battery replacement HONDA ODYSSEY 2004 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 205
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance236

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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
279

BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 252
............................
Jump Starting .248
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Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .267
..............................
Bef ore Driving .167
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .106
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 168....................
Bulb Replacement .223
...........................................
Fluid .218
.......................................
Parking .103
.................
System Indicator . 60,254
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Wear Indicators .189
.............................
Braking System .189
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 168
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights .71
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .224
..............................
Brake Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights . 222
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 222
.................................
Headlights .220
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 225
Bulb Replacement .........................
Rear Bulbs .223, 224
............................
Specif ications .267
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .220
....................................
Accessories .174
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 109
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 212
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 116
.....................
Rear A/C Control .123
.................................
Usage .119, 121
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .118
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .230
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .168
..........................................
Antenna .227
......................................
Antif reeze .214
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 190
...................................
Operation .190
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 144
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
..........................................
Armrests .92
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 143
................................
Audio System .126
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 160
..............
Automatic Transmission . 184
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .266
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 216
.......................................
Shif ting .184
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .184
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 185
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 186
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Index
A
B
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SensorsFront Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .28
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 28
...............................
Serial Number .264
...........................
Service Intervals .205
...........................
Service Manual .281
...........
Service Station Procedure . 169
..........................
Setting the Clock .105
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 184
........................
Shif t Lock Release .186
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,24
..........................
Of f Indicator .31, 61
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .222
...............................
Signaling Turns .71
...................................
Sliding Doors .84
.....................................
Snow Tires .234
................................
Sound System .126
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .238
............................
Specif ications .267
....................................
Spark Plugs .267
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Specif ications Charts . 266
................................
Speed Control .160
...................................
Speedometer .66 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 34
.............................
Airbag Service .33
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
.....
How Your Airbags Work . 25,29
........................
SRS Components .24
.............................
SRS Indicator .30 ,61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
.......................
Starting the Engine .183
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .183
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With a Dead Battery . 248
..............
State Emissions Testing . 274
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 250
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
.......................................
Buttons .143
...................
Stereo Sound System . 126
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .236
...................................
Storage Box .111
........................
Sunglasses Holder .107
........................................
Sun Visor .108
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .30 ,61 ...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .212
.....................................
Tachometer .66
............................................
Tailgate .79
.................................
Opening the .79
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Open Monitor Light . 63
.
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 223,224
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237
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Tape Player .139
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 271
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .273
.......................
Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 125
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
............................
Thef t Protection .144
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 273
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
..........................
Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .219
....................................
Tire Chains .234
Index
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