check oil HONDA ODYSSEY 1996 User Guide
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Air Conditioning
Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified technician. There are a couple of things you can do to makesure the air conditioning works
efficiently.
Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, anddirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.
The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray or soft-bristle brush to clean them.
AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSER
Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least tenminutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge thesystem with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 218.)
Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
Maintenance
NOTICE
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more- common problems that motorists
experience with their cars. It gives
you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do
to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructionson getting your car towed. Compact Spare Tire....................... 192
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 199
Nothing Happens....................... 199
The Starter Operates Normally................................. 200
Jump Starting................................. 200
If Your Engine Overheats............. 202
Low Oil Pressure........................... 204
Charging System Indication......... 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........ 206
Closing the Sunroof....................... 207
Fuses............................................... 208
Checking and Replacing........... 209
Towing............................................ 213
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Low Oil Pressure
This indicator should light when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after
the engine starts. It should nevercome on when the engine is running.
If it starts flashing, it indicates that
the oil pressure dropped very low for a moment, then recovered. If the
indicator stays on with the engine
running, it shows that the engine has
lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case,
you should take immediate action.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn offthe engine as soon as you can safely get
the car stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open the hood and check the oil level(see page 146). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page 146). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure light. If the light does nogo out within ten seconds, turn of
the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving.
(See Towing on page 213 .)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
NOTICE
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Index
Accessories
Installation.................................. 115
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)........................................ 50
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 155
Brake Fluid................................. 156
Engine Coolant........................... 151
Engine Oil................................... 146
Power Steering Fluid................. 157
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 154
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Door Locks................................... 19Driving with Pets......................... 19
Head Restraint Position.............. 18
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 148
Adjustments
Mirrors.......................................... 64
Head Restraints........................... 56
Seats.............................................. 54
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 12
Air Cleaner..................................... 158
Air Conditioning............................... 74
Maintenance............................... 168
Usage............................................. 74
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 76
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 170
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 28
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 108
Antifreeze....................................... 150
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Description................................. 220
Indicator Light..................... 35, 125
Operation.................................... 125
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 49
Appearance Care........................... 183
Ashtray.............................................. 69
Audio System................................... 83
Automatic Speed Control................ 48
Automatic Transmission............... 120
Capacity, Fluid........................... 218
Checking Fluid Level................ 155
Shifting........................................ 120
Shift Lever Positions................. 120
Shift Lock Release..................... 123 Battery
Charging System Light............... 34
Jump Starting............................. 200 Maintenance............................... 162
Specifications............................. 219
Before Driving............................... 107
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 66
Body Repair.................................... 189
Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 125Break-in, New Linings .............. 108
Fluid............................................ 156
Light, Burned-out...................... 179
Parking.......................................... 65
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 124
Brakes, ABS Description................................. 220Operation.................................... 125
System Indicator.................. 35, 125
Braking System.............................. 124
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Index
Break-in, New Car......................... 108
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 179
Brake Lights............................... 179
Ceiling Light............................... 181
Front Parking Lights................. 178
Front Side Marker Lights......... 178
Headlights.................................. 177
License Plate Lights.................. 180 Specifications............................. 219
Turn Signal Lights..................... 178
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 177
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 200
Capacities Chart............................. 218
Carbon Monoxide Hazard............ 29
Cargo, Loading............................... 116
Cassette Player Care............................................. 101
Operation.............................. 87, 99
CAUTION, Explanation of............. ii
CD Player................................. 90, 102 Center Pocket.................................. 68
Certification Label......................... 216
Chains............................................. 174
Change Oil How to......................................... 148
When to....................................... 140
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
Changing Engine Coolant............. 152 Charging System Indicator.... 34, 205
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 155
Battery Condition...................... 162
Brake Fluid................................. 156
Drive Belts.................................. 169
Engine Coolant........................... 150
Engine Oil................................... 146
Fuses........................................... 209
Power Steering Fluid................. 157
Checklist, Before Driving............. 118
Child Safety...................................... 20 Childproof Door Locks................... 52
Cigarette Lighter............................. 69
Cleaner, Air.................................... 158
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 185
Carpeting................................... 186
Exterior...................................... 184
Fabric......................................... 186
Interior....................................... 186
Seat Belts................................... 187
Vinyl........................................... 186
Window...................................... 187
CLEAN Light................................ 101
Clock, Setting the .........................
66
CO in the Exhaust........................
224
Cold Weather, Starting in............ 119
Compact Spare............................... 192
Consumer Information*................ 227
Controls, Instruments and.............. 33
Coolant
Adding........................................
151
Checking................................ 150
Proper Solution......................
