navigation system HONDA ODYSSEY 2015 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Quick Guide

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 141).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015 
Honda Odyssey. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and 
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Odyssey 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features 
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from your 
Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................9
Child Safety
..........................................15
Safety Label Locations
.......................22
Reporting Safety Defects
...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Information Display*
..........................28
Multi-Information Display*
...............29
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................30
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
...30
Smart Entry System*
...........................31
Power Tailgate Operation*
...............32
Door Operation
....................................33
Power Window Operation
................36
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........37
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............38
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................39
Wiper Operation
..................................40
Adjusting the Seats
............................41
Rear Seats
...........................................44
Driving Position Memory System*
...47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........47
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................48
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............49
HondaVAC
®* ........................................50
Cool Box*
.............................................51 Air Conditioning System*
.................52
Climate Control System*
..................53
Seat Heaters*
......................................54
Customized Features
..........................55
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............56
Basic Audio Operation
.......................56
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)
...................................................58
FM/AM Radio
.......................................59
Compact Disc (CD)
..............................60
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ...................61
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................62
Pandora
® ..............................................63
Models with two displays
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)
...................................................64
Touchscreen Operation
.....................65
FM/AM Radio
......................................66
SiriusXM
® Radio .................................67
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................68
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
..........69
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive .................70
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................71
Pandora
® ..............................................72
HondaLink featuring Aha™
...............73
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
...74
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®..... 78
Basic HFL Operation
...........................78
Pairing a Phone
...................................80
Making a Call
......................................81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
...83
NAVIGATION*
......................................84
Basic Navigation Operation
.............84

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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
6
1097
351
2
8
4
1  Intelligent Multi-Information 
Display (i-MID)   p. 64
2  Touchscreen*   p. 65
3  Hazard warning button 
4  Audio/phone/navigation* buttons
p. 64, p. 78, p. 84
5 Climate control system p. 53
6  Seat heater switches*   p. 54
7 USB port p. 56
Auxiliary input jack p. 56
8  Moonroof switch*   p. 37
Map lights p. 38
HomeLink
® buttons*  p. 49
9  Cool Box button*   p. 51
Center pocket
10  Rear entertainment system*   p. 74
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must 
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help 
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • 
Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• 
Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe 
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
You can also operate the rear climate control using the rear controls loc\
ated on
the ceiling above the right second-row passenger.
Rear fan control bar
Rear ON/OFF
button
Rear temperature
control bar
Rear AUTO
buttonRear MODE
button
Customized Features
Use the Settings menus to customize certain features of your vehicle. The 
customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the 
remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the selector knob or 
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the selector knob to adjust the time in the 
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS
signals.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings (or Clock).
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface \
dial to
select minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial\
to exit
the screen.
5. Press BACK to exit the menus.
SETTINGS button
Settings display
BACK
buttonInterface dial
*if equipped
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. The appropriate ind\
icator
appears for each setting.
Press the seat heater button on the dashboard to 
cycle through low, high, and off.
LO: Slowly warm the seat, or to maintain continuous
heating.
HI:
 Quickly warm the seat. If left in HI, the heater cycles 
on and off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with 
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should 
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
CD display
Audio Source: Select the CD icon.
Folder bar: Change the
folder. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press
to view and select
tracks in the upper
display. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Models with two displays
CD eject buttonCD slot
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types 
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a 
CD is inserted. 
NAV
HDD display
Audio Source: Select the HDD icon.
Album bar: Change the album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
view and select tracks
in the upper display. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Models with navigation
CD eject buttonCD slot
Track AAATrack AAA0101Album AAAAlbum AAA0101
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the HDD. 
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™ (see page 149).
MENU button:
Change sound or
screen settings,
or options for the
selected audio
source.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
iPod display
Audio Source: Select
the iPod or USB icon.
Album/folder bar: Change
the album or folder.
MENU button: Display menu items in the upper display,
including Music
Search.
Interface dial (from the
Audio screen): Rotate and
press to view and select
tracks in the upper display. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Models with two displays
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB fl\
ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option or folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 149).
Bluetooth® Audio display
Audio Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Folder bar: Search for a
folder. Pause
Interface Dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.Play
Seek/Skip: Go to the
next or previous track.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
Models with two displays
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.

