HONDA ODYSSEY 1998 Service Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 1998, Model line: ODYSSEY, Model: HONDA ODYSSEY 1998Pages: 272, PDF Size: 2.67 MB
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Protecting Children
Important Safety Information
Keep the third seat in the floor while
using a tether-style child seat in the second seat. If you attempt to return
the third seat to the upright position,
you may damage the vehicle or tether, even though the damage may
not be obvious. If this happens, the
child seat may not be properly
restrained in a crash.
Third Seat Installation:
There are two attachment points on the tailgate sill. Select the attach-
ment point you want use, and
remove the plug with a small flat-
tipped screwdriver or a fingernail file.
Install the tether hardware that came
with the child seat.
Tighten the bolt to:16 lbf.ft (22 N .
m, 2.2 kgf.m)
If you are not sure how to install the
hardware, have it installed by your authorized Honda dealer.
The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the vehicle. When
installing, make sure the toothed
washer is on the bottom of the bolt.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components
All the seat belts in the 6-passenger model are lap/shoulder belts. In the7-passenger model, the center
position of the bench-type second seat has a lap belt.
The system also includes alight on the instrument
panel to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your belts. If
the driver's seat belt is not fastened
before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper
will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will
stay on until the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your
ches
t and
across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the
door.
All lap/shoulder belts have an emergency locking retractor.
In normal driving, the retractor lets
you move freely in your seat while it
keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body.
All the lap/shoulder belts except the driver's have an additional locking
mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See pages 28 and 32 for instructions on how to
secure child seats with this type of
seat belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow a passenger to move freely.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
let the seat belt fully retract. To
refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.
See page 13 for instructions on how
to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly.
Lap Belt
Seven-passenger model only
The lap belt has one manually- adjusted belt that fits across the hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle markedCENTER, then tug on the belt to
make sure the buckle is latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
See page 14 for how to lengthen the lap belt, and how to properly position
the belt. Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition
or not working properly will not
provide good protection and should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Honda provides a lifetime warranty
on seat belts. Honda will repair or
replace any seat belt component that
fails to function properly during normal use.
Please see your Honda WarrantyInformation booklet for details.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page 217 .
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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
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Additional Information About Your SRS
SRS Components
Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes: Two frontal airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked
"SRS".
Sensors that can detect a severe
frontal collision.
A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors thesensors, control unit, the airbagactivators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator light on the
instrument panel to alert you to a
possible problem with the system (see page 45). Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. How Your Airbags Work
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect
rapid deceleration and signal the
control unit to instantly inflate the
airbags.
During a crash, your seat belt helps
restrain your lower body and torso.
Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head
and chest. Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to
inflate.
This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
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Additional Information About Your SRS
After inflating, the airbags immediately deflate, so they won't
interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps. After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag's surface.
Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
U.S. Owners
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags that came with your
owner's manual.
How Your SRS Indicator Light
Works The purpose of the SRSindicator light is to alert
you to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light up briefly
then go out. This tells you that thesystem is working properly.
However, if the light comes on at any
other time, you should have your system checked by your dealer. For
example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II). If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
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Additional Information About Your SRS
If the light comes on or flashes on
and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags may not deploy when
you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. SRS Service
Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free, and
there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have
your vehicle serviced if:
Your airbags ever inflate. The
airbags and the control unit must
be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace the airbags yourself.
This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
The SRS indicator light alerts you
to a problem. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them. Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a severe frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.
See page 115 for further information
and precautions relating to your SRS.
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Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not inflate when needed.
Have your vehicle checked by a
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever: The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement. DASH BOARD
U.S. models only
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Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about
the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 50
Indicator Lights................................ 51
Gauges.............................................. 54
Tachometer.................................. 54
Trip Meter.................................... 54
Speedometer................................ 55
Odometer...................................... 55
Temperature Gauge.................... 55
Fuel Gauge................................... 55
Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 56
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 57
Headlights.................................... 58
Daytime Running Lights............. 58
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 59
Turn Signals................................. 59
Windshield Wipers...................... 60
Windshield Washers................... 61
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer...................................... 61
Hazard Warning........................... 61
Rear Window Defogger.............. 62
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 62
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 64
Cruise Control.............................. 64
Keys and Locks................................ 67
Keys............................................... 67
Immobilizer System..................... 68
Ignition Switch............................. 69
Power Door Locks....................... 70
Remote Transmitter.................... 71
Childproof Door Locks............... 72
Tailgate......................................... 72
Glove Box..................................... 73
Seats.................................................. 74
Passenger Seating....................... 74
Seat Adjustments......................... 74
Driver's Seat Power Height
Adjustment............................... 75
Armrests....................................... 76
Head Restraints........................... 76
Third Seat Access........................ 77
Removing the Second Seats
in the Six-Passenger Model.... 78
Folding the Second Seats
in the Seven-Passenger
Model.................................... 78
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 79
Folding the Third Seat
in All Models............................ 80
Power Windows............................... 82
Sunroof.............................................. 83
Mirrors.............................................. 84
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 84
Parking Brake.................................. 85
Digital Clock..................................... 86 Beverage Holder.............................. 86
Dashboard Compartment............... 88
Center Pocket.................................. 88
Vanity Mirror................................... 88
Cigarette Lighter............................. 89
Ashtrays............................................ 89 Interior Lights.................................. 90
Ceiling Lights............................... 90
Spotlights...................................... 90
Tailgate Light............................... 91 Courtesy Lights........................... 91
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