150
Temperature Gauge.................. 38
Corrosion Protection.................... 188
Crankcase Emission Control
System........................................ 224
Cruise Control Operation............. 46
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Index
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 32 Dashboard Compartment............... 68
Daytime Running Lights................. 40Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 232
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 79
DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 155
Dimensions.................................... 218
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 155
Engine Oil................................... 146
Directional Signals.......................... 43
Disabled, Towing Your Car If..... 213
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 124
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 150Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 50
Power Door Locks....................... 50
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222
Drive Belts...................................... 169
Driving............................................ 117
Economy..................................... 114
In Bad Weather.......................... 126
In Foreign Countries................. 109
Economy, Fuel............................... 114
Emergencies on the Road............. 191
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 193
Charging System Indicator...... 205
Checking the Fuses................... 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206
Manually Closing Sunroof........ 207
Overheated Engine................... 202
Emergency Brake............................ 65
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 224
Engine
Belts............................................. 169
Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 34,
206
Oil Pressur e
Indicator......... 34, 204Oil, What Kind to Use............... 147
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 219
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 109
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224
Exhaust Fumes................................ 29Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 186
Fan, Interior...................................... 74
Features, Comfort and
Convenience............................... 73
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 110
Filter
Air................................................ 158
Oil................................................ 148
First Gear Position......................... 122
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193
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Index
Jacking up the Car......................... 195
Jack, Tire........................................ 193
Jump Starting................................. 200
Keys................................................... 49
Label, Certification........................ 216
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41Lap Belt............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 29
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 69
Lights Headlight Aiming...................... 175Bulb Replacement..................... 177
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking.......................................... 40
Turn Signal................................... 41
Loading Cargo................................ 116
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50 Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 49
Fuel Fill Door............................. 110Glove Box..................................... 53
Power Door.................................. 50
Tailgate......................................... 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 150 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 204
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 218
Luggage.......................................... 116
Maintenance................................... 135 Periodic Items............................ 144
Record.................................. 142-143
Required Indicator....................... 38
Safety........................................... 136Schedule.............................. 138-141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 34, 206 Maximum Speeds.......................... 123
Meters, Gauges................................ 37
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 109
Mirrors, Adjusting...........................
64
Neutral Gea r
Position.................... 122
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 108
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii
Numbers, Identification................ 216
Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 108
Odometer.......................................... 37
Odometer, Trip................................ 37
Oil Change, How to......................... 148
Change, When to....................... 140
Checking Engine....................... 146
Pressure Indicator....................... 34
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 148
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood......................... 111
Operation in Foreign Countries... 109
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Index
Seats
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 59
Removing the Second Seats....... 57
Third Seat Access...................... 56
Serial Number................................ 216
Service Intervals*.......................... 140
Service Manual.............................. 233
Service Station Procedures.......... 110
Setting the Clock............................. 66
Shifting the Automatic
Transmission.............................. 120
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 120
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 178
Signaling Turns................................ 41
Snow Tires...................................... 174
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 184
Sound System................................... 83
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 192
Specifications............................. 219
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 160
Specifications Charts..................... 218
Speed Control...................................
46
Speedometer.................................... 3 7
SR
S Indicator............................. 16,
34
START (Ignitio
n
Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 119 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 119
With a Dead Battery................. 200
Steam Coming from Engine......... 202
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 44
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 49
Stereo Sound System...................... 83 Storing Your Car............................ 182
Sunroof............................................. 63
Closing Manually....................... 207
Operation......................................
63
Supplemental Restrain t
System
Service Precautions..................... 17
Servicing....................................... 16
SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 34
System
Components................... .
12
Synthetic Oil................................... 148
Tailgate........................................... 52
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 179
Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 191 Tape Player................................ 87, 99
Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 220Emission Control Systems........ 224
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 226
Tire Information........................
221
Temperature Gauge....................... .
38
Tether Attachment Points.............. 26 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 226
Time, Setting the...........................
66
Tire Chains.................................... .
174
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 193
Tires................................................ 169 Air Pressure............................... 170
Checking Wear.......................... 171
Compact Spare........................... 192
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 222
Inflation....................................... 170
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Index
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 155
Fluid Selection............................ 155
Identification Number............... 216
Shifting the Automatic.............. 120
Treadwear...................................... 222
Trip Meter........................................ 37 Turn Signals..................................... 41
Tires Inspection................................... 171
Replacing.................................... 172Rotating....................................... 172
Snow............................................ 174
Specifications............................. 219
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 193 Torn Seat Belts................................ 11
Towing A Trailer...................................... 128
Emergency Wrecker................. 213
Underside, Cleaning...................... 188
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 191
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 222
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 186
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 150
Warning Beepers Key in Ignition..............................
50
Seat Belts..................................... .
34
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30
Warranty Coverages*................... 228
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 154
Operation...................................... 42
Washing.......................................... 184
Waxing and Polishing................... 184
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering............. 44
Alignment and Balance............ 171Compact Spare.......................... 192
Wrench...................................... 195
Windows Cleaning..................................... 187
Operating the Power................. 62
Rear, Defogger........................... 43
Windshield Cleaning...................................... 42
Defroster..................................... 79
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades....................... 165
Operation.................................... 42
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer................................... 43
Worn Tires.................................. 171
Wrecker, Emergency Towing.... 213
* : U. S. and Canada only
Vanity Mirror................................... 68
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 116
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number..... 216
Vehicle Storage.............................. 182
Ventilation......................................... 76
VIN.................................................. 216
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 186
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