Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety ..........................................................................................................................

Your Vehicle at a Glance

...............................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety

.......................................................................................................................5

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and

Controls...........................................................................................................................55

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience

Features.......................................................................................................129

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................201

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................225

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance

Care.........................................................................................................................................283

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the

Unexpected...............................................................................................................291

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical

Information...............................................................................................................................319

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

......................................................................331

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only)...............................................................................................................337

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index .................................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Table of Contents

Chapters

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Honda 2000 Odyssey

Page 1 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............331 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................337 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2 The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in affect at the time STREET of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or CITY STATE/PROVINCE...
Page 3 NOTICE symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu Main Menu A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INDICATOR LIGHTS (P. 57) SHIFT LEVER HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM (P. 130) (P. 205) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 138) GAUGES (P. 62) REAR A/C CONTROL (P. 152) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P. 79) GLOVE BOX (P.
Page 6 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HEADLIGHTS / HAZARD WARNING DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 117) (P. 213) TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS (P. 66/68) (P. 70) POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES (P. 90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 71) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..information about how to protect Door Locks........General Guidelines for Using yourself and your passengers. It Pre-Drive Safety Checklist..Child Seats........ shows you how to use seat belts Protecting Adults......
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Control Your Speed Be Aware of Airbag Hazards You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all collision.) For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to your passengers, your vehicle is Help keep you from being thrown wear seat belts.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need not wearing seat belts, are not to know about your airbags are: wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Door Locks Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces Your vehicle's seats are designed to keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of keep you in a comfortable, upright upright position whenever the...
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly To make sure you and your adjusted (see page 14). passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicle's safety All doors and the tailgate are features, check the following each closed and locked (see page 12).
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and protect the driver and other adult tailgate are closed and locked.
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals.
Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 4.Adjust the Head Restraints A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, Reclining the seat-back too far but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt restraints reduces their (Except the center position of the effectiveness and you can be third row) seriously injured in a crash. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the Make sure head restraints are...
Page 19 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again Never place the shoulder portion of a If the seat belt touches or crosses to remove any slack from the your neck, or if it crosses your arm lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
Page 20 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Using the Lap/Shoulder Belt in the Center Position of the Third Row METAL PLATE METAL HOOK LATCH PLATE Unlatch the metal plate of the Insert the latch plate of the lap belt Attach the metal hook on the edge of shoulder belt from the anchor on the the shoulder belt to the metal loop into the buckle marked CENTER.
Page 21 Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
Page 22: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position Sitting improperly or out of After all occupants have adjusted position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is injury or death in a crash.
Page 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible Never let passengers ride in the from the steering wheel or cargo area or on top of a folded- dashboard.
Page 24 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Do not put any accessories on seat Keep your hands and arms away belts. Devices intended to improve from the airbag covers. If your occupant comfort or reposition the hands or arms are close to the shoulder part of a seat belt can airbag covers in the center of the severely compromise the...
Page 25: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 26: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger' s Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help with a passenger's airbag can be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 27 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger's To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, and that children your vehicle has warning labels on must be properly restrained in a the driver's and front passenger's back seat, your vehicle has warning visors.
Page 28: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Use childproof door locks to Your vehicle has two rows of back prevent children from opening the Many parents say they prefer to put seats where children can be properly doors.
Page 29: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children. Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: 1.
Page 30 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your vehicle.
Page 31 Placing a Child Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due to the passenger's airbag hazard. Honda's recommendations on where to place rear-facing and forward- Small children: Not recommended, facing child seats in your vehicle. due to the passenger's airbag hazard.
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
Page 33: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this vehicle, a rear-facing child Placing a rear-facing child seat seat can be placed in any seating in the front seat can result in position in a back seat, but not in the serious injury or death if the front seat.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a rear- facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.
Page 36 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat in Finally, follow instruction number 5 mechanism and remove a child seat, the Center Position of the Third Seat on page to verify that the child unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat seat is secure.
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Additional Precautions for Infants Tips facing child seat may prevent the Never hold an infant on your lap. driver or a front-seat passenger from If you are not wearing a seat belt moving the seat as far back as in a crash, you could be thrown...
Page 38: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this vehicle, the best place to point harness system as shown. install a forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in a We also recommend that a small back seat.
Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer facing child seat in the front back and front passenger seating seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children on page to verify that the child To deactivate the locking Installing a Child Seat in the Center mechanism in order to remove a Position of the Third Seat seat is secure. child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
