Handling The Unexpected; Smart Entry System Battery Strength; Jump Starting; What To Do After The Engine Starts - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Smart Entry System Battery Strength

If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the indicator on the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won't start. Start the engine as
follows:
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the
keyless access remote while the
indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing
you.
The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button within
10 seconds after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes from flashing to on.
If you do not depress the pedal, the mode will change to ACCESSORY.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first
jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal.
If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage
lower than 15-volt. Check the charger manual for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
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4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting
bolt (as shown). Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's
engine and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If
it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they do not come off when the
engine vibrates. Also be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and may prevent the engine
from starting.

What to Do After the Engine Starts

Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
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