HONDA ODYSSEY 1999 Owners Manual

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This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simpleenough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
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Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
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Index
Accessories and Modifications.... 189 Accessories................................. 189
Additional Safety Precaution.... 190Modifications............................. 190
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 79
Accessory Power Sockets............. 124
Adding Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 243

Brake Fluid................................. 244

Engine Coolant........................... 237

Engine Oil................................... 233
Power Steering Fluid................. 245
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 242
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 45
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Additional Information About Your SRS................................... 48
Additional Safety Precautions.... 52
How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work..................... 50

How the SRS Indicator
Works...................................... 50

How Your Airbags Work............ 48

SRS Components......................... 48
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 235
Adjustments Head Restraints......................... 104
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats............................................ 100

Steering Wheel............................
72

Airbag (SRS)............................... 9
, 49
Air Cleaner Element...................... 246
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 256 Air Conditioning System.......130, 138 Maintenance............................... 255
Rear A/C Control......................

146

Usage..................................130 ,


138

Air Outlet
s
(Vents)................132, 138
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 25

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Alcohol i n
Gasoline........................ 321
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 279
Antifreeze....................................... 237
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 59, 206 Operation.................................... 205
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 180 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 78
Appearance Care........................... 277
Armrests......................................... 103
Audio Controls, Remote................ 179
Audio System......................... 149, 161Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.... 50
Automatic Lighting Off Feature.... 67
Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 198
Capacity, Fluid........................... 316

Checking Fluid Level................ 243
Shifting........................................199
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 198 Shift Lever Positions................. 199
Shift Lock Release..................... 201

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Index

Battery
Charging SystemIndicator............................ 58, 302
Jump Starting............................. 297 Maintenance............................... 251
Specifications............................. 317
Before Driving............................... 181
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 45
Beverage Holder............................ 118
Body Repair.................................... 283
Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 205Break-in, New Linings .............. 182

Fluid............................................ 244

Light, Burned-out...................... 268
Parking........................................ 116
System Indicator.................. 58, 304
Wear Indicators......................... 204
Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 205
System Indicator.................. 59, 206
Braking System.............................. 204
Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 182
Brightness Control, Instruments... 67 Brights, Headlights......................... 66
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights........................... 269
Brake Lights............................... 268Cargo Area Light....................... 272
Front Parking Lights................. 267
Front Side Marker Lights......... 267 Headlights.................................. 266
High-mount Brake Light.......... 270
Individual Map Lights............... 272 License Plate Light.................... 271
Rear Bulbs.......................... 268, 269
Specifications............................. 317
Turn Signal Lights..................... 267
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 266

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 298

Cancel Button................................... 75

Capacities Chart............................. 316
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 53

Cargo Area Light........................... 127

Cargo Net....................................... 194

Carrying Cargo.............................. 191
Cassette Player
Care............................................. 178
Operation........................... 154, 175

CAUTION, Explanation of.............. ii

CD Changer...........................157, 171 CD Player ...............................157, 169
Center Pocket................................ 122
Center Table................................... 117
Certification Label......................... 314
Chains............................................. 263 Change Oil How to.........................................235

When to....................................... 224

Changing a Flat Tire..................... 287
Changing Engine Coolant............. 239
Charging System Indicator .... 58, 302
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 243

Battery Condition...................... 251
Brake Fluid................................. 244Drive Belts.................................. 256
Engine Coolant........................... 187

Engine Oil................................... 186

Fuses........................................... 306
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Checklist, Before Driving............. 196
Childproof Door Locks................... 85
Child Safety...................................... 22
Cleaner Element, Air..................... 246

Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 279
Carpeting.................................... 280

Exterior....................................... 278

Fabric.......................................... 280

Interior........................................ 280

Seat Belts.................................... 280

Vinyl............................................280

Windows..................................... 281
Climate Control System................ 138
Clock, Setting the.......................... 117
Coat Hook....................................... 123
Code, Audio System...................... 180
CO in the Exhaust......................... 323
Coin Holder.................................... 122

Cold Weather, Starting in............. 197

Compact Spare............................... 286
Consumer Information*................ 328
Controls, Instruments and.............. 55

Coolant
Adding......................................... 237
Checking..................................... 187
Proper Solution.......................... 237

Replacing.................................... 239

Temperature Gauge.................... 63

Corrosion Protection..................... 282

Crankcase Emissions Control
System.........................................323

Cruise Control Operation............... 73
Customer Relations Office........... 328