Page 42: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Additional Precautions for Small Children When a child reaches the Never hold a small child on your recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit lap. If you are not wearing a seat for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can belt in a crash, you could be...
Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Checking Seat Belt Fit If the shoulder part of the belt rests Do not let a child wear a seat belt over the child's collarbone and across the neck. This could result in against the center of the chest, as serious neck injuries during a crash.
Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport child of this height should be tall Canada recommend that all children...
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Physical Size If you decide that a child can safely Physically, a child must be large ride up front, be sure to: enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and Carefully read the owner's manual shoulder (see pages and 39).
Page 46: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Second Seat Installation: Your vehicle has attachment points for a tether-style child seat to be installed on the second or third row as shown. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
Page 47 If a torque wrench was not used, see Attach the tether strap hook to the There are three attachment points your Honda dealer as soon as tether attachment point and tighten on the tailgate sill. Select the attach- possible to verify proper installation.
Page 48: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To fasten the belt, insert the latch Your seat belt system includes lap/ Your vehicle has two types of lap/ plate into the buckle, then tug on the shoulder belts in all seven seating shoulder belts.
Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belts in all positions except Attach the metal hook on the edge of the driver's and the center position the shoulder belt to the metal loop on the latch plate of the lap belt of the third seat have an additional marked CENTER, then tug on the locking mechanism that must be...
Page 50: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models seat belts can result in serious Honda provides a lifetime warranty injury or death if the seat belts on seat belts. Honda will repair or do not work properly when replace any seat belt component that needed. fails to function properly during normal use.
Page 51: Additional Information About Your Srs
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components How Your Airbags Work related wiring when the ignition is Your Supplemental Restraint System ON (II). (SRS) includes: An indicator light on the Two front airbags. The driver's instrument panel that alerts you to airbag is stored in the center of a possible problem with the...
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag's surface.
Page 53: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
This tells you that the system is working properly. Your Honda has automatic seat belt However, if the light comes on at any tensioners for added protection other time, you should have the during a moderate to severe frontal system checked by your dealer.
Page 54: Srs Service
However, you must have may not deploy when you need them. inflate when needed. your vehicle serviced if: See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Have your vehicle checked by a Your airbags ever inflate. The dealer as soon as possible if...
Page 55: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason.
Page 56: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause monoxide entering the vehicle in...
Page 57: Safety Labels
SUN VISOR injury. Read these labels carefully. U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Windshield Washers....Adjustments......contribute to the daily operation of Armrests........Rear Window Wiper and your Honda. All the essential Washer........Head Restraints......controls are within easy reach. Third Seat Access...... Hazard Warning......Rear Window Defogger....
Page 59: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations POWER SLIDING MIRROR HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROLS (P. 130) DIGITAL CLOCK DOOR SWITCHES CONTROLS (P. 117) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 138) (P. 90) (P. 115) DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P. 79) REAR A/C UNIT CONTROL (P.
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAINT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR indicators to give you important SYSTEM INDICATOR information about your vehicle. IMMOBILIZER CRUISE CONTROL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* SYSTEM INDICATOR Seat Belt Reminder Light INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL...
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada S R S Lamp System Indicator Parking Brake BRAKE and Brake See page 309. This indicator lights when you turn System the ignition switch ON (II). If it Low Oil Pressure Indicator comes on at any other time, it...
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Immobilizer System Traction Control System T C S Canada U.S. Indicator (TCS) Indicator A B S This indicator comes on for a few On EX model Anti-lock Brake System This indicator has three functions: seconds when you turn the ignition (ABS) Indicator switch ON (II).
Page 63 If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP your Honda dealer as soon as possible. You can still open or close When you turn on the Hazard indicator comes on when you push each sliding door manually.
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights "Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator D R L Lights" Indicator Canadian models only Canadian models only This light comes on with the high This light comes on when the This indicator lights when you turn beam headlights.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change...
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine's coolant. During normal It is most accurate when the vehicle driven since you last reset it.
Page 67 Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel,...
Page 68: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD POWER WINDSHIELD TRACTION SHIFT column contain controls for driving WARNING SLIDING CONTROL WIPERS/WASHER S LEVER features you use most often. The left LIGHTS DOOR SYSTEM lever controls the turn signals,...
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Automatic Lighting Off Feature Instrument Panel Brightness The lights will turn on again when On EX model you unlock or open the driver's door. The Automatic Lighting Off feature If you unlock the door, but do not turns off the headlights, parking open it within 15 seconds, the lights lights, taillights, side marker lights,...
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals Windshield Wipers To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you turn the INT TIME ring to the shortest delay, the wipers will change from intermittent to low speed operation when vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). In intermittent, the wipers operate To operate the wipers in mist mode, every few seconds.
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning To clean the windshield, pull back on The rear window wiper switch is Push the button to the left of the the wiper control lever.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger EX model LX model The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before window.
Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly 4. Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel.
Page 76: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain RESUME/accel CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways: set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising down hills.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control When you push the CANCEL button, on, you can still use the accelerator or tap the brake pedal, the CRUISE pedal to speed up for passing. After CONTROL light on the instrument completing the pass, take your foot panel will go out and the vehicle will...
Page 79 Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, use only Honda-approved key blanks. On EX model Your vehicle comes with two master These buttons let you control some keys and a valet key.
Page 80: Keys And Locks
Keep the keys away from liquids. starts to blink, it means the system contact your Honda dealer. If they get wet, dry them immedi- does not recognize the coding of the This indicator will also blink several ately with a soft cloth.
Page 81: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or Ignition Switch As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to FCC rules.
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, START ( I I I) — Use this position Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH and the accessory power socket.
Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To lock the driver's door, along with Lockout Prevention the remaining doors and the tailgate, If you forget and leave the key in the push the lock tab down or push the ignition switch, Lockout Prevention LOCKTAB master switch down, then close the...
Page 84: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the UNLOCK button If you unlock the doors and the once, only the driver's door unlocks. tailgate with the remote transmitter, The remaining doors and the tailgate but do not open any door or the unlock when you push the button a tailgate within 30 seconds, all doors...
