Power steering HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTSDIGITAL CLOCK
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGERLIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE
CONTROL
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
CRUISE
CONTROL MIRROR
CONTROLS
PASSENGER
AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P.269)
(P.103) (P.82/
84)
(P.128) (P.199) (P.88) (P.84/
86) (P.139)
(P.
87)
(P.130)
(P.87)
(P.235)
(P.235)

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 .70
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Indicator Lights .71
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Gauges .78
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .81
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Headlights .82
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .83
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Daytime Running Lights . 83
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 83
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Turn Signals .84 .....................
Windshield Wipers .84
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Windshield Washers . 86
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .86
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Hazard Warning .87
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Rear Window Def ogger . 87
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 88
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Keys and Locks .89
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Keys .89
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Immobilizer System . 90
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Ignition Switch .91
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Power Door Locks .92
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Remote Transmitter . 94
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
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Tailgate .98
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Glove Box .100
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Manual Sliding Doors . 101
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Power Sliding Doors .103
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Seats .109
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Passenger Seating .109
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Seat Adjustments .110
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ............................
Adjustment .112
Driver’s Seat Power ..........................
Adjustments .113
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 114....................................
Armrests .115
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Head Restraints .115
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Third Seat Access .116
Moving the Second Row ...........................
Bucket Seat .117
Removing the Bucket Seats ................
in the Second Row . 119
Folding the Third Row .........................
‘‘Magic Seat’’ .120
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Seat Heaters .123
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Power Windows .124
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Mirrors .128
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Parking Brake .129
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Digital Clock .130
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Center Table .130
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Beverage Holders .132
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Sunglasses Holder .134
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Sun Visor .134
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Vanity Mirror .135
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Rear Compartment .135
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Center Pocket .136
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Coin Holder .136
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Storage Box .137
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Coat Hook .137
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Accessory Power Sockets . 138
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Interior Lights .139
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The controls under the lef t air vent
arefortheTCS,thecruisecontrol,
the power sliding doors and the
power mirrors.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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POWER SLIDING DOOR
(EX and EX-L models) TRACTION
CONTROL SYSTEM HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
SHIFT
LEVER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HORN
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE
CONTROL
MIRROR
CONTROL

The dashboard switches to the lef t
of the steering column allow you to
open or close each sliding door. The
lef t switch controls the sliding door
on the lef t side, and the right switch
controls the sliding door on the right
side.
The MAIN switch on the dashboard
controls electrical power to the
sliding doors. During normal
operation, leave the MAIN switch in
the ON position.
When the MAIN switch is off, the
electrical power is of f and you will
notbeabletousethedashboard
switches or the remote transmitter
to open or close the power sliding
doors. When the MAIN switch is off, you
must operate each sliding door
manually. To open or close a door,
pull the inside or outside door handle
and slide the door. The door will be
difficulttomove;thisisnormal.Do
not use f orce or try to move the door
rapidly, you could damage the motor.
Operat ing t he Doors Wit h t he
Dashboard Switches
A bout t he Main Swit ch
Power Sliding Doors (EX, EX-L Models)
Inst rument s and Cont rols104
POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH POWER
SLIDING
DOOR
SWITCHES

