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

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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)
:
: 276
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Tongue Load:
275

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
.
Important Safety Precautions . 285
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 286
...
Required Maintenance Record . 293
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 295
..............................
Fluid Locations .296
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Engine Oil .297
..................................
Adding Oil .297
....................
Recommended Oil .297
..............................
Synthetic Oil .298
....................................
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
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 307
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Brake Fluid .309
............................
Brake System .309
..............................
Power Steering .310
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .311
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Hood Latch .313
....................................
Spark Plugs .313
..............................
Replacement .313
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Specif ications .316
...........................................
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
...............................................
Tires .323
......................................
Inf lation .323
..................................
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
............................
Tire Chains .329
.............................................
Lights .330
.....................
Headlight Aiming .332
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Replacing Bulbs .332
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Storing Your Vehicle .341
401
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

Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled f luid could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Power Steering
Maint enance310
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .72, 370
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Jump Starting .364
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Maintenance .317
............................
Specif ications .387
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Belts,Seat .8,50 .........................
Beverage Holders .132
.................................
Body Repairs .350
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 267
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Break-in, New Linings . 244
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Bulb Replacement .334
...........................................
Fluid .309
.......................................
Parking .129
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System Indicator . 72,373
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Wear Indicators .266
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Braking System .266
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 83
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Brights, Headlights .82
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .335
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Brake Lights .334
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Cargo Area Light .338
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Front Parking Lights . 333
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Front Side Marker Lights . 333
.................................
Headlights .332
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 336
..............
Individual Map Lights . 338
...................
License Plate Light . 337
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Accessories and Modif ications . 251
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Accessories .251
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 252
............................
Modif ications .252
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .92
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Accessory Power Sockets . 138
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Additives, Engine Oil . 299
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Advanced Airbag System . 10,54
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .311
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Air Conditioning System . 144,152
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Maintenance .321
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Rear A/C Control .166
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Usage .147, 154,160
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 146,152
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .323
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .390
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 345
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Antif reeze .301
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .74, 268
...................................
Operation .267
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 200 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 91
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Appearance Care .343
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Armrests .115
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Audio Controls, Remote . 199
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Audio System . 169,181,201
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 83
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 235
..............
Automatic Transmission . 260
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 307
.......................................
Shif ting .261
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263
Index
A
B
I

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Floor Mats .346
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 307
..........................................
Brake .309
..........................
Power Steering .310
................
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
........................
Tank, Filling the .345
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .375
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 250
..........................................
Gasohol .390 .........................................
Gasoline .244
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 77
...........................................
Gauge .79
................
Octane Requirement . 244
........................
Tank, Filling the .245
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Gas Station Procedures . 245
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 79
...............................................
Fuel .79
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Speedometer .78
.................................
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
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .89
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 332
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 87........................................
Headlights .82
........................................
Aiming .332
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 83
............
Daytime Running Lights . 83
..................
High Beam Indicator . 76
.........................
Reminder Chime .82
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 332
...................................
Turning on .82
...................................
Headphones .231
............................
Head Restraints .115
...............................
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
G H
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Vanity Mirror .135
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 254,274
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Vehicle Dimensions .386
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 384
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Vehicle Storage .341
.............................
Ventilation .147, 152
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VIN .384
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .347
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Viscosity, Oil .298
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .349
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .351
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Unleaded Gasoline .244
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Upholstery Cleaning .346
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 300 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 67
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Warranty Coverages .399
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
............................
Level Indicator .77
.....................................
Operation .86
.........................................
Washing .344
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 345
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 88
............
Alignment and Balance . 326..........................
Compact Spare .352
......................................
Wrench .356
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .126
.....................................
Cleaning .348
................
Operating the Power . 124
............................................
Rear .127
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .87
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .84
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Def roster . 149,159,164
.......................................
Washers .86
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .319
.....................................
Operation .84
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .86
..................
Wireless Headphones . 231
....................................
Worn Tires .325
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 380
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .274
................
Emergency Wrecker . 380
Tranction Control .............................
System(TCS) .269
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 307
...........................
Fluid Selection .308
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Identif ication Number . 384
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 261
.....................................
Treadwear .388
.......................................
Trip Meter .79
....................................
Turn Signals .84
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 297
307 310
309
20.00 US gal (75.7, 16.65 Imp gal)