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii

Dashboard.................................... 2, 56

Daytime Running Lights................. 67

Dead Battery, What to Do............ 297

Defects, Reporting Safety............. 332

Defogger, Rear Window................. 71

Defrosting the Windows.......135, 144

DEXRON ®
III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 243

Dimensions..................................... 316

Dimming the Headlights................ 66

Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 243

Engine Oil................................... 186

Directional Signals........................... 68
Disabled, Towing Your

Vehicle If..................................... 311

Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 204
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 236

Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 79Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Manual Sliding Doors.................. 88
Monitor Light............................... 60
Power Door Locks....................... 79
Power Sliding Doors.................... 90
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 319
Drive Belts...................................... 256
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5
Driving............................................ 195 Economy..................................... 188
In Bad Weather.......................... 210
In Foreign Countries................. 322

Economy, Fuel............................... 188

Emergencies on the Road............. 285
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 297

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Emergencies on the Road Brake System Indicator............ 304
Changing a Flat Tire................. 287
Charging System Indicator...... 302
Checking the Fuses................... 305
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 301
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 303 Overheated Engine................... 299
Emergency Brake.......................... 116
Emergency Flashers....................... 70
Emergency Towing....................... 311
Emissions Controls........................ 323

Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 63
Drive Belts.................................. 256
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp............................... 58, 303

Oil Pressure Indicator........58, 301
Oil, What Kind to Use...............
233

Overheating................................
299

Specifications.............................
317

Ethanol i n
Gasoline .......................

321

Evaporative Emission
s
Controls..

323

Exhaust Fumes...............................
.
53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System......................................... 324 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 20

Exterior, Cleaning the................... 278

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 280
Fan, Interior...........................130, 142 Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 129
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 183
Filters
Air................................................246

Air Conditioning........................ 256
Oil................................................ 235

First Gear Position......................... 201
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 70
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 287

Fluids
Automatic Transmission...........

243

Brake...........................................244
Powe r
Steering........................... 245
Windshield Washer................... 242
FM Stereo Radio Reception............................150, 162
Folding the Third Seat..................110
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 322

Four-way Flashers........................... 70

Front End, Towing by Emergency
Wrecker...................................... 311

Fuel..................................................182
Fill Door and Cap....................... 183
Gauge............................................ 63

Octane Requirement................. 182

Oxygenated................................ 321

Reserve Indicator......................... 61

Tank, Filling the......................... 183

Fuses, Checking the...................... 306

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 188

Gasohol........................................... 321

Gasoline.......................................... 182
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 61

Gauge............................................ 63

Octane Requirement................. 182

Tank, Filling the......................... 183

Gas Station Procedures................. 183

Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 63

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)........................................ 213

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)........................................ 213

Gearshift Lever Positions............. 199

Glass Cleaning............................... 281
Glove Box......................................... 87

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ........................................ 213

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 266
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 70
Headlights......................................... 66 Aiming......................................... 266

Automatic Lighting Off............... 67
Daytime Running Lights............. 67
High Beam Indicator................... 61
High Beams, Turning on............ 66
Low Beams, Turning on............. 66
Reminder Chime.......................... 66
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 266

Turning on.................................... 66

Head Restraints............................. 104
Heated Mirror................................ 116 Heating and Cooling...................... 130
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 197
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 66
HomeLink Universal
Transmitter.................................. 95

Hood Latch..................................... 248
Hood, Opening the ........................ 184

Horn................................................... 65

Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 237
Hydroplaning.................................. 211
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 314
If Your Vehicle Has to be
Towed......................................... 311

Ignition
Keys...............................................76

Switch............................................78

Timing Control System............. 324

Immobilizer System......................... 77

Important Safety Precautions .......... 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 57

Individual Map Lights................... 127

Infant Restraint................................ 30
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 257
Inside Mirror.................................. 115
Inspection,Tire.............................. 259
Instrument Panel........................ 2, 56
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 67
Interior Cleaning............................ 280
Interior Lights................................ 125
Introduction......................................... i

Jacking up the Vehicle.................. 290

Jack, Tire........................................ 288

Jump Starting................................. 297

Keys...................................................76

Label, Certification........................ 314

Lane Change, Signaling.................. 68

Lap/Shoulder Belts.................. 15, 45
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Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 53
Light Control Switch..................... 125
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 266
Indicator........................................ 57
Interior........................................ 125
Parking.......................................... 66
Turn Signal................................... 68
Load Limits............................. 192, 212
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 78
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 78
Fuel Fill Door............................. 183Glove Box..................................... 87
Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Power Door.................................. 79
Sliding Doors................................ 88
Tailgate......................................... 85
Low Coolant Level......................... 187
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 61
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 301
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 316
Luggage.......................................... 191 Maintenance................................... 219
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 231

