ignition HONDA ODYSSEY 1996 User Guide

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper

switch.

To activate the rear windshield wiper, turn the switch "ON". If you wish to
use the wiper and washer, turn and
hold the switch one position up from "ON". To use the washer only, turn
and hold the switch one position
down from "OFF". Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,or if your car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.

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Keys and Locks

Keys

Your car comes with two kinds ofkeys: a master key and a valet key.
The master key fits all locks on your
car:
Ignition
Doors
Glove box
Tailgate
The valet key only works the ignition
and the door locks. You can keep theglove box locked when you leave
your car and valet key at a parking
facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key. Store
this plate in a safe place.
When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks.
Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
four positions: LOCK (0), ACCES- SORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).
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KEY

NUMBER

PLATE
VALET

KEY
MASTER

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LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
When you turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to
turn the steering wheel to release the anti-theft lock. To switch from
ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it.
The shift lever must also be in Park. The anti-theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove
the key.
ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio systemand cigarette lighter.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON (see page 35 ). START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON when you let go of the

key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if
you open the driver's door with the key in the LOCK or ACCESSORYposition. Remove the key to turn itoff. Power Door Locks
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks andunlocks all doors. Push the switchdown to lock all doors, and up to
unlock them. The lock tab on the
tailgate also locks and unlocks when
you use the master door lock switch.
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If you use the unlock feature on the
remote transmitter, and a door or the
tailgate is not opened within 20 seconds, all doors and the tailgate
will automatically lock. The remote transmitter will not work if the key isin the ignition.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance should void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
Tailgate
Use your key to lock and unlock the
tailgate. (On the U.S. EX model, you remote transmitter will also lock andunlock the tailgate.)
To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up the tailgate.

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Power Windows

Your car's windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch toON (II) to raise or lower any window.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.
The driver's armrest has a masterpower window control panel. Toopen any of the passengers' windows,
push down on the appropriate switchand hold it down until the window
reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the
window switch. Release the switch
when the window gets to the position
you want.
The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window
from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.
To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired

position.

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Power Windows, Sunroof
The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With this
switch off, the passengers' windowscannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not affect thedriver's window. Keep the MAIN
switch off when you have children in
the car so they do not injure them- selves by operating the windows
unintentionally.

On some models

Use the switch on the dashboard to open and close the sunroof. The
ignition must be ON (II). Push and hold the switch to open the
sunroof. Release the switch when
the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch.

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Sunroof

SUNROOF SWITCH

Closing a power window on a
child's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your children are

away from the windows before
closing them.
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Sunroof, Mirrors

If you try to open the sunroof in below-
freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the sunroof panel or motor. Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with theadjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).

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Closing the sunroof on
someone's hands or fingers can

cause serious injury.

Make sure passengers are
clear of the sunroof before

closing it.

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Digital Clock, Beverage Holder

Digital Clock

The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II).
To set the clock:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to display the time. 2. Press and hold the HOUR button
until the hour advances to the
desired time.
3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the
desired time.
You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest
hour. If the displayed time is before
the half hour, pressing the RESET
button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time
is after the half hour, pressing the
RESET button sets the clock for-
ward to the beginning of the next
hour. For example: 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Beverage Holder

To use the front beverage holder,
pull on the front. Push the holder all
the way in to close it.
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HOUR

MIN
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Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays
Cigarette Lighter
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up
the lighter, push it in. It will pop out
when it is ready for use. Do not hold
the lighter in while it is heating up,
you could cause it to overheat. Ashtrays

ASHTRAY

Open the front ashtray by pulling on
the bottom edge. Push it in to close it.
To remove the ashtray for emptying, push down on the metal plate inside,
then pull the ashtray out completely. ASHTRAY
The rear ashtray is in the armrest on the left rear door. To use the rearashtray, swing the lid open.
To remove the rear ashtray, open the lid and pull it straight up.

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Interior Lights

Tailgate Light
The tailgate light has a two positionswitch. In the OFF (down) position,
the light does not come on. In the ON (up) position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate. Courtesy Lights
Each door has a courtesy light. This
light comes on when you open the door.
Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comeson when you open the driver's door.
It remains on for several seconds
after the door is closed.

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