Starting The Engine - Honda 2011 Odyssey Manual

Your vehicle's starter system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shift lever is in
3.
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. The starter
motor runs until the engine starts
or a maximum of 10 25 seconds
depending on engine coolant
temperature.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
2011 Odyssey

Starting the Engine

The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's f uel system is disabled. See
Immobilizer System on page
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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