Record.................................. 229-230

Required Indicator....................... 64
Safety........................................... 220

Schedule.............................. 224-228

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 58, 303
Manual Sliding Doors...................... 88
Maximum Allowable Speeds........ 201
Meters, Gauges................................ 62
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 321 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 115
Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat..............................................106

Neutral Gear Position.................... 200

New Vehicle Break-in ................... 182
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i

Numbers, Identification................ 314
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 182
Odometer.......................................... 62

Odometer, Trip................................ 63

Oil
Change, How to ......................... 235

Change, When to....................... 224

Checking Engine....................... 186
Pressure Indicator............... 58, 301
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 234
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 79
Opening the Hood......................... 184
Operation in Foreign Countries... 322
Outside Mirrors............................. 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 299
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 321
Paint Touch-up...............................279
Panel Brightness Control............... 67
Park Gear Position......................... 199
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Parking Brake................................ 116 Parking Lights.................................. 66
Parking Over Things that Burn... 203
PGM-FI System.............................. 324
Polishing and Waxing................... 279

Power
Door Locks................................... 79
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats............................................ 102

Sliding Doors................................ 90
Steering....................................... 245
Windows..................................... 113
Power Sliding Doors Indicator................................. 60, 94
Operation...................................... 90
Switches........................................ 90
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 20

Protecting Adults.............................12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 20
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 20
Protecting Children......................... 22
Protecting Infants........................ 30
Protecting Larger Children........ 39
Protecting Small Children.......... 35
Using Child Seats with

Tethers...................................... 43
Radiator Overheating.................... 299
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 161
Rear A/C Unit................................ 146 Rear Compartment........................ 122

Rear End Towing........................... 311

Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...................... 268, 269
Rear View Mirror........................... 115
Rear Window Defogger.................. 71

Rear Windows................................ 114

Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 70
Reclining the Seat Backs..... 101, 103
Reclining the Second Seats.......... 101
Reclining the Third Seat...............101
Reminder Lights.............................. 57
Remote Audio Controls................. 179 Remote Transmitter........................ 81
Removing the Second

Seats................................... 108, 109

Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 246
Coolant........................................239

Engine Oil and Filter................. 235

Fuses...........................................306

Light Bulbs................................. 266 Schedule..................................... 222
Spark Plugs................................. 248
Timing Belt................................. 257

Tires............................................261
Wiper Blades.............................. 253

Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 47

Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 187

Reverse Gear Position................... 200
Rotation, Tire................................. 260
Safety Belts................................... 8, 45
Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 332
Safety Features.................................. 7 Air bags........................................... 9Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
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Safety Labels, Location of.............. 54 Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Seat Belts..................................... 8, 45
Cleaning...................................... 280
Maintenance................................. 47
Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 45, 57
System Components.................... 45
Tether Attachment Points.......... 43 Use During Pregnancy................ 20
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15

Seats.................................................. 99
Adjustments............................... 100

Folding the Third Seat.............. 110
Head Restraints......................... 104

Passenger Seating....................... 99

Reclining the Second Seat........ 101
Reclining the Third Seat........... 101
Removing the Second
Seats................................108, 109

Third Seat Access...................... 105

Serial Number................................ 314
Service Intervals............................ 224
Service Manual* ............................ 333
Service Station Procedures .......... 183
Setting the Clock........................... 117 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 199
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 198
Shift Lock Release......................... 201
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 267

Signaling Turns................................ 68

Sliding Doors.................................... 88

Snow Tires...................................... 263

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 278
Sound System.........................149, 161
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 286
Specifications............................. 317
Spark Plugs..................................... 248
Specifications Charts..................... 316
Speed Control................................... 73 Speedometer.................................... 62
SRS, Additional Information........... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52How the Automatic Seat belt Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................50

How Your Airbags Work............ 48

SRS Components......................... 48
SRS Service................................... 51
SRS Indicator............................. 50, 58
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 79
Starting the Engine........................ 197 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 197
With a Dead Battery ................. 297
Steam Coming from Engine......... 299
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 72
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 78
Stereo Sound System............149, 161 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275
Storage Box.................................... 123 Sunglasses Holder......................... 120

Sun Visor......................................... 121
Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 51

SRS Indicator..........................50, 58

System Components.................... 48

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