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Panic Mode Doors Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your vehicle's horn and lights to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the headlights, parking lights, side DRIVER'S marker lights, taillights and SIDE...
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Replacing the Battery Reinstall the O-ring. Align the mark on the cover with the ROUND mark on the transmitter, COVER then set the cover in place and turn it CUSHION clockwise. RING Open BATTERY Close...
Page 87 This device complies with Industry programmed to your vehicle's Canada Standard RSS-210. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause need to be reprogrammed.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Tailgate On EX model With the childproof door locks on, automatic operation with the inside door handle is disabled. LOCK LEVER The childproof door locks are Use your key to lock and unlock the designed to prevent children seated tailgate.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks See page for information on cargo loading. Keep the tailgate HANDLE closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 53.
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Manual Sliding Doors (LX Model) Your Honda is equipped with dual driving. A Note About Refueling sliding doors. Be sure all passengers Before refueling, make sure the are clear of the sliding doors before driver's side sliding door is fully Locking the Doors closing them.
Page 92 Power Sliding Doors Parking Facing Downhill The power sliding doors operate When parking facing downhill, make Your Honda is equipped with dual with the ignition switch in any sure the manual doors are latched in position. In addition: power sliding doors. The doors on the fully-open position, then hold the The shift lever must be in Park.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Sliding Doors (EX Model) If you shift out of Park while a door When the MAIN switch is off, the Operating the Doors With the is opening, you will hear a electrical power is off and you will Dashboard Switches continuous tone and the door will not be able to use the dashboard...
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Sliding Doors (EX Model) To open a door, make sure the door Operating the Doors With the To open a sliding door, make sure is unlocked. Then push and release Remote Transmitter the door is unlocked. Then press the the bottom of the switch.
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Sliding Doors (EX Model) Operating the Doors With the Door Locking the Doors Sliding Doors and Obstacles Handles Each power sliding door has an auto- LOCK KNOB reverse feature. If a door meets OUTSIDE resistance while closing, it will beep three times and automatically reverse direction.
Page 96 Do not have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. side. pull the inside or outside door handle, or the latch will release and the door will close.
Page 97 If the Power Sliding Door indicator comes on and stays on, it indicates a problem in the system. Turn the MAIN switch off to turn off the indicator. Have the system inspected by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Instruments and Controls...
Page 98: Homelink Universal Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter On EX model HomeLink Universal Transmitter. If your garage door opener was If you do not have this information, manufactured before April 1982, The HomeLink Universal you should contact the you may not be able to program the Transmitter built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate manufacturer of the equipment.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter Before you begin — If you just took transmitter to learn the code. delivery of your vehicle and have Release and press the button on not trained any of the buttons in the the remote control every two HomeLink transmitter before, you seconds until the transmitter has...
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter 3. Press the Training button on the rolling code garage door control and the garage door opener garage door opener unit until opener. Test this by pressing are needed before the HomeLink the light next to the button and holding the HomeLink transmitter can operate the garage...
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter 4. Press and release the button on 2. Press and hold the transmitter You should erase all three codes before selling the vehicle. the HomeLink transmitter. (The button until the red light begins same button you trained with to flash slowly (approximately As required by the FCC:...
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Passenger Seating Convertible Second Row Bucket Seats There are bucket seats with armrests for two front passengers, bucket seats with armrests for two passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for three passengers in the third row.
Page 103: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Seat Adjustments To adjust the bucket seats in the second row, pull up on the lever on See pages — for important safety the front of the seat bottom. information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats To change the seat-back angle of the bucket seats in the second row, pull forward on the lever on the outside of the seat-back. HANDLE To change the seat-back angle of the To adjust the seat-back angle of the front seats, pull up on the lever on third seat, open the tailgate.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver's Seat Power Adjustments On EX model See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Armrests Pull the center of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the An armrest is located on each of the down to lower the seat.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Third Seat Access To get into or out of the third row When the seat on the passenger's seat, walk between the second row side is moved to the center, walk seats. through the passenger's side to get into or out of the third row seat.
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Moving the Second Row Bucket Push the back of the seat down over Seat the floor hooks. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place. LOCK RELEASE LEVER The second row bucket seat on the Unlock the seat from the floor by passenger's side can be moved to the pulling the lock release lever under...
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Make sure the seat is securely locked in place before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Reverse this procedure to move the seat back to the outside.
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Removing the Bucket Seats in the To reinstall the seat, hook the front Second Row of the seat to the floor, then push the back into the locks. Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely latched before driving.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Folding the Third Seat HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON 3. Unlock the seat-back by pulling To create more cargo space, you can 2. Store the head restraints in the side cargo net. To install the side the handle.
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Make sure the center shoulder belt is stored in the holder and the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook whenever the third seat is folded. Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats HANDLE 2. Pull up on the handle on the seat- back, and pull the seat-back upright with the strap. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place. 3. Reinstall the head restraints. Instruments and Controls...
Page 115: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your vehicle's front windows are The driver's door armrest has a DRIVER'S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH master power window control panel. electrically-powered. Turn the SWITCM To open the front passenger's ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the front passenger's window and Closing a power window on the rear power windows. With this AUTO — To open the driver's someone's hands or fingers can switch off, the front passenger's cause serious injury.
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will still operate for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch ON (II) again before you can operate the windows.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors 3. Push the appropriate edge of the clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of adjustment switch to move the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
Page 119: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. HEATED MIRROR BUTTON PARKING BRAKE PEDAL To apply the parking brake, push the Canadian Models The outside mirrors are heated to re- parking brake pedal down with your move fog and frost.
Page 120: Center Table P
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Center Table Digital Clock Center Table 2. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired hour. 3. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Center Table, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder The center table can be extended by To use the front beverage holder, Sitting on or getting under the table, pull on the bottom edge. Push the or putting heavy objects on the table, pulling on the rear.
