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Contents 2012 Odyssey Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69 P. 2 P. 25 P. 71 P. 107 P. 193 P. 285 P. 331 P. 389 P. 419 P. 433 Safe Driving Opening ... and Maintaining Tires P. 370 Battery P. 379 Heating and Cooling System */Climate Control System * Maintenance P. 384 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care P. 380 Cleaning P. 385 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 400 Fuses P. 411 Jump Starting P. 401 Emergency Towing P. 417 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 403 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 423...
Contents 2012 Odyssey Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69 P. 2 P. 25 P. 71 P. 107 P. 193 P. 285 P. 331 P. 389 P. 419 P. 433 Safe Driving Opening ... and Maintaining Tires P. 370 Battery P. 379 Heating and Cooling System */Climate Control System * Maintenance P. 384 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care P. 380 Cleaning P. 385 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 400 Fuses P. 411 Jump Starting P. 401 Emergency Towing P. 417 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 403 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 423...
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...your passengers during a moderate-to help protect you and your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Index Home 7 Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Safe Driving (P25) QRG Airbags (P39) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to -severe ...Driving Checklist (P29) ● Before driving, check that contain carbon monoxide. Fasten your lap belt as low as possible. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Child Safety (P54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller children should be properly ...
...your passengers during a moderate-to help protect you and your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Index Home 7 Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Safe Driving (P25) QRG Airbags (P39) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to -severe ...Driving Checklist (P29) ● Before driving, check that contain carbon monoxide. Fasten your lap belt as low as possible. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Child Safety (P54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller children should be properly ...
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... D4 D4 Press the D4 button while the shift lever is in (D . QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey P R N D L D3 Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is not locked. Low Strong engine braking. Used when: ·Going up or down hills ·Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Index ...Home 17 Models with D4 button Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Move the ...
... D4 D4 Press the D4 button while the shift lever is in (D . QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey P R N D L D3 Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is not locked. Low Strong engine braking. Used when: ·Going up or down hills ·Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Index ...Home 17 Models with D4 button Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Move the ...
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... you have received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h). VSA® OFF Button (P307) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose ...or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P308) ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you to...
... you have received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h). VSA® OFF Button (P307) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose ...or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P308) ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you to...
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Wiper Blades (P366) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. Lights (P355) ● Inspect all lights regularly. b Locate the hood latch lever, ...slide the lever, and lift up the hood. Maintenance Under the Hood (P343) (P331) QRG ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. Home 19 c Index When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. Add when necessary...
Wiper Blades (P366) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. Lights (P355) ● Inspect all lights regularly. b Locate the hood latch lever, ...slide the lever, and lift up the hood. Maintenance Under the Hood (P343) (P331) QRG ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. Home 19 c Index When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. Add when necessary...
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... consult the owner's manual. Index Home 20 Overheating (P404) ● Park in under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down. Handling the Unexpected QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P389) Flat Tire (P391) ● Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in...
... consult the owner's manual. Index Home 20 Overheating (P404) ● Park in under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down. Handling the Unexpected QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P389) Flat Tire (P391) ● Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in...
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... condition. Select the mode. 3. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. Avoid any enclosed areas... you properly maintain your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. As long as you to carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine with the engine running. An enclosed area such as shown below. 1. Index Home 68 * Not available on all the windows and set the heating...
... condition. Select the mode. 3. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. Avoid any enclosed areas... you properly maintain your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. As long as you to carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine with the engine running. An enclosed area such as shown below. 1. Index Home 68 * Not available on all the windows and set the heating...
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... on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released. Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ● Explanation Comes on while driving P. 408 ● Message * U.S. Indicators QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...
... on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released. Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ● Explanation Comes on while driving P. 408 ● Message * U.S. Indicators QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...
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...407 ● Charging System Indicator ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when ...the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is a problem with the emissions control system. Blinks while driving - Comes on all ...
...407 ● Charging System Indicator ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when ...the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is a problem with the emissions control system. Blinks while driving - Comes on all ...
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... not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to ON (w again. You cannot start the engine. Index Home 80 * Not available on when nobody is sitting in the seat - uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name Fog Light Indicator * ● On/Blinking Comes on when the fog lights are on when...
... not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to ON (w again. You cannot start the engine. Index Home 80 * Not available on when nobody is sitting in the seat - uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name Fog Light Indicator * ● On/Blinking Comes on when the fog lights are on when...
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.... Explanation Message * Security System Alarm Indicator * Indicator ● 2 Security System Alarm P. 134 - Comes on when you are driving with the starter system. ● U.S. uu Indicators u 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for up to 15 seconds and start the...
.... Explanation Message * Security System Alarm Indicator * Indicator ● 2 Security System Alarm P. 134 - Comes on when you are driving with the starter system. ● U.S. uu Indicators u 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for up to 15 seconds and start the...
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...; ● Appears when the scheduled maintenance is in LOCK (0 . ● 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on all models Message Condition ● 2012 Odyssey / (information) button to ACCESSORY (q from the ignition switch. ● Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets abnormally high. 2 Overheating P. 404 Index Home 84 * Not available on the Multi-Information Display P. 340 ●...
