HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2003, Model line: ODYSSEY, Model: HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.GPages: 415, PDF Size: 5.28 MB
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Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets. The f ront accessory
power socket is located under the
center pocket. The rear socket is
behind the third seat on the driver’s
side.To use an accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). To power an accessory, the
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).When both sockets are being used,
the combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
The sockets will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A ccessory Power Socket s
138
FRONT
REAR
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The light control switch controls the
interior lights: the individual map
lights by the sun visors, the
individual map lights above the
second and third row passengers,
and the cargo area light. This switch
has three positions: OFF, Door
Activated, and ON.When this switch is in the OFF
position:
None of the lights come on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f with
the switches next to the lights.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
The cargo area light can be turned
on with the switch in the light. The individual map lights in the
f ront come on when any door or
thetailgateisopened.Whenthe
doors and the tailgate are closed,
eachlightcanbeturnedonandoff
with the switch next to the light.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
on the lens.
When the switch is in the Door
Activated position:
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
L ight Control Switch
139
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
ON
DOOR
ACTIVATED
POSITION
OFF
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The cargo area light comes on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, it can be turned
on with the switch in the light.When the switch is in the ON
position:
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
The cargo area light comes on and
stays on if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. The lights go out about six seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
With the light control switch in the
Door Activated position, all the
individual map lights and the cargo
area light (with the switch in the
center position) come on when you
unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about three
minutes, then go out.
94On EX and EX-L models
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols140
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Turn on the f ront individual map
lights by pushing the button next to
each light. Push the button again to
turn it off. You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).Turn on each rear individual map
light by pushing the lens when the
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Push the lens again to turn it off.
You can also operate these lights
with the light control switch (see
page ).The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously.
This light also works with the light
control switch (see page ).
139
139 139
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
Individual Map L ights Cargo A rea L ight
141
FRONTREAR
OFF
ON
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds after you
close the door.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ignition Switch L ight
142
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Heating and Cooling .144
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What Each Control Does . 144
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How to Use the System . 147
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To Turn Everything Of f . 151
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Climate Control System . 152
(EX model and EX-L model without Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 154
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Semi-automatic Operation . 156
(EX-L model with Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 160
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Semi-automatic Operation . 161
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 165
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Rear A/C Unit .166
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Audio System (LX) .169
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo ........................
Audio System .169
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 173
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Audio System Lighting . 174
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .174
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Tape Search Functions . 174Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer .177
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .180
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Audio System (EX, EX-L) . 181
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 181
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Operating the Radio . 182
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Adjusting the Sound . 186
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Audio System Lighting . 187
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Radio Frequencies . 187
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Radio Reception .187
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Operating the CD Player . 189
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Operating the CD Changer . 191
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Protecting Compact Discs . 192
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CD Player Error Indications . 193
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .194
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .195
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Tape Search Functions . 196
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .198
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Remote Audio Controls . 199
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Thef t Protection .200 Audio System (Optional on
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U.S. EX-L model) . 201
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio ....................................
System .201
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Operating the Radio . 203
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Adjusting the Sound . 207
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Audio System Lighting . 208
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .209
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Operating the CD Player . 212
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Operating the CD Changer . 214
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CD Player Error Indications . 215
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .216
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Rear Entertainment System . 217
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Security System .234
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Cruise Control .235
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .238
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures143
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Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
air flow (see page ). This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
16687
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dials
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Rear A /C Control Dial
On L X model
144
MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIALREAR A/C
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL
DIAL RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
In these two modes, the A/C stays
on.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
145
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The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them.
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming f rom the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of
each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side. There are f our vents in the ceiling
(see page ).
168
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
146
CENTER VENTS CORNER VENT
REAR CEILING VENT
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CONT INUED
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears.The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
1.
2.
3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
How to Use the System
Vent ilat ion
147
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON