climate control HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owner's Manual

406Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
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What to do after parking the vehicle
1.Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
AC Power Outlet...................................... 177
Accessories and Modifications................ 329
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 176
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 350
Engine Oil ............................................... 345
Washer ................................................... 354
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 345
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 154
Head Restraints ....................................... 157
Mirrors.................................................... 152
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 151
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 183
Cooling................................................... 185Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 184
Air Pressure....................................... 371, 421
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 23
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 76, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio.................................... 198, 205
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 75
Armrest..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls............................ 203
Audio System............................................ 194
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 197, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 195
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 226
Reactivating ............................................. 196
Recommended CDs ................................. 238Recommended Devices............................ 240
Remote Controls ..................................... 203
Security Code .......................................... 196
Theft Protection ...................................... 196
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 195
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 240
Audio/Information Display........................ 91
Authorized Manuals................................ 429
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Customize ............................................... 117
Automatic Lighting.................................. 143
Automatic Transmission........................... 300
Creeping ................................................. 300
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Kickdown ................................................ 300
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 302
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 403
Shifting ................................................... 301
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 195
Average Fuel Economy.................. 88, 92, 99
Average Speed................................... 92, 100
BBattery...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 379
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 380, 382
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 174

434Index
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 312
Bluetooth
® Audio..................................... 230
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®..................... 259
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 67
Brake System............................................. 314
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 316
Brake Assist System ................................. 317
Fluid ........................................................ 353
Foot Brake ............................................... 315
Indicator ............................................ 72, 408
Parking Brake .......................................... 314
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 147
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 312
Bulb Replacement..................................... 355
Back-Up/Taillight...................................... 363
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight
and Rear Turn Signal Lights .................... 361
Fog Lights ................................................ 359
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights ................................. 360
Headlights ............................................... 355
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 365
Rear License Plate Light............................ 364
Bulb Specifications.................................... 420
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 68
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 178
Carrying Cargo.................................. 287, 289
CD Library.................................................. 216CD Player........................................... 200, 212
Center Pocket........................................... 173
Certification Label.................................... 422
Changing Bulbs........................................ 355
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................. 62
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 387
Cleaning the Interior................................ 385
Climate Control System............................ 187
Changing the Mode ................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 187
Clock.......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks............................................... 178
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 391, 421Controls.................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350
Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 300
Cruise Control.......................................... 303
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders.............................................. 174
Customer Service Information................ 430
Customized Features............................... 101
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 144
Dead Battery............................................ 401
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows................................. 185, 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 423
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 142
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 152
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 346
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 142
Display/Information Button...................... 98
Door Mirrors............................................. 153
Doors........................................................ 110
Auto Door Locking.................................. 116
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 116
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 77

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Index
Instrument Panel........................................ 71
Brightness Control .................................. 147
Integrated Sunshades.............................. 182
Interior Lights........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 152JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 394
Jump Starting........................................... 401KKey Number Tag...................................... 111
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 113
Keys........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention ................................. 113
Master Keys ............................................ 110
Number Tag............................................ 111
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 115
Remote Transmitter ................................ 112
Types and Functions................................ 110
Valet Key ................................................ 111
Won’t Turn ............................................... 21
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 300LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 260
LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 59
Lights................................................ 142, 355
Automatic............................................... 143Bulb Replacement .................................... 355
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 144
Fog Lights ................................................ 144
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 142
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................. 142
Load Limits................................................ 289
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 116
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 115
From Inside .............................................. 114
From Outside ........................................... 112
Keys ........................................................ 110
Using a Key ............................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System...................... 113
Low Battery Charge.................................. 406
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 72, 406
Lower Anchors............................................ 59
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 289
MMaintenance............................................. 331
Battery .................................................... 379
Brake Fluid .............................................. 353
Cleaning .................................................. 385
Climate Control System ........................... 384
Coolant ................................................... 350Heating and Cooling System ................... 384
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 335
Oil ........................................................... 346
Power Steering Fluid................................ 354
Precautions ............................................. 332
Radiator .................................................. 351
Remote Control
and Wireless Headphone ....................... 382
Remote Transmitter ................................. 380
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 355
Safety...................................................... 333
Service Items ................................... 337, 341
Tires ........................................................ 370
Transmission Fluid ................................... 352
Under the Hood ...................................... 343
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 73, 407
Map Lights................................................ 170
Maximum Load Limit............................... 289
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors...................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Door ....................................................... 153
Exterior ................................................... 153
Interior Rearview ..................................... 152
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 329
Moonroof................................................. 140
MP3........................................... 200, 212, 226
Multi-Information Display......................... 98