tailgate HONDA ODYSSEY 2000 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owner's Manual

Lights
4. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and
turning counterclockwise until it
unlocks.
6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Put the inner fender in place. Install the two holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center. Replacin
g Rea r Bulb s
(i n Fenders )
1. Open the tailgate. Release the covers by inserting a flat-tipscrewdriver into the slot until the
cover bows slightly. Then pivot
the screwdriver 90° and pull it straight out of the slot.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover. 3. Pull the taillight assembly out of
the body by sliding it backward.
4. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/side
marker light or turn signal light.
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Lights
5. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
7. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, align and pop the snap
fasteners in place. Tighten the two
mounting screws and reinstall the
covers in place. Replacin
g Rea r Bulb s
(i n Tailgate )
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on the edge of the taillight cover.Remove it by carefully prying in
the notch on its edge with a small
flat-tipped screwdriver.
2. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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TAILLIGHT COVE R

Lights
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the taillight cover. Replacin
g a High-moun t Brak e
Ligh t Bul b
1. Place a cloth on the middle edge of a part of the lens on the
passenger's side. Remove a part of
the lens by carefully prying on its edge with a small flat-tipped
screwdriver.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw under the lens. 3. Pull the light assembly out of the
tailgate.
4. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
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Lights
6. Put the socket back into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Test the light to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly back into the tailgate. Install the screw and
tighten it securely. Reinstall the
lens piece.
Replacin g a Rea r Licens e Bul b
1. Remove the license light assembly by carefully prying on the left
edge of the lens with a flat-tip
screwdriver and pulling the
assembly out. 2. Remove the lens from the bulb
holder by pulling the lens while
squeezing the tabs on both sides
of the holder.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
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Storing You r Vehicl e
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the fuel tank.Change the engine oil and filter
(see page 241).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
"breathable" cover, one made
from a porous material such as cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once a month).
If you store your vehicle for 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perform the inspections called
for in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page 230).
The replacements called for in the maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle hasactually reached that time or mileage.
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Changing a Fla t Tir e
3. Open the tailgate.
Remove the cargo net.
4. The tools and jack are behind a cover in the cargo area on the
driver's side. Remove the cover by
turning the handle counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover. 5. Take the tools out of the storage
compartment.
6. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
7. The spare tire is stored under the
floor between the first and second row of seats. If the front seats areadjusted to the rear-most position,
move the seats forward slightly and adjust the seat-backs to an
upright position (see page 100).
Lift up the center table (see page
117).
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COVER

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

TIR E MOUNTIN G WIN G BOL T
ATTACHMEN T POIN T
Place the flat tire face down on the attachment point. Put the tire
mounting wing bolt in the attachment point through one of
the five wheel nut holes as shown. Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack's end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.
Replace the cover.

25. Close the tailgate.

26. Store the plastic screw in the spare

tire well.
On LX model

Store
th
e wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get scratched or damaged.

On EX model

Store th
e spare tire basket in the
spare tire well. 27. Unclip the hook from the seat

back handle on the driver's seat
and lower the floor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the front
seats properly before you start
driving (see page 100).

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o
f th e Unexpecte d
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

Index
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 53
Light Control Switch..................... 125
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 272
Indicator........................................ 57
Interior........................................ 125
Parking.......................................... 66
Turn Signal................................... 68
Load Limits............................. 198, 218
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 7 8
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 78
Fuel Fill Door............................ . 189
Glove Box.................................... . 87
Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Power Door.................................. 79
Sliding Doors................................ 88
Tailgate......................................... 85
Low Coolant Level......................... 193
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 61
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 307
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 322
Luggage.......................................... 197 Maintenance...................................
225
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 237
Record.................................. 235-236
Required Indicator...................... . 64
Safety.......................................... . 226
Schedule.............................. 230-234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 58, 309
Manual Sliding Doors...................... 88
Maximum Allowable Speeds........ 207
Meters, Gauges................................ 62
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 326
Mirrors, Adjusting.........................
115
Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat.............................................. 106
Neutral Gear Position.................... 206
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 188
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 320
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 188
Odometer.......................................... 62
Odometer, Trip............................... . 63
Oil
Change, How to......................... 241
Change, When to....................... 230
Checking Engine....................... 192
Pressure Indicator............... 58, 307
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 240
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 79
Opening the Hood......................... 190
Operation in Foreign Countries... 327
Outside Mirrors............................ . 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 305
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 237
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 327
Paint Touch-up.............................. . 285
Panel Brightness Control............... 67
Park Gear Position......................... 205
Parking............................................ 209

Index
Tachometer...................................... 62
Tailgate............................................. 85
Opening the.................................. 85
Open Monitor Light.................... 60
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 275
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 291
Tape Player ........................... 160, 181
Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 324
Driving in Foreign Countries... 327
Emissions Control Systems...... 328Oxygenated Fuels...................... 326
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 330
Temperature Gauge........................ 63 Tensioners, Seat Belts.................... 50Tether Attachment Points.............. 43
Theft Protection............................ .
186
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 330
Time, Setting the........................... 117
Timing Belt..................................... 263
Tire Chains..................................... 269
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 293 Tires...............................................
. 263
Air Pressure.............................. . 263
Balancing.................................... 266
Checking Wear.......................... 265
Compact Spare........................... 292
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 324
Inflation....................................... 263
Inspection................................... 265 Replacing.................................... 267
Rotating....................................... 266
Snow........................................... . 269
Specifications............................ . 323
Tire Chains................................. 269
Towing
A Trailer ................................. 218
Emergency Wrecker................. 317
Traction Control System (TCS)... 213
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
Fluid Selection........................... . 249
Identification Number............... 321
Shifting the Automatic.............. 205
Treadwear...................................... 324
Trip Meter......................................... 63
Turn Signals..................................... 68
Tools, Tire Changing ................... 293
Underside, Cleaning...................... 288
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the .......................................... 29 1
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 324
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 188
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 286
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 242
Vanity Mirror................................. 121
Vehicle Capacity Load.......... 198, 218
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 322
Vehicle Identification Number..... 320
Vehicle Storage.............................. 281
Ventilation............................. 133, 138
VIN ................................................. 320
Vinyl Cleaning ............................... 286
Viscosity, Oil.................................. . 240
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