...; ● Appears when the scheduled maintenance is in LOCK (0 . ● 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on all models Message Condition ● 2012 Odyssey / (information) button to ACCESSORY (q from the ignition switch. ● Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets abnormally high. 2 Overheating P. 404 Index Home 84 * Not available on the Multi-Information Display P. 340 ●...
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... remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading. ■ Temperature Gauge Displays the temperature of the engine coolant. 1 Temperature Gauge If the temperature gauge pointer is in the upper zone, the engine is in ON (w . 2012 Odyssey ■ Speedometer TOC Instrument Panel Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h. ■ Tachometer Shows...
... remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading. ■ Temperature Gauge Displays the temperature of the engine coolant. 1 Temperature Gauge If the temperature gauge pointer is in the upper zone, the engine is in ON (w . 2012 Odyssey ■ Speedometer TOC Instrument Panel Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h. ■ Tachometer Shows...
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...all models Continued 87 Odometer Range (estimated distance) TOC Instrument Panel Instant fuel economy Outside temperature * Trip meter A Trip meter B Engine oil life Average fuel economy ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated. uu Gauges... and Displays u Information Display * Information Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Switching the Display Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
...all models Continued 87 Odometer Range (estimated distance) TOC Instrument Panel Instant fuel economy Outside temperature * Trip meter A Trip meter B Engine oil life Average fuel economy ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated. uu Gauges... and Displays u Information Display * Information Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Switching the Display Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
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... economy of each trip meter in the past. 88 The trip meter is updated at set intervals. This distance is also reset. ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 ■ Range Index Home Shows the estimated distance... you can be used to 0.0. Meters A and B can travel on the remaining fuel. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Trip Meter Shows the total number of your trips in mpg or l/100 km. TOC Instrument Panel 1 Trip Meter Switch between trip meter ...
... economy of each trip meter in the past. 88 The trip meter is updated at set intervals. This distance is also reset. ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 ■ Range Index Home Shows the estimated distance... you can be used to 0.0. Meters A and B can travel on the remaining fuel. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Trip Meter Shows the total number of your trips in mpg or l/100 km. TOC Instrument Panel 1 Trip Meter Switch between trip meter ...
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...* QRG Multi-Information Display * The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other helpful information. 2012 Odyssey TOC Instrument Panel ■ Switching the Display Press the display. / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the ...Odometer Average fuel economy/ Instant fuel economy Range / Button Trip meter A Elapsed Time Index Home SEL/RESET Button Engine oil life Trip meter B Customize Settings Average Speed 98 * Not available on all models It also displays important messages such...
...* QRG Multi-Information Display * The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other helpful information. 2012 Odyssey TOC Instrument Panel ■ Switching the Display Press the display. / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the ...Odometer Average fuel economy/ Instant fuel economy Range / Button Trip meter A Elapsed Time Index Home SEL/RESET Button Engine oil life Trip meter B Customize Settings Average Speed 98 * Not available on all models It also displays important messages such...
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... Adjusting the outside temperature in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset. TOC Instrument Panel ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 ■ Outside Temperature Shows the outside temperature ...temperature reading up to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Average Speed Shows the average speed in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). 1 Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is less ...
... Adjusting the outside temperature in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset. TOC Instrument Panel ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 ■ Outside Temperature Shows the outside temperature ...temperature reading up to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Average Speed Shows the average speed in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). 1 Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is less ...
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... work properly, have an immobilizer system. Index Home 110 There is a panic button in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start and stop the engine, and to the electronics: • Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in locations with power sliding ... the circuits in the remote transmitter. The immobilizer system helps to open the tailgate. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and Functions 2012 Odyssey ■ Master Keys Models with remote transmitter Models with power sliding door Models with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not drop...
... work properly, have an immobilizer system. Index Home 110 There is a panic button in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start and stop the engine, and to the electronics: • Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in locations with power sliding ... the circuits in the remote transmitter. The immobilizer system helps to open the tailgate. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and Functions 2012 Odyssey ■ Master Keys Models with remote transmitter Models with power sliding door Models with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not drop...
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... lock and unlock driver's door. uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Key Types and Functions 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Valet Key Gray 1 Valet Key Can be used to start the engine, contact a dealer. TOC Controls ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you will need to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. Index...
... lock and unlock driver's door. uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Key Types and Functions 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Valet Key Gray 1 Valet Key Can be used to start the engine, contact a dealer. TOC Controls ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you will need to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. Index...
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... tailgate may get burned. uPrevent exhaust gas from the cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in front of the tailgate before closing it is clear before opening or closing the tailgate. Models with power tailgate 2012 Odyssey 1 Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate Always make sure there is in...
... tailgate may get burned. uPrevent exhaust gas from the cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in front of the tailgate before closing it is clear before opening or closing the tailgate. Models with power tailgate 2012 Odyssey 1 Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate Always make sure there is in...