Page 122: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder Additional beverage holders for the The beverage holders for the third front seat passengers, and the seat passengers are located in the beverage holders for the passengers armrests on the rear side panels. in the second row, are in the center table.
Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Sunglasse s Holder To open the sunglasses holder, push Some larger styles of sunglasses on the front edge. It will unlatch and may not fit in the holder. swing down. To close it, push it until it latches.
Page 124: Vanity Mirror
Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting EXTENSION into or out of the vehicle. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Compartment, Center Pocket, Coin Holder Rear Compartment Center Pocket Coin Holder CENTER COIN REAR COMPARTMENT POCKET HOLDER LEVER A storage compartment is located by Open the center pocket by pulling The coin holder is located in the the third seat on the driver's side.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Storage Box, Coat Hook Storage Box Coat Hook LOCK TAB STORAGE BOX On EX model To remove the box for cleaning, To use a coat hook, push on the lid. A storage box is located under the push on the lock tab under the seat Close it with a firm push.
Page 127: Accessory Power Sockets
Main Menu Table of Contents Accessory Power Sockets FRONT REAR less (10 amps). They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Your vehicle has two accessory To use an accessory power socket, power sockets. The front accessory pull out on the cover. The ignition power socket is located under the switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) center pocket.
Page 128: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Light Control Switch When this switch is in the OFF When the switch is in the Door position: Activated position: LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH None of the lights come on when a The individual map lights in the door or the tailgate is opened.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights The cargo area light comes on When the switch is in the ON On EX model when any door or the tailgate is position: The lights go out about six seconds opened if the switch in the light is after all the doors and the tailgate in the door activated (center) All the individual map lights come...
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Individual Map Lights Cargo Area Light FRONT REAR Turn on the front individual map The cargo area light has a three- Turn on each rear individual map lights by pushing the button next to light by pushing the lens when the position switch.
Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver's door, and stays on several seconds after you close the door. Instruments and Controls...
Page 132 Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling...... Operating the Optional CD systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does..Player/Changer..... comfortable driving environment in CD Changer Error How to Use the System.....
Page 133: Heating And Cooling
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling On LX model TEMPERATURE REAR A/C MODE BUTTONS Proper use of the Heating and CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CORNER VENT REAR CEILING VENT CENTER VENTS There are four vents in the ceiling You can adjust the direction of the The vents in the corners of the air coming from the dashboard vents dashboard can be opened and closed (see page 154).
Page 136: How To Use The System
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling How to Use the System FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE MODE BUTTONS This section covers how to set up the DIAL CONTROL DIAL system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE MODE BUTTONS 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the DIAL CONTROL DIAL button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the windows: Air conditioning, as it cools, removes 1.
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Start the engine. FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE MODE BUTTONS DIAL CONTROL DIAL 2.
Page 140: To Turn Everything Off
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 141: Climate Control System
Climate Control System On EX model CENTER VENTS CORNERVENT The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System REAR CEILING VENT Comfort and Convenienc e Features...
Page 143: Ex Model Without Navigation System Fully-Automati C Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System EX model without Navigation System Fully-automati c Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE FULL AUTO the desired temperature by turning...
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set TEMPERATURE FULL AUTO FAN CONTROL DIAL...
Page 145: Semi-Automatic Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automati c Operation You can manually select various TEMPERATURE functions of the Climate Control CONTROL DIAL system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Fan Control Dial You can manually select the fan MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL speed by turning the fan control dial. When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic mode and starts to run at its lowest speed.
Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select the A / C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 149: Fully-Automatic Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System EX model with Navigation System Fully-automati c Operation TEMPERATURE BUTTON To put the Automatic Climate OFF BUTTON Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button. Then set AUTO BUTTON the desired temperature by pressing either side of the TEMP button: to raise the temperature above the displayed value, or...
Page 150: Semi-Automatic Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automati c Operation You can manually select various TEMPERATUR E BUTTONS functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Some of these functions appear in the Navigation System display.
Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent RECIRCULATIO N BUTTON through the system again (Recircula- tion mode).
Page 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select the A / C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 154: Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperatur e Sensor TEMPERATUR E SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 155: Rear A/C Unit
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Rear A/C Unit Your vehicle has two controls for the rear A/C unit. The rear A/C control dial is located on the climate control panel, and the rear A/C passenger control panel is on the ceiling behind the driver's seat.
Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System When this dial is in the RR position, Rear A/C Passenger Control Panel Rear A/C Control Dial the rear A / C passenger control panel is enabled. A second row passenger can then adjust the fan speed and air flow.
Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The heating/cooling/air flow control Rear Ceiling Vents dial selects the temperature and level of the air flow. When the dial is in the position, heated air flows from the rear floor vents. When the dial is in the position cooled air flows from the rear ceiling vents.
Page 158: Audio System (Lx)
Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On LX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...
Page 159: Operating The Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SEEK — The SEEK function Operating the Radio You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in a strong signal.
Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function AM/FM SCAN BUTTON SCN INDICATOR samples all the stations with strong BUTTON signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. SCN shows in the display.
Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Preset — You can store the AM/FM BUTTON frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 162: Adjusting The Sound
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANC E CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Page 163: Audio System Lighting
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Audio System Lighting Dolby B noise reduction turns on If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, You can use the instrument panel when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B it automatically stops that function, brightness control knob to adjust the...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION EJECT BUTTON continuously replays the current INDICATOR song or passage. Press the RPT RPT BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP and REPEAT functions EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION use silent periods on the tape to find INDICATOR the end of a song or passage. These RPT BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise...
Page 166: Operating The Optional Cd Player/Changer
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Change r AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR A Compact Disc changer is available TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment.
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System REPEAT — When you activate the To operate the CD changer or player, You can use the SKIP switch to the ignition must be in ACCESSORY select tracks within a disc. If you Repeat feature by pressing the RPT (I) or ON (II) and the audio system push and release the SKIP switch,...
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR must turn it off by pressing RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR you see RDM displayed.
Page 169: Cd Changer Error Indications
If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 170: Audio System (Ex)
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System On EX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle's battery.
Page 171: Operating The Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune SEEK — The SEEK function the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Press the side of the bar to tune...
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To PWR/VOL TUNE BAR activate it, press the SCAN button, KNOB then release it. SCAN shows in the display.
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To store a frequency: AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store TUNE BAR two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are TUNE BAR SEEK BAR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 175: Adjusting The Sound
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Page 176: Audio System Lighting
"FM101." Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen-...
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 178: Operating The Cd Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player CD SLOT AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BAR You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. EJECT BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System REPEAT — To activate the Repeat You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE and SEEK/ CD is playing by pressing the AM/ feature, press and release the RPT SKIP bars while a disc is playing to FM button.
Page 180: Operating The Cd Changer
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, (Optional) the system selects the same unit (in- appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing...
Page 181: Protecting Compact Discs
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs A new CD may be rough on the Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. inner and outer edges. The small touch either surface.
Page 182: Cd Player Error Indications
If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 183: Cd Changer Error Indications
If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 184: Operating The Cassette
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) AM/FM BUTTON PWR/VOL SEEK/SKIP BAR The cassette system features Dolby KNOB B* noise reduction, automatic BUTTON TUNE BAR sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR play.
Page 185: Tape Search Functions
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Tape Search Functions The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a With a cassette playing, you can use to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT cassette is playing.
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SKIP — The skip function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 187: Caring For The Cassette Player
Honda dealer. If you do not clean the cassette When they are not in use, store player regularly, it may eventually cassettes in their cases to protect On LX model them from dust and moisture.
Page 188: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Remote Audio Controls The top and bottom buttons adjust If you are playing a cassette, use the the volume up or down AUDIO/CH button to advance to the AUDIO/CH next selection. You will see "FF" Press the proper button and hold it BUTTON blinking in the display when you...
Page 189: Theft Protection
Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 190: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline.......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....
Page 191: Break-In Period
Gasoline You should follow these same re- commendations with an overhauled Help assure your vehicle's future Your Honda is designed to operate or exchanged engine, or when the reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump extra attention to how you drive brakes are replaced.
Page 192: Service Station Procedures
If this happens, contact your Stop the engine and keep authorized Honda dealer for service. heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the...
Page 193: Opening The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as HOOD RELEASE HANDLE pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without To close the hood, lift it up slightly to lifting the hood latch handle, or the remove the support rod from the SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or hole.
Page 195: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a cloth or paper towel.
Page 196: Engine Coolant Check
Refer to Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK M IN 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 197: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a The condition of your vehicle and warm engine. It is not necessary to your driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel "warm-up"...
Page 198: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. with proper vehicle operation or performance. Your dealer has Genuine Honda Follow all instructions in this accessories that allow you to owner's manual regarding Be sure electronic accessories do personalize your vehicle. These accessories and modifications.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifications Additional Safety Precaution In addition, any modifications that decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the Do not remove any original the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to equipment or modify your vehicle in striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked "SRS...
Page 200: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET safely. CENTER POCKET The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger When you load luggage, the total Compartment The maximum load for your vehicle weight of the vehicle, all passengers, is 1,277 Ibs (580 kg). Store or secure all items that could cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle be thrown around and hurt...
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area Side Cargo Net If you can carry any items on a or on a Roof Rack roof rack, be sure the total weight Distribute cargo evenly on the of the rack and the items on it floor of the cargo area, placing the does not exceed 150 Ib.
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Cargo Net On EX model You can use the cargo net to secure items in the cargo area, and store small items between the two halves of the net. To install the cargo net, hook the loops on the four corners of the net to the tabs at both sides of the tailgate sill.
Page 204 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather automatic transmission. It also at High Altitude..... includes important information on Automatic Transmission....
Page 205: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the and adjustments every day before (see page 100). you drive your vehicle.
Page 206: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine still does not start, 2. Push the accelerator pedal half- way to the floor and hold it there press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while while starting the engine.
Page 207: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Your Honda's transmission has four The " D " indicator comes on for a forward speeds, and is electronically few seconds when you turn the controlled for smoother shifting. It ignition switch ON (II).
Page 208: Shift Lever Positions
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions Park (P) — This position mechani- cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) — This position is similar Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if to D , except only the first three it is necessary to stop briefly with gears are selected.
Page 210: Engine Speed Limiter
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Second (2) — To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift pull the shift lever towards you, then for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal shift to the lower gear.
Page 211 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 212: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Parking Tips Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the windows are closed. on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn...
Page 213: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake Wear Indicators Your Honda is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all vehicles have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 214: Brake System Design
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the brake pedal, this defeats the The hydraulic system that operates Your vehicle has an Anti-lock Brake the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 215: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or ABS INDICATOR* distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or vehicle, it only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti-...
