glove box HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
GAUGESSHIFT LEVER
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
REAR A/C CONTROL
GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CENTER TABLE
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.71)
(P.78) (P.261) (P.144)
(P.152)
(P.166)
(P.100)
(P.169,181,201,217)
(P.130)
(P.138)
(P.129)
(P.245)
(P.246)
(P.123) (P.124)
(P.92)
SEAT HEATER
SWICH

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

Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
GloveBox
 TailgateYoushouldhavereceivedakey
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.
The valet key works only in the
ignition, the door locks and the
tailgate. You can keep the glove box
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.
Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page for
an explanation of their operation.94
Keys
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols89
KEY
NUMBER
PLATE
MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK)VALET KEY
(GRAY)

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key. Glove Box
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols100
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
The glove box, and the pockets in
the f ront doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The cargo area is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the seats
in the second row can be removed
andthebenchseatinthethirdrow
can be f olded into the f loor to allow
you to carry more cargo or longer
items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
operation, and make it unsaf e.
Bef ore carrying any type of cargo, be
sure to read the f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving253
REAR COMPARTMENT
FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
STORAGE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET
EX and EX-L models only CARGO AREA
SEAT-BACK POCKETS

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: When you load luggage, the total
weight of the vehicle, all passengers,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The load
for the front and rear axles also must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and
GAWRareprintedonthetire
information label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb (see page ).
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 1,158 lbs (525 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 1,158 lbs
(525 kg). 386Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving254
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Floor Mats .346
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 307
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Brake .309
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Power Steering .310
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Windshield Washers . 306
FM Stereo Radio ...................
Reception . 170,182,203
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Folding the Third Seat . 120
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 391
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Four-way Flashers .87
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Front Airbags .10, 54
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Fuel .244
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Fill Door and Cap .245
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Gauge .79
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Oxygenated .391
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Reserve Indicator .77
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Tank, Filling the .345
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Fuses, Checking the .375
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 250
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Gasohol .390 .........................................
Gasoline .244
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 77
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Gauge .79
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Tank, Filling the .245
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Gas Station Procedures . 245
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 79
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Fuel .79
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Speedometer .78
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Tachometer .78
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .276
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .276
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Glass Cleaning .348
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Glove Box .100
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .276
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .89
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 332
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 87........................................
Headlights .82
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Aiming .332
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Automatic Lighting Off . 83
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Daytime Running Lights . 83
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High Beam Indicator . 76
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Reminder Chime .82
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 332
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Turning on .82
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Headphones .231
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Head Restraints .115
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Heated Mirror .129
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Heating and Cooling .144
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High Altitude, Starting at . 259
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High-Low Beam Switch . 82
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .238
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Hood Latch .313
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Hood, Opening the .246
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Horn .3,81
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Hydroplaning .273
Index
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CONT INUED
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Label, Certif ication .384
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Lane Change, Signaling . 84
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorge System . 48
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Light Control Switch .139
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .332
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Indicator .71
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Interior .139
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Parking .82
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Turn Signal .84
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Load Limits .254, 274
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 91
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 91
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Fuel Fill Door .245
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Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 93
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Power Door .92
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Sliding Doors .101, 103 ........................................
Tailgate .98
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Low Coolant Level .249
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Low Fuel Indicator .77
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 72,369
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Lower Anchors .48
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 386
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Luggage .253
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Maintenance .283
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 295
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Record .293-294
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Required Indicator .80
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Saf ety .284
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Schedule .286-292
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 64,371
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Manual Sliding Doors . 101
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Meters, Gauges .78
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Methanol in Gasoline . 390
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Mirrors, Adjusting .128
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .117
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 356
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Jack, Tire .354
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Jump Starting .364 ..................................................
Keys .89
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Switch .91
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Timing Control System . 393
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Immobilizer System .90
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 71
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Individual Map Lights . 141
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .30
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 323
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Inside Mirror .128
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Inspection, Tire .325
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Instrument Panel .2 ,70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 83
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Interior Cleaning .346
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Interior Lights .139
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Introduction .i
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