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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada)
to check phone compatibility.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Selector knob: Rotate
and press to make
selections.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous display.
PHONE button: Display the phone screen.
SETTINGS button: Display phone settings.
MENU button: Display menu items.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button:
 End or decline a call, or cancel an operation.
Talk button:
 Make a call using a stored voice tag, phonebook name, or phone number. 
Voice Recognition Tips On models with navigation, you can say voice commands to operate system
functions. Below are some helpful tips:
• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• 
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• 
Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function.
PHONE button: Display the phone screen. MENU button: Display menu items.
BACK button:
 Go back to the previous display. SETTINGS button: Display phone settings.
Interface dial (from the Phone
screen): Rotate and press to make
selections in the upper display. Move
up, down, left, or right.
Models with one display Models with two displays
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current 
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice commands.
Voice Command Tips• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• 
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• 
Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
BACK button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
TALK button: Press to give
navigation commands.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Navigation Display and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
NAV
NAV button: Display the map screen or
directions when en
route.INFO button: Select
items such as calendar,
traffic incidents, and
more.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous display.
SETTINGS button:
Change settings for
map and routing
options.
MENU button: Enter destination information.
button: Change screen brightness. Use the interface dial to make
adjustments.
Interface dial (from the map
screen): Rotate to scroll the
map or menus. Move up,
down, left, or right. Press
ENTER to make a selection.
GPS signal
strength Traffic
incident icon
Traffic flow
Current
map scale
Current vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current
street
Traffic
status Landmark
icon

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Interface Dial Feedback
Configure the system to read aloud selections made using the interface\
dial. Use
the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Interface Dial Feedback. 
4. Select Off, Auto, or On.
ON: Always reads the selection.
AUTO: Reads the selection only when the vehicle is moving.
OFF: Turns interface dial feedback off.
System Guidance VolumeAdjust the navigation system volume. This does not affect audio or Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the volume knob. Use the interface 
dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Volume.
4. Adjust the level, or select off.
Voice Prompt
Turn the voice feedback feature on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter 
selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Voice Rec.
4. Select Voice Prompt.
5. Select On or Off.
Voice Prompt Volume
Adjust the voice prompt volume when they are turned on. Use the interfac\
e dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Voice Rec.
4. Select Volume.
5. Adjust the level, or select Off.
Entering a Destination
Use multiple methods to enter a destination.
Home AddressStore your home address in the system so you can easily route to it. Use\
the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select Navi Settings.
3. Select Edit Go Home. 
4. Enter the address, and select OK when complete. 
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say “Go 
home” at any time. You can also select Go home from the destination menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button before saying 
each command.
1. Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the street name on the
next screen. For Canadian vehicles, spell the
street name one letter at a time. Do not include 
the direction (N, S, E, W) or type (St., Ave., Blvd., 
etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number 
next to the street you want to select.
4. Say the entire street address number. For 
example, “1-2-3-4.” If necessary, say “OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city, a 
list of city names appears. Say the number next 
to the city you want to select.
6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Place Category
Enter a destination using a point of interest or landmark using the interface dial.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Place Category.
3. Select a category and a subcategory. For 
example, Auto Service followed by Honda 
Dealers.
4. Select a search method, such as Sort by 
Distance to Travel.
5. A list of places appears. Scroll the list to select
the place you want.
6. Select Set as Destination to set the route.
Find Nearest Place
Enter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press the 
Talk button before saying each command.
1. Say “Find nearest” and a place. For example,
“Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you want 
to select.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
Canceling Your Route
You can cancel your route at any time. Press the Talk button and say “Cancel 
route.” You can also use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press DEST/ROUTE.
2. Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
or other
obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press DEST/ROUTE.
2. Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate 
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km) 
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
FM TrafficView traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command.
1. When en route, say “Display traffic on my route.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new route.
During route guidance
Next
guidance
pointEstimated time to destination
Distance to destination Calculated
route

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the 
blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the area 
is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is detected,
the blind spot indicator blinks and a beep sounds until 
the area is clear or the turn signal is off.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on the system may 
result in a collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may 
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind spot 
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for 
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
Changing BSI Settings
Determine the warning type, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to make 
and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS. 
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in 
Park (P).
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup. 
4. Select an alert type, or turn the system off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
*if equipped
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, indicators 
appear on the instrument panel and the navigation screen and a series of beeps will 
sound. As you get closer to the object, the beep rate increases.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the parking sensor button. A green indicator 
light appears on the button when the system is on.
Screen indicators
Display and indicators
*if equipped
Parking
sensor
button