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µ To shif t to Second,
pull the shif t lever towards you, then
shif t to the lower gear. This position
locks the transmission in second
gear. It does not downshif t to f irst
gear when you come to a stop.
Second gives you more power when
climbing, and increased engine
braking when going down steep hills.
Usesecondgearwhenstartingout
on a slippery surf ace or in deep snow.
It will help reduce wheelspin.
When driving down hill with a trailer,
use the Second position. If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pulling the shif t lever does
not work.
Set the Parking brake.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
Shif t Lock Release slot cover on
the steering column. Remove the
cover by caref ully prying on the
edge with a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver (not included in the
tool kit).
To shif t f rom Second to
First, pull the shift lever towards you,
then shift to the lower gear. With the
lever in this position, the transmis-
sion locks in First gear. By upshif t-
ing and downshif ting through 1, 2,
D , and D, you can operate this
transmission much like a manual
transmission without a clutch pedal. 1.
2.
3.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
Second (2)
Engine Speed L imiter Shif t L ock Release
First (1)
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When the brake pads need replacing,
you will hear a distinctive metallic
‘‘screeching’’ sound when you apply
the brakes. If you do not have the
brake pads replaced, they will begin
screeching all the time.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by downshif ting to a lower
gear and taking your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal.
Check your brakes af ter driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Since a
longer distance is needed to stop
with wet brakes, be extra cautious
and alert in your driving.
Your Honda is equipped with disc
brakes at all f our wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the ef f ort needed
on the brake pedal. The ABS helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
Put your f oot on the brake pedal only
when you intend to brake. Resting
your f oot on the pedal keeps the
brakes applied lightly, causing them
to build up heat. Heat build-up can
reduce how well your brakes work. It
also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, conf using drivers behind
you.
All f our brakes have audible brake
wear indicators.
Your brakes may sometimes squeal
or squeak when you apply them
lightly. Do not conf use this with the
brake wear indicators. The
indicators make a very audible
‘‘screeching.’’ Brake Wear Indicators
Driving
The Braking System
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To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60 percent of the
load toward the front of the trailer
and 40 percent toward the rear, then
re-adjust the load as needed.
The weight that
the tongue of a f ully-loaded trailer
puts on the hitch should be
approximately 10 percent of the
trailer weight. Too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway. Too much
tongue load reduces f ront-tire
traction and steering control.
Including driver. Based on 150 lbs (70 kg) per occupant.
Weight limited to avoid exceeding rear GAWR (see page ).
Number of Occupants
2
3
4
5
6
7
Maximum Total Trailer Weight
Equipped with transmission coolerand power steering fluid cooler 3,500 lbs (1,580 kg)
3,350 lbs (1,520 kg)
3,200 lbs (1,450 kg)
3,050 lbs (1,380 kg)
2,900 lbs (1,310 kg)650 lbs (295 kg)
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Tongue Load:
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Towing can require a variety of
equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, and
how much load you are towing.
Discuss your needs with your trailer
sales or rental agency, and f ollow the
guidelines in the rest of this section.
Also make sure that all equipment is
properly installed and that it meets
f ederal, state, province, and local
regulations.
Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody,
using the six threaded holes
provided. A hitch and the required
f luid coolers designed especially f or
your Odyssey can be obtained f rom
your Honda dealer.If the total trailer weight is more
than 1,850 lbs (840 kg), you must
also use a weight distributing hitch.
This device transf ers weight f rom
the vehicle’s rear wheels to the f ront
wheels, and to the trailer’s wheels.
Caref ully f ollow the hitch maker’s
instructions f or proper installation
and adjustment.
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
You must also have a transmission
f luid cooler and a power steering
f luid cooler installed. These coolers
are available only f rom your Honda
dealer.
Always use saf ety chains. Make sure
they are secured to both the trailer
and hitch, and that they cross under
the tongue so they can catch the
trailer if it becomes unhitched.
Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do
not let the chains drag on the ground.
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T owing Equipment and
A ccessoriesSway Cont rol
Saf et y Chains
Weight Distributing Hitch
Hitches T ransmission Fluid Cooler and
Power St eering Fluid Cooler
Towing a Trailer
Driving277

This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
f ollow basic maintenance saf ety
precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .284
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Important Safety Precautions . 285
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Maintenance Schedule . 286
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Required Maintenance Record . 293
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 295
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Fluid Locations .296
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Engine Oil .297
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Adding Oil .297
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Recommended Oil .297
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Synthetic Oil .298
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Additives .299
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 299
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Cooling System .301
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Adding Engine Coolant . 301
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 303
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Windshield Washers .306
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 307
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Brake Fluid .309
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Brake System .309
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Power Steering .310
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Air Cleaner Element .311
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Hood Latch .313
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Spark Plugs .313
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Replacement .313
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Specif ications .316
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Battery .317 .................................
Wiper Blades .319
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Air Conditioning System . 321
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 322
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Drive Belts .322
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Timing Belt .323
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Tires .323
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Inf lation .323
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Inspection .325
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Maintenance .326
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Tire Rotation .326
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 327
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Wheels and Tires .328
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Winter Driving .328
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Snow Tires .329
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Tire Chains .329
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Lights .330
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Headlight Aiming .332
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Replacing Bulbs .332
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Storing Your Vehicle .341
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Maintenance
Maint enance283

Fluid Locations
Maint enance296
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR