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... discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for printing. Navigation Key QRG TOC 2012 Odyssey 2 Safe Driving P. 25 For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 39 ... 285 Before Driving P. 286 Rearview Camera * P. 323 Towing a Trailer P. 291 Refueling P. 325 2 Maintenance P. 331 Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 366 Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care * ... that are not on some of these features. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You may not have some , but not all models of...
... discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for printing. Navigation Key QRG TOC 2012 Odyssey 2 Safe Driving P. 25 For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 39 ... 285 Before Driving P. 286 Rearview Camera * P. 323 Towing a Trailer P. 291 Refueling P. 325 2 Maintenance P. 331 Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 366 Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care * ... that are not on some of these features. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You may not have some , but not all models of...
Owner's Manual
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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...Fuel Economy P. 328 Braking P. 314 Accessories and Modifications P. 329 Parking Your Vehicle P. 318 Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 343 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 355 Checking 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 ...
Contents 2012 Odyssey Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69 P. 2...Fuel Economy P. 328 Braking P. 314 Accessories and Modifications P. 329 Parking Your Vehicle P. 318 Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 343 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 355 Checking 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Visual Index QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P343) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P145) (P366) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P153) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P112) ❙ Headlights (P142) (P355) ❙ ...
Visual Index QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P343) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P145) (P366) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P153) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P112) ❙ Headlights (P142) (P355) ❙ ...
Owner's Manual
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...Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Canada Low Tire Pressure Indicator */ Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Washer Level Indicator * Lights Reminders Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator Fog Light Indicator * U. S. Home... Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 8 Instrument Panel QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P71) Gauges (P86)/Information Display * (P87)/ Multi-Information Display * (P98)/System Indicators (P72) System Indicators Malfunction ...
...Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Canada Low Tire Pressure Indicator */ Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Washer Level Indicator * Lights Reminders Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator Fog Light Indicator * U. S. Home... Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 8 Instrument Panel QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P71) Gauges (P86)/Information Display * (P87)/ Multi-Information Display * (P98)/System Indicators (P72) System Indicators Malfunction ...
Owner's Manual
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Wiper Blades (P366) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Home 19 Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. c Index When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in .... ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter driving. 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.
Wiper Blades (P366) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Home 19 Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. c Index When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in .... ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter driving. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. ■ Keep your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. uu For Safe Driving u Important Safety Precautions 2012 Odyssey ■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you can...
... current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. ■ Keep your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. uu For Safe Driving u Important Safety Precautions 2012 Odyssey ■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you can...
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... You do not need to, and should have your dealer inspect the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Odyssey QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, ...airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Index Home 53 vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for U.S. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have ... or the passenger's weight sensor. However, you should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself.
... You do not need to, and should have your dealer inspect the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Odyssey QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, ...airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Index Home 53 vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for U.S. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have ... or the passenger's weight sensor. However, you should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself.
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uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name Washer Level Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . You can still open or close the ... 82 * Not available on at all models Comes on when washer fluid gets low. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. U.S. Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is a problem with the power tailgate system. ● ● Explanation Refill washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 354 Message * TOC Instrument Panel ●...
uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Odyssey Indicator Name Washer Level Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . You can still open or close the ... 82 * Not available on at all models Comes on when washer fluid gets low. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. U.S. Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is a problem with the power tailgate system. ● ● Explanation Refill washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 354 Message * TOC Instrument Panel ●...
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Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE PAST DUE follow. 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 ...the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 407 ● ● Appears when the scheduled maintenance is in LOCK (0 . ● 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information Display P. 340 ● - ● Remove the key from ON (w . (The driver's door is closed...
Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE PAST DUE follow. 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 ...the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 407 ● ● Appears when the scheduled maintenance is in LOCK (0 . ● 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information Display P. 340 ● - ● Remove the key from ON (w . (The driver's door is closed...
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... 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.
... 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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... reset, the average fuel economy is updated at set intervals. The display 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. This distance is ■ Instant Fuel Economy... of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. 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.
... reset, the average fuel economy is updated at set intervals. The display 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. This distance is ■ Instant Fuel Economy... of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. 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.
