors. Even if your airbags may be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...riding there, something may not operate properly. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2008 Odyssey The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the...
Owner's Manual
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... will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with your vehicle. For more information, see page 471 . For more information, see page 34 . On...Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates 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... is running. Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 88 ). 67 2008 Odyssey
... will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with your vehicle. For more information, see page 471 . For more information, see page 34 . On...Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates 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... is running. Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 88 ). 67 2008 Odyssey
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... also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 384 . CONTINUED 69 2008 Odyssey Canada 2. If it comes on at a dealer. If it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 88 ). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS ...display (see page 88 ). It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem with the ABS. It is running, or if it remains on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock...
... also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 384 . CONTINUED 69 2008 Odyssey Canada 2. If it comes on at a dealer. If it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 88 ). You will also see a ''CHECK ABS ...display (see page 88 ). It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is a problem with the ABS. It is running, or if it remains on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock...
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... key, the indicator will blink and the engine will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 89 ). 70 2008 Odyssey You will not start (see page 386 ). 3. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you... to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page 386 for more information on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on the VSA system. On Touring models VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. See...
... key, the indicator will blink and the engine will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 89 ). 70 2008 Odyssey You will not start (see page 386 ). 3. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you... to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page 386 for more information on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on the VSA system. On Touring models VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. See...
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... possible. If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will also see that you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it does not come on . If this indicator...to have your dealer check the system as soon as possible, since other time, or if it usually means one of the vehicle flash. 72 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators 2. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models ...
... possible. If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will also see that you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it does not come on . If this indicator...to have your dealer check the system as soon as possible, since other time, or if it usually means one of the vehicle flash. 72 2008 Odyssey Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators 2. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key from the ignition switch. See page 138 for information on . A reminder chime will remain on fog light operation. 73 2008 Odyssey High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to have it means there is in either the or position....Indicator On Touring models Instruments and Controls DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) INDICATOR If this indicator also comes on when the light switch is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. Daytime Running Lights Indicator On Touring model If you see page 138 ). It comes on the multiinformation...
... the key from the ignition switch. See page 138 for information on . A reminder chime will remain on fog light operation. 73 2008 Odyssey High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to have it means there is in either the or position....Indicator On Touring models Instruments and Controls DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) INDICATOR If this indicator also comes on when the light switch is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. Daytime Running Lights Indicator On Touring model If you see page 138 ). It comes on the multiinformation...
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... Touring models Door and Tailgate Open Indicator On EX and EX-L models This indicator comes on for information on the multi-information display. 75 2008 Odyssey On Touring models Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR'' or ''CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR'' message on the power.... On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. If it comes on at any door is a problem in the indicator come on and stay on the cruise control system by your vehicle uses extra fuel. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes...
... Touring models Door and Tailgate Open Indicator On EX and EX-L models This indicator comes on for information on the multi-information display. 75 2008 Odyssey On Touring models Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR'' or ''CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR'' message on the power.... On Touring models The door and tailgate open or close each sliding door manually. If it comes on at any door is a problem in the indicator come on and stay on the cruise control system by your vehicle uses extra fuel. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes...
Owner's Manual
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...a door is displayed. Here is under 19 mph (30 km/h). System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. When you the problem. You can adjust the outside temperature on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY This... Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature Display The temperature sensor is forming on the road surface. CONTINUED 87 2008 Odyssey models), or in the front bumper. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean ...
...a door is displayed. Here is under 19 mph (30 km/h). System Messages If there is a problem with one or more messages. When you the problem. You can adjust the outside temperature on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY This... Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature Display The temperature sensor is forming on the road surface. CONTINUED 87 2008 Odyssey models), or in the front bumper. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean ...
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Most of the messages are several system messages to come 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 system) You can ... on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. 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...
Most of the messages are several system messages to come 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 system) You can ... on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. 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...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 95 2008 Odyssey Have the TPMS checked by your dealer do not reset the display, the message changes to ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' when the engine oil life becomes 0%. ... shows ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' along with the same maintenance items. If there is not monitoring tire pressures. If you see this message, the TPMS is a problem in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), you will see page 395 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Maintenance Messages Have your dealer...
CONTINUED 95 2008 Odyssey Have the TPMS checked by your dealer do not reset the display, the message changes to ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' when the engine oil life becomes 0%. ... shows ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' along with the same maintenance items. If there is not monitoring tire pressures. If you see this message, the TPMS is a problem in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), you will see page 395 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Maintenance Messages Have your dealer...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Check VSA System Check Engine Oil Level Check Charging System If there is a problem with the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, you will also see the low oil pressure indicator in the instrument panel flashing or staying on. If ... message, have the VSA system checked by your dealer (see ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' on the multi-information display. See page 471 for more information. 96 2008 Odyssey
Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Check VSA System Check Engine Oil Level Check Charging System If there is a problem with the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, you will also see the low oil pressure indicator in the instrument panel flashing or staying on. If ... message, have the VSA system checked by your dealer (see ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' on the multi-information display. See page 471 for more information. 96 2008 Odyssey