Page 216: Traction Control System
SYSTEM INDICATOR On EX model and the parking brake is fully Your Honda is equipped with a released, the front-to-rear braking Traction Control System (TCS) to distribution system may also shut assist you in maintaining traction down.
Page 217: Tcs On/Off Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System When starting out or driving at low If the brakes overheat while the TCS TCS ON OFF Switch speeds on a loose or slippery road is activating, the TCS indicator will TCS ON/OFF SWITCH surface, you may notice that the stop flashing and stay on temporarily.
Page 218: Tcs Indicator
TCS indicator. If the indicator remains on, or comes back on while driving, have the system inspected When you manually turn off the by your Honda dealer. You can still TCS. drive the vehicle without TCS. It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin.
Page 219: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your vehicle longer visible to other drivers are important to react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Traction — Check your tires frequently for wear and proper pressure. Both are important in preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of traction on a wet surface). In the winter, mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling.
Page 221: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Odyssey has been designed to tow a trailer, as well as for carrying passengers and their cargo. To safely tow a trailer, you must observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 222 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gross Combined Weight Rating Checking Loads (GVWR): (GCWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle The total weight of the vehicle, all The total weight of the vehicle, all and trailer weights are within limits occupants, all cargo, and the occupants and cargo, and the...
Page 223 Odyssey can be obtained using the six threaded holes trailer to turn corners easily, but do from your Honda dealer. provided. A hitch designed especially not let the chain drag on the ground. for your Odyssey can be obtained from your Honda dealer.
Page 224 This comes with the also have a qualified technician install a suitable connector between Honda hitch (see page 220), or it may be obtained separately from the vehicle and the trailer. your dealer.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Spare Vehicle Tire Your vehicle tires and spare are When towing a trailer, you should When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page 323), carry a full-size wheel and tire as a and the trailer tires and spare are driving away, be sure to check the spare in case you have a flat.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. Do not try to hold the vehicle in height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including putting the your steering and cause trailer transmission in Park and firmly swaying.
Page 228 If you have the skills and tools to per- Adding Engine Coolant..... Snow Tires......form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..Tire Chains......tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers..... Lights..........to purchase the Service Manual. See Automatic Transmission Fluid..Headlight Aiming......
Page 229: Maintenance Safety
It will also should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you reward you with more economical, technician or other qualified should perform a given task.
Page 230 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your vehicle is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 231: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Which Schedule to Follow: Operate your vehicle on The Maintenance Schedule specifies reasonable roads within the legal Service your vehicle according to the how often you should have your time and mileage periods on one of vehicle serviced and what things speed limit.
Page 232 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your vehicle best and can Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform provide competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 229. 1: See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. * 2: See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special conditions. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 230) or severe conditions (page 232). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 240: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If monthly. Examine the tread for time you fill the fuel tank. See you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects.
Page 241: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Maintenance...
Page 242: Engine Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the A fuel-efficient oil is recommended engine oil fill cap on top of the valve for your Honda. This is shown on the cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the API Service label by the words engine oil fill cap.
Page 243 API CERTIFICATION SEAL An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F(— 7°C). Maintenance...
Page 244 Table of Contents Engine Oil Additives Changing the Oil and Filter Your Honda does not need any oil Always change the oil and filter additives. Purchasing additives for according to the time and distance the engine or transmission will not...
Page 245 A special minutes and check the drain bolt wrench (available from your and oil filter for leaks. Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil level.
Page 246: Cooling System
However, continued use of any non- cause the coolant to spray out, Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling seriously scalding you. system to malfunction or fail. Have...
Page 247 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK 1. Make sure the engine and radiator 4.
Page 248 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
Page 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 6. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. 7. Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block securely.
Page 250 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 10. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX FILLER NECK mark. Install the reserve tank cap. 11. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop. 12. Start the engine and let it run until the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice.
Page 251: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers NOTICE Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, Do not use engine antifreeze or a when you use the washers often, vinegar/water solution in the check the level every time you stop windshield washer reservoir.
Page 252: Automatic Transmission Fluid
However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back in the transmission.
Page 253: Brake Fluid
The brake fluid should be replaced according to the time and distance temporary replacement. However, recommendations in the mainte- the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease nance schedule. the life of the system. Have the...
Page 254: Power Steering
Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check LOWER LEVEL...
Page 255: Air Cleaner Element
If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a service station), ask your Honda dealer to do this service. Follow the replacement procedure The air cleaner element is inside the 2.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element HOT AIR VALVE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT CLIP 3. Disconnect the clip from the bolt The coolant lines inside the air 6. Place the new air cleaner element on the air cleaner housing, then cleaner housing may be warm.
Page 257 Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease 2. Clean up any dirt and oil that have the latch, contact your Honda dealer. collected around the ignition coils. Maintenance...
Page 258: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT 3. Disconnect the wire connector 4. Use a wrench to remove the 6. Put the new spark plug into the from the ignition coil by pushing hexagon socket head cap bolt socket;...
Page 259: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE PZFR5F-11 NGK: Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A PKJ16CR-L11 DENSO: spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 0.04 in (1.1 mm) the threads in the cylinder head.
Page 260 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your vehicle's Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to On EX model On EX model a charger, disconnect both cables to If your vehicle's battery is If your vehicle's battery is prevent damage to the vehicle's disconnected or goes dead, the audio disconnected or goes dead while the electrical system.
Page 262: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 264: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System If the air conditioning does not get as Your vehicle's air conditioning is a AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER sealed system. Any major mainte- cold as before, have your dealer nance, such as recharging, should be check the system.
Page 265: Air Conditioning Filter
Have the air conditioning filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Check the tension of the power steering belt by pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys.
