key HONDA ODYSSEY 2002 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owners Manual

Using this f eature will
prevent children f rom opening the
doors and accidentally f alling out
(see page ).
Using this f eature
will prevent children f rom
operating the doors accidentally
(see page ). Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, inf ants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. And
children lef t alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
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Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Use childproof door locks t o prevent children f rom opening t hedoors.
Use t he power sliding door mainswit ch t o prevent children f romopening and closing t he rearsliding doors. Do not leave children alone in your
vehicle.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Indicator Lights .63
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Gauges .68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
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Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Turn Signals .74 .....................
Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .77
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Tailgate .88
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Glove Box .90
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Manual Sliding Doors .91
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Power Sliding Doors .92
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Seats .98
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Passenger Seating .98
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Seat Adjustments .99
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ............................
Adjustment .101
Driver’s Seat Power ..........................
Adjustments .102
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 103....................................
Armrests .104
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Head Restraints .104
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Third Seat Access .105
Moving the Second Row ...........................
Bucket Seat .106
Removing the Bucket Seats ................
in the Second Row . 108
Folding the Third Row .........................
‘‘Magic Seat’’ .109
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Seat Heaters .112
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Power Windows .113
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Mirrors .116
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Parking Brake .117
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Digital Clock .118
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Center Table .118
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Beverage Holder .120
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Sunglasses Holder .122
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Sun Visor .123
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Vanity Mirror .123
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Rear Compartment .124
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Center Pocket .124
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Coin Holder .124
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Storage Box .125
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Coat Hook .125
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Accessory Power Sockets . 126
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Interior Lights .127
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols61

All the lights in the monitor display
come on when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). The lights go of f
after the engine starts and the
tailgate and all doors are closed
tightly. A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away. The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition
switch ON (II).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
power sliding door system. With this
light on, move the main switch on
the dashboard to the OFF position,
and have the system checked by
your Honda dealer as soon as
possible. You can still open or close
each sliding door manually. For
more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
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EX and EX-L models only
Door and Brake L amp Monitor
Power Sliding Door
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols66
BRAKE LAMP

The Automatic Lighting Of f f eature
turns of f the headlights, parking
lights, taillights, side marker lights,
license plate lights and instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, open,
then close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
On EX and EX-L models
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)Instrument Panel Brightness
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Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
Glovebox
 TailgateThe valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keepthegloveboxlockedwhenyou
leave your vehicle and valet key at a
parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Some models also come with a
remote transmitter; see page for
an explanation of its operation. 84
Keys
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols79
K KE
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The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. A properly-
coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch f or the
engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine’s f uel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code:
Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
Use a plastic or leather key f ob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away f rom your
vehicle’s key and the ignition
switch while trying to start the
engine. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
This indicator will also blink several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols80

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If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the lef t or to
the right as you turn the key. You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch f rom ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. The shif t lever
must also be in Park. The anti-thef t
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
f our positions:
LOCK(0)
 ACCESSORY (I)
 ON (II)
 START (III)As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
CONT INUED
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols81

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Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
f rom ACCESSORY to ON. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
).
In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the tailgate.
Push the switch down to lock all
doors and the tailgate, and up to
unlock them.
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ST A RT (III)
Power Door L ocks
ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols82
M M A
AS
STTE
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DO
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LOOC CKK S
SWWI ITT C
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Each f ront door has a lock tab on the
top. When you push down the lock
tab on the driver’s door, all the doors
and the tailgate lock. Pulling up the
lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks
only that door. The lock tab on the
f ront passenger’s door locks and
unlocks only that door.If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With the driver’s door open
andthekeyintheignition,both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver’s
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled.
Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger’s door will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pushing in the lock
tab, the tabs on both f ront doors pop
out and the lock knobs on the rear
sliding doors slide out. Pushing in
the lock tab on the passenger’s door
only locks that door.
To lock the f ront passenger’s door
when getting out of the vehicle, push
the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, along with
the remaining doors and the tailgate,
push the lock tab down or push the
master switch down, then close the
door.
All doors and the tailgate can be
locked f rom the outside by using the
key in either f ront door. To unlock
only the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn the key and hold it, all
doors and the tailgate will unlock. All
f our doors and the tailgate will
unlock when you unlock the
passenger’s door with the key.
L ockout Prevent ion
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols83
L LO
OC CKK T
TA
A B
B

When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock when you push the button a
second time. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights f lash twice
when you push the button the f irst
time.If you unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter,
but do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, all doors
and the tailgate automatically relock.
You cannot lock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter
if any door or the tailgate is not f ully
closed. You cannot lock or unlock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
key in the ignition switch.
You can lock and unlock your vehicle
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
and the tailgate lock. The parking
lights, side marker lights, taillights
and instrument panel lights f lash
once. When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights and the cargo area light,
depending on their switch positions,
will come on (see page ). If you
do not open any door or the tailgate,
the lights stay on for about 10
seconds, then go out. If you relock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
remote transmitter before 10
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go of f immediately.
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On EX and EX-L models
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols84
L LE
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D
U
UN NLLOOC CKK
B
BU UT TT
TO
ON N L
LO
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B
BU UT TT
TO
ON N
P
P A
A N
NI ICC
B
BU UT TT
TO
ON N