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...if the temperature reading seems incorrect. Index Home 100 * Not available on all models 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 than 19... mph (30 km/h). 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 display Adjust the temperature reading up to be updated...
...if the temperature reading seems incorrect. Index Home 100 * Not available on all models 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 than 19... mph (30 km/h). 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 display Adjust the temperature reading up to be updated...
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..., when the low tire pressure tell tale illuminates, you should stop and check your vehicle has tires of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. 2012 Odyssey QRG TOC Driving Index Home Continued 309 Required Federal Explanation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute...vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure.
..., when the low tire pressure tell tale illuminates, you should stop and check your vehicle has tires of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. 2012 Odyssey QRG TOC Driving Index Home Continued 309 Required Federal Explanation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute...vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure.
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... • Maintain the specified tire pressure. • Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo. Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with proper maintenance of your vehicle, and loading. TOC Driving 100 In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on ... habits, the condition of your vehicle. Fuel Economy QRG Improving Fuel Economy Fuel economy depends on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Odyssey Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ • Keep your vehicle clean.
... • Maintain the specified tire pressure. • Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo. Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with proper maintenance of your vehicle, and loading. TOC Driving 100 In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on ... habits, the condition of your vehicle. Fuel Economy QRG Improving Fuel Economy Fuel economy depends on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Odyssey Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ • Keep your vehicle clean.
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2012 Odyssey QRG Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...332 Safety When Performing Maintenance...333 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...334 Maintenance Minder™ ...335 Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood...343 Engine Coolant ...350 Transmission Fluid...352 ... Control and Wireless Headphone Care * ...382 Heating and Cooling System */Climate Control System * Maintenance ...384 Cleaning Interior Care ...385 Exterior Care...387 Index Home * Not available on all models 331
2012 Odyssey QRG Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...332 Safety When Performing Maintenance...333 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...334 Maintenance Minder™ ...335 Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood...343 Engine Coolant ...350 Transmission Fluid...352 ... Control and Wireless Headphone Care * ...382 Heating and Cooling System */Climate Control System * Maintenance ...384 Cleaning Interior Care ...385 Exterior Care...387 Index Home * Not available on all models 331
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... Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 429 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that you become aware of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards. models 2012 Odyssey Maintenance, replacement, or repair of Inspection and Maintenance ■ Daily inspections Perform inspections before...
... Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 429 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that you become aware of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards. models 2012 Odyssey Maintenance, replacement, or repair of Inspection and Maintenance ■ Daily inspections Perform inspections before...
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...crash in which is poisonous and can kill you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2012 Odyssey QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this owner's manual. ■ Maintenance Safety • To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. u Make...conceivable hazard that hot parts can burn you can be seriously hurt or killed. uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of fire or explosion, keep your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake...
...crash in which is poisonous and can kill you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2012 Odyssey QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this owner's manual. ■ Maintenance Safety • To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. u Make...conceivable hazard that hot parts can burn you can be seriously hurt or killed. uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of fire or explosion, keep your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake...
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uu Before Performing Maintenance u Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service QRG Parts and Fluids Used in Honda vehicles. 2012 Odyssey TOC Maintenance Index Home 334 Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
uu Before Performing Maintenance u Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service QRG Parts and Fluids Used in Honda vehicles. 2012 Odyssey TOC Maintenance Index Home 334 Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
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... engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on all models Continued 335 The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays on the information display. Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Odyssey If the engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage. Models with information display QRG...
... engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on all models Continued 335 The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays on the information display. Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Odyssey If the engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage. Models with information display QRG...
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... as soon as a reminder even when the display is to come on when the remaining engine oil life becomes 15 percent. Maintenance Minder Indicator Starts to appear along with the engine oil the end of its service life, and a negative distance appears after ... distance on the Information Display To switch the display, press the Oil Life Display (SEL/RESET) knob. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the display blinks. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). Explanation The engine oil life indicator ...
... as soon as a reminder even when the display is to come on when the remaining engine oil life becomes 15 percent. Maintenance Minder Indicator Starts to appear along with the engine oil the end of its service life, and a negative distance appears after ... distance on the Information Display To switch the display, press the Oil Life Display (SEL/RESET) knob. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the display blinks. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). Explanation The engine oil life indicator ...