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires Inflation The timing belt should normally be To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated replaced at the intervals shown in tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of the maintenance schedule.
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Recommended Tire Pressures for pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the vehicle has been Normal Driving tires that are in good condition may driven several miles), you will see The following chart shows the...
Page 268 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inspection These pressures are also given on INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS the tire information label on the Every time you check inflation, you driver's doorjamb. should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. You should look for: Tubeless tires have some ability to self-seal if they are punctured.
Page 269 Use removed from the wheel for repair. To help increase tire life and only Genuine Honda wheel weights for distribute wear more evenly, you balancing. should have the tires rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels When shopping for replacement tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your are "directional." This means they vehicle were selected to match the Installing improper tires on your are designed to rotate only in one performance capabilities of the vehicle can affect handling and...
Page 271: Winter Driving
Re- snow tires or tire chains. They may placement wheels are available at be required by local laws under your Honda dealer. certain conditions. Maintenance...
Page 272 Snow Tires Tire Chains driving on cleared roads. If you mount snow tires on your Because your Honda has limited tire NOTICE Honda, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" tires of the same size and load range cable-type traction devices on the as the original tires.
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your vehicle's HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL/ exterior lights at least once a month. SIDE MARKER/ A burned out bulb can create an PARKING LIGHTS unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: STOP/TAILLIGHTS / TAILLIGHT HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models)
Page 275: Headlight Aiming
If you touch the glass, clean Adjustment of the headlights should be performed by a Honda technician it with denatured alcohol and a clean or other qualified mechanic. cloth.
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, Turn Signal and Parking Light making sure the tabs are in their Bulb slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Remove the socket from the (in Fenders) headlight assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 5. Remove the socket by turning it (in Tailgate) one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 7.
Page 279 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 6. Put the socket back into the light assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Test the light to make sure the new bulb is working. 8.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior 4. Turn on the parking lights and FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT Lights check that the new bulb is working. The individual map lights, cargo area light, and the vanity mirror lights 5.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Front individual map light: CARGO AREA LIGHT REAR INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT Pry on the front edge in front of both map lights. Rear individual map light: Pry on the middle edge of the lens near the vent.
Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights SUN VISOR Maintenance...
Page 284: Storing Your Vehicle
Change the engine oil and filter Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 12 (see page 241). months or longer, have your Honda Support the front and rear wiper dealer perform the inspections called Wash and dry the exterior...
Page 285 Main Menu...
Page 286: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your vehicle and Aluminum Wheels..... preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up......
Page 287: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed cool water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve chamois or soft towel. Letting it your vehicle's beauty.
Page 288: Waxing
Paint Touch-up the top layer of the finish. You Always wash and dry the whole should use a polish on your Honda if Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle's color. The color vehicle before waxing it. You should...
Page 289: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Seat Belts Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum LOOP remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. cloth dampened in a solution of mild Periodically shampoo the carpet to soap and water.
Page 290: Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Air Fresheners Windows Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ retract slowly. Wipe the insides of with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your the loops with a clean cloth...
Page 291: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your vehicle. This help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas 1.
Page 292: Body Repairs
If your insurance company, tell them you vehicle needs repairs after a collision, want Genuine Honda parts used in pay close attention to the parts used the repair. Although most insurers in the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 293 Main Menu...
Page 294: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire....... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire..... experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates to do to correct it.
Page 295: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle has a compact spare Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK tire that takes up less space. Use this compact spare. spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only.
Page 296: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK VINYL BAG stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 297 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 7. The spare tire is stored under the floor between the first and second row of seats. If the front seats are adjusted to the rear-most position, move the seats forward slightly and adjust the seat-backs to an upright position (see page 100).
Page 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire SPARE TIRE WHEEL NUTS BASKET HOOK HANDLE SPARE TIRE WING BOLT 8. Open either of the rear sliding 9. On EX model 11. On EX model doors. Pull the floor carpet up by Remove the spare tire basket.
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT 13. Locate the jacking point nearest 14. Use the extension and wheel 15. Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the tire.
Page 300 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB 16. Before mounting the spare tire, 17. Put on the spare tire. Put the On LX model Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, wheel cover off with a screwdriver or surface of the wheel and hub with...
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 18. Lower the vehicle to the ground 19. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 20. Put the flat tire in the supplied and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have vinyl bag.
Page 302 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRACKET 21. Storing the flat tire behind the third WING BOLT MOUNTING seat BOLT When the third seat is not folded, the flat tire is secured behind the third seat. On EX model BRACKET Turn on the sliding door MAIN switch so you can open the door.
Page 303 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Adjust the seat-back of the third 23. Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor BRACKET seat to the upright position (see When the third seat is folded, the page 101). Install the bracket and flat tire is secured to the floor on the bracket mounting bolt to the top of the folded seat.
Page 304 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT 24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket clockwise to lock it in place. Store the tools. Loose items can fly around the Replace the cover.
Page 305: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Your vehicle has the Immobilizer Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending System. You should use a (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the properly-coded master or valet key check the condition of the fuses.
Page 306: The Starter Operates Normally
2. Turn off all the electrical acces- fuel pump. Check all the fuses sories: heater, A/C, climate (see page 311). You cannot start a Honda by pushing control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or or pulling it.
Page 307 ( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap make sure they have good metal- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this to-metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 308: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's Your vehicle can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or the midrange under most conditions.
Page 309 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- 10. Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control dial to ture gauge, or lower, before check- maximum (climate control to ing the radiator.
