service interval HONDA ODYSSEY 2004 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability. U.S. Vehicles:
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216 218
230
220
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off. Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
1. 2.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditivesChanging the Oil and Filter
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WASHER
DRAIN BOLT

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SensorsFront Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .28
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 28
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Serial Number .264
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Service Intervals .205
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Service Manual .281
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Service Station Procedure . 169
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Setting the Clock .105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 184
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Shif t Lock Release .186
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Side Airbags .9 ,24
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Of f Indicator .31, 61
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .222
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Signaling Turns .71
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Sliding Doors .84
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Snow Tires .234
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Sound System .126
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .238
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Specif ications .267
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Spark Plugs .267
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Specif ications Charts . 266
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Speed Control .160
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Speedometer .66 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag Service .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
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How Your Airbags Work . 25,29
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SRS Components .24
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SRS Indicator .30 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .183
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .183
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With a Dead Battery . 248
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State Emissions Testing . 274
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 250
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Buttons .143
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Stereo Sound System . 126
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Storing Your Vehicle .236
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Storage Box .111
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Sunglasses Holder .107
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Sun Visor .108
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .30 ,61 ...................
System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .212
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Tachometer .66
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Tailgate .79
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Opening the .79
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 223,224
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237
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Tape Player .139
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 271
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .273
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 125
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Thef t Protection .144
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 273
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .219
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Tire Chains .234
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