wiper blades HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

µµAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these condi-
tions. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the
windshield washer reservoir f ull of
the proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def roster and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
pages and ). 149 159/ 164
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving T echnique Visibility
272

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
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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
401
Maintenance
Maint enance283

Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
duringnormaluse.Inbadweather,
when you use the washers of ten,
check the level every time you stop
f or f uel. This reservoir supplies the
windshield and rear window washers.
The windshield washer reservoir is
located behind the passenger’s side
headlight.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer level indicator will
light when the level is low (see page
).
77
On Canadian models
Windshield Washers
Maint enance306
LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s
paint, while a vinegar/water solution
can damage the windshield washer
pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer f luid.

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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Look f or signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you f ind
these signs, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
To replace a wiper blade:
Front windshield: Raise the driver’s
side first, then the passenger’s
side. 2.
1.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance319
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the arms.

Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal rein-
f orcement along the back edge,
remove the metal reinf orcement
strips f rom the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. Front windshield: Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side.
6.
7.
4. 5.
3.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance320
BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT

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Remote Audio Controls . 199
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Remote Control .223
.......................
Remote Transmitter .94
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .119
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 311
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Engine Coolant .303
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Engine Oil and Filter . 299
..........................................
Fuses .375
................................
Light Bulbs .332
....................................
Schedule .286
................................
Spark Plugs .313
................................
Timing Belt .323
...........................................
Tires .327
.............................
Wiper Blades .319
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 249,301
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Reverse Gear Position . 262
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Rotation, Tire .326
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 67
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 50
...............
Additional Information . 50
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .52
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Cleaning .347
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .50
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Maintenance .53
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .50, 73
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Replacement .53
...................
System Components . 50
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Use During Pregnancy . 22
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seat Heaters .123
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Seats .109
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Adjustments .110
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 114 .............
Folding the Third Seat . 120
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Head Restraints .115
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Manual Height Adjustment . 112
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Passenger Seating .109
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Reclining the Second Seat . 111
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Reclining the Third Seat . 111
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Removing the Second Seats . 119
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Third Seat Access .116
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Security System .234
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .57
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 56
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Serial Number .384
...........................
Service Intervals .288
...........................
Service Manual .401
.........
Service Station Procedures . 245
..........................
Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
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Shif t Lock Release .263
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Side Airbags .10, 59
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Cutoff Indicator .60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .333
Index
S
VII

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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
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Vinyl Cleaning .347
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Viscosity, Oil .298
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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
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 300 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 67
..................
Warranty Coverages .399
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
............................
Level Indicator .77
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Operation .86
.........................................
Washing .344
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 345
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 88
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Alignment and Balance . 326..........................
Compact Spare .352
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Wrench .356
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .126
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Cleaning .348
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Operating the Power . 124
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Rear .127
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .87
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .84
...................
Def roster . 149,159,164
.......................................
Washers .86
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .319
.....................................
Operation .84
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .86
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Wireless Headphones . 231
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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
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Treadwear .388
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Trip Meter .79
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Turn Signals .84
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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