Page 310: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator NOTICE 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 311: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A / C , electrical load as possible, you can climate control, rear defogger, cruise drive several miles (kilometers) control, etc.
Page 312: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE If you have recently refueled your MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP vehicle, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your vehicle's emissions...
Page 313: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* indicates a problem with the vehicle's gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system.
Page 314: Fuses
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR PASSENGER' S SIDE vehicle have fuses to protect them INTERIOR from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse boxes are located To open the fuse box on the underneath the dashboard on each passenger's side, pull the right edge...
Page 315: Checking And Replacing
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 316, or the diagram on the fuse box lid (the diagram for the driver's side interior fuse box is on the kick panel below the fuse box),...
Page 316 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the 5. Look for a burned wire inside the the primary under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse box and all the fuse.
Page 317 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses NOTICE If you cannot drive the vehicle On EX model If the radio fuse is removed, the without fixing the problem, and you audio system will disable itself. The do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a fuse with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating next time you turn on the radio you...
Page 318 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX : EX model SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX : EX model CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 319 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver's Side Passenger' s Side Front Front : On Canadian models 1 : EX 2 : Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 320: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of ground. professional towing equipment: If your Honda cannot be transported With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no farther Flat-bed Equipment — The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by...
Page 321 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing NOTICE If you decide to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly- Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the designed and attached tow bar. bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 322: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Oxygenated Fuels......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... Driving in Foreign Countries..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading... Emissions Controls......identification numbers. The expla- Treadwear........The Clean Air Act......
Page 323: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIO N NUMBER numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 324 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 325 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s * 1 : LX * 2 : EX 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 326 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s page 256. page page page Technical Information...
Page 327 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Treadwear Traction The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to A l l tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 328 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 329: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...
Page 330: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 331: Emissions Controls
"smog." Evaporative Emissions Control Carbon monoxide does not contri- * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply System bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle poisonous gas.
Page 332 System engine's combustion and minimize Genuine Honda replacement parts or The Exhaust Gas Recirculation the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using (EGR) system takes some of the comes out the tailpipe.
Page 333: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 334 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 335 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are When you call or write, please give If you are dissatisfied with the trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions.
Page 336 The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. (609) 235-5533 P.O. Box 190816 Includes: NYC Metro area and...
Page 337: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 338: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 339 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 340: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 341: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand.
Page 342 Main Menu Table of Contents Index How the Automatic Seat Belt Operation........Tensioners Work..... Anti-theft, Audio System....Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 78 Accessories and Modifications..How the SRS Indicator Accessories......... Appearance Care......Works........Additional Safety Precaution..How Your Airbags Work.... Armrests.........
Page 343 Main Menu Index Brights, Headlights......Cassette Player Bulb Replacement Care..........Battery Back-up Lights......Operation......160, Charging System Brake Lights....... CAUTION, Explanation of....Indicator......58, CD Changer......163, Cargo Area Light....... Jump Starting......Front Parking Lights....CD Player......163, Maintenance....... Front Side Marker Lights..Center Pocket .......
Page 344 Main Menu Index Checklist, Before Driving..... Proper Solution......Disabled, Towing Your Childproof Door Locks....Replacing........Vehicle If........Disc Brake Wear Indicators ..Child Safety........Temperature Gauge....63 Cleaner Element, Air..... Corrosion Protection..... Disposal of Used Oil ....Cleaning Crankcase Emissions Control Doors Aluminum Wheels....
Page 345 Main Menu Index Foreign Countries, Driving in..Emergencies on the Road Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Four-way Flashers......Brake System Indicator.... Belts by......... Changing a Flat Tire....Front End, Towing by Emergency Exterior, Cleaning the ....Charging System Indicator..Wrecker........Checking the Fuses....
Page 346 Main Menu Index GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Heating and Cooling ..... Inflation, Proper Tire ....Rating)........High Altitude, Starting at....Inside Mirror........GCWR (Gross Combined Weight High-Low Beam Switch ....Inspection, Tire......Rating)........HomeLink Universal Instrument Panel......2, Gearshift Lever Positions..... Transmitter........
Page 347 Main Menu Index Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... Light Control Switch..... Lights Maintenance........Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Bulb Replacement..... Owner Maintenance Checks..Odometer.......... Indicator........Record........235-236 Odometer, Trip........ Interior........Required Indicator....... Parking.......... Safety........... Change, How to......Schedule......230-234 Change, When to....... Turn Signal........
Page 348 Main Menu Index Coolant........Parking Brake........ Using Child Seats with Parking Lights........Tethers........Engine Oil and Filter....Parking Over Things that Burn... Fuses........... PGM-FI System......Light Bulbs......... Polishing and Waxing....Schedule........Power Radiator Overheating....Spark Plugs......... Door Locks........Radio/CD Sound System....Timing Belt.........
Page 349 Main Menu Index Safety Labels, Location of....Service Intervals......How the SRS Indicator Safety Messages........ Service Manual*......Works........How Your Airbags Work.... Seat Belt, Additional Information.. Service Station Procedures ..Setting the Clock ......SRS Components ......Lap/Shoulder Belt....... Shifting the Automatic SRS Service .........
Page 350 Main Menu Index Tires..........Air Pressure....... Tachometer........Balancing........Underside, Cleaning...... Checking Wear......Tailgate..........Unexpected, Taking Care Opening the........Compact Spare......of the .......... Open Monitor Light....DOT Tire Quality Grading..Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Taillights, Changing Bulbs in..Inflation........Unleaded Gasoline......
Page 351 Main Menu Index Windshield Cleaning........Defroster......135, Warning Beepers Headlights on....... Wipers, Windshield Key in Ignition......Changing Blades......Seat Belts........ 45, Operation........WARNING, Explanation of....ii Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer........Warning Labels, Location of..Worn Tires........Warranty Coverages*....Wrecker, Emergency Towing..Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level..
Page 352: Service Information Summary
ATF (see page 251). 20.00 US gal (75.7 l, 16.65 Imp gal) Recommende d Engine Oil: Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid API Service SJ "Energy preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 brake fluid as a temporary viscosity (see page 239).

Honda 2000 Odyssey Owner's Manual

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